A WGMD Local News Article
Atlantic Sands Evacuated after Dryer Fire
What was first reported as a basement kitchen fire around 1:10 a.m. Thursday led to the evacuation of the Atlantic Sands Hotel on Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Hotel guests were in the process of evacuating when police, firefighters and EMS arrived minutes later. Firefighters from Lewes and Bethany Beach also responded to assist.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach VFC Disperse Gas Leak at Hotel Dewey
Tuesday evening Rehoboth fire crews were called for a gas leak at the Dewey Beach Police Department on Rodney Street. Rehoboth Fire officials say that while the odor of gas was strong, the source was found at the Hotel Dewey on Coastal Highway. The hotel was evacuated and firefighters set up a water line to…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Death of Five in Wilmington Murder-Suicide
The investigation into the death of a family of five in Wilmington is continuing. Delaware State Police say 42 year old Matthew Edwards, his 41 year old wife, Julie and three children aged 6, 4 and 3 were found in their home Monday night. All died from an apparent gunshot wound. Police say Matthew Edwards…
Read MoreAnd the Candidates in Delaware Are….
The filing deadline for candidates in Delaware was noon Tuesday and there has been a flurry of filings since Friday. The Sussex County Council has seen 6 candidates file for 2 open seats now that George Cole has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of his term and Rob Arlett is…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP: Concord Road Reopens after Crash, Driver Cited
UPDATED – A crash and overturned dump truck early Tuesday morning turned part of Concord Road east of Seaford into a beach. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that the dump truck was westbound on Concord Road, when the driver, a 59 year old Millsboro man, lost control. The truck overturned and lost its load of…
Read MoreReaction on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the US Supreme Court
President Trump has nominated appeals court judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy. The President’s nomination sparked protests Monday night outside the Supreme Court and has Democrats vowing a fierce fight to block Kavanaugh’s confirmation. From FOX News: Kavanaugh graduated from Yale College and Law School, clerked for two…
Read MoreMarshall Thomas Files for DE Attorney General
On Monday July 9th, Peggy Marshall Thomas, a career prosecutor who worked in the     Attorney General’s office for 30 years, filed to lead that office. “For the past 12 years, the Office of the Attorney General has been run by politicians with no experience prosecuting criminal cases. The citizens of Delaware deserve better. It is…
Read MoreDewey Beach Police Investigating Burglary at Woody’s
Dewey Beach Police were called to Woody’s East Coast Bar & Grill on Saturday for a burglary. Police say an unknown white man got in through a locked door and took beer and cash. If you can identify the suspect – contact Dewey Beach Police or Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreWant to File for Office? Deadline is Noon on Tuesday
If you’re thinking about filing as a candidate for a statewide office in Delaware – noon Tuesday is the deadline to file with the State Election Commissioner – and for all other offices with the Department of Elections. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON FILING FOR FEDERAL OR STATE OFFICE
Read MoreTax Decrease for FY 2019 for IRSD Taxpayers
The Indian River School District is giving you a break on your school taxes for FY 2019. It’s a 3-cent decrease which resulted from reductions to the debt service and tuition components of the overall tax rate.  The approved property tax rate is $3.067 per $100 of assessed value.
Read MoreMaryland Wildfire Firefighters Headed West
A 20-member fire crew from Maryland has been sent out west to help battle wildfires for two weeks. The Maryland team will join 5 other crews from the Mid-Atlantic in Idaho where they’ll receive their assignments. The crew includes firefighters from the Maryland Forest Service, Park Service and Wildlife and Heritage Service and three volunteers…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day – Monday
Monday, July 9th is a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware! Ozone levels have risen quickly over the weekend and weather conditions will be conducive on Monday for further formation of ozone due to full sun all day with light winds. Highest concentrations are expected in New Castle County. Similar conditions are expected…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Police Rescue Dog Stranded in Marsh
Hershey is one lucky dog. The 16+year-old brown cocker spaniel went missing this past Wednesday morning from her home in Dewey on the bayside of Saulsbury Street. “She’s a wanderer,” says Joyce Lauer of Mt. Laurel, NJ, one of Hershey’s caretakers. Not only is Hershey a wanderer, but she is also deaf. Around 7 a.m.,…
Read MoreFire Damages Gull Point Home near Millsboro
Indian River firefighters were called for a fire at a residence on Crepe Myrtle Drive at Gull Point east of Millsboro just after 8pm. Neighbors reported smoke coming from the garage. EMS arrived on the scene and reported to arriving fire personnel that there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the multi-residential building. Crews…
Read MoreUPDATED: Harrington Man Dies in Crash Near Milton
UPDATED SUNDAY WITH NAME OF VICTIM: A crash just before 5:30 this morning in the area of Route 1 and Truitt Road near Milton has taken the life of a Harrington man. Delaware State Police are still investigating but say 66 year old Robert Campbell’s car left Route 1 north of Truitt Road, hit a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Route 1 Crash Leaves 5 Dead, 4 Injured Friday Afternoon Near Townsend
UPDATED – Sun 7:15am – A crash on Route 1 north of Smyrna Friday afternoon left 5 people dead and 4 injured. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 44 year old Alvin Hubbard of East New Market was southbound when he crossed the center median and struck a car driven by a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Heavily Damages Lewes Area Home
UPDATED – 9:30am – Lewes fire crews have returned to the Ward Road home for a rekindle. They cleared the scene around 10am. ==================================== Firefighters from Lewes, Rehoboth and Milton were called for a fire on Ward Road in Lewes just after 10:45 last (Saturday) night. Crews arriving at the scene found flames shooting through…
Read MoreTeen Nearly Drowns off Rehoboth Beach
A teenager is lucky to be alive after she got caught in rough surf early Saturday evening. A wave crashed over the teen followed by another that pulled her farther into the ocean, says Jillian O’Connor who had been visiting from Ohio. She said she saw the teen struggling and her friend unable to assist…
Read MoreSalisbury Truck Driver Struck, Killed by His Own Tractor-Trailer
Maryland State troopers are investigating the death of a tractor-trailer driver from Salisbury that occurred Friday morning at a weigh station on I-270 in Montgomery County. Police say the driver, James Lee Hobbs, 58, of Salisbury, Maryland, was apparently killed while he “was attempting to make the necessary brake adjustments but had failed to engage…
Read MoreUD Increasing Tuition and Fees, Removing Limit on Credit Hours per Semester
If you’re planning to attend the University of Delaware in the fall – tuition and fees will be going up! Undergraduate tuition and fees will increase $520 for Delawareans and by $1160 for non-residents. There are no increases in the Student Health Service Fee or Student Center Fee. Room and board increases for the coming…
Read MoreMan Drowns off Assateague Island National Seashore
Officials say the man who was pulled from the surf off Assateague Island National Seashore this past Wednesday evening apparently had drowned. Liz Davis, Assateague Island National Seashore spokeswoman, says the call for help was received around 6:40 p.m. after a body was spotted floating face down in the surf off North Ocean Beach. “A…
Read MoreUPDATED: Friday Morning Storms
UPDATED – 12:25pm – Storms are moving south and off the coast – some storms remaining between Bethany Beach and Ocean City. The Delaware Electric Cooperative has restored power to all but all but two members – in the Lewes and Rehoboth Beach area. Delmarva Power also has scattered small outages in the Millsboro, Ocean…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fatal Fire on Fisher Road
UPDATED 12pm – The State Fire Marshal and Delaware State Police are investigating a fire that took the life of one person on Fisher Road south of Milton. The call came in just after 4:45 this morning and crews from Lewes, Milton and Rehoboth found fire showing from the two-story home when they arrived. Officials…
Read MoreDE Firefighters in Colorado
A team of 20 Delaware firefighters is in Colorado after being deployed to help battle wildfires there. Delaware Forest Service says the team will be positioned in the Rocky Mountain area, which has reported five new fires and has six uncontained large fires. Wildfire crews are comprised of men and women of varying ages and…
Read MoreLawsuit Challenging RGGI Dismissed by Sussex Superior Court Judge
A lawsuit that challenged Delaware’s participation in a program aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions and funding renewable energy programs is getting dismissed. The lawsuit was brought in December 2013 by three people who claimed that the state’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative caused an increase in their electric bills. After more than four…
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