A WGMD Local News Article
Tuesday is National Night Out – Meet & Greet Your Local First Responders
Tonight is National Night Out and many police departments across Delmarva will be marking the night. Local and State Police and other agencies will be meeting and greeting with residents ā giving everyone a better idea of what they do to keep the community safe. This is a chance for residents to interact with first…
Read More6 year old Dies after Crash East of Seaford
A vehicle crash at Coverdale and Hastings Farm Roads east of Seaford just before 4:30pm on July 27th. has left a 6 year old from Bridgeville dead. Delaware State Police say a Corolla failed to stop at the stop sign on Coverdale Road and entered into the path of a Tundra. The Trundra struck the…
Read MoreDelaware Tech Owens & Terry Campuses Selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative
Delaware Technical Community College has been selected as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $50,000 grant, these funds will be used to support eight certified nursing assistants (CNAs) at the Owens Campus in Georgetown and nine emergency medical technicians (EMTs)…
Read MoreCamden Man Arrested for DUI & Firearms Offenses during Traffic Stop by Dewey Beach Police
A Camden man was arrested early Saturday morning during a traffic stop in the area of Coastal Highway and Rodney Avenue by Dewey Beach Police. The driver was identified as 46 year old Gregg Daddio of Camden, Delaware and police detected signs of impairment and a strong odor of alcohol as police approached the vehicle.…
Read MoreVirtual Hearing on DP&L’s Proposal to Rebuild a Portion of Piney Grove-New Church Overhead Transmission Line
Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Delmarva Power & Light Company to rebuild 20.7 miles of the Maryland portion of the Piney Grove-New Church 138 kV overhead transmission line that runs from the utilityās Piney Grove substation in Salisbury to its New Church substation…
Read MoreSeaford Man Arrested after Warrant Execution at Old Furnace Road Residence
A Seaford man has been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at a residence on Old Furnace Road in Seaford. This came after an investigation of 48 year old Robert Mumford for the distribution of drugs from the residence. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Governor’s Task Force and State Police SORT…
Read MoreDNREC Coastal Cleanup Set for Saturday, Sept 13
Volunteer registration is open for the 38th Delaware Coastal Cleanup, which is set for Saturday September 13th. The cleanup will take place between 9am and noon at over 45 sites statewide ā to help maintain Delaware’s beaches and waterways. Registration allows you to choose the location that is most convenient. Additional information from DNREC: Each…
Read MoreA Section of Delmar Road has been Closed Through Thursday for Failed Crossroad Pipe
The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the emergency closure of Delmar Road/Route 54 between Providence Church Road and Old Racetrack Road west of Delmar starting on Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th for the replacement of a failed crossroad pipe. Detour – From the West- Make Right onto Providence Church Road, Left onto West…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident Friday in Rehoboth Beach
Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Rehoboth Beach just before 11 Friday night. Police were called to Oyster House Road for a report of shots fired and found a Hyundai that had been struck by gunfire. Police learned that the Hyundai was traveling on Oyster House Road when unknown suspects…
Read MoreAssateague Horse Struck & Killed Saturday at Assateague Island National Seashore
With the end of Pony Swim week at Chincoteague and many more interested in the horses of Assateague, officials at the Assateague Island National Seashore report that a horse was struck and killed Saturday night around 9pm on Bayberry Drive within the developed zone. The horse that was struck was a 16 year old Bay…
Read MoreFederal Gov’t Seeks Deadline Extension to Reconsider US Wind Construction & Operations Plan and Seek Remand in Ocean City’s Federal Lawsuit
The Federal Government now plans to reconsider approvals to the US Wind Construction and Operations Plan (COP) and seek a voluntary remand in Ocean City’s Maryland Federal District Court lawsuit which seeks to overturn the US Department of Interior’s COP approval. The Federal Government filing on July 28 in Delaware Federal District Court comes in…
Read MoreMonday is an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware
Today is an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware – particularly the northern parts of the state. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper-80s will enhance ozone formation. Furthermore, calm to light and variable winds will hinder dispersion and allow pollutants and ozone precursors to accumulate, primarily in the northern portion…
Read MoreOC Fireboat Crew Rescues Juvenile Swimmer in Distress
A call for a water rescue in Ocean City around 9:30 Saturday morning in the area of the Ocean City Inlet. The Ocean City Fireboat crew that was training was already nearby and responded. A trained rescue swimmer was deployed from the boat and located a juvenile male victim who was barely conscious. The swimmer…
Read MoreSection of Parker Road in Salisbury to Close August 4 – 6
Wicomico County officials report the cross pipe at Peggy Branch Creek on Parker RD will be replaced August 4th through August 6th and Parker Road between 323 Parker RD and 406 Parker RD will be closed during these days. We apologize for any inconvenience. Any questions can be addressed to Wicomico County Roads Division at…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Charged with Arson after Argument of $7
A Salisbury woman has been arrested on charges of arson after a dispute over an alleged $7. On July 3rd Salisbury Fire Department responded to Penn Street for a fire that was put out by the occupant. The occupant told investigators that a neighbor, 51 year old Janice Oney, was upset after demanding $7 she…
Read MoreDue to Weather Forecasts During the WMO – 2 Fishing Days have been Added to the Tournament
The 52nd White Marlin Open begins early Monday morning as the first boats head out to the deep water in search of the elusive white marlin and other billfish. Tournament officials have been watching the weather and due to inclement weather during the tournament ā it has been extended an extra two days ā through…
Read MoreUS Senator Coons Secures Key Wins for Delaware in Defense Appropriations Bill
The FY 2026 Defense Appropriations bill has moved out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations with a 26 to 3 vote. This measure provides the US military with $851.9-billion in discretionary funding needed to deter China and Russia, support servicemembers and their families and strengthen the defense industrial base. US Senator Chris Coons adds that…
Read MoreBlessing of the Combines in Snow Hill Saturday
The 25th annual Blessing of the Combines takes place in downtown Snow Hill on Saturday. The blessing celebrates local agriculture and a bountiful harvest and honors farm families. The fun begins at 10am and the parade of combines begins at 11am. The blessing will be by Pastor Ken Elligson of Spence Baptist Church. The Combines…
Read MoreDSP Arrest Two Men for Gun and Drug Charges Following Pursuit in Bridgeville
Two men have been arrested after a pursuit in the Bridgeville area on Wednesday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted a Dodge Charger with a registration violation on Coverdale Road near Route 404 and initiated at traffic stop. The Dodge failed to stop and sped off on Route 404 in a reckless manner ā and police…
Read MoreAdult-use Cannabis Now for Sale Legally in Delaware
Legal adult-use cannabis sales have begun in Delaware. Adults aged 21 and over can now legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers. The initial phase of adult-use cannabis sales is being implemented by a select group of existing medical marijuana compassion centers that have successfully transitioned into the combined medical and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Additional Arrests in Shooting Death of Seaford Man in Cambridge in June
UPDATED – 08/01/25 – Two more suspects have been arrested in the shooting death of 23 year old Alyson Elien of Seaford in Cambridge in June. Cambridge Police arrested 20 year old Ja’sire Kane of Cambridge last Friday on the following offenses: Murder 1st DegreeĀ Conspiracy Murder 1st DegreeĀ Murder 2nd DegreeĀ Assault 1st DegreeĀ …
Read MoreDover Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Child
Dover Police have arrested a 56-year-old Dover man for sexual abuse of a child. During the month of July 2025, the victim reported to the Dover Police Department that Thomas Kennedy inappropriately touched them. Through the investigation, it was determined that Kennedy was known to the victim, who is a juvenile. The date/location, along with…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted at Deauville Beach/Cape Henlopen State Park
Location: Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of this afternoon the recreational water advisory has been lifted at Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Recreational Water Advisory Reason: Bacteria Location: Deauville…
Read MoreStorm Could Bring Localized Flooding and Damaging Winds
Delaware state officials are urging people in the First State to be aware and prepare for potential flooding and strong winds this afternoon through tonight from a severe storm that could produce excessive rainfall rates in excess of 2 inches per hour. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood and Severe Storm…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Rehoboth Beach Leads to Arrest for Gun and Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested a 47-year-old Rehoboth Beach man for felony gun and drug charges. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governorās Task Force, Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, and the Rehoboth Beach Police Department, today July 31st, executed a search warrant at a residence on Baltimore Avenue in…
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