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Suspect Arrested For Shooting, Wounding Of 13-Year-Old Boy
A Dover man has been arrested by Sheriff’s Officers in Washington County, Maryland in connection with Sunday’s shooting that wounded a 13-year-old boy. Dover Police said Tuesday that 33-year-old William Cooper is being held without bond pending his extradition to Delaware to be charged with assault and weapons offenses. The boy was struck in the…
Read MoreCouncilman To DNREC: Pick Up The Pace At Lewes MHP
12 days after the Delaware Department of Natural Resources issued a Notice of Violation against the Donovan Smith Mobile Home Park off Savannah Road, a pre-dawn visit Tuesday did nothing to impress Sussex County Councilman Mark Schaeffer. Schaeffer told WGMD News that as of early Tuesday, areas of the community where sewage had bubbled to…
Read MoreVIDEO | Sussex Conservation District Dedicates New Digs
It can be a dirty job, but the Sussex Conservation District is now operating out of new, refurbished facilities in the Georgetown area. The Sussex Conservation District provides “technical guidance and financial assistance to enhance, maintain, protect and improve land and water quality resources.” Although the improvements were completed months ago, a dedication was held…
Read MoreDel. Reaches $15-Million Agreement With School COVID-19 Testing Partner
Delaware has reached a $15-million partnership with a corporation that would provide comprehensive COVID-19 testing in schools. According to Delaware Public Health, Quidel will provide rapid antigen testing with on-the-spot results available in as little as ten minutes. āWhen used alongside other prevention strategies, like distancing and face masks, testing creates an additional level of…
Read MoreCoronavirus Activity on Increase in Delaware
———————————————————————————————————————— Over the past several weeks Delaware has seen an increase in coronavirus activity statewide. Since June 24 the number of new positive cases has increased by 787 ā an average of 32 new cases daily in the last 24 days. Last week Delaware Public Health said that while the numbers remain relatively low, the…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs SB 15 to Increase DE’s Minimum Wage
Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delawareās minimum wage to $15. āDelawareans who go to work full time shouldnāt be living in poverty,ā said Governor Carney. āI am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15. Thank you…
Read MoreReward Offered for Information in West Ocean City Arson
The Worcester County Fire Marshalās Office continues to investigate the arson which occurred on June 22, 2021 at 12847 Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Maryland. The 1:51AM fire destroyed an unoccupied home and boat house and also damaged three additional houses. Two firefighters received injuries while battling the fire. The owners of the property…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shots Fired at Bridgeville Home
An investigation into shots fired at at residents near Bridgeville Saturday is underway by Delaware State Police. Police say a Cannon Road home was struck by a single bullet in a second story window sometime Saturday night into Sunday morning. No one was at home when the shooting occurred ā damage was discovered when the…
Read MoreMore Than 3 Million Maryland Tax Returns Processed
Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that his agency has processed more than three million state tax returns for the 2020 tax year, with more than 2.7 million, or 90 percent of returns filed electronically. So far, more than $2.3 billion in refunds has been returned to 2.3 million Maryland taxpayers. The average refund check is…
Read More2 Shot In Spray of Gunfire In Dover
Two people were struck by gunfire early Monday as a large party was breaking up at the Crystal Loft Hukkah Lounge on South Bay Road in Dover. Delaware State Police said an unknown number of suspects fired more than 50 rounds in the parking lot of the lounge and outside of Tony’s Auto nearby at…
Read MoreMd. Freedom Summer Bus Ride Looks To Highlight “Systemic Racism”
A Summer’s Freedom Bus Ride will highlight what its organizers say is systemic racism on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Planned stops on Monday include Easton’s Talbot Boys monument which honors members of the Confederacy, and at the recently dedicated memorial in Salisbury that commemorates the lynching of Matthews Williams, a Black man. The tour’s final destination…
Read MoreMilton Fire Dept. Opens New Expanded Station
The Milton Fire Department formally opened its newly renovated firehouse with a hose-uncoupling ceremony and open house for the public over the weekend. The new facility comes as the department celebrates its 120th anniversary. Firefighters operated out of the Front Street headquarters during construction. For more information about the Milton Fire Department, please CLICK HERE
Read MoreSummer Food Program Up And Running In Del.
Delaware children from low-income families do not have to go hungry over the summer. The USDA Summer Food Service Program is up and running at more than 500 sites across the state, making free, nutritious meals available when school is not in session. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del. visited the Laurel Boys and Girls Club to…
Read MoreMd. Suspends Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass Season Until July 31st
The Chesapeake Bay summer striped bass season is suspended for two weeks. Maryland Natural Resources implemented new regulations this year that prohibit anglers from targeting striped bass, including catch-and-release and charter boats in Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries between now and July 31st. Surveys have indicated population declines of striped bass, and conservation measures…
Read MoreMen Arrested for Removing Vinyl Trump Decals from Van in Dewey
Dewey Beach police have arrested two northern Virginia men, one from Aldie and the other from Oakton, after they were caught “red-handed” early Sunday pealing large vinyl TRUMP decals from a man’s van. Sgt. Clifford Dempsey, police spokesman, says it happened on Dickinson Street around 12:45 a.m. They have been charged with criminal mischief.
Read MoreMagnolia Woman Charged After Crash with DSP Tahoe on Route 1
A Magnolia woman has been arrested for vehicular assault and DUI after she was involved in a crash with a state police vehicle just after 3 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police say the fully marked DSP Tahoe was northbound on Route 1 in the area of Conquest Road when a speeding, northbound Lexus, operated by…
Read MoreDover PD Investigation Shots Fired on Harrison Drive
A shooting incident on Harrison Drive in Dover early this morning is under investigation. Dover Police say an unknown black male rang the doorbell to a residence on Harrison Drive. The father answered the door to see the suspect walking away. He then turned and fired multiple rounds before running off. One round went through…
Read More3 Hurt, 1 Arrested In Ocean City Assault Incident
UPDATED 07/18/21 6:30am – Police in Ocean City continue to investigate a stabbing that occurred in the resort early Friday morning in the area of North Division and Baltimore Avenue. One suspect has been arrested ā three people involved in the incident were treated by EMS ā with two taken to area hospitals. Police say…
Read MoreUpdated: Boy on Razor Motorcycle Collides with Pickup Truck
A four-year-old boy on a Razor electric motorcycle collided with a 2013 Ford F150 as it was moving on a dirt road. It happened in the Holly Lake Campsites just south of Angola around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Amazingly, although his bike was reportedly wedged under the truck, he was still conscious and talking when…
Read MorePA Man Dies after Surf Incident in Ocean City
Ocean City Police were called to 19th Street and the beach Friday night for four swimmers in distress. OCPD spokesperson Ashley Miller tells WGMD that a 33 year old man from Pennsylvania became distressed in the current and several bystanders went into the water to help and pulled the victim from the water as police…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates: Rehoboth, Fenwick Forums Sat.
Residents have tne opportunity to meet the candidates in two upcoming elections Saturday The Rehoboth Beach candidates’ forum will take place before a live audience at 10 a.m., at CAMP Rehoboth. The forum will be live-streamed and recorded. The link will appear on theĀ CAMPĀ Rehoboth Facebook pageĀ and the video will be posted on theĀ CAMPĀ Rehoboth YouTube channel.…
Read MoreJuvenile Curfew Hours Changed in Bethany Beach – Effective Today
The Bethany Beach Town Council has voted to change the Juvenile Curfew hours for anyone under the age of 18. The curfew has changed ā effective Friday, July 16 ā from 1am to 5am to 11pm to 5am. Town officials advise home owners who rent to advise their renters of the change. The Juvenile Curfew…
Read MoreGas Prices Increase Nationally, but Hold Steady in Delaware
The price at the pump nationally has increased by 2 cents from a week ago to $3.16. A year ago the price was $2.20! In Delaware, the price has remained steady at $2.98. Peak summer driving season is in full-swing and gas prices are not backing down. Triple A Mid-Atlantic officials report that there is…
Read MoreSen Lopez Not Seeking 4th Term in DE Senate
State Senator Ernie Lopez has announced that he will not seek another term in the Delaware Senate. Senator LĆ³pez Retirement Statement It is with a great deal of thanks and humility to the people of the 6th District that I wish to announce, I will not be seeking re-election to a fourth term in the Delaware State Senate. …
Read MoreDPH Says Delta Variant now Predominant Variant Strain in Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021. A total of 110,270 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020. The seven-day average…
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