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Seaford Police Investigate Gunshots Wednesday Night
Seaford Police are investigating gunshots in the area of Collins Avenue near Nutter Park. Officers in the area who were conducting a traffic stop Wednesday night at about 8:30 heard numerous gunshots, and saw a group along Collins Avenue quickly dispersing. Additional Seaford officers and personnel from surrounding agencies arrived and secured the scene. A…
Read MoreVIDEO : Del. Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall
Delaware’s weekly coronavirus update took the form of a virtual town hall meeting Wednesday night. Governor John Carney, Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay, Secretary of Education Dr. Susan Bunting and Beebe Healthcare CEO and President Dr. David Tam took part. Topics included case trends, vaccinations, plans for education and downstate priorities.
Read MoreBridgeville Man Charged With DUI, Resisting Arrest
A Bridgeville man has been arrested on multiple offenses following a hit and run accident. Delaware State Police said troopers determined that a pick-up truck with a trailer attached crossed the center line of Seaford Road Tuesday night and collided with a work van. The pick-up driver kept going, and the other driver was not…
Read MoreOC Drug Investigation Results In 2 Arrests
A three-month investigation in Ocean City has led to two arrests on drug-related charges. Police said Wednesday that 32-year-old Brandon Hudson was under investigation for suspicion of selling cocaine at various bars in Ocean City and at his residence. According to police a search warrant carried out last week resulted in seizure of about one…
Read MoreUpdate: 2 Fatally Shot In Smyrna; Suspect Turns Gun On Self
Update: Delaware State Police have released the names of the people who died in a double murder-suicide Tuesday as 38-year-old Stephanie Gill of Smyrna, DE, the victim involved at Smyrna Middle School, and 21-year-old Deanna Dominick-Dalton of Clayton, DE, the victim involved at McLane Gardens. The suspect was identified as Llewellyn Gill of Hartly, DE. This incident continues to remain under…
Read MoreDelmar Cpl. Keith Heacook Declared Clinically Deceased
Delmar Police Corporal Keith Heacook was pronounced clinically deceased Wednesday at Shock Trauma in Baltimore, three days after he was viciously assaulted while responding to a reported fight. Delmar Police Chief Ivan Barkley announced Wednesday night that Heacook was still on life support. “I need you to know that even with his sacrifice, he’s still…
Read MoreHogan Lifts Md. Outdoor Mask Mandate
This update was delivered by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and his office Wednesday afternoon: ———————————————————————————————————————————————– With consistent improvements in key statewide health metrics and a fast pace of vaccinations, Governor Larry Hogan today lifted the outdoor mask mandate in Maryland and all restrictions for outdoor dining. The governor also announced that the state has entered…
Read MoreMd. Taxpayers Warned Of Attempted Scam
Marylanders are being warned about a fake collections agency that’s attempting to steal from taxpayers. According to Comptroller Peter Franchot, scammers are using publicly-available information about liens to notify people by letter that they are a collections agency operating on behalf of the Comptroller of Maryland. Franchot said the letter is not legitimate, and anyone…
Read MoreDel. Committee Releases Bill To Outlaw Large-Capacity Magazines
The House Judiciary Committee Tuesday released a bill that would ban magazines in Delaware that can hold 17 or more rounds. The panel held a virtual hearing that came close to reaching its four-hour time limit. About 50 people spoke and 280 people signed up to attend the hearing online. Supporters of Senate Bill 6…
Read MoreMd. Board Of Ed. Urges Return To Full-Time In-Person Learning
The Maryland State Board of Education has unanimously recommended that all public schools begin the 2021-22 academic year with in-person instruction five days a week. The board’s resolution Tuesday received the support of Governor Larry Hogan, who said science supports getting children back to school for in-person learning, and every child should have that opportunity…
Read MoreGov Carney Issues 10th Revision to Emergency Order – Deals with Masks, Sports, Outdoor Eating and Cleaning & Disinfecting
Governor John Carney has issued the 10th revision to the COVID-19 emergency order, easing outdoor table size restrictions in restaurants and suspending Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) masking regulations to ensure consistency with the Governor’s emergency orders and guidance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) – effective at 8am Wednesday. Click here to read the 10th…
Read MoreIndian River School District Offers 1/2 Day Wednesday In-Person Instruction for Hybrid Students
Beginning in May, the Indian River School District will be offering a half day of Wednesday in-personinstruction for hybrid students in Grades PreK-12. Wednesday was previously a remote learning day for allstudents. The Wednesday half day will be offered to all hybrid students and alternate by cohort. The schedule is asfollows: There will be five…
Read MoreBlood Bank of Delmarva Needs Donors to Ease Blood Shortage
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) today announced a blood shortage in the region and called on donors to sign up for appointments at its local donor centers or pop-up locations. The state of the local blood supply mirrors the current shortage across the nation. Before COVID-19, donors could stop by community blood drives at convenient…
Read MoreDOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust Indicts Two Public Officials
Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the DOJ’s Division of Civil Rights & Public Trust (DCRPT) announced Tuesday the indictments of two public officials, William Freeborn and Rebecca Walker. “We cannot and will not tolerate violations of the public trust,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We fought hard to make DCRPT a permanent part of our office, and…
Read MoreDE Education Plans to Support Students & Address Unfinished Learning Due to Pandemic
Governor John Carney and Secretary of Education Susan Bunting on Tuesday announced their plans for helping schools support students and address unfinished learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Using federal funding from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, Delaware will focus on key areas to support districts and charter schools in helping students…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Bioenergy Innovation Center Bonds
The Sussex County Council again met at Delaware Tech’s Carter Partnership Center. The Council will not meet next week, but will have a budget workshop next Tuesday beginning at 8:30 at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center. The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, May 11 at 10am. Sussex County Council voted to approve…
Read MoreDNREC Orders Allen Harim to Take Action Protective of Human Health at Millsboro & Harbeson Facilities
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced the signing of a conciliation order today with Allen Harim Foods, LLC that requires the company to take actions protective of human health and the environment at its Millsboro and Harbeson facilities. According to the order, Allen Harim is required to perform wastewater reduction actions;…
Read MoreGov Carney to Hold Virtual Town Hall Wednesday at 6pm
Governor John Carney will NOT hold his weekly coronavirus update this afternoon. Instead he will hold a Virtual Town Hall Meeting & Update Wednesday evening at 6. He will be joined by DPH Director, Dr. Karyl Rattay, Education Secretary, Dr. Susan Bunting and Beebe Healthcare CEO and President, Dr. David Tam. Anyone wishing to submit…
Read MoreDeveloping: Body Discovered On Grounds Of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital
A death investigation is underway in the parking lot of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital. Salisbury Police responded to reports of a body that was discovered this morning. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the community. The investigation continues. WGMD News will have more information as it becomes available.
Read MoreUpdate: Woman Shot Dead Outside Smyrna Middle School
A 38-year-old woman was shot to death Tuesday morning in the parking lot of Smyrna Middle School. Delaware State Police said the suspect is a 47-year-old man who led police into Maryland and crashed into a tree. Police said the suspect and victim are family. Their identities have not been released. Also, the victim was…
Read MoreElectrical Fire Guts Recreational Camper
A recreational camper went up in flames during the early-morning hours Tuesday. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, Rehoboth Beach firefighters who arrived at the 21,000-block of Waterview Road encountered flames coming from the camper. Other mutual aid fire companies also assisted. The camper was not occupied. An investigation determined that the accidental…
Read MoreWounded Delmar Officer In Critical Condition: The Latest
A Delmar Police officer who responded to a reported fight over the weekend was beaten and stomped in the head, according to court records. Corporal Keith Heacook at last check was in critical condition at Shock Trauma in Baltimore. He was by himself when he answered the call early Sunday morning in Yorkshire Estates. Members…
Read MoreFollowing Census, Del. Keeps 1 Congressional Seat, Md. Retains 8
Delaware will keep its one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives under a population update released by the US Census. Following the 2020 population count, the US population has topped 331-million people. Pennsylvania and West Virginia are among states that would lose Congressional seats ahead of next year’s elections, while North Carolina and several…
Read MoreBill To Outlaw Large Capacity Magazines In Del. Gets Hearing Today
A bill to outlaw the sale of large capacity magazines in Delaware goes to the House Judiciary Committee today (Tuesday). The panel has set aside four hours for a virtual hearing that starts at noon. Senate Bill 6 also would establish a buy-back fund for owners who want to surrender large capacity magazines they already…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested For Wicomico Co. Shooting Death
A man is facing first-degree murder charges following a weekend shooting in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Pocahontas Avenue, and a shooting victim was found lying in the front yard. Jerome Moss died later at a hospital. 44-year-old Clifton Jones was found inside the home and…
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