Update: 2 Men Charged With Burglaries at Local School and a Del. State Park
Two Felton men have been charged in connection with two burglaries over the weekend: one at Lake Forest North Elementary School, the other at Killens Pond State Park. According to Felton Police, an alarm went off from the School Sunday shortly before 3:00 a.m. Police determined that two suspects broke two screens to get in…
Read MoreRecreational Water Advisory Issued for Portions of Rehoboth Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for a portion of beach in Rehoboth Beach due to high enterococcus levels. According to the Department of Natural Resources, swimmers are cautioned about the possible presence of potentially harmful bacteria in the water between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockley Street. The bacteria most likely came from wildlife sources.…
Read MoreDelaware State Representative 4th District Debate with Dr. Bradley Layfield and Dr. Jeff Hilovsky – 08-23-22
Mike Bradley with MD GOP Gubernatorial Candidate, Dan Cox – 08-23-22
Felton Police Investigate School Burglary
Felton Police are searching for two suspects who broke into Lake Forest North Elementary School, ransacked the school and stole computer items. The burglary apparently occurred Sunday at the school on East Main Street. The suspects apparently broke in through a window. Anyone with information about the suspects or the crime is asked to contact…
Read MoreHouse Catches Fire, Partially Collapses in Worcester Co.
A home that stood for more than 90 years has been wrecked by a fire in Worcester County. Members of the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company and other departments responded to the fire on McGrath Road in Eden early Monday morning. The home was occupied at the time of the fire, which spread through the…
Read MoreUpdate: Investigation into Fatal Hit-&-Run Fatality Takes New Turn
Maryland State Police are now investigating two vehicles of interest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Wicomico County last week. 29-year-old Colin Lin of Lewes died at the scene after being struck on Northbound Route 13 near Oliphant Street, as he was operating a scooter. Initially, police reported a truck was involved. Now,…
Read MoreFormer Del. State Sen., Finance Secretary Richard Cordrey – a Millsboro Native – Has Passed Away
Millsboro native Richard Cordrey, who served a lengthy tenure as State Senate President pro tempore as well as four years as Secretary of Finance, has died. Cordrey was 88 years old. Cordrey was first elected to the House before serving in the Senate from 1972 until 1996. His time as Secretary of Finance occurred during…
Read MoreHere’s What’s Ahead for Sussex Co. Council
Sussex County Council returns to session this morning and this afternoon in Georgetown (Tue. Aug. 23rd). Council members begin at 10 a.m. with several departmental reports, and grant requests. AGENDA LIVE FEED Public hearings on three conditional use applications begin at 1:30 p.m.
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-22-22
Monday was pretty wet, but some people went fishing anyway. The final results of the Flounder Pounder Tournament out of Paradise Grill on Long Neck had the Banker’s Hours Team out of New Jersey winning with a 9.1-pound flounder and walking away with $100,000. The No Limit from Delaware placed 4th and won $30,000 plus…
Read MoreSeaford Chosen for Chemical Company’s Expansion
Seaford gets the Royale treatment. The Royale Group, a collection of specialty chemicals companies, plans to expand its Delaware presence by purchasing an underutilized building, the former BASF Polymer plant on Industrial Park Boulevard, now owned by Delmarva Central Railroad. The Delaware Prosperity Partnership assisted Royale with its relocation from New Jersey to a New…
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Charlie Fisher – Ocean View – Sunrise while fishing at Indian River Inlet. Click for full view
Read MoreBerlin PD & WCBI Investigating Home Invasion in Berlin
Berlin Police were called for a home invasion on Broad Street Sunday around 11pm. Police learned that a man forcefully got into the home through a window while the owners were at home. The suspect had a weapon, but after a short struggle the suspect ran off on foot before police arrived. Investigator with the…
Read MoreMike Bradley with Treasurer of the Maryland Republican Jewish Council, Andrew Koch – 08-22-22
UPDATED: One Driver Dies in Two-Vehicle Wreck in Selbyville Area
UPDATED – 8/22/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died during a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 18, 2022, in Selbyville as 28 year old Edwin Marzariegos-Coronado of Frankford, Delaware. ================================================= A Frankford man has died of injuries suffered in a crash at McCabe Road and Route 113 (DuPont…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach PD Trying to Identify Graffiti Suspect
You’re help is needed to identify a suspect in multiple graffiti incidents throughout Rehoboth Beach between July 25th and August 11th. Police say the suspect is a white female. If you can identify her – contact Detective Brian Reynolds at 302-524-1391 or Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333.
Read MoreLove, Inc. Partners With Seaford District Library to Help More People Facing Homelessness, Food Insecurity
(photo courtesy of Seaford District Library) A non-profit is spreading the ‘love’ in the Seaford community… The Seaford District Library has reached a partnership with Love, Inc., which assists people who are homeless or facing food insecurity. Non-perishable food donations are now being accepted at the Seaford Library during normal operating hours. Love, Inc. offers…
Read MoreCampaign Sign Damage Investigated in Sussex Co.
A candidate for re-election in Sussex County is dealing with a setback to the campaign: vandalism to some of his larger campaign signs. Over the past weekend, Recorder of Deeds Scott Dailey said he received a message about an improperly-placed sign and went to investigate. “I spent the rest of the day coming to the…
Read MoreDel. Expands Access to Monkeypox Vaccine
Delaware Public Health is expanding the availability of the Monkeypox Vaccine. The vaccine has been available at public health clinics so far by appointment only. It will be made available to more categories of individuals this week: Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and have had multiple (more than one) or…
Read More4 Sea Turtles Killed by Suspected Boat Propeller Strikes
Last week’s rough surf may have been the reason the MERR Institute had more than the usual number of sea turtle responses. Suzanne Thurman, MERR executive director, says her organization investigated the deaths of three loggerheads and two Kemp’s ridleys. All were located on the Delaware Bay between Prime Hook and Pickering beaches. Four, she says, like the one…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 8-21-22
Sunday saw reasonable weather and decent fishing. I did get a firsthand report from a Captain in the Flounder Pounder Open. Captain Beau on Skipjack Sportfishing said his group fished three days in all conditions from no drift to a too fast drift. They caught around 100 flounder to 4.21 pounds, but nothing for the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Dewey Beach PD Looking for Assault Suspect
UPDATED #2 – 8/21/22 11:15pm – After a post to Facebook, Dewey Beach police were able to quickly identify this man wanted in an assault reported around 1:30 a.m. this past Friday, but he has not yet been arrested. Sgt. Clifford Dempsey, police spokesman, says this man approached a group of four males who had been…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Lower, but Higher than National Average
Sussex County’s unemployment rate dropped in July to 3.8% from 4% in June while the statewide rate dropped to 4.4% from 4.5% in June. The national unemployment rate is at 3.5% – a drop of a tenth of a point from June. Job growth in Delaware continues – with 1900 more employed since June –…
Read MorePresident Biden is Back at the Beach
President Biden has returned to Rehoboth Beach for a few days at his North Shores beach house. The President arrived aboard Marine 1 just after 8pm last night at the Gordons Pond parking lot. He has no public events scheduled – but don’t rule out the possible walk on the beach or bicycle ride. President…
Read MoreNew Covid-19 Cases Lower But Still a Concern
The number of new cases of Covid-19 has declined since July, but Delaware Public Health officials say the disease is still among us – with higher levels in Kent and Sussex Counties. Case levels in New Castle County are listed as medium. Delawareans are urged to continue safe practices such as masking in crowded indoor…
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