Posts Tagged ‘Rehoboth Beach’
Rehoboth’s New High-Tech Parking Enforcement Tool!
It is poised to be part of Rehoboth Beach’s most efficient parking enforcement system ever. Dubbed “R-101,” the leased Ford Escape SE is outfitted with dual license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, GPS, wifi/cellular connectivity, plenty of computer technology and a distinctive emergency lighting package. A two-employee crew will operate the car to enforce parking in…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested in Rehoboth Beach for Vehicular Assault
Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested a 36-year-old Wilmington woman for a vehicular assault that took place on Saturday evening. Officers say just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, they responded to the second block of Rehoboth Avenue west bound in the area of Second Street where a pedestrian reported their foot had…
Read MoreMEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES – SUNDAY & MONDAY
SUNDAY, MAY 26 GEORGETOWN: Georgetown’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony on the Circle will take place Sunday afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Lt. Col. David Smith, USMC (Ret) – an experienced commander of Tactical Air Support Groups and a survivor of the 2011 attack on the Pentagon. Since retiring in 2004, Lt. Col.…
Read MoreWilmington Woman Arrested for Rehoboth Beach Assault
Rehoboth Beach Police say they have arrested and charged 21-year-old Michelle Villa of Wilmington for a Sunday evening assault that took place outside of a restaurant and bar on Rehoboth Avenue. Officers say just before 11 p.m. they responded to the Purple Parrot for a report of a fight in progress. Once they arrived, they…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Launches “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign in Rehoboth
Joined by local leaders, members of the General Assembly and advocates, Governor John Carney launched the “Keep DE Litter Free” initiative in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday. The campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about litter in Delaware, and partnering with local officials to pursue anti-litter polices. According to a 2018 study from Keep Delaware Beautiful…
Read MoreBacon Fest Draws Protesters in Dewey Beach
They’re celebrating bacon this weekend with the annual Bacon Fest in Dewey and Rehoboth Beach. All things bacon are available for those who love bacon – with samplings as well as happy hour and dinner specials. However, not everyone thinks bacon is the best thing to grace their tastebuds and Saturday the Bacon Fest Protest…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Sends 1 to Hospital with Serious Injuries
A Lewes man is in serious condition after a crash just before 11 Friday night on Coastal Highway at Miller Road in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by the 63 year old Lewes man was stopped for the light at Miller Road but then pulled onto Coastal Highway into the path…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/27/2019
WATCH: Salisbury’s Mayor unveils the city’s 2020 budget, the CDC reports a “kissing bug” incident in Delaware, Joe Biden announces he’s running for President, and more! Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories on Delmarva!
Read MoreTroopers Searching for Rehoboth Outlets Shoplifting Suspect
Delaware State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identified a suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting incident and disregard for a police officer’s signal. The incident took place on April 24 around 6 p.m. at the Tanger Nike Outlet on Bayside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth. Troopers were dispatched after receiving reports a suspect…
Read More“Fox & Friends” to Broadcast Live from Rehoboth Beach on Friday
UPDATED at 4:55 p.m. on 4/25/2019:Â Fox & Friends, America’s most watched cable morning news program will be broadcasting live from Goolee’s Grille in Rehoboth Beach on Friday morning, as part of it’s “Breakfast with Friends” series. FOX News Host Pete Hegseth will be on location meeting with diners and local residents to discuss national political…
Read MoreTraffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Bridgeville
Delaware State Police say they have arrested and charged 25-year-old Malik T. Jarvis of Rehoboth Beach following a Tuesday evening traffic stop in Bridgeville. Members of the Governor’s Task Force were patrolling in the Coverdale area just before 10 p.m. A silver Hyundai Sonata was traveling southbound on Coverdale Road in the area of Mill…
Read MoreUPDATED: Troopers Arrest Rehoboth Beach Robbery Suspect
UPDATED 3-12-19 – The Delaware State Police have arrested 29 year-old Christopher Boone of Rehoboth Beach who was wanted in connection with a robbery that occurred on March 1st.  State Police spotted Boone in a vehicle in Milford on Monday and was arrested after a traffic stop.  Boone is charged with 1st degree robbery, 1st…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire at Colonial East Development near Rehoboth
Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach and Lewes were called just after midnight for a fire on Powder Horn Lane in the Colonial East development near Rehoboth. Crews arriving on the scene found heavy fire coming from a single story home. Multiple fire crews including Milton, Indian River and Bethany Beach helped to battle that blaze. Crews…
Read MoreRehoboth Special Budget Workshop Monday & Tree Work to Begin
Rehoboth Commissioners will hold a Special Budget Workshop Meeting at 1pm on Monday in the City Hall Commissioners Room on the second floor. The meeting agenda includes – Continued discussion of the draft budget for fiscal year 2019/2020 as presented by City Manager. AND a reminder to Rehoboth residents – city contractors will be working…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Milton Man Following Rehoboth Beach Drug Bust
Delaware State Police say they have arrested 39-year-old Michael Henry of Milton following an investigation that discovered illegal drug sales in and around Rehoboth Beach. Authorities say they uncovered weapons, drugs and paraphernalia from Henry’s residence located in the 36000 block of Palace Lane at Camelot Meadows in Milton as well as his vehicle. Delaware…
Read MoreLong Neck Man Wins Million Dollars in Mega Millions Drawing
A Long Neck man has won a million dollars following a Mega Millions drawing. The anonymous winner, only identified as a 66-year-old retiree purchased a Mega Millions ticket at the Atlantic Liquors in Rehoboth Beach for the January 11th drawing. Delaware Lottery officials tell WGMD the man purchased the ticket as a “quick pick.” He…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Considers Further Parking Changes
Following the decision to adopt parking rate changes along Rehoboth Avenue, the city of Rehoboth Beach is considering additional changes that could improve traffic congestion, and handicap accessibility near the Boardwalk. Recently, city officials approved measures that would increase hourly parking rates from $2 to $3 dollars beginning with the 2019 summer season. Those increases…
Read MoreDSP Looking to Identify Shoplifting Suspect
Your help is needed to identify the suspect wanted in connection with a shoplifting at the Walgreens on Munchy Branch Road in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday. Delaware State Police say the suspect took merchandise without paying. If you have information or can identify the suspect – contact Crime Stoppers.
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners to Discuss Parking Monday Morning
Rehoboth City Commissioners will discuss parking changes during a workshop meeting on Monday morning. Additional discussion on amendments to the parking meter and permit ordinances will be discussed. Changes discussed at the last meeting in December include: hourly meters in effect from 10am to 10pm, additional signage directing to additional parking areas, meter rates of…
Read MoreRehoboth Residents Pack City Hall to Talk Wastewater
It was a packed house at Rehoboth City Hall as residents turned out for a town hall meeting on the proposed transition of the city’s wastewater treatment plant facility – and all its related assets, liabilities and legacy obligations to the county. Now that the ocean outfall project has been completed, the city is looking…
Read MoreUPDATED: Rehoboth Man Arrested after Domestic Incident
UPDATED 12/2918 3am – A man wanted by Delaware State Police for a domestic incident earlier this month in Rehoboth Beach has turned himself in to police. Police were called to Henlopen Keys on December 18th and learned that 49 year old Christopher Allen of Rehoboth and his girlfriend were arguing when he pulled a…
Read MoreAUDIO: Rehoboth Residents Continue the Fight for the Nativity with City Commissioners
The Rehoboth Commission met Friday in their first afternoon session and were faced with a packed house – many waiting to speak on the Nativity issue, which has not really been set to rest. Father William Cocco of St Edmond Catholic Church again spoke to the City Commissioners (full comments – begins and ends with…
Read MoreDSU Professor Heading to Nepal
A DSU professor is headed halfway around the world to teach some of the finer points of English.  Adjunct Linguistic and Education Professor Dr. Donna Bain Butler of Rehoboth Beach is going to Kathmandu in Nepal for two weeks in January to conduct workshops for Nepalese prosecutors. Dr. Bain Butler says this will help the…
Read MoreWGMD’s Mike Bradley On Rehoboth’s Nativity on FOX’s The Todd Starnes Show
On Friday, December 14, 2018, WGMD morning host, Mike Bradley was a guest on The Todd Starnes Show on FOX this afternoon discussing the issue of the nativity scene that was removed from the bandstand in Rehoboth Beach last week. Click here for more on the story
Read MoreFriday Morning Crash Injures 2 in Rehoboth Beach
A serious crash Friday morning shut down the southbound lanes on Route 1 just south of Route 24 in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say just after 9:40 a car traveling northbound in the left turn lane crossed the concrete median and collided head on with a cement mixer. The driver of the car, a 48…
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