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State’s Attorney for Wicomico County Sworn in for Second Term

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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Jamie L. Dykes, who has lived in Wicomico County all her life, recited the oath of office and was sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, James “Bo”…

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Millsboro Man in Custody for Attempted Vehicle Theft and Running from Police

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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A 27-year-old Millsboro man is at Sussex Correctional Institution on charges of attempting to steal a vehicle. Police say that overnight, they responded to the scene of John J. Williams…

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Howard T. Ennis School Staff Highlight Benefits of Transition to New Building

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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Howard T. Ennis teachers, staff, and students are benefiting from a new state-of-the-art building they just moved into… WGMD’s Joe Ciccanti has more… In this next audio clip, you’ll hear…

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Disruption to Water Service in Georgetown Neighborhood

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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If you live on or visit Rosa Street in Georgetown, you will experience a disruption of water service due to an unexpected water leak in the area. The Georgetown Water…

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Dover Police Investigating Robbery in Parking Lot of Area Apartments

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on Sunday night at Woodcrest Apartments. The person robbed reported the incident to police on Monday, January 9th about 5 p.m. Police…

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New Traffic Signal to be Activated This Weekend in Berlin, Maryland

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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By Tuesday, January 17th, a new traffic signal will be operating at the Route 113 and Maryland 818 (Main Street) intersection in Berlin. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway…

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Overnight Shooting in Milford

By Joe Ciccanti / January 11, 2023
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Police were called overnight to a home on West Street in Milford around 2:30 after a shooting occurred on Truitt Avenue. An 18-year-old suffered a gunshot wound to his left…

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Gun-Related Laws, Rising State Revenues Among Topics of Discussion at State Rep. Danny Short’s Coffee Meeting

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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State Representative Danny Short is sponsoring new legislation that would eliminate the possibility of bail for anyone arrested for using a firearm in the commission of a felony. Right now,…

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Work to Begin at Rehoboth Area Bridge Later This Month

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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The bridge at Love Creek on John J Williams Highway will get new pile jackets and repairs. Work will start Wednesday, January 18th and continue through Friday, February 24th, depending…

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Scholarships Available for Students Pursuing Careers In Chicken Industry

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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Delmarva Chicken Association is inviting high school seniors, college students and graduate students to submit applications for its 2023 College Scholarship Program. They’re accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000…

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Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries to hold Hybrid Meeting

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9. The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters,…

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Dover Police Investigating Burglary at Area Liquor Store

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Jolly Joe’s Liquor Store on Whiteoak Road in Dover overnight. Police headed to the business after 3 a.m. following a burglary…

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Four Dead, Three Others Injured in Crash in Caroline County, Maryland

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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Four people are dead including at least three from Sussex County, Delaware after two vehicles collided in Caroline County, Maryland. Three others are receiving treatment for injuries. The crash happened…

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Maryland Man Sentenced for Murder in Relation to Federal Drug Trafficking Crimes

By Joe Ciccanti / January 5, 2023
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A U.S. District judge has sentenced 39-year-old Andre Ricardo Briscoe to life in federal prison for the murder of a woman and her seven-year-old child in relation to federal drug…

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Intersection Project to Shut Down Eastern Side of Milton Area Road

By Joe Ciccanti / January 4, 2023
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Starting Monday, January 9th and continuing for several weeks, the eastern side of Deep Branch Road in the Milton area will be closed at SR 1 depending on the weather.…

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Charities Benefit From Speedway S’Mores and Monster Mile’s Inaugural ‘Gift of Lights at Dover Motor Speedway’

By Joe Ciccanti / January 4, 2023
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Details are out about the results of Kent County’s newest holiday tradition at the Woodlands of Dover Motor Speedway, which thousands of visitors experienced from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day.…

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Former State Representative to Become Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy

By Joe Ciccanti / January 4, 2023
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Former 20th District Rep. Steve Smyk of Milton will replace Eric Swanson who is retiring from his position as chief deputy in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office. Smyk served as…

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Dover Woman Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer

By Joe Ciccanti / January 4, 2023
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A 21-year-old Dover woman faces charges that include assault and resisting arrest after she fought with a police officer during a traffic stop. When the cop tried to detain Tailah…

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UPDATED: Additional Woodland Ferry Closure Dates

By Joe Ciccanti / January 2, 2023
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UPDATED – 01/02/24 – DelDOT officials will close the Woodland Ferry at 11:30am Wednesday, January 3rd for the day and at 11:30am Thursday, January 4th for the day. ===================================================== ORIGINAL…

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Cambridge, Maryland Woman Arrested for Assault Using Vehicle

By Joe Ciccanti / December 30, 2022
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A 35-year-old Cambridge, Maryland woman is accused of intentionally hitting a pedestrian with her car in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Easton. Officers located the Honda CRV after receiving registration…

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Fatal Crash in Wicomico County Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / December 30, 2022
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The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred last night on Bethel Road in Willards. A trooper from the Maryland State Police Barrack “E”…

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Milford Police Arrest Intoxicated Man for Shooting at Cars

By Joe Ciccanti / December 30, 2022
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A 65-year-old Milford man is facing numerous felony charges following a shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening in Milford. At just after 6:30 that evening, police went over to the…

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Saturation Patrols and Other Initiatives to be Conducted in Maryland Through New Year Holiday

By Joe Ciccanti / December 30, 2022
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Maryland state police will be conducting saturation patrols at each of the 23 barracks focusing on impaired, aggressive and distracted driving. The initiatives from the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor…

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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash Earlier this Month in Caroline County

By Joe Ciccanti / December 29, 2022
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Maryland State Police need your help in finding the driver responsible for a hit-and-run crash that killed a 53-year-old Greensboro, Maryland man at around midnight on December 23rd. Robert Andrew…

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House Fire in Wicomico County This Morning Ruled Accidental

By Joe Ciccanti / December 29, 2022
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An electrical failure caused a fire early this morning on Archie Davis Road in Willards, Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire started in the…

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