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Gov. Carney to Announce Next Phase of “Keep DE Litter Free” Campaign
This afternoon in Wilmington, Governor John Carney will announce the Delaware Anti-Litter Alliance – a coalition of mayors and county executives statewide that have committed to encouraging their residents to not litter, and to help protect our public spaces. This is the next phase of Governor Carney’s “Keep DE Litter Free” anti-litter campaign and he’s…
Read MoreDelaware Grown Week Celebrates State’s Agricultural Diversity, Accessibility
The week-long Delaware Grown Week campaign highlights the fruits, vegetables and value-added agricultural products produced in the first state. An official kick-off of the event was held at the Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market, with appearances by Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse, state legislators and other officials. State Rep. Lyndon Yearick, a Republican from Camden-Wyoming authored…
Read MoreCaesar Rodney School District, Jefferson School Among 2019 Green Ribbon Winners
The U.S. Department of Education has announced it’s 2019 Green Ribbon winners, and a Delaware district and school made the list. Across the nation, 35 schools and 14 districts were honored for their innovative efforts to address the three “pillars” of the program: reducing environmental impact and utility costs, improving health and wellness and ensuring…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Sets White Hake Fishing Record
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources say a Millsboro, Delaware man was responsible for catching a rare white hake off the coast of Ocean City. Brian Gay, an experienced angler was fishing for sea bass in roughly 280 feet deep water 50 miles off the coast in Poor Man’s Canyon when he felt a bite.…
Read MoreOCPD Warns Residents, Business Owners of Counterfeit Currency
The Ocean City Police Department is warning residents, business owners and employees to remain vigilant for counterfeit currency being circulated in and around Ocean City. Officers say in the past week they have received two reports of counterfeit currency, including several counterfeit 100 dollar bills.The bills are marked as play money with some having Chinese…
Read MoreChesapeake Bay Report Card Shows Resilience, Despite High Precipitation
The 2018 Chesapeake Bay report card is out, issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. It shows the Bay has maintained a C grade. The report says the Bay shows an overall trend of improvement but remained the same grade due to extremely high precipitation levels over the past year. Researchers say…
Read MoreUD Study Investigates Abandoned Crab Pots in Delaware’s Inland Bays
The University of Delaware and Sea Grant have concluded a study that investigated the presence of abandoned crab pots in the state’s inland bays. The assessment looked into so-called ghost crab pots in three main areas of the Rehoboth Bay: Love Creek, Herring Creek/Guinnea Creek and Bay Cove. The survey of 100 acres discovered 160…
Read MoreSussex County Council This Week – Beyond the Budget
The Sussex County Council got a preview of the proposed FY 2020 Budget this morning from County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings. Click here for more on the budget. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation that says the Month of May is Community Action Month. Executive Director, Bernice Edwards, spoke briefly…
Read MoreSussex & Kent County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 21, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitos in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Camden, Wyoming, and near Milford, Lincoln, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Felton, Magnolia, Rehoboth, Georgetown, Millsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville. For…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan, Mayor Meehan to Hold Summer Kickoff Ceremony in Ocean City
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will gather along the beach on Friday to hold a ceremonial kickoff to the Summer season. The ceremonial kickoff to Summer was formerly an event taking place annually more than seven decades ago. In 1946, Governor Harry O’Connor joined Mayor Daniel Trimper Jr. to start…
Read MoreMaryland Transit Authority Memorial Day Travel Advisory
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to the Summer travel and tourism season, the Maryland Transit Authority is providing information to motorists. MDTA officials say they anticipate nearly two million motorists to travel MDTA roadways this weekend, a 1 percent increase compared to last year. That includes more than 340,000 crossing the…
Read MoreProposed FY 2020 Sussex County Budget Unveiled
The Sussex County Council has been presented with the proposed FY 2020 budget. The nearly $186-million spending plan includes no increase in the property tax or sewer service charges – however there are some fee increases – including in the Register of Wills office and for private road plan review and inspections through the Public…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning for Sussex County until 6:45pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE until 6:45pm The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Sussex County in southern Delaware… * At 556 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sharptown, or 11…
Read MoreDownstate Skeeter Spraying Monday Evening – Kent & Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, May 20, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar and near Milford, Greenwood, Harrington, Laurel, Seaford, Frankford, and Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreDART’s Daily Beach Bus Service Begins Today
DART First State begins it’s daily Beach Bus service today, serving areas such as Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD, Millsboro and Georgetown. It will operate frequently from early morning to late night, 7 days a week through September 8th. DART…
Read MoreUPDATE – Multiple Agencies Respond to Rehoboth Bay Boating Tragedy
UPDATE 9 p.m. – Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police spokeswoman, says the vessel involved was actually a 16-foot fiberglass v-bottom boat. The man who died had a prior medical history. The other man is expected to be ok. The boat likely capsized because of weather, water conditions and wake…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Rescue Fallen Jet Skier in OC Inlet
A man was rescued by US Coast Guard officials when he fell from his jet ski in the Ocean City inlet Saturday evening. Witnesses saw the man go into the water as his jet ski moved away and they called for help. Coast Guard officials say the victim was wearing a life jacket when they…
Read MoreSeaford Man Dies in Sunday Morning Crash East of Laurel
One person is dead after a crash early Sunday morning on Laurel Road. Delaware State Police say a Hyundai Accent was on Laurel Road traveling at a high rate of speed just west of Curly Road when they went off the road and struck a ditch and utility pole. The driver – a 38 year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck and Killed Late Friday Night Outside Rehoboth
UPDATED – 5:30am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead. Police were called to Coastal Highway in the area of Rehoboth Avenue just after 11pm. Police say a 56-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach, who was wearing dark clothing and carrying no light, walked out in front of…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/18/2019
WATCH: DE Lawmakers introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, MD’s Governor signs legislation increasing the age to purchase tobacco products and Hebron Horse Farm owner Barbara Pilchard is sentenced. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for these stories and more as we look back on the week that was, here on Delmarva!
Read MorePhillips Landing & Woodland Wharf Boating Access Areas Near Laurel Reopen
DNREC officials are kicking off National Boating Safety Week near Laurel this afternoon with the completion of the Phillips Landing Boating & Fishing Access Area and Woodland Wharf Boat Dock & Kayak Launch. The two public use facilities provide access to the Nanticoke River for fishing, boating, kayaking, bird and wildlife watching and exploring the…
Read MoreDE Sees Lowest Unemployment Numbers in 30 Years
Unemployment has taken a downturn throughout the First State in April. Sussex County dropped from 3.7% in March to 3.3% in April – the state’s April unemployment was at 3.2% – the lowest in 30 years! That’s still lower than the national average which fell from 3.8% in March to 3.6% in April. Labor officials…
Read MoreMilford Overpass Project to Open Saturday Morning
DelDOT, State and Milford City officials will officially open the NE Front Street overpass at 9 on Saturday morning. The $20-million project replace the at-grade intersections on Route 1 at 10th Street and NE Front street with a single overpass, which allows local traffic to cross over Route 1 without the risk of accident. Construction…
Read MoreWicomico County School Announce Leadership Changes, Including 7 Principal Appointments
Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin has announced a series of leadership appointments at both the district and school level. Ms. Erin Nathan has been named the Principal of Bennett Middle School. She had been serving as the Acting Principal at James M. Bennett High School. Ms. Christel Savage has been named the…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Join Multi-state Lawsuit on Generic Drug Price Fixing
Delaware, Maryland along with 41 other states and Puerto Rico have filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs. The lawsuit was filed last week by…
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