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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2022

Tasha Sterner – Monday’s snow around East Redden Road. Click for full view

Greenwood Fire on Deep Grass Lane Ruled Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

A fire that damaged a shed and spread to a home on Deep Grass Lane in Greenwood has been ruled accidental by the Delaware Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Houston were called Thursday night around 9:20 and found a detached shed fully involved in fire. Crews from Farmington and Harrington helped to battle the 2-alarm blaze.…

Hunt Companies to Pay $500,000 To Resolve Fraud Allegations At Dover Air Force Base

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that Hunt Companies, Inc. (“Hunt”), one of the largest providers of privatized military housing to the U.S. Armed Forces, has agreed to a $500,000.00 settlement with the government to resolve allegations of fraud at the Dover Air Force Base arising under the False Claims Act.  Hunt provides privatized…

DART to Delay Service Start Times in New Castle & Kent Counties; Sussex County to Operate as Scheduled

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

DART to Delay Service Start Times in New Castle and Kent Counties; Sussex County to operate as scheduled. Please check DartFirstState.com for updates or check the DART Transit app for real-time bus information. New Castle County: Rt 2: First trips depart Wilmington Transit Ctr (WTC) at 7:45 AM; Brandywine Town Ctr at 7:55 AM Rt…

Laurel Man Arrested after Assaulting Troopers

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

Delaware State Police arrested Jeremy L. Showell, 35, of Laurel, on felony criminal charges after he resisted arrest and assaulted three troopers. On January 5, 2022, at approximately 8:05 p.m., troopers responded to a domestic incident at a residence in the 28000 block of Seaford Rd. Troopers were advised Jeremy Showell was acting disorderly in the home…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2022

Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Snow on the Beach after Monday’s storm. Click for full view

DE HB 285 Would Provide Assistance to Unemployment Recipients and Businesses

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2022

Lawmakers filed a bill Thursday that would continue the additional relief being provided to tens of thousands of Delawareans who have lost their jobs and businesses impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Jack Walsh, House Bill 285 would exempt unemployment benefits paid in 2021 from Delaware state income tax,…

COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Now Available for Delawareans 12 and Older

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) today announced that Delaware’s vaccine providers can now begin administering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 12 to 15 who completed their initial Pfizer vaccine series at least five months ago. Today’s announcement comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave its…

Gov Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as Secretary of Department of Human Resources & Other Personnel Changes

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2022

Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate Claire DeMatteis to serve as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR), where she would provide support for Delaware’s state workforce and manage recruitment and retention programs across the executive branch of state government. DeMatteis currently serves as Special Assistant to the Governor,…

Salisbury Hires New Director of Human Resources

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2022

Mayor Jake Day is pleased to announce that the City of Salisbury has hired Megan Caton to lead its Human Resources Department after conducting a thorough national search for candidates.  Caton currently serves as the TidalHealth Foundation’s Assistant Director and joins Team SBY with a Masters Degree in Business Administration in Human Resources from Columbia…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2022

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to February of 2010 and the back to back blizzards. This was after the first blizzard meteorologists called Snowmagedden. The second one was just days later and dumped another foot or 2 of snow on Delmarva. Here, news anchor Joe Ciccanti is digging out his car. Thanks to the Edwards family for digging us out all these years! Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes- Morning after the big snow. Click for full view

Worcester County SNOW EMERGENCY Has been Lifted

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2022

UPDATED: 1/4/22 3PM – Effective Tuesday 01/04/2022 at 1500 hours (3 pm), the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in Worcester County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration will be lifting the Snow Emergency Plan. Please use caution on roadways in and around the Worcester County area. Be mindful of blackice at…

DNREC Sets Virtual Public Meeting Jan 19 for Updating White Creek Dredging Project

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will provide an overview and updates on the White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County during a virtual public information session set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. The project is now in the engineering phase. More information about the project and the link…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 4, 2022

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset after snowstorm. Click for full view

Deadline Extended for Rehoboth Stormwater Utility Task Force Applications

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the deadline for applications to serve on its new Stormwater Utility Task Force to January 13. More information and the application may be found in the city’s Legislative Portal/Meetings page; scroll down to the Stormwater Utility Task Force section.  The City of Rehoboth Beach is forming a Stormwater…

First Bayhealth Baby of 2022 Arrives at 4:02am January 1st

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The first Bayhealth baby born in 2022 came into the world at 4:02 a.m. on January 1 at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus.   Baby boy Sebastian weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He was born to proud parents Selene Diaz and Carlos Diaz Pena. Baby Sebastian joins two older sisters, Nicole and Karla.  Visit Bayhealth.org/Maternity-Obstetrics to learn…

DNREC Reminder: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes. Dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and provide protection for the beaches and the communities they border. In addition to asking the public to help protect the dunes, the…

DART Bus Service Suspended in Kent and Sussex Counties on Jan. 3

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

January 3 – DART Bus services in Kent and Sussex Counties will be suspended as follows: Route 101: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:10 PM Route 104: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:05 PM Route 105: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:00 PM Route 107: last roundtrip leaves Dover…

Virtual Public Comment Hearing on Requested Delmarva Power Rate Hike for MD Eastern Shore Counties

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing on the $27 million electricity rate increase requested by Delmarva Power & Light Company. Utility customers and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7 p.m.  Chief Public Utility Law…

Gov Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration to Combat Winter Surge of Coronavirus & Hospitalizations

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

Governor John Carney on Monday issued a new State of Emergency (SOE) declaration, effective today, January 3, 2022, to combat the winter surge of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.  Click here to read the full text of Governor Carney’s State of Emergency declaration. “We still face a very serious situation with COVID-19 in Delaware, especially in our hospital…

Crash Near Felton Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

A single vehicle crash just before 7am Monday on Firetower Road near Felton has left one man dead. Delaware State Police say a 55 year old Felton man was eastbound on Firetower Road when his Jeep Cherokee went off the edge of the road and into a ditch and then collided with a large tree.…

Road Crews are Plowing in Delaware & Maryland

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

DelDOT brought staff to work beginning early this morning in advance of the storm and motorists should expect difficult travel conditions throughout the morning as roads could become snow-covered during the heaviest period of snowfall. Motorists are advised to slow down and adjust their driving to the conditions, leaving plenty of space between other vehicles…

Wicomico County SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IN EFFECT

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snowclearing operations throughout the county. Effective 0700 Hrs. today’s date, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow…

Snow Coating Delmarva

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The snow began falling around 7am in northern parts of Delmarva – and is now beginning to cover the ground and roads as it moves to the south. Pictures from DelDOT cams – all taken around 8am Please send us YOUR snow pictures!! Send them to media@wgmd.com