A WGMD Local News Article
MD State Highway Administration To Temporarily Close US 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge) In Worcester County
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin rehabilitation work on the US 50 (Ocean Gateway) Harry W Kelley Memorial Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City on Monday January 5th.  Drivers can expect occasional daytime single-lane closures initially– beginning January 5th and continuing through January 20th. A total closure and detour will…
Read MoreMaryland Awarded $2.6 Million in AI Grants to Improve Access to Public Services
Maryland has secured two national grants totaling more than $2.6 million over two years to develop responsible artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving access to public services. The funds will support projects led by the Departments of Human Services, Health, Labor, and partner agencies to streamline eligibility verification for programs like SNAP and Medicaid and…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Assessments and Taxation 2026 Reassessment Shows Property Value Growth at Slower Pace
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation has completed its 2026 “Group 2” property reassessment, covering nearly 789,000 residential and commercial properties statewide. Assessment notices were mailed today, with all 23 counties and Baltimore City seeing increases in property values. Overall, about 93% of Group 2 residential properties increased in value, with a statewide average…
Read MoreThe Greater Lewes Foundation Announces New Grant Opportunity to Support Open Space Projects
A new endowment fund created at the Greater Lewes Foundation by managers of the Punkin’ Chunkin’ organization will make annual grants up to $10,000 to support Sussex County projects specific to open space preservation and public use. The requested funds can be used for the acquisition of new land or use of an existing property…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Vetoes Internal Auditor Bill, Citing Unequal Standards and Accountability Concerns
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed a bill pertaining to an internal auditor–Legislative Bill 2025-14, saying it would create unequal oversight and weaken auditor independence. She said the measure would allow the County Council to exempt itself from professional audit standards and influence audit work, while excluding key oversight activities from established rules. Giordano…
Read MoreOffice of Highway Safety’s “Sober Rides” Initiative Returns for the New Year’s Eve Holiday
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is encouraging Delawareans to celebrate the new year safely by offering its annual New Year’s Eve Sober Rides program. Spokesperson Caitlin Reed tells the Talk of Delmarva…  The initiative provides free $20 ride-share vouchers for Uber or Lyft to help prevent impaired driving during what is…
Read MoreResidential Structure Fire in Showell Determined to be Accidental
A resident on Circle Road in Showell, Maryland is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire occurred on Saturday December 27th at around noon. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s deputies, with assistance from the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, investigated the scene and determined the fire was accidental, caused by electrical issues. They…
Read MoreDover Police Investigating Armed Robbery; Suspect at Large
Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. Around noon on December 28th, police were called to Edgehill Avenue for the report of the robbery. The victim told police that he was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male wearing a black ski…
Read MoreUPDATED: Whitehaven Ferry to Temporarily Close
UPDATED–12/29/25: The Whitehaven Ferry will be out of service tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 30th for transmission maintenance. The Ferry is anticipated to be back in operation later in the day.  UPDATED – 12/19/25 – The Whitehaven ferry is repaired and back in service. We apologize for any inconvenience.  ===========================================================  In Wicomico County,…
Read MoreMilitary Ordnance Recovered at Assateague Island
In Worcester County, authorities are investigating the recovery of suspected unexploded military ordnance devices. On Sunday, December 28th, the two suspected unexploded military ordnance devices were recovered—one at Assateague Island National Seashore and another later that day at a residence in Ocean Pines after a member of the public transported the device from the island.…
Read MoreHurlock, MD Home Hit by Two Arson Fires Within Several Hours
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating two arson fires that occurred in Hurlock, Maryland in less than seven hours. On December 28th–29th, two separate fires occurred at an unoccupied home on Jones Village Road. The first fire on December 28th around 10 p.m. caused $2,700 in damages and was quickly controlled.…
Read MoreConsumer Advisory: Information for Health Care Consumers Regarding ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026
The Delaware Department of Insurance is sending out a notice reminding health care consumers that January 15th is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Individuals who don’t act by then may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based on circumstances such as…
Read MoreWorcester County Deputy Fire Marshals Arrest Woman for Arson in Pocomoke City
A woman in Worcester County has been arrested for intentionally setting a house on fire. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on December 28th, 2025, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call from the occupant of a home on Linden Avenue in Pocomoke City, reporting that her house was on fire, and that she was trapped…
Read MoreMore Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH
The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…
Read MoreCDC Investigating Salmonella Outbreak from Raw Oysters – 3 Sickened on Delmarva
The Centers for Disease Control, public health and other officials in several states are investigating reports of people in multiple states being sickened with Salmonella after eating raw oysters. The federal agencies are working to determine if a common source of oysters can be identified, but say that raw oysters can be contaminated with germs…
Read MoreFirefighters Battle Whaleyville Structure Fire Saturday
Firefighters from Showell were called for a structure fire on Circle Road in Whaleyville just after noon on Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke and fire. Additional companies from Worcester, Wicomico and Sussex Counties were called to assist at the scene or provide backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 3 ½…
Read MoreMost DE DMV Locations to Reopen Monday
The DMV locations in Georgetown, Dover and Delaware City will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10am for regular business hours. However the Karen L. Johnson DMV south of Wilmington, the site of last week’s fatal shooting, will remain closed next week. Residents in New Castle County needing DMV services should utilize the Delaware City…
Read MoreCandlelight Vigil to Honor Cpl/1 Matthew “Ty” Snook Sunday Evening
The Town of Georgetown, Mayor West, Senator Pettyjohn and Representative Jones Giltner invite community members and members of law enforcement to gather at The Circle in Georgetown on Sunday, December 28, at 6:00 p.m. for a candlelight vigil honoring Delaware State Trooper Cpl/1. Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed in the line of duty on…
Read MoreLewes Junction Railroad & Bridge Assoc. to Ring in the Nation’s 250th Birthday on January 1st
The Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association will ring in the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on January 1st from 10am to 2pm. The actual bell belonging to the group’s 1913 Pennsylvania Railroad steam engine will be put in place – the engine is on the railroad track next to the Lewes Public Library. For $5…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Next Berlin Chief of Police
The Town of Berlin has begun it’s search to for it’s next Chief of Police. The town is seeking qualified candidates to advance the department’s focus on community-centered policing, public safety and operational excellence. Lt. Robert Fisher was appointed Interim Chief of Police after Chief Arnold Downing retired earlier this month and will serve in…
Read MoreDover PD Investigating Christmas Eve Shooting Incident
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred just before 4pm on Christmas Eve. Police were called to Mifflin Road and contacted four victims who told police they were shot at by an unknown suspect walking in the area of a walking path that connects Trafalgar Drive and Mifflin Road. Police say no one was…
Read MoreACLU-DE Challenges Excessive Fees from School Districts for FOIA Requests
Several Delaware school districts now charge what the ACLU says are high fees for Freedom of Information Act requests. The ACLU of Delaware filed a complaint in Superior Court of Delaware challenging those high fees – against Cape Henlopen, Woodbridge and the Christina School Districts, which charged between $1900 and $3500 for FOIA requests –…
Read MoreNew Year’s Day First Day Hikes on Delmarva
Start the New Year off with First Day Hikes on January 1st. There are multiple locations where you can take a First Day Hike in both Delaware and Maryland – most hikes average 1 to 2.5 miles. You have your choice of self-guided hikes or ranger-led hikes. This is part of a nationwide initiative led…
Read MoreWhat to Recycle & What NOT to Recycle and Disposing of Live Christmas Trees
After your mountain of presents become a mountain of paper, ribbon and boxes – what do you do with all that waste? Some of it can go into your recycle bin – but not all of it. You can recycle wrapping paper, cards, envelopes, paper gift bags, cardboard boxes and paper gift boxes. You can…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva: The Night Before Christmas
The Talk of Delmarva has aired this staff reading of The Night Before Christmas for nearly 20 years. It’s our gift from the Talk of Delmarva Family to yours. https://www.wgmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-NiteB4Xmas-FULL.mp3 This is a legacy recording with a listing of the voices heard below:
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