A WGMD Local News Article
Sussex County Council Meets Tuesday Morning in Georgetown
After a week off, the Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will have a presentation from officials from Ocean View. Then at 10:15 there’s a public hearing on the Newdale Acres Extension Annexation to the County Unified Sanitary Sewer District in the Ellendale area. The Council will also hear about a…
Read MoreBerlin Woman Dies in Crash on Route 113 in Berlin
A Berlin woman is dead after a crash on Route 113 and Georgetown Road near Berlin around 3:30 Saturday afternoon. Maryland State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the driver of a Toyota Tacoma failed to stop at a stop sign on Georgetown Road pulled into the path of a northbound tractor trailer on…
Read MoreLegislation Passes DE House to Improve Accountability in Grants-in-Aid Funding
Legislation sponsored by 37th District Representative Ruth Briggs King would create a Grants-in-Aid Committee. This is a bipartisan proposal that aims to improve accountability for millions of dollars in state funding awarded to hundreds of non-profit agencies each year. Volunteer fire companies, senior centers, and veteran and youth groups are among the recipients. This Grants-in-Aid…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Commissioners Adopt FY 2024 Budget – No Tax or Utility Increases
Rehoboth Beach Commissioners on Friday adopted a $35.7-million budget for FY 2024. City officials say this is the largest budget ever approved by the Commission – and includes over $10-million in capital improvement projects. While the budget is over 18% larger than the current budget – it does maintain current tax and utility rates. Additional…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on Amending City Code Related to Special Exceptions and Variances Granted by the BOA
A public hearing will be held April 21st to offer input as the Rehoboth Commissioners consider amending the City Code relating to the expiration of special exceptions and variances granted by the Board of Adjustment. Currently a special exception or variance expires if the applicant fails to obtain a building permit or fails to change…
Read MoreGas Prices Hold Steady; Crude Oil Prices Plunge
While the national average for gasoline remained steady last week – at $3.45 per gallon – the global oil price took a deep dive to the low to mid $60 per barrel level – a price not seen since August of 2021! AAA Mid-Atlantic reports that the average price at the pump in Delaware was…
Read MoreDE Electric Car Mandate Town Halls begin Tuesday in Millsboro
A series of Town Hall meetings on the Delaware Electric Car Mandate will be held – thee first one in Sussex County on Tuesday, March 21 at Indian River Senior Center in Millsboro. Beginning in 2025 it will become increasingly more difficult to purchase a gasoline powered car or small truck. The regulations are being…
Read MoreFatal Crash in Caroline County, MD Under Investigation
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at Auction Rd and American Corner Rd south of Denton on Tuesday. The Vehicle was heading northbound on Auction Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a ditch. The vehicle turned back onto the roadway and overcorrected, causing…
Read MoreHigh Visibility DUI Patrols and Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s SoberLift Program Going on This Weekend
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with The Delaware State Police and local law enforcement to conduct high visibility DUI patrols throughout the state this weekend–through March 19th. Jason Coleman of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 what else the state OHS is doing… To…
Read MoreEarly Morning Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation
Salisbury firefighters were called for a house fire just before 1 this morning on Delaware Avenue. The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire which began on the outside of a home that was vacant. A passerby spotted the fire. Damage is estimated at $55,000. If you have information on this fire – contact…
Read MoreUPDATED: Frederica Man Dies after Crash in Felton-area
UPDATED – 03/17/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single-vehicle fatal accident that occurred in Felton on March 2, 2023, as 75 year old Michael Ibach of Frederica. =========================== ORIGINAL STORY – 03/03/23 – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Thursday afternoon that left a Frederica man…
Read MoreFire at Single Family Home in Carline County Under Investigation
A fire on Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County overnight caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze originated in the Interior of Detached Garage, in which no smoke alarm was present. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. If anyone has information regarding this fire,…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Hall-Long Partners with UAW and the National Child Identification Program to Protect Delaware Children
New measures are being put into place to ensure parents have over 90% of the information authorities need should a child ever go missing. The UAW is set to provide 360,000 identification kits to protect the children of Delaware in partnership with the National Child Identification Program. Delaware families will receive an inkless, at-home child…
Read MoreMaryland Seeks Federal Assistance for Invasive Species That Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species to be an ongoing commercial fishery disaster in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The governor sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting the declaration under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation…
Read MoreNorfolk, VA Man Dies After Crash Involving Maryland State Trooper Earlier This Month Wicomico County
The Maryland State Police is investigating a fatal crash that involved a Maryland State Trooper. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday, hospital personnel at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center pronounced 73-year-old Daniel Clark of Norfolk, Virginia dead. Clark was a motorist who had been injured in the crash. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m.…
Read MoreEarly Closure of The Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry will close at 10:30am on Monday, March 20th. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Tuesday, March 21st. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.
Read MoreNew Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Office and Visitors Center in Snow Hill
If you’re looking for places to tour as well as upcoming events on Maryland’s coast, the new Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) Office and Visitors Center is now open at 107 West Green Street in Snow Hill. 70 community friends gathered earlier this month to cut the ribbon and open the doors to…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Dewey Beach
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dewey Beach. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Carolina Street. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash in Long Neck Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened yesterday (Wednesday) on Indian Mission Road at Route 24. DSP confirms with the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one vehicle ran a red light and that one party was flown to an area hospital for unknown injuries. We will have more information on…
Read MoreFire in Dewey!
Fire knocked down on the second and thirds floors of an ocean front property in Dewey.
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Temporary Closure of Street in Salisbury for Crane Installation
The City of Salisbury is informing residents and visitors that Main Street from Court Street to Baptist Street will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the installation of a tower crane. During this time, the street will be impassable to all through traffic. All surrounding streets will be…
Read MoreCatholic Charities and Goodwill Partner on Donation Program
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington and Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County announced today an operational collaboration benefitting people that both non-profit organizations serve. As part of the new collaboration, parishes in the Wilmington Diocese will host donation drives in partnership with Goodwill. Donated items will be sold in Goodwill stores across Delaware,…
Read MoreAAA: Don’t Rely on the ‘Luck of the Irish’–Safety Tips Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and that means more parties throughout the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety offers these tips to have a safe St. Patrick’s Day weekend. • If you’re venturing out to…
Read MoreDELDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Beginning Next Week for Bridge Improvements
A road between Georgetown and Ellendale will be closed beginning Monday, March 20th. According to DelDOT, bridge improvement work will be done on West Robbins Road between Redden Road and Maple Branch Road. The closure of West Robbins Road will continue through late May. The time frame is weather permitting. Detour Information:Detour: Motorists traveling southbound…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Identify Driver in Single Vehicle Car Crash
The man who died in a car crash outside of Hartly on March 10th has been identified as 22-year-old Denigres Domingo-Domingo of Marydel, Maryland. According to police, he drove at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve. As a result, the vehicle struck a wooden post next to a private driveway. The…
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