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UPDATED: Milton Man Died from Injuries after Crashing into Harbeson Area Home
UPDATED – 02/06/23 – The driver of a vehicle that crashed into the garage of a home on Harbeson Road early Saturday morning died from his injuries. Delaware State Police say 20 year old Charles Maxwell died at the hospital on Saturday. ======================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that left a Milton man…
Read MoreGas Prices Show a Slight Drop
Since last Monday, the national average for a gallon of gasoline has dropped just a penny to $3.49. Since Thursday Delaware saw a drop in the price at the pump of 12 cents to $3.36 while Maryland has seen a drop of 5 cents $3.41 on the Shore. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say gas demand continues…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fires Saturday Keep Sussex Firefighters Busy
Firefighters on the western side of Sussex County have had a busy weekend. Friday night Laurel firefighters were called to a house fire on Discount Land Road. The State Fire Marshal’s office tells the Talk of Delmarva this was an accidental fire – electrical in nature and caused about $175,000 in damage. Just before 3am…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Virtual Meeting on Route 54 Bridge Replacement at Fenwick Island Monday Morning
There will be a virtual meeting at 10 on Monday morning on the replacement of the bridge on Lighthouse Road/Route 54 over the Assawoman Bay in Fenwick Island. An in-person workshop was held last week. Monday’s meeting will feature project managers from DelDOT and the design consultant who will give a presentation on the bridge…
Read MoreBridgeville Municipal Election in March – Canceled
There will be no municipal election on Saturday, March 4th in Bridgeville. Three seats were up for election – and three candidates filed for those seats The Commissioners will be sworn in at the regularly scheduled meeting at 7pm on March 13th at the Bridgeville Public Library.
Read MoreLegislation Announced Creating Maryland’s New Legal, Adult-Use Cannabis Industry
Legislation that establishes Maryland’s new legal, adult-use cannabis industry has been announced by Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. This program is aimed at curbing illicit sales, addressing equity in licensing, taxation and regulation – and meets the July 1, 2023 program implementation goal. Adult-use cannabis will be regulated in the same…
Read MoreDE Public Health Emergency Extended Another 30 Days
Governor John Carney has formally extended the Public Health Emergency for another 30 days. This extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, a public health emergency declaration must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreOcean City Council Moves Forward with Sports Complex Discussion
Ocean City Mayor and Council remains interested in a sports complex in Worcester County and voted unanimously last week to hold a meeting – likely in March – with the Maryland Stadium Authority to present the updated Sports Complex Market and Economic Feasibility Study. The meeting will be open to elected officials in Worcester County…
Read MoreWicomico Teacher of the Year Semifinalists Pared to 25 Candidates
The number of Teacher of the Year candidates has been reduced to 25 semifinalists. Now begins an extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the Wicomico County Teacher of the Year on April 12. The semi-finalists are one from each school and one for Special Programs were announced January 12 – however…
Read MoreMore Job Openings at Delaware State Parks Thanks to Record Number of Visitors
The continued growing popularity of Delaware State Parks led to another attendance record in 2022 by surpassing the 8 million visitors mark, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The most visited state park in 2022 was Cape Henlopen with 1.9 million visitors, accounting for almost one in four of…
Read MoreMispillion Bridge to Close for Repairs
Beginning on February 13th, the Mispillion Bridge on Rehoboth Boulevard is going to be closed to vehicle traffic so repairs can begin. DelDOT spokesman CR McCleod tells WGMD’s Mike Bradley how long the closure will last… He adds that it’s been a long time coming after a truck towing construction equipment struck the bridge at…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced to Expand Dental Coverage for Children
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is among the legislators who have reintroduced a bill that would significantly expand dental insurance coverage available to vulnerable children nationwide through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which currently provides health coverage to 9.6 million through both Medicaid and separate programs. Additional Information from the Press Release: WASHINGTON – U.S.…
Read MoreUPDATE: Man Freed from Sandbin; Situation Under Control in Dagsboro
UPDATED – 4:45pm – Just after 4:30 rescue personnel freed a man who has been trapped in a sandbin at Thoro-Goods Concrete in Dagsboro since just after 10 this morning. He is now in care of EMS and the incident is now under control. =========================================================== WGMD has learned that emergency personnel have been called to…
Read MoreFree Baby Formula Pickup Locations in Delaware Starting Tomorrow
If you have a child under the age of one, you are eligible to receive a free 28.2 oz canister of formula starting tomorrow, Feb. 2nd. Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall announced today that the State of Delaware, in partnership with Donate Delaware, has purchased 44,000 canisters of Care Infant Formula from Gensco Pharma. The…
Read MoreDNREC Appoints Dr. Katera Moore as State’s First Environmental Justice Coordinator; Announces New Environmental Justice Webpage
DNREC has announced a change in the leadership structure. Dr. Katera Moore is the agency’s and the state’s first environmental justice coordinator. Dr. Moore will join DNREC’s Office of Secretary to work with the state’s underserved communities. Additional Information from DNREC: Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced a new appointment to the Delaware Department of Natural…
Read MoreRoad to be Closed in Roxana Area Later This Month
Millers Neck Road between Old Mill Bridge Road and Camp Barnes Road in the Roxana area will be closed starting Monday, February 13th through late March, depending on the weather. Work crews will install a sewer and water line.Detour information is as follows: Motorists traveling northbound on Millers Neck Road will be detoured onto Old…
Read MoreFBI Agents at President Biden’s Rehoboth Beach Home
Fox News is reporting that the FBI is at President Joe Biden’s Rehoboth Beach home today to search for potential classified documents. The FBI did not need a warrant to enter the home, and Biden consented to the search, according to his attorney. Classified materials were found at his residence in Wilmington, Delaware, as well…
Read MoreUpdate on Efforts to Keep Delaware Litter Free
Results are out about litter clean up in Delaware during 2022. DelDOT and its partners collected 59,000 bags of trash, 6,000 tires, 3,500 signs and 250 appliances–all found alongside Delaware roads. DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, and the Work A Day Earn A Pay Program performed the work. They also received help from…
Read MoreGrant Program to Benefit Special Crop Industry
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal Farm Bill is allotting approximately $340,000 through a competitive grant process to fund innovative projects supporting specialty crops and creating new and better markets for the Delaware specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council to Recognizes Caroling on the Circle Food Drive Supporters & Approves 2 MOUs
UPDATED – 01/31/23 – The Sussex County Council ended January honoring the groups who helped to raise some of the over 18,000 food items collected during the 2-month long Sussex County Annual ‘Pack the Pod’ Food Drive in November and December. Rehoboth Beach Elementary School collected over 2000 food items and received a plaque from…
Read MoreCovid-19 Cases Possibly Linked to Leg Hall; DPH Advises Masking & Social Distancing or Virtual Meetings
Delaware Public Health reports that multiple positive cases of COVID-19 could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, Public Health officials are offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to mask and use social distancing…
Read MoreDeadline to File for Bridgeville Town Commission is Friday, Feb 3
The Town of Bridgeville has an election coming up in March – and there are three seats up for election – some of that is due to redistricting within the town. Seats for Districts 1, 3 and 4 are up for election – and the filing deadline is Friday at 4:30pm at Town Hall. Voter…
Read MoreCommercial Air Service Returns to Delaware
Commercial air service returns to Delaware! Beginning Wednesday, Avelo Airlines will fly from the Wilmington Airport with nonstop flights to five Florida destinations. Delaware is the only state without commercial air service – Avelo’s first flight – bound for Orlando – will depart at 10am on Wednesday. Other Florida destinations are West Palm Beach, Fort…
Read MoreMaryland Joins the US Climate Alliance
Maryland has joined the US Climate Alliance as Governor Wes Moore reaffirms his commitment to combating climate change. The Governor has proposed a $422-million investment in protecting Maryland’s environment through programs funded by the transfer tax that supports land preservation and operations a capital projects in state parks. Another $129-million in General Funds will fully…
Read MoreMaintenance Work Begins Monday on Route 90 Bridges in Ocean City
Routine maintenance work begins on the Route 90 bridges over the St Martin River and Assawoman Bay on Monday. Crews will be making repairs to the bridge deck and substructure in preparation for the summer season. Crews will work from 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday – drivers can expect single lane closures and flagging…
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