A WGMD Local News Article
Commercial Building Fire Under Investigation in Talbot County
The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that occurred in a lumber yard on Park Avenue in Queen Anne early yesterday evening. Officials do not yet know the cause. It took 80 firefighters 4 hours to control the fire, which caused $300,000 in damage but no deaths or injuries. A worker at the…
Read More6 Injured in Crash Near Georgetown
Six people were injured after a 3 vehicle collision on Zoar Road near Georgetown around 5:30 Monday evening. Delaware State Police say a Kia driven by a 34 year old man from Wilmington was eastbound on Wood Branch Road and failed to remain stopped at a stop sign. The Kia pulled onto northbound Zoar Road…
Read MoreDNREC Virtual Public Workshops to Restrict & Ban New Gas & Diesel Vehicles
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is hosting two virtual public workshops this week on the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II standards that seek to restrict, and later ban, the sale of most new vehicles powered by gasoline and diesel. In March, Governor Carney directed DNREC to begin the…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Proposed Outdoor Dining on Public Space Ordinance and the Draft Outdoor Seating Design to be Voted Friday, Dec 16
ATTENTION DOWNTOWN REHOBOTH BEACH DINING ESTABLISHMENTS The City of Rehoboth Beach has made available the proposed Outdoor Dining on Public Space Ordinance and the Draft Outdoor Seating Design Manual. The FINAL VOTE on these two proposed ordinances will take place at the Friday, December 16, 2022 Regular City Meeting at 2 PM. Outdoor Dining on…
Read MoreDNREC Preparing for Dredging at White Creek & Part of Assawoman Canal near Bethany Beach
Dredging of White Creek and a short stretch of the Assawoman Canal northwest of Bethany Beach will begin shortly after the New Year. The dredge spoils will be used to restore an area of degraded salt marsh at the Assawoman Wildlife Area. About 55,000 to 70,000 cubic yards of shoaled sediment will be removed while…
Read MoreDSHA to Stop Accepting Applications for DEHAP Program Jan 2, 2023
The Delaware State Housing Authority will no longer accept new applications to the State Housing Assisting Program as of 8am on Monday, January 2nd. This closure will allow DSHA to process existing applications – and tenants and landlords with open or in-progress applications submitted before 8am on January 2nd should monitor emails, text messages and…
Read MoreUPDATED: A Crash West of Lewes Leaves 3 Injured & 2 Dead
UPDATED – 12/13/22 – 12pm – Delaware State Police have identified the second victim who died in a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 10, 2022, in the Lewes area as 104 year old Irma Koch of Lewes. ============================================================= UPDATED – 12/12/22 – 12pm – Delaware State Police say a second person involved…
Read MorePassenger Dies in Single Vehicle Crash East of Dover
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Monday evening just before 6 east of Dover when an Accord went off the side of Wheel of Fortune Road near Dyke Branch Road and rotated out of control – striking a tree on the driver-side door. Both the 59 year old male driver and 45 year old…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bethany Beach to Begin Review of Proposed Pedestrian Pathway
The Bethany Beach Town Council will begin a review process of a proposed pedestrian pathway that will create a continuous and connected pedestrian pathway on Collins Street, Kent Avenue and Wellington Parkway. The review process will begin during a Public Workshop on Monday, December 12th at 10 am at Bethany Beach Town Hall. At the…
Read MoreNew Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship to Begin at Sussex Tech in February
Sussex Tech is gearing up for a new Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship – classes will begin in February. Sussex Tech Adult Education recently purchased a bulldozer with funds from the Delaware Apprenticeship Expansion Grant – and also plans to purchase simulators, an excavator and a compact track loader. These will be used for both adult…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Early This Week
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry will close at 2pm on Wednesday. Normal operations will resume at 7am Thursday.
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Over $10 billion in National Opioid Settlements with CVS and Walgreens
The Delaware AG’s office has finalized settlement agreements with CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount from investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the opioid crisis to over $50-billion. Delaware will receive over $43-million. CVS will pay $5-billion and Walgreens will pay $5.7-billion. AG Jennings will also join two…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets for Last Session of 2022 Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets for the last time this year on Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will recognize the Delmar Field Hockey Team for their undefeated season and win in the D-I-A-A Division 2 Championships. There will also be a review and discussion related to the Code of Conduct Rules. Director of Emergency…
Read MoreUPDATED: Utility Van Overturns after Hit & Run on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard
UPDATED: 12/11/22 – A Delmar, Maryland man has been arrested after a crash on Route 24 just before 5 on Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say 53 year old Steven Shores was involved in a hit and run crash in the area of Route 24 and Silicato Drive in Long Neck where he rear-ended a…
Read More4 Injured in Gumboro-area Crash Early Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Millsboro Highway near Cooper Road in the Gumboro just before 3:30 Saturday morning. Police say a Camry driven by a 29 year old Maryland woman was behind a tractor trailer driven by a 58 year old man from Virginia. The Camry started to pass the truck…
Read MoreIndian River Firefighters Called for Fire at Long Neck UM Church
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a commercial structure fire at Long Neck United Methodist Church off Long Neck Road just before 10pm Saturday night. Crews arriving at the church found smoke conditions inside the main sanctuary with sprinkler systems activated. Fire officials say it looks like a small fire was suppressed by the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Man Dies after Struck by Vehicle on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford
UPDATED – 12/10/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the Seaford man who was struck and on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night as 52 year old Clifton Shelton. ========================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck walking in the left lane of eastbound Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night just…
Read MoreCenter for Inland Bays Names New Executive Director
There will be a new Executive director at the Center for Inland Bays in January. The Center’s Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Christophe Tulou at their meeting on Friday. Tulou brings extensive executive and legislative experience at all levels of government, having served for ten years in various capacities in the U.S.…
Read MoreFamily Pet Dies in Georgetown House Fire Wednesday Morning
A fire on Wilson Hill Road Wednesday morning has been ruled accidental by State Fire Marshal investigators. The call came out just before 9am and Georgetown firefighters arriving at the scene found a chimney fire with extension to the home. Crews from Millsboro, Bridgeville, Ellendale and Milton along with County paramedics were on the scene.…
Read More2 Rehoboth Beach Men Injured after Motorcycle Crash on Route 1
Two Rehoboth Beach men have been hospitalized after their Honda motorcycle was struck by a Nissan Rogue in the intersection of Coastal Highway and Church Street. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but tell WGMD that the motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when the Rogue, which was stopped at a…
Read MorePublic Health Emergency Extended
Governor John Carney has formally extended the public health emergency order for another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, public health emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreSalvation Army of Delaware Calls for Additional Support
The Salvation Army of Delaware is urging those who can help folks in need to support its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The organization reports that its donations are down nearly 33%, while requests for assistance have surged more than 40% over this time last year. Links for more information on how to donate as well…
Read MoreNew Report Shows Unsafe Driving Behaviors Increase from 2020 to 2021
Information from the AAA Foundation just released shows that after years of improvement, the following unsafe driving behaviors rose from 2020 to 2021: speeding, drivers running red lights, drowsy driving, and impaired driving. According to AAA, drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel after drinking enough that they felt they were over the legal limit…
Read MoreSuspected Deaths from Overdoses in Delaware Set New Monthly Record High.
New Information from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services reveals that 43 people died from suspected overdoses in Delaware in November, 2022. That number of overdoses in connection with opioid epidemic surpasses the previous monthly high total of 42 set in May of this year. The 43 deaths include 18 from Sussex County…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Issue Warning Regarding Trend of Motor Vehicle Thefts
Delaware State Police continue to investigate complaints regarding thefts of vehicles. Leaving vehicles unlocked lead to many of these reported incidents. The crimes not only include the loss of peoples’ cars but also money, electronics, personal identification, holiday gifts, and other items of value. To stop this trend, State Police want to advise you to…
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