A WGMD Local News Article
Georgetown East Gateway Overhaul Completed
The Georgetown East Gateway Project has officially been opened as DelDOT officials, along with Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., members of Sussex County Council and others gathered this week to cut the ribbon.Ā This project was two years from beginning to end ā to realign the intersection ofĀ Route 9 and Sand Hill and Airport Roads…
Read More19 Del. Firefighters Head to California to Help Battle Wildfires
The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized a team of 19 Delaware firefighters to join the effort to contain wildfires in northern California. Many of the fires have been caused by lightning and have spread due to hot, dry, windy weather. Delaware has trained more than 600 firefighters since 1996, and crews from the 1st State…
Read MoreMore EV Charging Stations Coming to Delaware
More electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Delaware roadways. DelDOT and the Department of Natural Resources plan to place 11 multi-vehicle fast-charging stations along major routes through part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law utilizing $18-million in federal funds. Targeted first will be the general areas of Rehoboth Beach on Route 1, Selbyville on Route…
Read MoreDel. Dept. of Education Releases 2021-22 Statewide Assessment
The continuing recovery from school closings during the COVID-19 pandemic is reflected in the 2021-2022 Delaware Statewide Assessment that was released Tuesday. State Education Secretary Mark Holodick said the Department of Education has made educational opportunities a priority this summer, adding that “recovery doesnāt happen overnight.” In English language arts, 42-percent of students in grades…
Read MoreBerlin Asks Town Electric Customers to Conserve Energy Use Tue. and Wed.
The Berlin Electric Department is asking customers to voluntarily conserve electricity this afternoon (Tuesday) and Wednesday. Peak Shaving Alert hours are between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Customers are asked to turn up the thermostat by three degrees, and to close window shades and drapes to limit sunshine from beaming in. Also, itās requested that…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Underway – Scales Busy with Tuna
White Marlin Open ā first boat into the scales Monday afternoon was the 10-4 Joker out of Chincoteague with a qualifying dolphin weighing in at 29 pounds. Multiple boats came into the scales ā with a lot of yellowfin tuna, a qualifying wahoo ā but so far (at 7pm) no white or blue marlin ā…
Read MoreMilton Woman Fights DMV Recall of “FCANCER” Vanity Plate
The ACLU of Delaware is taking up the case of a Milton woman whose vanity license plate has been recalled by the Division of Motor Vehicles.The DMV apparently feels that “FCANCER” is offensive.Kari Lynn Overington has brought a lawsuit in Federal Court, contending that the decision is censorship and a violation of her First Amendment…
Read MoreDelaware & Choptank Electric Cooperatives Issue Beat-the-Peak Alert
Delaware and Choptank Electric Cooperatives have issued a Beat the Peak Alert for 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. today – Monday. Members are asked to postpone the use of large appliances – dish washer, washing machine, dryer and hot waste, to raise the thermostat by a few degrees, and to close the shades and curtains…
Read MoreGeorgetown Historical Society Releases Statement About Confederate Flag Display; Sussex Co. Council to Discuss Recent Grant
The Marvel Museum in Georgetown is caught up in a controversy over an infrastructure grant that was approved by Sussex County Council.The Georgetown Historical Society’s board of directors has released a statement detailing the background for the installation of a memorial to 100 Delawareans who supported or enlisted in Southern armies during the Civil War.…
Read MoreUpdate: President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Depart from Gordons Pond
(photo is an archive photo of a previous presidential visit to Rehoboth Beach) President Biden’s time in Rehoboth Beach was short this weekend.Mr. Biden arrived at his North Shores home Sunday, after testing negative for COVID-19 on two consecutive days. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden was apparently already staying there.This morning (Monday), the president and…
Read More408 Boats Sign Up for White Marlin Open
408 boats are registered to take part in the 49th annual White Marlin Open, which begins today in Ocean City.Each boat is permitted to fish on any three of the five fishing days through this Friday. Up to $8.6-million in prize money is up for grabs. An estimated 292 boats were out fishing Monday.In addition…
Read MoreTensions over Rehoboth Tour Bus Parking Result in Arrest
Rehoboth Beach police have had some difficulties this summer with charter or “tour” buses arriving in town unannounced with the intentions of loading and unloading typically at the bandstand horseshoe, especially on Saturdays. Police have routinely redirected the buses to the area behind the firehouse where two 15-minute parking spaces are reserved for buses to…
Read MoreAd-Boat Rescues Paddleboarder During Saturday’s Sudden Storm
The “Hero of the Week” award this week goes to Karisma Alenovitz and Jack Roache, crew of theĀ Ad-Boat, who rescued a paddleboarder as a violent thunderstorm struck with little warning around 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Rehoboth. This is what it looked like in Dewey at that time. Photo courtesy Capt./Photographer Dave Koster on the tiki bar boat Here’s…
Read MoreFenwick Voters Elect Incumbents & Edward Bishop to Town Council
Voters in Fenwick Island have returned both incumbents to the town council and elected Edward Bishop to fill the final open seat. The votes are still unofficial, but show Bill Rymer was the top vote-getter with 328, followed by Bishop with 327. Incumbent Richard Benn grabbed 315 votes.
Read MoreUPDATED: Temporary Flight Restrictions Reinstated for This Weekend
UPDATED – 8/7/22 6am – According to guidance from the White House, President Biden should be arriving in Rehoboth Beach around 7:50 this morning by way of Marine 1. He’s expected to remain at his North Shores beach house until around 11 Monday morning. He has no public appearances scheduled while in town ā he’s…
Read MoreDelDOT Workers Find Dog Left to Die in Dover
A dog was found by DelDOT workers earlier this week in tall brush off North Little Creek Road in Dover. The dog, which had lost most of her hair and was covered in sores and scabs, was barely responsive and rushed to a local veterinary hospital. She later died and Delaware Animal Services is looking…
Read More22nd Annual Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill Saturday
Snow Hill will hold its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Combines on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The parade of combines will begin at 11am and will park on Green Street for the blessing and viewing. The Blessing honors local farmers and there will also be vendors, music, a car show and additional farm equipment…
Read More5 Candidates Compete for 3 Council Positions in Saturday’s Fenwick Island Election
Fenwick Island voters will go to the polls Saturday. Three seats on town council are open, with five candidates competing.Incumbents Richard Benn and William Rymer hope to stay in office. Edward Bishop, Eric Espinosa and Kimberly Espinosa are also running for a two-year term. Vicki Carmean is not seeking re-election.The election is being held Saturday…
Read MoreDel. Public Health Reports 3 More Suspected Monkeypox Cases
Delaware health officials now report six suspected cases of Monkeypox, which are considered probable pending CDC testing.The most recent three cases involve a 42-year-old Kent County man and two New Castle County men.Delaware Public Health officials said Thursday that based on the current number of cases and information available about the disease, the risk to…
Read MorePossible Tornado Tears Through Smith Island
A waterspout came ashore on Smith Island late Thursday, becoming a possible tornado.Some homes have been damaged or destroyed. Any injuries reported so far are described as minor.This occurred during a round of severe thunderstorms late Thursday.Governor Larry Hogan said the state’s emergency management team is tracking the damage caused by storms at Smith Island…
Read MoreRehoboth, Dewey and Bethany Issued Simultaneous Rec Water Advisories
Last week, Rehoboth received its first recreational/swimming advisory of the summer. Today, DNREC issued simultaneous recreational water advisories for Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. The advisories warned swimmers to “use caution and/or avoid prolonged periods in the water” because of “bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard.” The samples were…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for Bethany Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach,According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, elevated levels of bacteria were found in water samples that were taken Wednesday at Garfield Parkway. The beach is open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and / or avoid prolonged periods in the water.Onshore ocean flows…
Read MoreUpdate: Assateague Island National Seashore Beaches Fully Reopened Following Discovery of Apparent Remnants of Military Ordnance
The regular lifeguarded swimming area at Assateague Island National Seashore’s North Ocean Beach has reopened after being closed for several days due to the discovery of fragments of old military munitions.No material has turned up since Sunday afternoon.Visitors are reminded not to pick up any unknown metal objects on the beach or in the surf,…
Read MoreMd. Gets Boost to Create Offshore Wind – Related Jobs
Offshore wind development will generate job opportunities in Maryland.$22.9-million is coming from the American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge for the Maryland Department of Labor to develop a new apprenticeship model to support the offshore wind power industry. U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the Maryland proposal is one of 32 chosen out of more…
Read MoreNew Del. Laws Address Mental Health of Children, Adults
Improvements to mental health and mental health services are coming in Delaware.Governor John Carney has signed three bills passed by the Delaware General Assembly, which address concerns of children as well as adults.One measure (House Bill 300) allows middle schools to hire more counselors, social workers and school psychologists, building on a previous measure to…
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