A WGMD Local News Article
Delmar Home Destroyed by Fire
Delmar firefighters were called for a structure fire on Brittingham Road just before 2:30 Saturday morning. Firefighters found a single story home fully involved in fire. Multiple fire companies from Delaware and Maryland provided assistance or backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 2 and a half hours – the state Fire Marshal is…
Read MoreDE Republican Convention Held Saturday & President Biden Moved to Rehoboth Beach Fire House after Plane Entered Restricted Airspace
The Delaware Republican Party held its nominating convention today at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The party nominates candidates for federal and statewide races. This year there were no contested races. The candidate for US Congress is Lee Murphy, Attorney General is Julianne Murray, Treasurer is Greg Coverdale and Janice Lorrah for State Auditor. Ironically,…
Read MoreEaston Fire Seriously Injures Apartment Occupant
A 62-year-old man was seriously injured in a fire early Friday morning at an apartment in the 300-block of North Aurora Street in Easton. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, Easton Volunteer Fire Department members and members of surrounding companies responded to the fire at about 3:00 a.m. They had to force their…
Read MoreBiden Addresses Nation from Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
President Joe Biden addressed the country this morning from the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center to discuss the May jobs report. His 17-vehicle motorcade was greeted by spectators along the route and as he approached the rear of city hall. A couple of hundred spectators soon lined both sides of Rehoboth Avenue hoping to catch a…
Read MoreTick Talk: Tips To Avoid Bringing Home An “Unwanted Guest”
Tick season is well underway across Delmarva. Ticks can show up and bite just about anywhere outdoors: wooded areas, your yard, even at the beach. According to Dr. Ashley Kennedy of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, the state’s tick biologist, tick population may be slightly down compared to 2021 bUt overall it has been…
Read MoreWorcester County Looking for Public Comment on Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), in collaboration with Worcester County Recreation and Parks, has completed a draft of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) and is seeking public input on this updated plan. Worcester County Government strives to provide citizens with quality parks and facilities, as well as a variety of recreation…
Read MoreDel. AG Kathy Jennings Files To Seek Re-election
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has made it official: she is seeking a second term.Jennings has filed for re-election, according to her campaign Thursday. She is a Democrat.Jennings said in her first term, she and the Justice Department held opioid manufacturers accountable, combatted violent crime, and pushed for new laws to make the system more…
Read MoreLate-Night Presidential Motorcade Arrives in Rehoboth; May Jobs Report Remarks Scheduled for Convention Center on Friday
President Joe Biden’s 32-vehicle motorcade arrived in Rehoboth Beach around 10:25 p.m. Thursday. June 3 is his wife’s birthday, which he celebrated at their beach home last summer. But in addition, he is once again scheduled to deliver remarks on the May jobs report at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center at 10:30 a.m. Air Force…
Read MoreGov. Carney, Del. Democratic Legislative Leaders Unveil Gun Legislative Package
With four weeks to go in this Delaware General Assembly session, Governor John Carney, D-Del. and Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Thursday said they would push for passage of several gun-related bills. Recent mass shootings at an elementary school in Texas and at a supermarket in Buffalo were highlighted by the supporters of…
Read MorePresident Biden Makes Another Visit To Rehoboth Beach
President Biden will make another visit to his Rehoboth Beach home.The White House schedule indicates that Mr. Biden will travel to Rehoboth this evening (Thursday) and will remain there over the weekend. Friday is First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s birthday.The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction for the region through Sunday, June 5th.
Read MoreStaying Prepared In Sussex Co. During The ’22 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Do you have a disaster kit? Do you know where to go in the event of an approaching hurricane or other emergency? The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds us to take steps now to protect ourselves in the future. “From health emergencies to hurricanes, a disaster can come from any direction at any time,”…
Read MoreRehoboth Park & Ride To Be Modernized With Grant Support
The Rehoboth Beach Park & Ride will be modernized in support of DART’s efforts to move to zero-emissions buses, thanks in part to a Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facility Grant of $5.4-million. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., DelDOT Secretary Nicole Majeski and Delaware Transit Corporation CEO John Sisson gathered Tuesday in Rehoboth Beach for…
Read MoreUpdate: Seaford Woman Dies Of Injuries Suffered In New Castle Co. Crash
Update: Delaware State Police have identified the 60-year-old Seaford woman who died as a result of injuries in a crash in New Castle County early Wednesday morning.Tina Kratz died in a local hospital.The man who was driving the vehicle that crashed on Route 13 near I-295 was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.Delaware State…
Read MoreMd. Health Department Reports 2022’s 1st Heat-Related Death
A 65-year-old man who lived in Baltimore County has died of heat-related causes, according to the Maryland Department of Health. “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” Maryland Health Department Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. “During hot weather, Marylanders…
Read MoreAs Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins, Marylanders Are Reminded: “Know Your Zone”
June 1st marks the beginning of the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The Maryland Department of Emergency Management reminds Marylanders as well as visitors to be aware of evacuation routes and to have an emergency plan and kit available. “Hurricane Ida taught us yet again that you don’t need to live in a coastal community to…
Read MoreDel. School Bus Drivers May Get More Pay
Delaware school bus drivers and related school transportation programs will likely get a boost.The Delaware General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee has voted to allocate $11.7-million to fund an increased minimum hourly rate for bus drivers. A few million more dollars would go toward administrative expenses and increasing the basic maintenance allowance.The recommendations came from the…
Read MoreMd. State Police Remind Marylanders Of New Ghost Gun Law
A new law takes effect in Maryland today, Wednesday June 1st, that requires a personal identification number for all unserialized firearms and unfinished frames and receivers, commonly called ghost guns or build kits.The number can be obtained from any Federal Firearms Licensee who is authorized to provide serial number marking services in compliance with all…
Read MoreNew Castle Co. Attorney / Parent Begins GOP Candidacy For State Auditor
A parent who sued Governor John Carney over his extension of the school mask mandate in February has officially announced her candidacy for Delaware State Auditor.Janice Lorrah, running as a Republican, stated in her announcement that Delaware ranks 47th among 50 states for inefficient use of taxpayer dollars, and is the second-worst state in transparency…
Read MoreHEIGHTENED BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS REVISED INVOLVING DELAWARE POULTRY FARMS
Current Situation Since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on March 18, no further cases of HPAI have been identified in the State of Delaware, and all control areas will be released; therefore, beginning on June 1, 2022, the following heightened biosecurity guidance is no longer in place: No person…
Read MoreGround Broken on Park Avenue Relocation Project in Georgetown
Ground has been broken to enter the construction phase of the Park Avenue relocation project in Georgetown. DelDOT officials have been working on this project for a number of years – taking public comment at multiple workshops – including choosing the preferred design option out of six that were presented. This project has been a…
Read MoreDel. Specialty Pollinator Plate Generates Buzz
The Delaware Support Pollinators License Plate has been recognized by the Automobile License Plate Collector’s Association with its Best Plate Award for 2021.The plate has a green background and is decorated with flowers, birds, a butterfly and a bee. The one-time fee of $50 also directs $35 to the DelDOT stewardship office to assist with…
Read MoreHighway Safety Programs in Jeopardy Starting June 1
Police agencies throughout Delaware that have relied on federal funds to enforce important highway safety initiatives will likely find themselves without funding on June 1. This comes just as the programs are in demand with increased summer activity. “It is with extreme disappointment that I must notify you that we are suspending project agreements effective…
Read MoreCode Orange Air Quality Action Day For Del. Tuesday
Today (Tuesday, May 31st) will be a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware.Sunshine, soaring temperatures and southwesterly winds are expected to combine to generate ozone production and additional pollutants.Air quality is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups such as young children, the elderly and people with heart and/or respiratory conditions. Such individuals…
Read MoreOcean City Honors The Fallen On Memorial Day As It Welcomes Summer Visitors
Ocean City, its visitors and locals remembered the true spirit of Memorial Day during a stirring ceremony Monday to also welcome the unofficial start of summer.Two skydivers from Skydive OC delivered the American flag and Ocean City flag from a height of about 5,000 feet. Mayor Rick Meehan and others also took part in the…
Read MoreWm Donald Clifton Named New Executive Director of DE Farm Bureau
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced farmer Wm. Donald Clifton, II, as its new executive director. Don Clifton brings a variety of farming and agribusiness experience into his new position. The Clifton family has grown grains and soybeans, and processed vegetables in northeast Sussex County since the 1920s. In addition, they operated Clifton Canning Company,…
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