A WGMD Local News Article
Talking Trash: Rehoboth Beach Tweaks Waste Collection, Recycling Services
Rehoboth Beach is making a few changes in how it handles waste pickup and recycling services. The revisions concern the size and model of the container that’s used by residents. Revisions are also being made to the schedule of pick-ups, including for yard waste which will be every other Wednesday. Rehoboth Beach commissioners also said…
Read MoreDMV, DART Services Adjusted Over Thanksgiving; Many Lane Closures Suspended
Construction-related lane closures on Delaware roadways will be suspended at one minute after midnight (12:01 a.m. Wednesday), through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. According to DelDOT, ongoing sustained lane shifts and closures may still be in affect at certain locations. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow plenty of time. Delaware DMV locations will be…
Read MoreRisk Of Cooking Fires Peaks At Thanksgiving
More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than just about any other day of the year. Mike Lowe with the Delaware State Fire School told WGMD News that the primary cause of kitchen fires is inattentive cooking – a risk that grows with more people visiting and circulating in the kitchen. Lowe said it’s recommended that…
Read MoreDel., Md. Boost Patrols To Make Roads Safe This Holiday Season
Enforcement and education are being stressed in Delaware and Maryland as motorists take to the roads for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Through the holiday season, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety plans to partner with law enforcement agencies to increase patrols searching for signs of impaired driving. While the number of DUI-related accidents in Delaware…
Read MoreDel. Construction Industry Makes Naloxone Available To Workers, Supervisors
A partnership between Delaware Public Health and the construction industry has made the overdose-reversing medication Narcan available to construction workers at a University of Delaware construction site in Newark. It may be just the beginning. Construction supervisors are also getting training about overdose, stigma associated with addition, and training in how to use the medication.…
Read MoreDel. Uses ARPA Funds For Agricultural “Seed” Program
Delaware looks to invest into small and mid-sized farms in The First State and support the local food supply chain. The state plans to utilize $2-million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding for a seed program to be developed by the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy. A portfolio of grants and loans will…
Read MoreDel. Begins Auction Of Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates
Delaware low-digit surf fishing plates will be auctioned starting today (Monday at 9:00 a.m.). According to the Department of Natural Resources, 15 tags with numbers of interest will be available. The minimum bid for a low-digit surf fishing plate is $250. The Delaware General Assembly authorized a bid system for prized low-numbered plates in 2015.…
Read MoreBerlin Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
Fire broke out around 2:20 Sunday morning in Berlin. Berlin firefighters found heavy fire at a 2-story home on West Branch Street. Crews from around Worcester County assisted – as well as crews from Wicomico and Sussex Counties.
Read MoreSearch for Kayaker Near Snow Hill Ends Well
A search for a missing kayaker near Snow Hill had a happy ending Saturday morning. Worcester Central was called around 8:30 Friday night about a vehicle parked along Red House Road that had an empty kayak rack and the caller was worried about the kayaker’s safety since it was long after sunset. Multiple agencies searched…
Read MoreUPDATED: Route 24 Crash Leaves PA Driver Dead
UPDATED – 11/19/21 11am – Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on Tuesday November 16, 2021, on John J. Williams Highway (SR24), as 37-year-old Julio Mendoza-Carcamo of Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with…
Read MorePhase 8 of Georgetown to Lewes Trail Completed
It is official. Phase 8 of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail is complete. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) marked the completion of this low-stress bicycle connection from downtown Georgetown to Sussex Academy and all points in between with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 19, 2021 with special guests Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski,…
Read MoreDE DPH Endorses COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for Anyone 18 and Older
Following action today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advisory committee, Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging all fully vaccinated Delawareans 18 and older to get a booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, the…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Down Slightly
Unemployment in Delaware dropped a tenth of a percent in October to 5.3%, but remains much higher than the national average of 4.6%. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate has dropped from 4.3% in September to 4.1% in October. The Delaware Department of Labor shows 25,800 Delawareans were unemployed in October. The DOL adds…
Read MoreGov Hogan says Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’ Nothing but Massive Tax Hikes
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on U.S. House passage of the Build Back Better Act: “For the past seven years, Maryland has had the greatest economic turnaround in America because we’ve cut taxes, restored fiscal responsibility, reduced the cost of living for working families, and made smart investments in our infrastructure. “The…
Read MoreDPH Shares CDC Guidance To Minimize Risk Of COVID Spread During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than a week away, but Halloween parties are seen as a likely contributor to a rise in COVID-19 cases in Delaware. Delaware Public Health Director Dr. Karyl Rattay said Thursday that the highest rate of increase is among children ages 5 to 17. “We want to get ahead of things and prevent…
Read MoreFerry Installs Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At Cape May Terminal
Electric vehicle owners can get a charge at the Cape May – Lewes Ferry terminal in Cape May. Two new dual-port Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are now available to the public during normal operating hours of the Ferry. Charging stations have been available at the Lewes terminal since 2015. “We’re pleased to be able to…
Read More2 Men Arrested For Firearms Violations Early In Shotgun Deer Season
Two men have been arrested on firearms-related charges during the opening days of the shotgun deer hunting season in Delaware, According to Delaware Natural Resources, 47-year-old Brian Dill of Lincoln was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a previous felony theft conviction. 81-year-old John Hitch of Seaford was previously convicted of felony possession of…
Read MoreTalbot Co. Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement
Another schools superintendent on the Maryland Eastern Shore plans to retire. Talbot County Schools Superintendent Kelly Griffith has held that position since 2014. She began teaching in Delaware in 1983 and rose to administrative positions in the Talbot County system. Her retirement will take effect July 1st, 2022. Griffith said in a letter to the…
Read MoreDel. Eligible Disabled Veterans May Apply For School Property Tax Credit
Eligible disabled veterans in Delaware may apply for a non-vocational school district property tax credit. Legislation signed by Governor John Carney over the summer allows school districts to grant the tax credit to eligible disabled veterans. All 16 non-vocational districts have approved the credit. To be eligible, applicants must: Receive 100% disability compensation due to…
Read MoreTime Is Running Out To Comment On Md. Legislative Panel’s Redistricting Maps
The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission has set a deadline of today (Thursday) for comments from the public on a set of maps that were produced last week. Leaders of the panel said the maps were produced after holding nine hearings and hearing a wide variety of testimony across the state. Four proposed Congressional maps…
Read MoreHistorical Marker Unveiled At Indian Mission School Site
The Indian Mission School’s history is available for all to see. A historical marker has been dedicated at the school in Millsboro, which was established by the Nanticoke Indian Tribe and operated from the 1920s until 1962. Area lawmakers helped to obtain funding for the marker utilizing portions of their allotted Community Transportation Funds. Delaware…
Read MoreExpansion Project Underway At Stephen Decatur Middle School
Construction is underway on an expansion of Stephen Decatur Middle School in Worcester County. Officials and members of the public gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday. About a dozen classrooms and other facilities are being built. Currently, several portable classroom trailers are in use. The goal is to have the expansion at Stephen Decatur Middle…
Read MoreDNREC Program Looks To Develop Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Stations
Delaware electric vehicle owners may find it easier to find a fast-charging station. According to the Department of Natural Resources, a competitive grant program announced this week will fund up to 75-percent of the cost of building publicly-available direct current, or DC-Fast, charging stations. DNREC expects to award one to three grants with $1.4-million in…
Read MoreSussex County Council Discuss Housing Trust Fund & Approve Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Credit
The Sussex County Council had a presentation from Mark Isaacs, Director at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center on Route 9 west of Georgetown. For several years the Council has supported the research and extension programs at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Carvel Research and Education Center. Isaacs…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry Closure Wednesday for Maintenance
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry in Seaford will be closed for maintenance work in preparation for our annual US Coast Guard’s inspection. The Ferry will be closed from 9:30am until noon on Wednesday, November 17 – pending weather. Ferry service will resume after 12pm. DelDOT appreciates the patience of motorists and area residents during…
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