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Md. National Guard Deployment In DC To Last Through Inauguration
Members of the Maryland National Guard and specially-trained troopers were among the first out-of-state forces to mobilize and protect the US Capitol during Wednesday’s breach. Governor Larry Hogan said Thursday there was back-and-forth in getting approval from the Secretary of Defense for the guard to move into the district. He added that their work in…
Read MoreDC Riot Prompts Concerns About Protection At State Capitols
Delaware legislative leaders said Thursday that with the start of the new legislative session just days away, they are reviewing security protocols with Capitol Police and the Office of Safety and Homeland Security. In response to the invasion at the US Capitol, House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf (D- Rehoboth Beach) and Senate President pro tem David…
Read MoreHarris: Election Debate Surrounded ‘Legitimate Constitutional Concerns’
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R- Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, said Thursday that he and his colleagues who disputed the Electoral College count “held legitimate Constitutional concerns about how the November election was conducted in certain states and felt compelled to highlight those concerns during the formal vote count.” “We did not call for…
Read MoreBlunt Rochester Calls For Removal Of President Trump
Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D- Del.) Thursday called for the removal of President Trump from office, joining a movement that grew out of Wednesday’s breach at the US Capitol in Washington. Blunt Rochester shared this message on social media Thursday: “To my fellow Delawareans – here’s where I stand on Pres. Trump. As I…
Read MoreDel. National Guard Members Deployed To Washington
Governor John Carney announced Thursday that members of the Delaware National Guard would be deployed to Washington to assist with efforts to maintain safety and security following Wednesday’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. “After conversations with DC authorities, I am deploying members of the Delaware National Guard to Washington to support law enforcement and…
Read MoreRep. Harris Scuffles With Democratic Lawmaker On House Floor
Tempers flared in the US House during debate on the certification of the presidential election. Maryland Congressman Andy Harris (R-Md.), who represents the Eastern Shore, got into an argument with Congressman Colin Allred (D-Tex.). Witnesses report that the two had to be separated as the discussion was on the verge of getting physical. Fox News…
Read MoreUS Capitol Stormed On Day Of Electoral Debate
Demonstrators scaled barricades and proceeded unimpeded through security at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington DC Wednesday, rushing Senators, Representatives and staffers to secure locations. The chaotic events came on the day that lawmakers were debating whether to officially put the final seal on the results of the November 3rd election. WGMD News has heard…
Read MoreBody of OC Man Found on Beach in October – Ruled Suicide
The Ocean City police have closed the case regarding the deceased body located on the beach on October 27, 2020. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Maryland has ruled the cause of death as a suicide. Detectives assigned to the Major Crimes Unit were able to positively identify the deceased and determined there…
Read MoreHouse Fire Likely Caused By Space Heater
A house fire in Caroline County may have been caused by a space heater kept close to combustible materials, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire on Main Street in Preston broke out late Tuesday morning, starting in a second-floor bedroom. No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $100,000 to the…
Read MoreFreeman Stage Takes New Name, Plans To Grow
The Freeman Stage in Selbyville has a new name, and looks to expand its size and its offerings. The venue will now be known as the Freeman Arts Pavilion. The Joshua M. Freeman Foundation has acquired some adjacent property to allow it to expand its seating capacity. The pavilion has been in the planning stages…
Read More2 Eastern Shore Projects Part Of Md. Preservation Initiative
Seven Maryland historic preservation projects will share more than $9-million in tax credits and leverage millions of dollars in economic activity and investment. The Maryland Historical Trust, part of the Maryland Department of Planning, announced the awards this week. Projects include residences, businesses and arts-related venues and attractions. Two of the projects are on the…
Read MoreMd. Looks To Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccination
Maryland is taking several actions to pick up the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. Governor Larry Hogan said Tuesday that the Maryland National Guard will start to send emergency support teams to help local health departments with their vaccination clinic. Also, Hogan said the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps, which sought to recruit…
Read MoreVictim Of Frankford Fatal Accident Identified; Investigation Continues
Delaware State Police have released the name of the woman who died in a Monday morning chain-reaction crash on Route 113. 68-year-old Dianna Jones of Frankford died at the scene. Police said Jones’ vehicle was hit by an older-model tractor trailer that was traveling northbound at Lazy Lagoon Road. The truck driver kept going. Police…
Read MoreDPH Presents 2020 State Health Improvement Plan Progress Report and Hosts Virtual Roundtables
The public and health stakeholders are invited to engage in two virtual roundtables to further refine the 2020 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) Progress Report. The annual SHIP report describes how the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the community it serves will work together to improve the health of Delaware’s population and the conditions…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Elevated, but Steadier; Hybrid Learning Re-Starts January 11
Delaware’s coronavirus numbers have been elevated since early November – and people gathering with friends and family through the holidays hasn’t helped to flatten the curve. There were 771 new positive cases of the virus reported on Monday – bringing the total to over 61,000. 201 cases reported in Sussex County. There were also 10…
Read MoreNew Sussex Council Members & Clerk of Peace Sworn In
UPDATED – 10am – The Sussex County Council has reorganized – re-electing Mike Vincent as the Council President and electing John Rieley as the Council Vice President. Everett Moore will continue as the County Attorney and Vince Robertson as Assistant County Attorney. County Administrator, Todd Lawson also read Ellen Magee’s letter of resignation from the…
Read MoreWounded Officer Thanks Community For Support
A Milford Police officer who was shot and wounded during a task force attempt to arrest a suspect along Coastal Highway is thanking the community that’s supported him, and is providing a message of resilience. On a Facebook page set up on his behalf, Senior Corporal Timothy Webb checked in from home, where he is…
Read MoreFrankford Woman Killed In Multivehicle Wreck
A multi-vehicle crash on Route 113 northbound in Frankford has left one person dead and several others injured. According to Delaware State Police, a westbound driver on Lazy Lagoon Road was crossing the northbound lanes of DuPont Boulevard Monday morning. The 68-year-old Frankford woman’s SUV collided with a northbound vehicle and spun around.The northbound driver…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Rising as Vaccine is Rolled Out
Following the holidays, Delaware’s coronavirus numbers continue to rise. After 2 days of no deaths from coronavirus – Public Health officials report 7 deaths on Sunday. All range in age from their 60s into their 90s and they all had underlying health conditions. Two were residents of long-term care facilities. Of the 7, 4 were…
Read MoreDE Manufactured Home Owners Eligible for Free Legal Representation in Disputes with Community Owners
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that manufactured home owners in disputes with their community owners will be eligible for free legal representation by the non-profit Delaware Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. (CLASI), under a contract it entered with the Delaware Department of Justice. “Constituents in all three counties have called for this kind of resource for years,”…
Read MoreUPDATED – Roadway has been Reopened; Crash Impacts Traffic On NB Route 113, Frankford
UPDATED 1pm – Roadway has been reopened =================================== A crash this morning has closed a portion of Route 113 northbound in Frankford. According to DelDOT, Route 113 northbound is currently closed in the area of Lazy Lagoon Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. The incident is under investigation.
Read MoreNew Special Enrollment Period for Uninsured Maryland Residents to get Health Coverage
Governor Larry Hogan announced today a new special enrollment period in which all uninsured Maryland residents have the opportunity to enroll in health coverage now due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the recent rise in the positivity rate throughout the state. The enrollment period begins immediately and will run until March 15. “I am…
Read MoreTime is Running Out for Opting for School Choice in Delaware
School Choice has been an option in Delaware since the 1996-1997 School Year. A parent residing within the State of Delaware may seek to enroll that parent’s child in a Delaware public school in any school district, charter school, magnet school or vocational-technical school (restricted by county), through the standard application form. Any student not…
Read MoreIt’s A Girl! Beebe’s 1st Baby Of 2021
The first Beebe Baby of 2021 entered the world one hour and three minutes into the new year. Emely Gomez Manjarrez is the first child of Maria Manjarrez and Silvestre Gomez of Millsboro. As is tradition, Beebe team members took up a collection to provide the family with a gift basket of baby-friendly items such…
Read MoreIt’s A Boy! Bayhealth Kent General’s 1st Baby Of 2020
2021’s first baby born at Kent General Hospital is a boy, five pounds, five ounces. Baby Josiah has two brothers and one sister. Angelica Batiz and Jonathan Rosa of Dover celebrated the new year with their new arrival Friday morning at 10:52.
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