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EXCLUSIVE | Seaford School District apologizes after game was opened with parody of the National Anthem
The Seaford School District is issuing letters of apology to parents and officials in the Milford School District after a parody of the National Anthem was played to open the girls volleyball game Tuesday night at Seaford High School, sparking outrage from some who were in attendance. Prior to Tuesday night’s girls volleyball match between…
Read More30,000 lbs of food distributed to Delawareans in need
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) employees joined together with the Food Bank of Delaware, legislators, and volunteers to distribute 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food, fresh produce, and dairy products to Delawareans in need. The mission was made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Trade Mitigation Program, which provides payments to…
Read MoreState Auditor’s Office launches mobile app to report fraud
The Auditor’s Office has launched a brand-new, first of its kind, mobile app to submit tips about suspected fraud, waste, and abuse in Delaware. “We live in a mobile world,” State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said. “So we designed a mobile platform for Delawareans that’s easy to use.” The new mobile platform is another way to communicate…
Read MoreSix cases of vaping-related lung disease reported in Delaware
At least six reported cases of severe lung disease are being investigated in Delaware as a result of vaping, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). DPH continues to participate in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 38 states, including Delaware, have reported cases…
Read MoreDelaware Dept. of Labor mistake causes tax headache for businesses
A “transmission error” by the Delaware Department of Labor has created a tax headache for businesses statewide after the agency failed to report necessary information to the IRS. In 2016, the Delaware Department of Labor had an issue reporting to the IRS the total amount of taxes paid on the 941 Tax Forms. As a…
Read MoreUPDATE | Lewes man dies following bicycle crash on Route 1
A Lewes man has died after he was struck by a car while riding a bicycle on Route 1. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 11 when a 2017 Cadillac CTS was traveling in the right lane of northbound Coastal Highway, approaching the intersection of a…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | Millsboro residents raise concerns over murky, stinky tap water
Millsboro residents are raising concerns over murky tap water, a problem they say affects the way they cook, bathe, and do laundry. “I won’t even feed my cat the water that comes out of my spigot,” explained Jennifer Taylor, a resident of the Kyle Circle community in Millsboro. For over a year Taylor and her…
Read MoreCarper, Hall-Long call for ‘accurate count’ in Georgetown for 2020 Census
Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined U.S. Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham in Georgetown to remind Delawareans about the upcoming 2020 Census and highlight the importance of ensuring an accurate count. The decennial Census is a critical count of the United States’ population and one of the few…
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE | State Auditor responds to controversy over state seal, says it was approved by Sec. of State
Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock appears to have approved the altered seal that caused controvery for State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, who says the Secretary’s change in position is the result of her “fan club” causing a commotion after noticing her name was in the seal months after it was approved. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness…
Read MoreUPDATED: Frankford Bicycle Rider Dies after Struck by SUV Friday Night
UPDATED 9/22/19 8am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man struck Friday night on Route 113 in Frankford. He is 62 year old Tony Townsend of Seaford. The investigation into the crash is continuing. =================================================== A 62 year old Frankford man is dead after he was struck on his bicycle just…
Read MoreSingle Vehicle Crash Leaves 1 Dead Near Berlin
A Severna Park man is dead after a single vehicle crash Saturday evening on Racetrack Road/Route 589 just south of Route 113 near Berlin. Maryland State Police say a car driven by 22 year old Valentine Ronk was northbound on Racetrack Road when it left the roadway and overturned several times in a grassy area. …
Read MoreIncumbents Win in Close Dewey Beach Commissioner Race!
Another hotly contested Dewey Beach municipal campaign season came to an end today when the polls closed at 6 p.m. Ironically, the United Nations had declared Sept. 21 as the International Day of Peace. The winners in Dewey Beach are: Comm. Dale Cooke, Mayor TJ Redefer and Comm. Paul Bauer. Comm. Cooke was the top…
Read MoreDewey Beach Voters Go to Polls Saturday
Voters in Dewey Beach will go to the polls today to elect three to the town commission. Incumbents T-J Redefer, Paul Bauer and Dale Cooke are challenged by Philip Rowe. The polls will be open from 10am to 6pm at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station on Dagsworthy Street.
Read MoreCarper: Automakers can no longer stay ‘stuck in neutral’ citing pollution from cars, trucks & vans
Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper is speaking out after the Trump Administration moved to revoke the State of California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to set and enforce its own fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions standards. “To those auto companies that remain silent today, I’ll say this: it’s no longer an option…
Read MoreMaryland Governor announces rate decreases for health insurance premiums
Governor Larry Hogan announced a premium rate decrease for health insurance plans in Maryland. The Maryland Insurance Administration has approved an average 10.3% premium rate decrease for individual health insurance plans with an effective date of January 1, 2020. The new rates reflect the impact of the State Reinsurance Program, which has helped to lower…
Read MoreOcean City Sunfest officially underway!
The end of summer would not be the same without a visit to Ocean City’s famous arts, crafts and music festival. Spanning 45 years by the Town of Ocean City, with beautiful weather, live music, fantastic food and unique arts and crafts, Ocean City’s Sunfest will once again take over the Inlet Lot from September…
Read MoreGovernor Carney launches new online tool for small businesses
Delaware Governor John Carney on Wednesday officially launched a new online tool to help streamline documentation and reporting requirements for new businesses. The new Delaware One Stop, available at onestop.delaware.gov, allows businesses to interact with core state agencies whether they are starting out or ready to grow. Delaware One Stop is a convenient, centralized transactional…
Read MoreSelbyville man flown to Shock Trauma following serious crash near Berlin
A Selbyville man was flown to Shock Trauma following a serious crash near Berlin. According to Maryland State Police, the crash occurred shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday, as troopers were called to westbound Route 50, just east of Route 610, for reports of a motor vehicle collision. Troopers arrived and learned that a 2005 Ford…
Read MoreDeck Rehab Work to Begin on Bay Bridge – Drivers Should Expect Major Delays
Motorists should prepare for experiencing major delays on the William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial / Bay Bridge (US 50/301) beginning Tuesday, September 24, when two-way operations on the westbound span cease in preparation for the Maryland Transportation Authority’s (MDTA) $27-million deck rehabilitation project. MDTA had initially announced the two-year Bay Bridge project would begin early…
Read MoreDirt biker killed during police chase in Lincoln
One man was killed after leading police on a chase while riding a dirt bike through Lincoln. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred just after 9 p.m., Tuesday when a trooper observed a green Kawasaki Dirt Bike, an off-highway vehicle that is not street legal and not equipped with any lighting…
Read MoreBipartisan report shows recent Government Shutdowns cost taxpayers nearly $4 Billion
Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) joined a bipartisan effort with U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to unveil a new report that documents the cost of the last three government shutdowns and the impacts it had on the economy and to American taxpayers. The largest direct cost of these shutdowns is lost productivity, work…
Read MoreMotorcycle crash claims 2 lives near Parsonsburg
Two are dead following a serious motorcycle crash near Parsonsburg, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, shortly before 10 p.m. Tuesday, troopers from the Salisbury responded to Route 346 at Broad Street in Parsonsburg for a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. Troopers arrived and learned that a 2017 Harley Davidson, driven by 24-year-old…
Read MoreNo threat at Delaware State University after reports of active shooter, Dover PD confirms
A ‘security concern’ had social media abuzz with reports of a possible active shooter at Delaware State University; however, WGMD News can confirm that there is no active threat to the institution, according to the Dover Police Department. Cpl. Mark Hoffman with the Dover Police Department confirmed to WGMD’s Rob Petree that there is no…
Read MoreMillsboro man beat, strangled girlfriend to the point of injury, police say
A Millsboro man was arrested after police say he beat and strangled his girlfriend in Rehoboth Beach. According to the Rehoboth Beach Police Dept., just before 10 p.m. Thursday, September 12, officers were called to the second block of Olive Avenue for a report of a woman screaming. Officers arrived and learned that the incident…
Read MoreWyoming woman killed in crash near Millsboro
A Wyoming, Delaware woman has died after she lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree near Millsboro. According to the Delaware State Police Department, the crash occurred around 11 a.m., Monday when a 2004 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on Indian Town Road, east of Hudson Road, rounding a left curve at an…
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