A WGMD Local News Article
Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday in Georgetown
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson about a proposed ordinance amendment in the County Code that deals with the establishment of annual service charges and the determination of the amount of the charge. This will be discussed and possibly introduced. County…
Read MoreThe Clydesdales Are Coming to Dewey Beach!
On Wednesday, southbound right lane of Route 1 in Dewey Beach will be closed from Swedes Street to Van Dyke Avenue for the Dewey Beach Clydesdale parade between 6 and 7:30pm. Town officials urge you to arrive early for the parade – parking is free between 5 and 11pm. DelDOT officials will monitor traffic and…
Read MoreHeat Advisory Until 7pm Monday for Inland Sussex County
The Excessive Heat Warning has expired – the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 10pm Sunday until 7pm Monday for inland Sussex County. Heat index values…up to 114 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s on Sunday. By Monday, heat index values of 100 to 107…
Read MoreUPDATED & Response from Little League: Laurel Majors Softball NOT Making the Trip to East Regionals
After teams from Delaware and Maryland were deemed ineligible for play in the East Regional Junior and Majors Softball tournaments, WGMD reached out to tournament officials for an explanation. As well as an explanation as to why Delaware’s Majors team was replaced with another team to represent Delaware in Bristol, CT, but why in Maryland’s…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch Until 8am Tuesday for Sussex & Caroline Counties
Flash Flood Watch until 8am on Tuesday for: FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Southeastern Pennsylvania, much of New Jersey, all of Delaware and Northeastern Maryland. From Monday morning through Tuesday morning Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods…
Read MoreTwo Injured After Tesla Crashes thru Greenwood Building
A crash just after 11 this morning in Greenwood has left a Virginia woman hospitalized. Delaware State Police say a 79 year old woman driving a Tesla Model 3 was westbound on East Market Street approaching the intersection with Route 13. For unknown reasons she changed into the left turn lane and then accelerated crossing…
Read MoreExtreme Heat Closes Fort Delaware State Park for Weekend
As a result of the dangerous weather conditions, Fort Delaware State Park will be closed today and tomorrow, July 20 -21. Patrons who purchased tickets in advance will be issued a refund or credit for a future visit. The decision to close the park is based on safety to the park staff, volunteers and guests.…
Read MoreLewes Woman Dies after May Crash in Harbeson
A Lewes woman injured in a crash at Route 5 and Cool Spring Road near Harbeson has died from her injuries. Delaware State Police say 87 year old Hella Lachman was a passenger in Honda that entered the intersection into the path of a Chevy Suburban. Both the driver and passenger were properly restrained and…
Read MorePA Man Injured in Frankford Motorcycle/Deer Crash Dies from Injuries
A Pennsylvania man who was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on July 15th has died from his injuries at Christiana Medical Center. Delaware State Police say 52 year old Michael Dunlap from Temple, PA was not wearing a helmet when a deer entered Bennett Road in Frankford in front of his motorcycle. Police say he…
Read MoreState Clean and Drinking Water Loan Fund Workshop Scheduled
DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health will host a State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop in Dover, focusing on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The event, scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Kent County Administrative Complex, Conference Room 220 will focus on…
Read MoreUpdated: Yet Another Airplane Mishap in Ocean City Area
Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media For the second time this week, first responders are on the scene of another airplane mishap in the Ocean City area. This time a small plane, a Vans RV-7A, flipped over around 12:05 p.m. after landing at the end of Runway 14/32 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. City…
Read MoreFelton Man Dies in Thursday Evening Motorcycle Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Turkey Point Road in Viola, Kent County on Thursday evening. Troopers say the incident happened around 9:28 p.m. when a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle slammed into the back of a 1963 Oliver Tractor pulling a Hay Binder/Cutter. The motorcyclist failed to observe the…
Read MoreExcessive Heat Warning Noon Friday through 10pm Sunday
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY… The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 10 PM EDT Sunday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect. HEAT INDEX VALUES…100 to 105 on Friday afternoon,…
Read MoreSeaford’s Nanticoke Health Services Joins Salisbury’s PRHS
Nanticoke Health Services and the Peninsula Regional Health System have announced a definitive affiliation agreement. The agreement, pending final state and federal regulatory approval expected in November will have Nanticoke Health Services working under the Peninsula Regional Health System umbrella. Approximately two years ago, Nanticoke began searching for a partner to “preserve and build upon…
Read MoreEmergency Road Repairs on Rt 1 Southbound in Milford begin 6pm Tonight thru 9am Friday
Lane closures will occur on Route 1 Southbound in Milford beginning at 6pm this evening until 9am on Friday, July 19 for emergency road repairs due to heat-related heaving of the road. DelDOT will be removing a 10-foot section of the road and installing a temporary patch to resolve the issue until a permanent repair…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Peak Saving Day on Friday – 1 to 5pm
Delmarva Power customers will have an opportunity to save money and energy by reducing their electric use on Friday, July 19, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. An increased demand for electricity throughout the Mid-Atlantic region is anticipated for Friday. While the region’s power supply is expected to be sufficient to meet high demand,…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dead in Wednesday Evening Crash in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating after a single vehicle crash on John J. Williams Highway in Lewes, claiming the life of the sole occupant. Troopers say the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. A 67-year-old Millsboro man was operating a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound, when he lost control shortly after crossing the Love Bridge, striking…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fires Near Pinewater Farms Near Long Neck and Laurel Caused by Lightning
UPDATED – 7/18/19 – State Fire Marshal investigators confirm the two house fires on Woods Court last night were the result of lightning strikes. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $15,000 at each residence. A third lightning strike occurred on Mount Pleasant Road near Laurel causing an estimated $25,000 in damage. Crews…
Read MoreUPDATED & BREAKING: Numerous Power Outages Following Storms
We’re getting reports of numerous power outages across Kent County, following a line of storms that triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning on Wednesday evening. Since 7 p.m., we’ve received reports of wires down in Felton, at Kenton Road, Highland Road, Upper King Road and Lochmeath Way in Dover, as well as in Clayton, Camden-Wyoming and…
Read MoreBoat Sinks at Salisbury City Marina
Just after 8:30 Wednesday night, Salisbury Fire Crews were called for a water craft incident at the City Marina. Crews arriving on the scene found a boat that was sunk. Hazmat units were also on the scene to assist. No further information is available.
Read MoreIndian River VFC Find Car in Pond
Indian River VFC was called for a car in the retention pond at Baywood Greens Golf Club near Long Neck just before 1am Thursday. Crews arriving at the scene found a Mercedes SUV went off Route 24 for an unknown reason – ending up in a small pond at the eastern-most portion of the golf…
Read MoreUPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9pm & 9:15pm for Sussex
Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9pm The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Northwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent County in central Delaware… East central Queen Anne’s County in northeastern Maryland… Northeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… The National Weather Service in Wakefield has issued a Severe…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs “Health Kids Meal” Law Into Effect
On Wednesday, Delaware Governor John Carney signed into law a House Bill that would require the offering of healthy beverages as a default at restaurants. House Bill 79 was signed into law in the 2019 session, regulating that beverages deemed healthy like milk or water be offered as the default for children’s menu options, while…
Read MorePlane Lands in Ocean off 21st Street in Ocean City; Pilot OK
Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media A small airplane — a Cessna 172RG believed to be used for fish-spotting — landed in the ocean just off 21st Street in Ocean City around 6:10 p.m. The plane and pilot were brought to shore minutes later. The pilot and only occupant was evaluated by EMS but appeared…
Read MoreNew Manager for Delaware Coastal Airport
Sussex County government officials have announced Eric Littleton as the next manager of the Delaware Coastal Airport. On Tuesday, officials said Littleton, of Bridgeville will take over as the manager of the airport and business park this October when current manager Jim Hickin retires after 14 years of County service, most of them as Airport…
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