A WGMD Local News Article
Gov Carney to Announce Education Funding Monday Afternoon
Governor John Carney will be joined by members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates Monday afternoon at New Castle Elementary School to announce additional funding for low-income Delaware students and English learners, and additional mental health and reading supports for high-needs Delaware schools. The funding, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget,…
Read MorePartial Closure of Sassafras Landing Boat Ramp Beginning June 3
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife have announced that the boat ramp at Sassafras Landing located within the Assawoman Wildlife Area will be closed from Monday through Thursday during a three-week period beginning Monday, June 3. The temporary closure is needed to provide construction access for a shoreline stabilization project. The Sassafras Landing boat ramp…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident at Ellendale Tavern
An investigation into an early morning shooting is underway in Ellendale. Delaware State Police found a 38 year old male victim who was outside the Gateway Tavern on DuPont Boulevard who had been shot by an unknown person. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police say that during a performance of several local…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Won’t Run Against President Trump in 2020
On Saturday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced he will not seek the Republican Party’s Presidential nomination, challenging President Donald Trump. Hogan, who had previously said he was considering a run for President said that he determined he could make the most meaningful impact not running. “I truly appreciate all of the encouragement I received from…
Read MoreRural Broadband Partnership with Bloosurf to Expand Broadband to Rural Kent & Sussex Counties
Governor John Carney is announcing a rural broadband expansion partnership with Bloosurf to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This program was started a year ago in an effort to eliminate broadband deserts affecting about 127,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of both counties. The Delaware Department…
Read MoreDART Beach Bus – Popular Way to Reach the DE Beach Towns
Ridership on the DART Beach Bus hit record highs over the Memorial Day weekend. In its first week of operation officials say ridership increased 37% compared to 2018 with over 10,900 trips taken. The 201-Red Line – which travels between the Lewes Transit Center, Rehoboth Park & Ride and Rehoboth Boardwalk contributed to 84% of…
Read MoreNo Millsboro Municipal Election on June 8
There will be no election in Millsboro on June 8. Only incumbents – Mayor John Thoroughgood and Tim Hodges have filed for re-election. They will serve three year terms.
Read MoreDNREC Natural Resources Police Annual Youth Fishing Tournament Saturday
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police hold their 33rd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament for kids aged 4 to 15 today from 10am to 1pm.  The tournament will be held at Ingrams Pond near Millsboro, Akridge Scout Reservation near Camden, and Lums Pond State Park near Bear. Participants should arrive before 10am to register –…
Read MoreDNREC – Free Fishing Weekend in Delaware Waters
In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife invites anglers to fish, crab and clam in Delaware waters for free this weekend – when no fishing license is required for resident or non-resident anglers. However, this weekend you will still be required to obtain a free Fisherman Identification Network…
Read MoreOCBP Physical Skills Evaluation for This Summer – Saturday Morning
The Ocean City Beach Patrol will hold a pre-employment physical skills evaluation Saturday morning to fill openings in the 2019 employment roster. The pre-employment evaluation is being held in Ocean City, in the area of Dorchester Street and the beach with registration and check-in beginning at 9. There are no pre-certification requirements and experience in…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Launch Internal Investigation After Man’s Suicide
Maryland State Police say they have launched an internal investigation out of the Easton Barrack after a social media post went viral, in which a mother alleges Troopers led her son to kill himself. That Facebook post made on Wednesday has amassed nearly 7,000 reactions and over 12,000 shares. In it, mother Jane Bailey says…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WARNING until 6pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations UNTIL 5:15pm – Sussex County, DE ==================================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen…
Read MoreCoast Guard Suspends Search for Plane Off Coast of Cape May
The United States Coast Guard has suspended their search for a missing pilot following the crash of a small, single-engine plane in the water near Cape May Point just before noon on Wednesday. In addition to the Coast Guard the New Jersey State Police, Cape May Fire Department and Cape May Police all contributed to…
Read MoreTrooper Involved in Wicomico County Crash
Maryland State Police say they are investigating a motor vehicle crash that took place in Hebron on Thursday afternoon. Troopers say around 5:14 p.m. they responded to eastbound Route 50 at Main Street in Hebron. The investigation uncovered a Nissan Rogue from Delaware operated by 64-year-old Berneldia Gattis-White failed to yield the right of way…
Read MoreUPDATED: Missing Hurlock Teen Has Been Found
UPDATED 6/1/2019: Hurlock Police say they have located missing teen Isiah D. Williams. They thanked the community for their help during the search efforts. ————————————————————— The Hurlock Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old Hurlock teen missing since Monday, May 27. The boy is identified as Isiah D. Williams. Officers say…
Read MoreUPDATED: Motorcycle Crash Near Millsboro Kills One Person
UPDATED – 5/29/19 – 9:45PM – Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Jabriell Smith of Millsboro as the operator of a Suzuki motorcycle, who was killed as a result of a crash that occurred just after 11pm on Monday, May 27 on Oak Orchard Road east of Millsboro. ===================================================== Delaware State Police are investigating a…
Read MoreUPDATE: Woodbridge School District Second Referendum PASSES
UPDATED – 5/29/19 – The second try was a winner. Voters have approved a tax increase for the Woodbridge School District. The $950,000 referendum will boost taxes by about $70 for Sussex County residents and $85 for Kent County residents. =================================================== The Woodbridge School District will be holding a second Current Expense Referendum with hopes…
Read MoreSpike in Delaware Motorcycle Crashes
Public safety officials in Delaware are reporting a spike in recent motorcycle fatalities. The Delaware State Police, Delaware Office of Highway Safety, Delaware Department of Transportation and AAA Mid-Atlantic made the announcement on Tuesday. Officials say from January 1st to Memorial Day, there were 37 total motorcycle crashes, 5 of which were fatal. There were…
Read MoreMaryland State Police Release Memorial Day Enforcement Report
Maryland State Police say their Memorial Day weekend enforcement included thousands of traffic stops and over 100 DUI arrests and nearly 300 total arrests. Troopers say they responded to 5,754 calls for service, conducted 6,353 traffic stops, made 107 DUI arrests and 268 total arrests. They issued 1,201 speeding citations, 203 seat belt citations, 3,064…
Read MoreNAVIGATION WARNING – Baker’s Channel Very Shallow at Low Tide
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section is advising boaters traveling in the Inland Bays this summer to be alert when navigating in Baker’s Channel. The channel extends from Rehoboth Bay to Indian River Bay around the eastern side of the island known as Lynch’s Thicket. The entrance to…
Read MoreUPDATE on Phase 1 of Park Avenue Relocation Project
The Park Avenue relocation project is to improve traffic and safety of the Route 9 truck bypass from Route 113 to east of Georgetown. This is a two-phase project – Phase 1 will include improvements along Route 113 and Arrow Safety Road, a roundabout at the existing Arrow Safety Road/S. Bedford Street intersection, and the…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 28, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Milford, Greenwood, Laurel, and Millsboro and near Milton, Dagsboro, Delmar, Seaford, Georgetown, Bridgeville, Harrington, Lewes, Bethany Beach, and…
Read MoreNew Home for Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Rantoul, Illinois
Punkin’ Chunkin’ will be leaving its Delaware home and will be moving to Rantoul, Illinois. A vote by team captains on Monday was an overwhelming 70% to 30% approval for the change of venue – the 4th since 1986 – the first time out of Delaware. However Punkin’ Chunkin’ officials say that with so many…
Read MoreMaryland To Offer License-Free Fishing Days
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to experience the state’s waterways during license-free fishing days this upcoming summer season. On June 1, June 8 and July 4, everyone will get the chance to fish without need for a license, trout stamp or registration. This is an annual tradition in Maryland, taking place…
Read MoreDead Dolphin Washes to Shore off Rehoboth Avenue
One of several dolphin deaths investigated by the MERR Institute this past week. The remains of a dolphin calf came ashore around 4:15 p.m. this past Saturday just south of Rehoboth Avenue. Suzanne Thurman, executive director of the MERR Institute, said the calf was “Fairly decomposed so some of the clues were obliterated. It had some…
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