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Delaware, Maryland Join Multi-state Lawsuit on Generic Drug Price Fixing
Delaware, Maryland along with 41 other states and Puerto Rico have filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs. The lawsuit was filed last week by…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Kent & Sussex Thursday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, May 16, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitos in the following areas: Near Camden, Frederica, Magnolia, Harrington, Ellendale, Greenwood, Lincoln, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Look to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in the Delaware General Assembly have introduced legislation that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the first state for individuals 21 years or older. House Bill 110 would regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol, allowing adults to legally possess and consume under 1 ounce of marijuana for personal…
Read MoreSalisbury Speed Cameras Are Among Maryland’s Most Lucrative
AAA Mid-Atlantic has released a list of the most lucrative speed camera systems in the state of Maryland, citing government data. While Montgomery County topped the list with nearly 16 Million Dollars in revenue in the Fiscal Year 2018, Salisbury ranked among the top 10 with 1,325,771 Million Dollars in revenue, substantial for a smaller…
Read MoreSpecial Events Zone Underway in Ocean City
As of Tuesday, a Special Events Zone is in effect on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, all part of the 29th annual Cruisin’ OC event. The special zone, in effect on Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue (MD-528) started on Tuesday and will remain in effect through Sunday. Speeds will be reduced and violators will face…
Read MoreSchool Bus Involved in Crash in Greenwood
A crash involving a school bus and Jetta occurred just after 7am in the area of Beach Highway and Owens Road in Greenwood. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that there were three students on the bus – none were injured and the bus driver was not injured. Police say the driver of the Jetta was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex School Board Results
In the Cape Henlopen School District – the 5-year at-large seat will be retained by incumbent Allison Myers, however Area C voters have replaced incumbent Andrew Lewis with Janet Maull-Martin. Cape’s second at-large seat will see Roni Posner step down, effective June 30th so Bill Collick will fill the final year of her term. Collick…
Read MoreIRSD LAUNCHES ONLINE SURVEY AS PART OF STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
IRSD LAUNCHES ONLINE SURVEY AS PART OF STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS The Indian River School District wants to ensure that the next generation of IRSD students are served as well as students in past generations and that the district’s goals continue to align with those of the community. The district is undergoing a strategic planning process…
Read MoreMilford Apartment Fire Accidental
A fire this afternoon at the Mispillion Apartments in Milford has been ruled accidental. Carlisle firefighters were called just before 3pm and found smoke pouring from a 2nd story apartment. A 30 year old woman was taken to the Bayhealth Sussex Campus with smoke inhalation – and is in good condition. State Fire Marshal investigators…
Read MoreNew Bipartisan Capital Punishment Bill in Dover
Legislation that would restore capital punishment in Delaware is looking for sponsors in the General Assembly. The Extreme Crimes Protection Act is a bipartisan measure that would reinstate the death penalty for those found guilty of the state’s worst crimes – as well as act as a restraining factor against the commission of those crimes.…
Read MoreVote by Sussex County Council on Cluster Subdivisions Deferred
The Sussex County Council has deferred a decision on an ordinance amendment dealing with cluster subdivisions. The ordinance exists currently – the change would make the superior design standards – mandatory rather than optional as they are now. Superior design standards includes smaller lots, more open space, less roads and sidewalks, more amenities for residents.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hebron Horse Owner Sentenced
UPDATED – 5-13-19 – The woman who was indicted for criminal animal abuse will not spend time in prison. On Monday, Barbara Pilchard was sentenced to 90 days for each of the six horses that died as a result of abuse and neglect on her farm. Judge Leah Seaton suspended all of Pilchard’s time and…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Signs Tobacco Purchase Age Increase Into Law
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has signed an increase in the age to purchase tobacco products into law. House Bill 1169 was passed by both chambers of the State Legislature last month and increased the age for not only cigarettes, cigars and chewing tobacco, but also vaping products, which have soared in popularity among the under…
Read MoreCrash on Rt 13 North of Seaford Injures Two
A crash Sunday night just after 11 remains under investigation. Delaware State Police say that a Mazda was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of Route 13 north of Cannon Road north of Seaford. The driver of a Toyota Tacoma tried to swerve to avoid a collision but was not able. The driver of a…
Read MoreMD & DE Included in Multi-state Antitrust Lawsuit in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced a multistate lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers, alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs.  The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the…
Read More1 Injured in Laurel Area Crash
A Millsboro woman was injured in a single vehicle crash that occurred just before 10:30 Saturday night on Gordy Road near Laurel. Delaware State Police say the 38 year old driver of a Sentra was driving at a high rate of speed when she failed to stop for a stop sign at Whitesville Road then…
Read More1 Injured in 2 Vehicle Crash, 1 Driver Sought by DSP
A two vehicle crash early Sunday morning sent one person to the hospital. Indian River VFC emergency personnel arrived on the scene on Hollymount Road just after 2:30am to find one vehicle overturned and another vehicle upright with one person trapped inside. Police were able to free the one patient and then learned that the…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/11/2019
WATCH: Milton-based Dogfish Head Brewery is set for a merger, positive news for Maryland’s crabbing industry and the Woodland Ferry is set to be out of commission longer than expected. Plus, huge congratulations are in order for our own *newlywed* Mike Bradley! Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreMuralist Chosen for Church Street Community Mural in Salisbury
Salisbury artist Paul Boyd has been selected to paint a community-themed mural on the corner of East Church Street and Route 13. Nearly a dozen artists submitted designs and work schedules for the project. Neighborhood residents want a mural that depicts the history of the African American community in Salisbury and that shows a road…
Read MoreCongratulations to DSU Class of 2019
Saturday is graduation day at Delaware State University. The 134th Commencement Ceremony begins at 10am at Alumni Stadium – the keynote speaker is US Representative of North Carolina, Alma Adams. Among the approximately 750 graduates are seven 4.0 graduates – including Stephanie Lynn of Felton, who is attained a 4.0 GPA – but completed her…
Read MoreDE Democratic Delegate Selection Plan Up for 30-Day Review
A draft of the delegate selection plan for the Delaware Democratic Party has been published for 30-day public review. This is the plan for the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee next July where the Democratic nomination for president will be decided. Additional information is also available on the site. Public comment will be accepted…
Read More9th Annual Delaware Fishing Photo Contest Looking for Your Shots!
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the 9th annual Delaware Fishing Photo Contest is now open for residents submitting the best fishing photos they have taken throughout the state. The theme of this year’s contest – “Get Out and Fish DE” makes a “casting call” for photographs taken on Delaware waters and…
Read More231st CEIT Class Graduates from DOC
The 231st Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy graduated Friday. The class of 21 men and women has already received their assignments to facilities throughout Delaware. The 11-week training program focuses on a professional development curriculum critical to developing the skills of correctional staff in achieving the mission of public safety and reducing recidivism. The training…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro Man Dies After Overnight Crash
UPDATED 5/10/19 – 7:30am – The Delaware State Police have identified the driver who was killed in a single vehicle crash on May 9 on Handy Road south of Dickerson Road, as 24-year-old Anthony Wilkinson of Millsboro. The crash continues to remain under investigation. ==================================================== A Millsboro man died after a single vehicle crash early…
Read MoreMilton-Based Dogfish Head Brewery to Merge with Boston Beer Company
Dogfish Head Brewery and The Boston Beer Company have announced plans to merge, creating a new entity defined as an independent Craft brewery. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon, billed as a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately 300 million dollars. Dogfish Head was founded by it’s current CEO Sam Calagione in 1995. With headquarters…
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