A WGMD Local News Article
Delaware, Maryland Police to Take Part in Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday
Law enforcement officials in Delaware and Maryland will both be taking part in National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 with take-back locations across both states. In Delaware, residents are asked to dispose of their unwanted or expired medications at a number of locations in all three counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Both…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/27/2019
WATCH: Salisbury’s Mayor unveils the city’s 2020 budget, the CDC reports a “kissing bug” incident in Delaware, Joe Biden announces he’s running for President, and more! Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories on Delmarva!
Read MoreTornado Watch for Delmarva Canceled
UPDATED:Â The tornado Watch has been canceled. =========================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Worcester County,MD Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Caroline County,MD Dorchester County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD
Read MoreCDC Investigates Reported “Kissing Bug” in Kent County
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that in July of 2018 a family from Kent County, Delaware reported to the Delaware Division of Public Health an unidentified insect had bitten their child’s face while she was watching television in her bedroom in the late evening hours. The CDC now says a preliminary investigation has…
Read MoreIsland to Island Half Marathon will Impact OC Traffic Saturday Morning
Expect traffic delays Saturday morning during the Island to Island Half Marathon and 5-K. The race begins at Assateague Island at 7am and runners will finish in the Inlet parking lot. Runners coming into Ocean City will travel east on Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry Kelley Bridge – turning…
Read MoreFormer Vice President and Delaware Senator Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run
The 46th Vice President of the United States and decades-long U.S. Senator for Delaware Joe Biden has announced he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 election cycle. In an announcement video posted online on Thursday morning, Biden highlighted the 2017 unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. He said that the Trump presidency is “an…
Read More“Fox & Friends” to Broadcast Live from Rehoboth Beach on Friday
UPDATED at 4:55 p.m. on 4/25/2019:Â Fox & Friends, America’s most watched cable morning news program will be broadcasting live from Goolee’s Grille in Rehoboth Beach on Friday morning, as part of it’s “Breakfast with Friends” series. FOX News Host Pete Hegseth will be on location meeting with diners and local residents to discuss national political…
Read MoreDNREC Cuts Ribbon at New Little Creek Boat Ramp Near Dover
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unveiled a new boat ramp in Little Creek, flanked by local and state officials. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, State Representative William J. Carson, Jr., Mayor Glenn Gauvry and members of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company gathered at the Little Creek…
Read MoreNo Georgetown Council Election on May 11
Georgetown voters will not have an election on May 11. The only candidates to file by last week’s filing deadline were First Ward incumbent Steve Hartstein and Second Ward incumbent Rebeca Johnson-Dennis. They will return to the town council and be sworn in at the reorganization meeting on May 22.
Read MoreMayor Day Unveils FY 2020 Salisbury Budget
CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2020 SALISBURY BUDGET Under cloudy skies, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day presented a sunny forecast for the city’s proposed FY 2020 budget. He told residents gathered at the Newton Tot Lot that the city is alert to the long-term challenges ahead, but it won’t be on the backs of citizens.…
Read More4 Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic on Indian Mission Road Saturday
A four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon snarled traffic on Indian Mission Road after 2 o’clock. Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Sussex County Paramedics responded to the scene.  Officials believe a Nissan tried to cross Indian Mission Road and was struck by a mini-van traveling north. The Nissan then struck a pickup truck…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/20/2019
WATCH: Our Special Coverage of the Sussex County Tornado, the Meteor sighting on Delmarva, the NASA Wallops launch and more! Plus, our Persons of the Week, honoring the Tornado First Responders. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured in Route 113 Crash South of Berlin
A crash on Route 113 south of Berlin Saturday morning just after 11 in the area of Goody Hill Road left two people injured. Maryland State Police were told by witnesses that a Cadillac began to swerve in the northbound lanes and then spun and crashed into the guard rail.  The driver, 71 year old…
Read MoreUPDATED: Matthew McCoy Elected to Seaford City Council
UPDATED – 4/20/19 3:30PM – Seaford voters have elected Matthew McCoy to sit on the city council for the next three years. McCoy got 169 votes to Jose Antonio Santos’s 126. Incumbent Leanne Phillips-Lowe did not run for re-election. ================================================= Voters in Seaford go to the polls Saturday to elect one person to a three-year…
Read MoreDelmar Fire Crews Called to Delmar Road Fire – Twice
Fire crews from Delmar were called to Delmar Road west of town for a fire just after 9:30 Friday night. Crews arriving at the scene found flames showing – Laurel, Blades and Hebron assisted. They were on the scene for nearly three hours only to be recalled to the scene just before 1am. Crews cleared…
Read MoreIce Cream Lovers Come out Winners in OC Dumsers Property Battle
Dumser’s Ice Cream at the south end of the Ocean City Boardwalk will stay right where it is. The Maryland Coast Dispatch reports that today/on Friday, Maryland’s highest court denied a petition by the city to hear an appeal over in the ownership battle of the property where the popular eatery sits – and puts…
Read MoreGas Prices Higher for the Easter Holiday
Spring has sprung – and drivers are seeing no relief at the gas pumps as prices have increased by 5 cents since last week in Delaware. The national average is up 2 cents from a week ago to $2.83. In Delaware the price at the pump increased from $2.58 last week to $2.63 today. AAA…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flash Flood Watch for Delmarva from 1 or 2pm through Saturday Morning
UPDATED:Â FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD Showers and some thunderstorms, locally heavy, will move across eastern Pennsylvania and, southern New Jersey, the eastern shores of Maryland, and Delaware this afternoon.…
Read MoreUPDATED: National Weather Service Says Sussex Hit by 2 Tornadoes Monday
UPDATEDÂ 4/18/19 – 11pm – The tornado that touched down in the Laurel area wasn’t the only one in Sussex County. The National Weather Service say an EF1 tornado touched down near Carpenter Road in Harbeson. Officials say this was associated with the same parent circulation that produced the EF2 in Laurel. Damage was observed…
Read MoreWestbound Bay Bridge Height Clearance to be Reduced for 6 Months
Commercial Vehicle Operators are being notified that the westbound Bay Bridge height clearance will be reduced to 14′ 6″ for about 6 months beginning on April 23. Vehicles above this height should plan to take an alternate route. Maryland Transportation officials say the reduced clearance is necessary to complete the final phase of westbound span…
Read More51st Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival is Friday at Cape Henlopen State Park
The 51st Annual Great Delaware Kite Festival takes place Friday at Cape Henlopen State Park. Registration for the kite festival begins at 10am with the kids competitions beginning at 11:30 – the adult competitions begin at about 2pm – following the highest kite competition at 1pm, which is open to all ages. There is will…
Read MoreWorcester Deputy Struck During Traffic Stop on Route 90
A Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday night. The Deputy was conducting a traffic stop on Route 90 near Racetrack Road when he was struck in his back by a passing vehicle driven by 62 year old William Mott of Ocean Pines. Officials say the driver didn’t stop – but left…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Signs Bill Raising DE Tobacco Purchase Age Into Law
Delaware Governor John Carney has signed legislation that will increase the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21. At the signing on Wednesday morning at Legislative Hall, the Governor was joined by members of the General Assembly and advocates, as well as Dr. Kara Odom Walker, the Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department…
Read MorePossible Meteor Spotted Across Delmarva Overnight
Numerous residents across the Mid-Atlantic including on Delmarva took to social media on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning to say they say what was potentially a meteor lighting up the night sky. It was seen for a few seconds around 11 p.m., with reports as far north as New York and as far south as…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Tours Tornado Aftermath, As Community Surveys Damage
One day after an EF2 tornado tore through communities in Western Sussex County, Governor John Carney was on the ground touring the damage in Laurel. The Governor was joined by local and state emergency management officials and elected leaders. According to the Laurel Fire Department, Governor Carney said “My heart goes out to these folks.…
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