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Maryland Senate Advances Measure Banning Styrofoam Products
Maryland’s State Senate has voted in favor of a measure that would ban the use of styrofoam products in the food service industry. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2020 would fine violators unto 250 dollars per violation after receiving a written warning. A similar measure is currently pending in the state…
Read MoreUPDATED: Today is the Filing Deadline for DE School Board Election – March 1, 4:30pm
School board elections will take place on Tuesday, May 14 statewide, however today is the last day that candidates interested in running for school board can file. You have until the close of business today at 4:30pm. There is at least 1 seat in each Sussex County school district up for election and one seat…
Read MoreQuarantine in NCCo for Spotted Lanternfly
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is quarantining 11 New Castle County zip codes in an effort to eradicate, control and prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly in the First State and to surrounding states. Ag officials say this is a very destructive invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts – including trees, shrubs, orchards,…
Read MoreDelDot Advises Motorists of Upcoming Roadwork in Bethany, Dagsboro
Delaware’s Department of Transportation says milling, paving and striping work is set to take place in the coming weeks along a series of roads in Bethany and Dagsboro, which is expected to cause lane and shoulder closures. According to DelDot the work will take place on Fred Hudson Road from Central Avenue to Route…
Read MoreWicomico County Board of Education Seeking New School Board Member
The Wicomico County Board of Education says it is currently acceptation applications to fill a vacancy in the District 3 Board of Education following the death of school board member David Goslee. The BOE says applicants must live in District 3 and be at least 21 years of age, and be a registered voter. Applications…
Read MoreWinter Weather Advisory 1am Friday til 10am Friday for DE & NE MD
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Friday, 1:00 AM EST until Friday, 10:00 AM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast…
Read MoreDaily Fishing Reports Return To WGMD
The daily Fishing Report returns to WGMD Friday, March 1.  Veteran local fisherman and old salt Eric Burnley will tell you what’s biting and where to find them, following the 6am, 10am and 4pm local news and sports. Then catch the daily, up to the minute WGMD / AccuWeather Marine Weather reports at the bottom…
Read MoreCommander of DAFB 512th Airlift Wing Moving On
The commander of the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Col. Craig Peters, has been selected to lead the 439th Airlift Wing, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. Peters has been the 512th AW commander since June 2017. During his time at Dover, he successfully led the wing through a unit effectiveness inspection…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Names 2018 Trooper, Civilian of the Year
Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announced the winners of the annual Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year awards. Trooper First Class Christopher Solda was named Trooper of the Year. Based out of Troop 3 in Camden-Wyoming in Kent County, TFC Solda was commended by his first line supervisor, Sgt.…
Read MoreDelaware Bill Would Give State’s Electoral Votes to National Popular Vote Winner
Proposed legislation in Delaware would provide the state’s 3 electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote in the Presidential election. Senate Bill 22, introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of New Castle County would enter Delaware into what is known as the “National Popular Vote Interstate Compact”, a coalition…
Read MoreMaryland Issues Notice About March Food Stamp Benefits
The Maryland Department of Human Resources says that March’s SNAP/Food Supplement Program benefits will be issued earlier than usual. Working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Maryland officials say all eligible recipients in Maryland will be issued their benefits on March 6. They say if you already have an EBT card, you may continue to…
Read MoreSalisbury Fire Department Awarded $75,000 Grant Money
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day has announced the Salisbury Fire Department will receive 75,000 dollars in grant money from CareFirst. The funding is set to continue efforts of the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated First Care Team or SWIFT, and will be awarded over a two year period. SWIFT is a partnership between the Wicomico County Health Department,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Fills BOA Vacancy & Discusses Comp Plan Priorities
UPDATED – 6pm – Today’s Sussex County Council meeting started as most meetings do – with public comment. However this week, Jim Martin of Shepherd’s Office in Georgetown asking the County Council to amend the housing code to make tiny houses legal. He told the county that for the working poor – there is nothing…
Read MoreSalisbury Bypass Accident Causes Serious Injury
Maryland State Police Troopers say a two vehicle collision on the South Bound span of the Salisbury bypass, south of the Route 50 exit seriously injured a driver. The incident happened around 11:30 this morning when a 2013 Hyundai Elantra struck the rear bumper of a 1998 Honda Civic. Troopers determined the operator of the…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Town Hall Meeting Wednesday in Seaford
There will be a Criminal Justice Town Hall Meeting with Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Wednesday, February 27 at 6:30pm at the Seaford City Hall. The public is invited – bring your questions.  The town hall meeting will also be streamed on the AG’s Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/DE.AttorneyGeneral/
Read MoreIndian River Referendum – Take 2 Coming
The Indian River School District will be coming back with another referendum after the first attempt failed on February 5th. School Board member, Jim Fritz confirmed to WGMD that they will drop the second question dealing with the currents expenses and only request the major capital improvement question – which asks for funding for the…
Read MoreBrandywine Valley SPCA Recovers 44 Dogs from Dover Home
The Brandywine Valley SPCA says it removed 44 mostly small dogs from a home in Dover on Friday with help from the Delaware Office of Animal Welfare. The dogs’ elderly primary caregiver passed away earlier in the week, and relatives contacted the Office of Animal Welfare for assistance with the dogs. The dogs were primarily…
Read MoreNew Parking Options Available at Dover International Speedway for Race Weeks
NASCAR fans – if you plan to attend the races at the Monster Mile in Dover in May and October – does the idea of pre-purchased tailgating and reserved parking appeal? Dover International Speedway is celebrating its 50th anniversary season and these new spots will be available for the guest’s use for all three days…
Read MoreDE Revenue Officials See Increase in Overstating DE Withholding
Tax season is well underway – just over six weeks before federal taxes are due – and 2 months before Delaware State taxes are due. Delaware revenue officials are seeing an uptick in Delaware returns that are reporting overstated Delaware income tax withholding. They remind you that the report is limited to the total in…
Read MoreDagsboro Woman Dead After NCCo Crash
A Dagsboro woman was killed last week when her car went of Route 1 near New Discovery Road near Townsend and sank in a retention pond. Delaware State Police identify the woman as 35 year old Jamie Powell and say she was the only one on the vehicle. Police say she lost control on the…
Read MoreTown of Wyoming Council Election Results
The results are in following the Kent County town of Wyoming’s town council elections held on Saturday. With 155 total voters, 129 voted for incumbent Doug Denison, 94 votes were cast for incumbent Carlen Kenley and 79 votes were cast for Seth Greenberg. In the town’s election, the top two vote getters are elected, meaning…
Read MoreThe Point at Cape Henlopen Set to Close on March 1
Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Division of Parks & Recreation has announced that the Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes, and a half mile along the bay shoreline, will close beginning Friday, March 1, for the benefit of threatened and endangered beachnesters and migratory shorebirds, including…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education Proposes 110 Million Dollar Budget
The Worcester County Board of Education has sent it’s 110 million dollar budget proposal to the County Commissioners for their review. The spending plan is highlighted by increases in capital spending and raises for employees. The School Board’s Chief Finance Officer tells The Dispatch that if approved, the budget would give educators the biggest salary…
Read MoreOcean City Considers Changes to Parking System
The town of Ocean City is vowing to make changes to it’s “pay by plate” parking system, following complaints and criticisms from users. The system, which was introduced last summer is described by some as “too complicated.” Many visitors say they have gotten fines they did not expect because of it. One report says since…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Consider 15 Dollar Minimum Wage
In the midst of the 2019 legislative session, lawmakers at Maryland’s State House in Annapolis are considering raising the minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. A bill introduced into the House would incrementally raise the minimum wage starting this summer where it would increase to 11 dollars in July, from the current 10.10 dollars…
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