A WGMD Local News Article
2018 Comprehensive Plan Could See a Vote by Sussex County Council Tuesday
The Sussex County Council has a full agenda this week. The council is expected to take action on the Land Use map within the  Comprehensive Plan – as well as consider approval of the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. They will also discuss an ordinance to amend the calculation of permitted density. County Administrator Todd Lawson will…
Read MoreMillsboro Teen Cited after Harbeson Crash
A woman from Lewes was injured in a crash last night at Routes 5 and 9. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that just after 7pm Sunday an SUV and Taurus were approaching the intersection on Route 9 when the 17 year old from Millsboro driving the Taurus accelerated to make a left turn and collided…
Read MoreSeveral Injured in Crash on Route 113 in Dagsboro
A 4-vehicle crash near Dagsboro is under investigation by Delaware State Police. Police say a Hyundai was southbound on Route 113 near Clayton Road when an unknown vehicle began to enter its lane. The Hyundai left the roadway, crossed the center median and struck a Volkswagen Golf and then a Honda Civic which were both…
Read MoreCoolers & Butchers Ready for Deer Meat Donations During Hunting Season in Delaware
During the deer hunting season, the Sportsmen Against Hunger Program will again help to provide for Delaware’s hungry. Several private butcher shops statewide are taking part and will process the meat into venison at no charge to be distributed by the Division of Fish & Wildlife to charitable groups providing meals for needy Delawareans.  Deer…
Read MoreFlood Warning Until 9:45pm for SE Sussex County
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood WARNING UNTIL 9:45PM EST FRI THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY NJ HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR… SOUTHEASTERN SUSSEX COUNTY IN SOUTHERN DELAWARE… * UNTIL 945 PM EST. * AT 546 PM EST, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED HEAVY RAIN THAT WILL…
Read MoreFriday Morning Crash Injures 2 in Rehoboth Beach
A serious crash Friday morning shut down the southbound lanes on Route 1 just south of Route 24 in Rehoboth. Delaware State Police say just after 9:40 a car traveling northbound in the left turn lane crossed the concrete median and collided head on with a cement mixer. The driver of the car, a 48…
Read MoreNew Ocean City Council Members Sworn In & Council Reorganizes
Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and councilmen Matt James, Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack have been sworn in. As the council moved to reorganize, councilman John Gehrig nominated Matt James for council president. Councilman Dennis Dare nominated Lloyd Martin for president. Martin was re-elected as council president by a 5 to 2 vote and Mary…
Read MoreUS Flag, Delaware and Maryland Flags to Half-Staff
As a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated in Thousand Oaks, California, on November 7, 2018,President Donald Trumpordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff effective IMMEDIATELY until sunset, Saturday, November 10, 2018. As a matter of protocol, the Delaware and Maryland flags are…
Read MoreDE House & Senate Caucuses Meet to Choose Leadership
Following Tuesday’s elections, the Delaware House and Senate caucuses met Wednesday to elect leadership for the 150th General Assembly. The House Democratic Caucus selected Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf as House Speaker, Rep. Valerie Longhurst as Majority Leader and Rep. Larry Mitchell as Majority Whip. First elected in 2002, Rep. Schwartzkopf has served as majority leader from…
Read More2 Year Deal – DOC to Send Inmates to PA to Reduce Officer Overtime
To enhance public safety and decrease correctional officer overtime, the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announces it has entered into a two-year agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC). A reduction in officer overtime will improve work life balance for staff, improve security in Delaware correctional facilities, and result in a decrease in operating costs. Over the…
Read MoreOcean City Council Organizational Meeting Thursday Night
The Ocean City council will hold an organizational meeting on Thursday. The newly elected city officials – Mayor Rick Meehan and council members Matt James, Lloyd Martin and Mark Paddack will be sworn into office. They will elect a council president and council secretary. The organizational meeting begins at 7:30pm at City Hall.
Read MoreKindergarten Registration Underway in Indian River School District
Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year is underway in the Indian River School District. Registration is for children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2019. Parents can register their child by presenting an original birth certificate, proof of immunization, proof of residency and the required district registration forms to…
Read MoreDART’s Approved Service Changes for December 9, 2018
After several Community Conversations and Public Hearings, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to our original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for your easy reference. Sussex County…
Read MoreHomecoming Celebration for about 40 DE Army National Guard Members Friday in New Castle
Nearly 40 members from the Delaware Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, C-Company, 126th Aviation unit are scheduled to have a homecoming ceremony on Friday, November 9, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in New Castle. These Citizen Soldiers were mobilized to multiple areas in Southwest Asia in support of Central Command, in October 2017 and…
Read MoreDMV Announces Holiday Release of Five-Digit License Plates
On Thursday, November 8, 2018 is the holiday release of available five-digit license plates from the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Starting that day a limited number of five-digit license plates will be made available to the public at the Delaware City, Dover, Wilmington, and Georgetown DMV locations on a first-come, first-serve basis. License Plate…
Read MoreUnofficial Maryland Election Results
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan won a second term in Annapolis. Hogan has overcome cancer and Democrat challenger Ben Jealous – winning with over 56% of the vote. US Senator Ben Cardin was re-elected and 1st District Congressman Andy Harris remains the only Republican elected to the US House – the other 7 Maryland US House…
Read MoreUnofficial Delaware Election Results
Results in Delaware began coming in quickly Tuesday night – but when all was said and done – not much changed. The divide in the Delaware State Senate grew wider – with Democrat Laura Sturgeon picking up the District 4 seat formerly held by Republican and Senate Minority Whip, Greg Lavelle. Democrats also retained the…
Read MoreIncumbents and Mark Paddack Win in Ocean City Municipal Election
OCEAN CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONÂ – Rick Meehan will return to the mayor’s office with an easy victory over former city councilman Joe Hall Incumbents Matt James and Lloyd Martin will return to the city council and they will be joined for retired Ocean City Police Officer Mark Paddack. An organizational meeting will be held on…
Read MoreWGMD Election Information – Polls Close at 8pm
Tuesday is Election Day across the country. Everyone who is a registered voter can cast a ballot for their chosen representatives – local, county, state and federal. It doesn’t matter what party you are affiliated with – only that you are registered to vote in your district. The polls in Maryland and Delaware are open…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning for Sussex County till 2:30pm
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Sussex County in southern Delaware… Until 230 PM EST. * At 147 PM EST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Andrewsville to near Vienna in Maryland, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE…Radar indicated. IMPACT…Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible.…
Read MoreSecond & Final DE Bump Stock & Trigger Crank Buyback Set Statewide Wed, Nov 7
Two bump stock and trigger crank buyback events will be held for Delaware residents on November 3rd and November 7th. In June, Governor John Carney signed House Bill 300, making the possession of a bump stock or trigger crank illegal in the State. The law mandates that Delaware residents relinquish these weapons to law enforcement,…
Read MoreDE National Guard Members to Return Wednesday
About 30 members from the Delaware National Guard’s 166th Airlift Wing will return from deployment in Southwest Asia on Wednesday. They are part of over 100 members who deployed in June – and should be returning to the New Castle Air National Guard Base around 12:30 tomorrow.
Read MoreUPDATED: Ellendale Woman & Dog Die in Crash Near Milton
An Ellendale woman and her dog are dead after a crash Monday afternoon at Shingle Point and Gravel Hill Roads near Milton. Delaware State Police say just before 1:30pm a 67 year old Lyn Kargaard of Ellendale stopped for a stop sign on Shingle Point Road – but then pulled into the path of a…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro Woman Dies in Oak Orchard Crash – GoFundMe Page Set Up
The investigation continues into a crash that left a Millsboro woman dead this morning. Delaware State Police say just after 6:30 a Chevy Trail Blazer was northbound on Mount Joy Road near Cordrey Road near Oak Orchard and missed a curve. The SUV went off the road and into a utility pole. The 32 year…
Read MoreUtility Lines Downed in DUI Crash near Lincoln
A crash near Lincoln closed part of Greentop Road for several hours. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that a Nissan Altima driven by 23 year old Rolondo Perez of Frankford went off the road and struck a utility pole around 4:30 this morning. Delmarva Power has been on the scene repairing the downed wires and…
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