A WGMD Local News Article
Easton Man Charged with 4th Offense DUI after Crash in Rehoboth
An Easton man has been charged after he was involved in a crash Saturday evening on Coastal Highway north of Old Landing Road. Delaware State Police say three vehicles were involved in a chain reaction crash after the driver of a Volvo failed to slow for vehicles stopped in traffic. When police contacted the driver,…
Read MoreUSS Delaware Christened
The seventh Navy vessel to be named after the First State was christened Saturday at the Newport News Shipyard in Virginia. Governor John Carney and US Senator Tom Carper were part of the Delaware officials on hand for the ceremony. Dr. Jill Biden is the sponsor of the USS Delaware and did the honors to…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Victim in Crash West of Magnolia
UPDATED – 10-20-18 3pm – Delaware State Police say 62 year old Paul Schiller of Felton died in a crash Friday just after noon west of Magnolia.   Police continue to investigate but say Schiller’s motorcycle and a DART Transit Bus were heading towards each other on Irish Hill Road when the bus began to turn…
Read MoreSecond Street Sidewalk Work to Begin Soon in Rehoboth Beach
It’s been a priority for some time, and now construction is set to begin by the end of this month on the Second Street in Rehoboth Beach. The project includes the replacement of the sidewalk and curb ramps on the east side of Second Street between Baltimore and Maryland Avenues. During the construction expect lane…
Read MorePublic Health Warning of Two Multi-state Outbreaks of Listeria in Deli Ham & Salmonella in Raw Chicken
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli ham. Several companies have recalled ham products that could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and could make people sick. To date, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Delaware, but DPH urges consumers…
Read MoreDE First Lady Launches Statewide Kindergarten Registration Campaign
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney has launched Delaware’s first statewide kindergarten registration campaign to highlight the importance of supporting Delaware’s youngest learners. The campaign, which is also led by Delaware Readiness Teams, encourages families and caregivers to register students for kindergarten and helps guide them through the process. This year’s kindergarten registration includes new questions…
Read MoreSpecial Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day Saturday in Delaware
Saturday is a special youth hunting day on both public and private lands statewide in Delaware. Youth hunters aged 10 through 15 can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting today – and again on February 9th of 2019. Waterfowl hunters under the age of 16 are not required to purchase a Delaware waterfowl (duck) stamp or a…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for Slaughter Beach Marsh Boardwalk Project
Ground was broken last week for a saltmarsh boardwalk project at Slaughter Beach. The Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk Project will enable visitors to walk out onto the saltmarsh to view and experience the ecosystem and its natural resources up close. The Y-shaped boardwalk will provide access to a marsh pool at one end and a…
Read MoreUSS Delaware Attack Sub to be Christened in VA Saturday
The Navy will christen the attack submarine, the future USS Delaware (SSN 791), during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, in Newport News, Virginia. The principal speaker will be United States Senator Tom Carper from Delaware. Dr. Jill Biden, former second lady…
Read MoreSeaford’s Dana Bowe Named DE 2019 Teacher of the Year
Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year was named last night and she comes from Sussex County! Dana Bowe teaches kindergarten through second grade for the Sussex County Orthopedic Program at West Seaford Elementary School, and is now Delaware’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year, a title she hopes will allow her to share her…
Read MoreWGMD Airs Blunt-Rochester/Walker and Carper/Arlett Debates TONIGHT
Tonight (Wednesday), candidates for Delaware’s US House and Senate will hold the one and only debate of this mid-term election season. WGMD will air both debates LIVE! Congresswoman Lisa Blunt-Rochester and Scott Walker begin at 6:30 PM. Then Senator Tom Carper and Rob Arlett begin at 8PM. Expert commentary and analysis will be provided by…
Read MoreGov Carney to Sign Executive Order to Make DE a Trauma-Informed State
Governor John Carney will sign an Executive Order Wednesday afternoon that will make Delaware a trauma-informed state to mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and build resilience in children, adults and communities. This Executive Order will direct the Family Services Cabinet Council to develop tools for training state employees and community partners on…
Read MoreDelaware’s Teacher of the Year to be Announced Tonight
Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year will be announced tonight. The annual awards banquet will be held at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. There are 20 public and charter school teachers who have been chose as the outstanding teacher for their district because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of…
Read MoreWGMD Announces New Weekend Schedule
WGMD is pleased to make the following changes to our weekend schedule. Saturday NEW SHOW 12n – 2pm Tipping the Scale of Justice. Legal Council John Brady will discuss legal issues and take your phone calls. Live and Local from the WGMD Studios 302-945-9292- 2p – 4p The Car Doctor – Call Ron with your…
Read MoreFire Destroys Garage West of Delmar
Firefighters from Delmar were called for a garage fire just after 2pm Friday on Westerlee Drive west of Delmar. They found heavy fire when they arrived on the scene. Crews from Laurel, Hebron and Mardela Springs also responded. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreOcean City Municipal Election Set for November 6
Ocean City voters will have 2 elections on November 6th – the General Election and the Ocean City Council election, which takes place in another room at the Convention Center. The filing deadline was last week. Three candidates have filed for the mayor’s race – Incumbent Rick Meehan, John Cryer and former city councilman Joe…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Apparent Drowning East of Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating an apparent drowning Friday morning in a retention pond at the Pelican Point development off Indian Mission Road. Police say the body of a 27 year old man was pulled from the pond after a search and rescue effort by DNREC. An acquaintance of the victim spotted him struggling in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overpass Bridge Near DAFB Dedicated Today
A bridge on Route 1 between Dover Air Force Base and the base housing got a new name his afternoon. DelDOT will name the bridge for Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki, the first Delaware woman who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Signs marking the bridge were unveiled during this afternoon’s ceremony.
Read MoreSussex County 5 Year Old – 1st Pediatric Flu Case in DE – 6th Overall
A 5 year old from Sussex County is the first lab-confirmed case of pediatric flu in Delaware’s new flu season. This is the 6th overall case of the flu this season – with 2 cases in adults in New Castle County and 3 cases in adults in Kent County. Delaware Public Health officials urge everyone…
Read MoreNew Voter Registration for November General Election in Delaware Closes at 2pm Saturday
If you are not registered to vote in the State of Delaware – but want to vote in the November General Election – you still have time to register. Registration is open today until 4pm and Saturday from 9am until 2pm at the Department of Elections office on Race Street in Georgetown for in person…
Read MoreFLOOD WARNING: Thru 10:30am Friday / HIGH WIND WARNING: Until 11am Friday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has extended the Flood Warning for… Sussex County in southern Delaware… Southern Kent County in central Delaware… Southeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland… Southern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… * Until 1030 AM EDT. * At 654 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Injured after Colliding with Train near Dagsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash between a pickup  and a train on Dagsboro Road Monday night just after 11. Police say the driver of the pickup, 48 year old David Sayre of Georgetown tried to cross the railroad crossing and struck one of the train cars. The operator of the train was able…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear from Public on Density Calculations
The Sussex County Council will hold two public hearings during the morning session. The first, at 10:15 is to extend sewer services to Herring Creek and to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in connection with the construction and equipping for the system.  The other at 10:30 is for an ordinance to amend the…
Read MoreIRSD’s SafeAbility Series Addresses Students with Disabilities
The Indian River School District has been proactive in its approach to school safety. The SafeAbility Series is a new component to school safety initiatives that addresses one of its most critical populations – students with disabilities at the Howard T. Ennis School. Howard T. Ennis serves all of Sussex County for students with significant…
Read MoreDover Woman Dies After Saturday Night Crash
A Dover woman is dead after a crash Saturday night on White Oak Road just east of Route 1. Dover Police have learned that 32 year old Nicole Hauf was traveling at a high rate of speed and involved in an argument on the phone when her Explorer went off the roadway in a curve…
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