A WGMD Local News Article
It’s Dewey Beach Election Day
Dewey Beach voters go to the polls today to elect 2 members to the Dewey Beach Commission.  Incumbent Gary Persinger is challenged by newcomers David Moskowitz and William Stevens. Courtney Riordan did not run for re-election. The polls are open from 10 to 6pm at the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station on Dagsworthy Avenue.
Read MoreTwo People Injured in Dewey Beach Roof Collapse
Two people were injured when the ceiling in their bedroom collapsed. Dewey Beach Police and Rehoboth Beach fire officials were called to the ocean block of Read Avenue after sheets of drywall and insulation fell from the ceiling. The couple – a 79 year old man and 68 year old woman – both from Milford…
Read MoreUPDATE: This Is Only A Test – POSTPONED
IPAWS National Test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) The test scheduled for September 20 has been postponed to October 3. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts…
Read MoreDept of Education Looking for Public Comment on SB 172
Public comment is being taken by the Delaware Department of Education on the development of standardized school-level financial reporting. The federal Every Student Succeeds Act and Senate Bill 172, which was passed by state lawmakers this year require development of a state-wide approach to define and report school-level expenditures, so that per-pupil expenditures can be…
Read MoreDAFB Hosting Hurricane Florence Relief Units from Around the Country
Dover Air Force Base is hosting several Air National Guard units from across the country in support of Hurricane Florence relief efforts. As of Friday, Dover AFB provided staging to C-130 search and rescue aircraft, HH-60 helicopters and C-17 cargo aircraft from Air National Guard units in Alaska, California and New York. And those members…
Read MorePropaganda & the American Revolution Discussion Coming to R.B. on Tuesday
Propaganda, a method of persuasion that attempts to influence the emotions, attitudes, opinions, and actions of people is used for ideological, political and/or commercial purposes. Modern-day propaganda has many media resources to influence the thought processes of the populace. During the era of the American Revolution, the American colonies had a flourishing network of newspapers…
Read MoreUPDATED Thurs PM: One NCCo Road Still Closed for High Water
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that the following roads are closed due to high water on the roadway. Once the water has receded to safe travel levels; the roadway will be reopened to motorists. New Castle County Airport Road between Commons Boulevard and I-95 Â ALL OTHER ROADS ARE OPEN TO TRAFFIC…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester Residents Should Prepare for Significant Rain & Possible Flooding
UPDATED THURSDAY, 9-13 – Based on updated forecast information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding the track of Hurricane Florence, the threat to Worcester County has been significantly reduced. Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) is urging residents to prepare for significant rainfall. Those residing in low-lying areas prone to flooding should prepare for flooding…
Read MoreOcean City Continues to Monitor Hurricane Florence, OC Bikefest Moved to Convention Center
Ocean City emergency management officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Florence, which is now showing a southern track, steering farther away from the Maryland coastline. While emergency management officials watch closely in the event of changes to the storm’s path, Ocean City continues to be open for business. OC Bikefest events, including the ticketed concerts,…
Read MoreUPDATED Wed: Salisbury City Officials Still Watching Hurricane Florence, Expect Wind & Rain
UPDATED – Wed, 4pm – City officials and allied agencies were briefed this morning by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA. With the track of Hurricane Florence now taking it farther south, the impact here on the Delmarva Peninsula is expected to be minimal. Residents can anticipate 2”…
Read MoreFood Safety Tips in the Event of Local Power Outages or Flooding on the Lower Shore
As Hurricane Florence begins to make way across the Eastern seaboard, health officials of Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties recommend the following food safety tips for residents to help them prepare now, should local power outages or flooding occur. Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal-burning devices…
Read MoreSalisbury PD Investigating Death of Man Found in Wicomico River
Tuesday afternoon Salisbury Police were called to the area of South Division and Market Streets after an adult man was found dead in the Wicomico River. An area worker discovered the body and called 9-1-1. Police have identified the victim as 23 year old Maurice Pinkett of Salisbury. The body has been taken to the…
Read MoreFlags are at Half Staff Tuesday for Patriot Day
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in honor of Patriot Day. This is in honor of the individuals that lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Snow Hill Road REOPENS after Overturned Tractor Trailer Near Girdletree Spills Hazardous Materials
UPDATED:Â Snow Hill Road has reopened =================================================== An overturned tractor trailer and Hazmat cleanup will keep Snow Hill Road closed in the Girdletree area until dawn. Maryland State Police say the tractor trailer was carrying 10 containers filled with 330 gallons of Sodium Hydroxide. The tractor trailer was southbound on Snow Hill Road when it’s…
Read MoreSussex County Council Hear from Public on Buffers and Discuss Special Events
The Sussex County Council held a marathon meeting on Tuesday. Some highlights from the meeting: The Council got its annual “Sunshine Report” from the League of Women Voters of Sussex County. In most cases the League reported favorably on the council – the increase in public input with the Public Comment section and in public…
Read MoreFlags are at Half Staff Tuesday for Patriot Day
President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in honor of Patriot Day. This is in honor of the individuals that lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland and…
Read MoreOC BikeFest IS ON!
OC BIKEFEST IS STILL ON!!!! Due to the weather forecast, all activities and concerts have been relocated to the Ocean City Convention Center. Concerts will be held indoors!  BikeFest runs Thursday through Sunday – activities scheduled in Ocean City and Arthur Purdue Stadium.
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Hogan Lifts State of Emergency for Maryland for Hurricane Florence
UPDATED: State of Emergency was lifted on September 21. ================================================ Governor Larry Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Florence Executive Order Issued Ahead of Storm Making Projected Landfall on the U.S. East Coast ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.22 declaring a state of emergency beginning Monday, September 10, 2018 ahead of the landfall of Hurricane…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Student Death at Elementary School
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s department is investigating a death near the playground at East Salisbury Elementary School. Officials say this appears to be a student – and looks to be the result of a suicide. School District officials tell WGMD that the body was found before school so that staff made sure that no students were…
Read MoreChicken Growers Should Prepare Now for Hurricane Florence
It has been several years since Delmarva has felt the full force of a hurricane, but this week, Hurricane Florence appears poised to approach the East Coast, and it is highly likely to produce troublesome winds and rain on Delmarva. The National Weather Service forecasts the potential for tropical storm force winds to affect all…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Statement on the Weather Forecast
Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the following statement on weather conditions and encouraged Delawareans to follow the latest forecasts and emergency preparedness resources online: “The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Florence, as well as Hurricane Isaac farther out in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash West of Millsboro Leaves 1 Dead; Millsboro Hwy Reopened
UPDATED:Â A 6 year old is dead after a 3 vehicle crash west of Millsboro Sunday morning. Delaware State Police say a Cherokee was eastbound on Lowes Crossing Road when the driver, a 30 year old woman from Frankford failed to stop for a posted stop sign and collided with a van that was northbound…
Read MoreActivists March through Dewey Demanding Accountability with a Week to Election Day
Despite Saturday’s rainy weather, a group of dedicated activists led a protest march through Dewey Beach which ended at town hall. After the march, Jeffrey Smith, of the Dewey Citizens for Accountability, told reporters that the residents want accountability in regard to the police department’s participation in the LESO program. The police department’s participation in…
Read MoreNew Art Exhibition Features Works from Talented Artists from Surrounding States
A new art show at the Rehoboth Art League features the works selected for the League’s 8th Regional Juried Biennial Exhibition. The exhibition allows any artist from Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia or Washington, D.C. to submit works for consideration. RAL received 375 artworks from 150 artists, both RAL members and non-members.…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Museum Reopens After 2nd-Floor Expansion Project!
The Rehoboth Beach Museum officially reopened this past weekend after an eight-month-long construction project that renovated its second floor. The construction project first started in 2005-06, says Paul Kuhns, Rehoboth Museum president and Rehoboth Beach mayor. At that time, Mayor Kuhns explained, they took the “old ice house” and started construction by building a new…
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