A WGMD Local News Article
Changes Coming to DNREC’s 2023 Surf Fishing Permit Program
Changes are coming to DNREC’s surf fishing permit program for 2023. The cap, which has been in effect since 2019 on the number of permits sold annually, will be eliminated. The cap will be replaced with a technology-based reservation system to manage capacity on summer weekends when the surf fishing beaches are in highest demand.…
Read MoreLower Speed Limit Coming for Grays Corner Road
After 2 fatal hit and run crashes on Grays Corner Road near Berlin, changes have been made to improve safety, but according to State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, the biggest change will come in the next week – a lower speed limit. The Maryland State Highway Administration has already increased lighting, eliminated the passing zone,…
Read MoreTalbot County Initiates Gun Violence Program
The Talbot County State’s Attorney is going after a rising number of disqualified people who are in possession of loaded weapons. Scott Patterson says that those who are convicted of violent crimes or certain other offenses, like drug distribution, forfeit the right to lawful firearm possession under Maryland law. Patterson has reached an agreement with…
Read MoreSussex County Job Fair – Wednesday
Looking for work? Sussex County is holding a job fair Wednesday from 5 to 8pm at the County Administrative Offices at 2 The Circle in Georgetown. Representatives from a variety of County departments will be on hand to discuss job opportunities in their offices and highlight the many functions of local government. There are currently…
Read MoreSeveral Eastern Shore Projects Awarded Revitalization Tax Credits
The Maryland Historical Trust has awarded 16 projects over $19-million in revitalization tax credits to breathe new life into out communities and towns. Governor Larry Hogan says these awards will allow for refurbishments to revitalize sites in local communities across the state. Projects selected include the Woolworth building in Cambridge, 11, 15-19 North Main Street…
Read MoreSchool Choice Application Period Opens on Nov. 7 – IRSD to Use Online Applications
The option for school choice will begin on Monday, November 7 at 8am – and closes on January 11 at 11:59pm. Indian River School District will use the online system for applications and remind parents that a separate application bust be submitted for each child – and he/she must be registered in his/her home school…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Now Underway on DE Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment on Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace is underway. The 10th open enrollment began Tuesday morning – and will end on January 15, 2023 at http://www.healthcare.gov/. DHSS officials say Delawareans will find more choice in insurers and plans along with enhanced federal subsidies that could bring consumer costs down by as much as 40%. You…
Read MorePittsville Named a MD Sustainable Community
Three towns have been named Maryland’s newest Sustainable Communities. Two are in Washington County – the third is Pittsville in Wicomico County. The Sustainable Communities program provides local governments with access to state programs, loans, grants and tax credits that can support brick and mortar community projects, small business development, job creation and tourism. Local…
Read MoreGroundbreaking for New Sussex Central HS Thursday
Groundbreaking for the new Sussex Central High School and renovate and repurpose two existing school buildings will take place at the current high school in Georgetown on Thursday, November 3 at 3pm. School, district and state officials will be on hand. The new 309,000-square foot building will have a capacity of 2200 students and is…
Read MoreUMES First HBCU Selected for Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Driving change Initiative Grant
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is the first Historically Black College or University selected as a recipient of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Driving Change Initiative grant. The University will receive $2.5-million in start-up funds over the next five years beginning Tuesday. UMES has awarded 60% of its degrees in the STEM fields in…
Read MoreSt Jude the Apostle New Code Purple Emergency Shelter for Men
St Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes – with the support of Code Purple of Sussex County – will host a winter Emergency Shelter for men who would otherwise go without shelter. The St Jude shelter will be open from December 1st through March 15th, 2023. The old Troop 7 building is no longer…
Read MoreSussex County DPH Mobile Unit at Milford Wellness Village Tuesday
The Milford Wellness Village is partnering with the Sussex County Mobile Unit from Delaware Public Health to provide free flu shots, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and other services on Tuesday, November 1st from 10 to 3pm. Other services include Clinical and Community Resource Connections and counseling and referral services. No appointment is needed – and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Sunday Morning Crash in Harbeson Sends One to Hospital
UPDATED – 7pm – An early morning crash in Harbeson sent one person to an area hospital with reported minor injuries. Indian River Emergency Personnel were called for a single vehicle crash around 2:30 Sunday morning on Hollymount Road. Delaware State Police say a minivan driven by a 35 year old woman from Wilmington went…
Read MoreBoat Beaches After Hitting the Rocks Near Bay City
A boating accident Saturday evening is under investigation by DNREC marine police. Indian River Emergency personnel were called just before 7:30 after a Parker boat ran into the rocky rip rap near Bay City and ended up on the grassy area in the beach area. The three mariners on board refused additional medical attention.
Read MoreDE Probation & Parole Steps Up to Support Halloween Safety
Probation Officers will be keeping a watchful eye on high risk probationers this Halloween as the DOC does its part to support safe and fun Halloween festivities. Special restrictions are placed on high risk sex offenders and sex offenders with child victims who are under Probation supervision. On Halloween night designated offenders are required to…
Read MoreLewes BPW Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday
If you live in Lewes, the Board of Public Works will collect household hazardous waste and electronics equipment today from 10am to 2pm – as well as prescription medications for drug take back day. All containers must be leak-proof and the original containers. Do not mix products into one container. A variety of Household, workshop,…
Read MoreLaurel-Seaford Football Game Closed Attendance
If you planned to attend the Laurel-Seaford football game tonight – all tickets have been canceled and money will be refunded. Laurel Superintendent Shawn Larrimore posted this earlier today…
Read More13 Rescued from Sinking Commercial Fishing Boat after Collision SE of Chincoteague
The US Coast Guard and two good Samaritans rescued 13 people from a sinking commercial fishing vessel early Friday morning. Coast Guard officials say the fishing boat “Tremont” was about 63 miles southeast of Chincoteague when it collided with a Panamanian-flagged container ship, “MSC Rita” around 2am. The 115-foot “Tremont” reported to watchstanders they were…
Read MoreDPH Concerned Over Increasing Flu and RSV Cases In Delaware
Delaware Public Health is seeing an increase in respiratory viruses – especially in influenza and RSV. In the week ending on October 22 there were 44 laboratory confirmed cases of flu – compared to 19 the week before. The total is at 69 – the flu season officially began on October 2. For the same…
Read MoreGov Hogan Announces Statewide Preparedness Efforts to Address lncrease in RSV and Potential COVID-19 and Flu Surges
Maryland is preparing for an increase in RSV, and potential surges in Covid-19 and flu. Hospitals are see an increase in RSV earlier and more rapidly this fall and Gov Larry Hogan has also announced a series of new mitigation actions and preparedness efforts for fall and winter surges in Covid-19 and the flu in…
Read MoreDSU Shatters Enrollment Records
Delaware State University’s fall enrollment is the largest in the University’s history with over 6200 students. This is a 33% increase since 2017. University officials say the key drivers to this record breaking enrollment include the Inspire Scholarship, graduate and online growth, and the Early College School. The University has a strategic goal to reach…
Read MoreKim Reynolds Named New Worcester County Budget Officer
The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Kim Reynolds to serve as the new budget officer. Reynolds, the former senior budget accountant, brings 22 years of experience in accounting and grants compliance to this position. She is a vital member of the financial management team that develops the multi-year fiscal plans to assist with annual budget forecasting.…
Read MoreWorcester County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday – West Ocean City
Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday from 10 to 2pm at the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route 50. Household Hazardous Waste includes products containing harmful chemicals like bleach, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil mixtures, gas and other fuels, acids, CFL light bulbs, batteries…
Read MoreSaturday is Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is Drug Take Back Day – a chance for you to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs safely. It also takes away the possibility of misuse of medications and the start of opioid addiction. Collection sites are available from 10am to 2pm: Ocean View Police DRBA Police at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry…
Read MoreWicomico County School District Community Forums Set
Wicomico Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold four Community Forums in November. The public is invited to come and be part of any of the forums which will include presentations and conversations about public education in Wicomico County. Already Dr. Stauffer has met with school officials and is currently meeting with student leaders…
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