A WGMD Local News Article
Long Lines Greet Voters for 1st Day of Early Voting in Delaware
Early voting began at 11 Friday morning – with long lines at many polling locations. Sussex County Election Director, Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voters arrive hours before the polls opened and they are currently working through the large backlogs and hope to catch up before the polls close at 7pm. Today…
Read MoreGov. Carney Issues Statewide Drought Watch
Delaware Governor John Carney has issued a statewide drought watch until further notice – on guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council. Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water during the drought watch. This comes as a result of the continuing scarcity of precipitation throughout the state – particularly northern New…
Read MoreOcean City Police Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect
Ocean City Police need your help to identify a suspect from a bank robbery in the midtown area just after 9 Friday morning. If you can identify this suspect – contact Detective Amy Gutowski at 410*520-5314. Anonymous tips may be left by calling 410-520-5136 or submitted via https://oceancitymd.gov/oc/departments/police/crime-tips. (Reference case # 2024-004794)
Read MoreMSP Berlin Barrack Seeks Public’s Assistance in Theft Case
Maryland State Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a theft case from last month. According to police, shortly before 5 p.m. on September 14th, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to Stephen Decatur Highway in Ocean City, Maryland for the theft report. MSP Berlin is seeking the public’s assistance in…
Read MoreVehicle Pursuit Exceeds 100 mph from Delaware into Maryland
An investigation into a weapons complaint and drug offenses continues following a high-speed chase in the Seaford area. Yesterday, Wednesday, October 23rd at about 1:05 p.m., the Seaford Police Department responded to a weapons complaint near Collins Avenue and Purnell Street in Seaford. Police say someone reportedly possessing a handgun and making threats was spotted…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags for Saturday in Remembrance of Former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker
Governor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, October 26th, from sunrise to sunset, in remembrance of former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker on the day of his celebration of life. He served eight years as Mayor of Lewes and ten years on the Lewes City Council. Former Mayor…
Read MoreNearly $21 Million in Federal Funds to Go Toward Clean Drinking Water for Under-Resourced Communities
Nearly $21 Million in federal funding will go toward upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, protecting local freshwater resources across Delaware, and delivering safe drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. Governor John Carney and U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester made the announcement about the funding today. This funding comes…
Read MoreConcerns Regarding Severe Drought Situation in Delaware
The drought conditions have had a major impact on the corn and soybean crops in Delaware, with soybean yields running well below normal for full season beans. For double crop beans after wheat and barley, those yields if not irrigated are going to be extremely low. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk…
Read MoreMilford Man Arrested for Sex-Related Crimes
A 20-year-old Milford man has been arrested for having sexual-related interactions with two minor victims. As a result of an extensive criminal investigation, Markez Davis faces numerous charges. According to Milford Police, he had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $338,000 secured bail.…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Update on US 50 Resurfacing Project in Dorchester County
For travelers who use US 50 in the Cambridge area of Dorchester County, the road resurfacing project is about half completed, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews have returned to paving operations at night, beginning as early as 5 p.m. However, should temps drop below 50 degrees at night, they…
Read MoreIntentionally Set Fire in Jail Cell at Eastern Correctional Institute
A fire contained to a prison cell at Eastern Correctional Institute on Revells Neck Road, Westover in Somerset County led to 20 inmates being relocated. Correctional Officers discovered the fire in Housing unit 5, Bravo Tier early yesterday afternoon. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, an inmate was able to ignite…
Read MoreSchool Opening Delay Thurs, Oct 24
2 HOUR DELAY Somerset County Schools – to accommodate unexpected bussing challenges
Read MoreMaryland State Police Arrest Wanted Fugitive in Connection with Talbot County Homicide
Maryland State Police homicide investigators arrested a wanted fugitive in connection with the Christmas Eve, 2021 murder of 33-year-old Marta Merina of Trappe, Maryland. 32-year-old Ibarra Juarez, who has no fixed address, is charged with first and second-degree murder along with other related criminal charges in relation to the murder of Merina. Juarez was located…
Read MoreThree Juveniles Arrested for a String of Crimes in Milford
Three juveniles in Milford have been arrested for a series of crimes, including motor vehicle thefts, attempted thefts, burglaries, and arson. Milford Police Department took several reports for these crimes between October 3rd through October 7th throughout City Limits (both Kent and Sussex Counties). Milford Police, working with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, identified the…
Read MoreMajor Park Improvement Projects Funded by Maryland Cannabis Tax Revenue
Several new park improvement projects will be funded potentially through revenue generated by the Maryland Cannabis Tax. These projects aim to enhance local parks, improve safety, and ensure reinvestment in communities across Wicomico County. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in partnership with Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Steve Miller today announced this initiative. County…
Read More$20 Million Federal Grant to be Used to Construct New Cape May-Lewes Ferry Fleet Vessel
Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials joined with the Delaware Congressional Delegation to announce a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the DRBA that will be used to construct a new diesel-hybrid ferry vessel that is expected to join the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet in the…
Read MoreWicomico County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Public’s Assistance in Locating Missing Person
 The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 52-year-old Richard David Beals Jr. Beals is described as a White man, 5’9 and about 145 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Beals was last seen by the reporting party approximately 3 months prior to the report being made. The report…
Read MoreRV Intentionally Set on Fire in Willards; MD Office of the State Fire Marshal Investigating
The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a case of arson that happened during the overnight hours. Fire officials say a 30-foot pull behind travel trailer was abandoned on the side of the road intentionally set on fire from the inside. The RV fire happened on Tingle Road in Willards– Wicomico County…
Read MoreSS United States to Become Largest Artificial Reef; To Pass by Lewes
The SS United States Conservancy has finalized an agreement with Penn Warehousing & Distribution, securing the transfer of ship ownership to Okaloosa County, Florida. The new ownership has scheduled the vessel’s departure from Philadelphia for this Friday, October 25th. Contractors have been conducting preparatory work to facilitate the ship’s relocation to Norfolk, Virginia, such as…
Read MoreMaryland Department of Transportation Officials Visit Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester Counties as Part of Statewide Transportation Tour
With goals to make Maryland a safer, more affordable, more competitive and more sustainable, Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld and other agency leaders met this week with officials in Caroline, Talbot and Dorchester counties to discuss the Department’s Draft Consolidated Transportation Program for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The $18.9 billion, six-year spending plan invests in…
Read MoreDE AG Puts Landlords in Violation of the DE Residential Landlord/Tenant Code on Notice
Delaware AG Kathy Jennings is putting landlords on notice. In an open letter Jennings is highlighting commonly seen illegal lease provisions in residential leases – and that these leases must comply with the State’s Residential Landlord/Tenant Code, which ensures that tenants are not exploited. Jennings says that the DOJ will continue to monitor residential leases…
Read MoreDIAA Sends Formal Reprimand to Indian River High School over TV Ad
Indian River High School has been issued a formal letter of reprimand by the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) for failure to comply with DIAA regulations concerning student-athlete eligibility and amateur status. This comes after the football team was part of a TV commercial promoting Hershey Exteriors. While no direct compensation or benefits were provided…
Read MoreMD Gov. Moore Announces New Digital Platform for Capital Grants Management
The Maryland Department of General Services has launched a state-of-the-art capital grants management system that is a modernized digital platform. The new platform will manage all grants authorized beginning in 2017 and will deliver increased efficiencies and accessibility for future capital grants administration. This program, which is designed by Submittable, will replace a cumbersome, manual-reliant…
Read MoreMilling & Paving on Center & Mitchell Streets in Salisbury on Thursday, Oct 24
The City of Salisbury Department of Infrastructure and Development would like to make the public aware that an outside contractor will be working on milling and paving a section of Center and Mitchell Streets on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Â Mitchell Street from Route 13 to Center will be impassable as well as the section…
Read MoreUPDATED: Burn Bans in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties; Wicomico County Extends Burning Ban
Somerset County In Somerset County, the Board of Commissioners have issued a burn ban effective immediately. The commissioners have a moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass, and trash burning as well as other similar methods of open incineration.…
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