A WGMD Local News Article
Raccoon Near Hebron Positive for Rabies
On September 24, 2021, a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Levin Dashiell Road and Rockawalkin Road in Hebron. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in…
Read MoreDE Waterfowl & Trout Stamp Winners Chosen
The results are in, and two artists have won top honors in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests. A painting of a tundra swan by Broderick Crawford of Tiger, Ga., will grace the 2022/23 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp. In the 2022 Delaware Trout Stamp art contest, George Bradford of Georgetown, Del., took the top prize with his…
Read MoreDE Vaccine Providers Can Begin Pfizer Booster Vaccines for Certain Populations
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) today announced that the state’s vaccine providers can begin administering booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to certain populations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally voted to expand the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware Holding Open Houses for Training Programs
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today it will hold a series of open houses for Delawareans interested in participating in the organization’s free workforce training programs. Training is available for individuals interested in careers in the food service industry and warehousing/logistics. You can learn more about the 14-week daytime training program, meet the Chef…
Read MoreDelaware Seeing Increased West Nile Virus Activity
An increase in mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) activity is occurring in many areas in Delaware as indicated in sentinel chickens used by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to monitor for certain mosquito-transmitted diseases. Twenty sentinel chicken stations are sampled weekly throughout the state each summer and fall to help track WNV and…
Read MoreApplications For Del. Corrections Citizens Academy Due By Sunday
The Delaware Department of Correction is still looking for applicants who are interested in joining the Fall 2021 Citizens Academy. The deadline to apply is this Sunday for the weekly sessions that begin Wednesday, October 6th. The program provides a look inside operations and programs of the DOC and insight into how it carries out…
Read MoreMaryland Takes Steps To Get More Nurses On The Job
Maryland is hoping to get more nurses working to mitigate staffing shortages. Health Secretary Dennis Schrader said Thursday that he has issued a notice that states that registered nurses or licensed practical nurses with an active license in another state or jurisdiction may provide nursing care in Maryland.The leaders of nursing training and education programs…
Read MoreDel. Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights Revision Gets Review
Proposed changes to the Delaware Law Enforcement Officer’s Bill of Rights will be considered at two virtual public sessions, one of which is today. The Senate bill (SB 149) would make police disciplinary records public and would allow for creation of community oversight boards that would have the power to hear and decide police disciplinary…
Read MoreBeebe Partners With Nemours For Pediatric Care Services
Nemours Children’s Health will team up with Beebe Healthcare to provide pediatric services for infants, children and teenagers of Sussex County. Nemours healthcare professionals will be involved with newborn care, high-risk deliveries, emergencies and other aspects of pediatric care and health. Nemours Children’s health is one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the…
Read MoreFirefly Festival Returns, And So Does The Traffic
The Firefly Music Festival returns to The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway Thursday. Thousands of guests camp out for the four-day event, which was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to DelDOT, motorists should anticipate delays on Route 13 and Delaware Route 1 at various times through the weekend. The Transportation Management…
Read MoreRabid Bat Discovered In Wicomico Co.
A bat in Wicomico County has tested positive for rabies. According to the Wicomico County Health Department, the bat was located in the area of North Nithsdale Drive in Salisbury. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to avoid contact with any wild or stray animals. Pets…
Read MoreTruck Crashes Into Grain Elevator In Laurel
A grain elevator toppled onto a farm truck in Laurel Wednesday, trapping the driver inside. Members of the Laurel Fire Department responded to Laurel Grain Wednesday, and discovered that the truck hit the grain elevator. Other first responders also got to the scene. A heavy wrecker was used to lift the grain elevator and release…
Read MoreBeebe Hosts Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall
The Sussex County community will be updated on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine information during a Beebe Healthcare virtual town hall today (Wednesday). The meeting is scheduled between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Beebe Healthcare President and CEO Dr. David Tam and Beebe COVID-19 Response Medical Director Dr. Bill Chasanov will preside. The meeting can…
Read MoreEastern Shore Barn Fire Investigated
A large barn used for storage has been left in ruins following a fire in Talbot County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire broke out Tuesday afternoon along Matthewstown Road in Easton. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire. It took firefighters about two hours to control the flames.No injuries…
Read MoreDel. State Police, Local Agencies Take Part In Rail Safety Week
Rail Safety Week is underway. Operation Clear Track involves Delaware State Police, rail operators and other state, local and federal agencies across the country. They are looking to raise awareness about safety at railroad grade crossings as well as enforcement of safety laws, including trespassing. Motorists may receive railroad safety cards, and in cases of…
Read MoreMd. Announces $3-Million For Organizations Involved In Fighting Hate Crime
More than 30 Maryland organizations and religious institutions will get a portion of $3-million to support their efforts to reduce hate crimes. Governor Larry Hogan announced the funding Tuesday, saying it is being distributed based on Maryland State Police violent and hate crime data by county, and through a competitive application process. The money is…
Read More2 Sussex Co. Schools Win Blue Ribbon Schools Recognition
Rehoboth Elementary School and Southern Delaware School of the Arts are getting national recognition as a Blue Ribbon School for 2021. A total of 325 schools across the country are being honored for their overall academic performance, and / or their progress in closing achievement gaps among subgroups of students. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel…
Read MoreDemonstrators Protest What They Call “Uncontrolled Development” In Sussex Co.
“Enough is enough,” read one sign at a demonstration on The Circle in Georgetown Tuesday organized by a group that contends Sussex County is continuing to allow uncontrolled development. Sussex2030 formed during a land use battle a few years ago. Their protest was mostly quiet, although several people who passed by honked their horns in…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone Covers Ocean City, Worcester Co. Through Sunday
A Special Event Zone becomes effective in Ocean City today (Tuesday) in anticipation of the annual unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally, H2O- I. The provision will last through this Sunday, September 26th. The event has a recent history of disorderly conduct. The special event zone allows for increased fines for violations and other measures to…
Read MoreDeath Investigation Underway In Ocean City
Ocean City Police are conducting a death investigation in the area of 60th Street. Someone contacted police this morning (Monday) after finding an unconscious male outside. Emergency Medical Services personnel pronounced the person dead at the scene. The name of the victim has not been released. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division Major Crimes Unit…
Read MoreMd. PSC Sets 2 Virtual Hearings On Offshore Wind Power
Vacant Home In Mardela Springs Heavily Damaged By Fire
A vacant, single-family home in Mardela Springs was significantly damaged by a fire over the weekend. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, someone who was passing by on Quinton Road discovered the fire Sunday night at about 8:11 p.m. The fire started somewhere inside the vacant structure. No one was injured. The cause…
Read MoreDel. State Auditor Hosts Town Halls On Rescue Plan Funding, Spending
What goes into tracking how Delaware spends funding from the American Rescue Plan Act? State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is hosting a series of town hall discussions centered around her office’s online tracking resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies. The first session is tonight (Monday) between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the…
Read MorePassenger Dies Following Collision Of 2 Motorcycles In Worcester Co.
Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Whaleyville. Troopers from the Berlin Barrack responded to westbound Route 50 at Maryland Route 610 late Saturday afternoon for a reported crash involving two motorcycles. State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates that a 47-year-old Altoona, Pennsylvania man struck a motorcycle occupied by two people.…
Read MoreFree Parking Returns to Downtown Rehoboth Beach Today
It is that day of the year that locals (and business owners) look forward to — the beginning of free parking season for downtown Rehoboth Beach. As of today, motorists will no longer be required to feed parking kiosks (or ParkMobile) or display parking permits. This will continue through the Thursday prior to Memorial Day…
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