A WGMD Local News Article
MDOT to Begin Resurfacing of MD 822/University Boulevard in Princess Anne on Tuesday, June 16th
A resurfacing project begins Tuesday, June 16th on MD 822/University Boulevard between Route 13/Ocean Highway and Backbone Road in Princess Anne in Somerset County. Maryland Department of Transportation officials say drivers should expect daytime single-lane closures Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. Some detours are also possible when entering MD 822 from Route 13.…
Read MoreUPDATED: US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Mariner Off Ocean City
UPDATED – 06/14/26 –Â Â The Coast Guard has suspended the search for a mariner, 49 year old Daniel Potter, who is thought to have gone overboard from his boat off the coast of Ocean City. Coast Guard officials say the search was suspended Friday afternoon, pending further information. The 20 hour search covered a total 2,539…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro Voters Re-Elect Ron O’Neal to Town Council
UPDATED – 06/14/26 – Voters in Millsboro have re-elected incumbent Ron O’Neal for the District 2 seat. O’Neal won 104 votes to 87 votes cast for challenger Stephen Webster. Gary Mack will represent District 3 – he was the only candidate – incumbent Matthew Davis did not run for re-election. Incumbent Marty Presley ran unopposed and…
Read MoreRabid Raccoon in Kensington Woods/Upper Ferry Road Area Near Salisbury Friday; Had Contact with Dog
Wicomico County Health officials say that a raccoon tested positive for rabies on Friday in the area of Kensington Woods and Upper Ferry Road near Salisbury after contact with a dog. Health officials advise all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable…
Read MoreEmergency Personnel Respond to Ammonia Release from Milford Perdue Plant Saturday Morning
Just after 1 o’clock Saturday morning emergency personnel from Carlisle Fire Department and multiple other agencies were called to assist after a release of 68 pounds of ammonia into the air from Perdue Farms on North Rehoboth Boulevard in Milford. The chemical is considered hazardous by the EPA and incident is under investigation by DNREC.…
Read MoreMagnolia Man Arrested After Pointing Gun at School Bus
A Magnolia man has been arrested for aggravated menacing after he pointed a gun at students on a Polytech school bus. Delaware State Police say the School Resource Officer was notified by school administrators on June 9th of a cell phone video that showed a man pointing a gun at students on a school bus.…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Man Charged in Theft of Copper Wire from Laurel Construction Site
Delaware State Police have arrested a North Carolina man for theft of copper wire from a solar field construction site in Laurel. Police were called Monday morning to Woodland Ferry Road and learned that between the 4th and 8th an unknown suspect stole nearly 2000 feet of copper wire valued at over $26,000. Investigation led…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Marydel Man Following a Pursuit in Kent County
A pursuit a week ago in Kent County has resulted in the arrest of a Marydel, Maryland, man on charges of reckless endangering and felony gun offenses. Just before 7pm on June 5th, Delaware State Police observed a Mitsubishi with a registration violation and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver sped off. During the…
Read MoreChoptank Electric Cooperative Issues Beat the Peak Alert for this Afternoon
Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for Friday, June 12th between 3 and 6pm as high temperatures are expected to push our peak energy use over the top today.  Please conserve energy now to keep costs lower! Delay use of unnecessary lights and appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers during…
Read MoreRoute 1/Route 16 Grade-separated Intersection Project Nearly Completed
The final paving on the ramps and turn lanes on the Route 1/Route 16 grade separated intersection was completed during the overnight hours Friday morning. Crews are now entering the project closeout, which should be completed by the end of this month or early July – weather permitting.
Read MoreUPDATED: US and Maryland Flags Ordered to Return to Full-Staff at Sunset Friday
UPDATED – 06/10/26 – This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States and Maryland Flags lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, June 12, 2026. This is the day of interment for Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026. As a matter of…
Read MoreConstruction in Airfield Modernization Program at Easton Airport Continues; Runway Closures Begin Monday
The construction phase of the Airfield Modernization Program continues at the Easton Airport. Currently Runway 4/22 and 15/33 are open for normal operations, however on Monday, Runway 4/22 will be closed until June 30th. A full airport closure is scheduled from 7am Monday, June 22nd through 7am Friday, June 26th. All runways will be closed…
Read MoreUS Senator Chris Coons Announces Run for Re-election
Chris Coons has announced that he is running for re-election to the US Senate – by video. Coons, who is Delaware’s Senior Senator, has been in office since 2010 and serves on several committees – including Appropriations, Judiciary and Foreign Relations. Coons says he’s running for re-election because he fights every day for the people…
Read MoreUPDATED: OC Air Show This Weekend – Expect Traffic, Parking Issues, Street Closures Beginning Friday
The O.C. Air Show is returning to the Town of Ocean City on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026. Residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, limited parking, and street closures beginning Friday and throughout the weekend. Here is what to expect: While the OC Air Show is Saturday and Sunday – planes…
Read MoreDelaware Senate Passes SB 332 to Clarify Transferability of Special Vanity License Plates
A bill sponsored by State Senator Brian Pettyjohn pertaining to vanity license plates has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House. Senate Bill 332 would clarify that existing special vanity license plates may be transferred between owners as a gift or through a sale without being considered a new issuance by the…
Read MoreOcean City Woman Arrested after Fatal Hit and Run in Millville
An Ocean City woman has been arrested for vehicular homicide following a fatal hit and run bicycle crash Tuesday night in Millville. Delaware State Police say a bicyclist was westbound in the eastbound bike lane on Atlantic Avenue when a Subaru traveling eastbound entered the bike lane and struck the bicyclist. The driver left the…
Read MoreAAA: Gas Prices Fall for Third Straight Week
Prices at the pump have fallen for the third straight week. Delaware’s gas price average has dropped 46 cents in three weeks. In the First State, the average price at the pump for a gallon of regular is $3.88 today, down 14 cents in the last week. The South Jersey gas price average is $4.10…
Read MoreMosquito Control Spray Announcement- Downstate Ground Adulticiding (fogging)
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, June 11, 2026: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Bethel.  Near Magnolia, Marydel, Camden-Wyoming, Laurel, Seaford, Milton, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the…
Read MoreUPDATE: Salisbury Mayor Responds Amid Collective Bargaining Dispute
 Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor has written a letter to City residents to address concerns with the petition effort regarding the recent vote to to repeal the city’s labor code, eliminating collective bargaining rights for city employees, including police officers and firefighters. Mayor Taylor stated that AFSCME funded out-of-state contract workers to assist with the…
Read MoreWorcester County Burn Ban Continues
Worcester County officials are reminding residents and visitors that the countywide burn ban issued on May 4th remains in effect until further notice. The ban was implemented due to continued dry conditions, below-normal rainfall, and declining groundwater levels that significantly increase the risk of rapidly spreading outdoor fires. Since the burn ban was enacted, fire…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore Announces $31.5 Million for Ecological Restoration Projects to Improve Water Quality in Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay
Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is awarding $31.5 million in grants from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Trust Fund for 25 ecological restoration projects encompassing 188 sites statewide to improve water quality and wildlife habitats. The projects also include work on Eastern Shore waterways, including the Coastal Bays…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month, Grants Pardons To Community Leaders Committed To Preventing Violence
Governor Matt Meyer has issued a proclamation marking June as Gun Violence Awareness Month in Delaware, reaffirming the state’s focus on reducing violence, supporting victims, and strengthening prevention and intervention efforts. During the signing event today, Governor Meyer also granted pardons to two Delaware residents–Cammerin Norwood and Kaligah Parker– saying their work in community service…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Responds to Allegations Involving Her and Sheriff’s Office
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in a press conference held at the Government Office Building, addressed allegations involving her and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stemming from rumors of photographs… County Executive Giordano called the allegations completely false, saying they are not based on facts or supported by any evidence but are instead a…
Read MoreDNREC Indian River Dredging Project Near Millsboro to Improve Boater Navigation, Restore Tidal Wetlands
DNREC is continuing dredging operations on the Indian River near Millsboro as part of a tidal wetland restoration project that will run through March 2027. The work is designed to restore marsh habitat while also improving navigation and boating access in areas affected by sediment buildup and shoaling. DNREC is urging boaters to use caution…
Read MoreWicomico County Public Schools Announces School Leadership Changes, 2026-2027 School Leadership Teams
Wicomico County Public Schools has announced a number of principal and assistant principal assignments that will take effect July 1st for the 2026-2027 school year. A full list of school leadership teams has been released, with one principal position still to be filled and dean of students assignments to be announced later this summer. Additional…
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