A WGMD Local News Article
Justice of the Peace Court 3 in Georgetown to Change Hours of Operation
Effective March 3rd, Justice of the Peace Court 3 in Georgetown, Delaware, will be reducing its hours as part of a pilot program to optimize the use of judicial resources at the Justice of the Peace court. The court will be open from 6:00 a.m. – midnight daily and will be staffed with judicial officers…
Read MoreMajor Cybersecurity Event Impacting Health Care, Pharmacy Operations
In light of a cybersecurity attack earlier this month experienced by one of the nation’s largest health care companies, there have been delays impacting operations, including payments and insurance transactions. Change Healthcare is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group that also operates as Optum Solutions. Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro says the implications of this cyberattack…
Read MoreDelmarva Farmers Find New Use for Leftover Produce
Farmers with leftover produce or “seconds” in Delmarva now have another option for use thanks to the Society of St. Andrew, the largest gleaning agency in the country. The mission of the Society of St. Andrew brings people together to harvest and share healthy food, reduce food waste, and build caring communities by offering nourishment…
Read MoreDelaware State Parks Fee Season Begins Friday, March 1st
2024 Wicomico Spelling Bee Champions to Compete March 2nd in Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee at UMES
Wicomico County school spelling bee champions selected through competition at the school level will now compete in the 2024 Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne on Saturday, March 2nd. The winner of the regional bee will be the area’s representative at the Scripps National Spelling…
Read MoreUPDATE: Three Arrested for Overnight Home Invasion and Shooting in Dover February 14th
UPDATED 2-29-24: Arrests have been made in connection with a home invasion that happened on Old Forge Drive in Dover in the overnight hours on February 14th that left a 31-year-old man injured. Police arrested 27-year-old Jaymere Lewis of Smyrna, as well as 30-year-old Emory Cannon and 30-year-old Morris Savage–both of Dover, on Home Invasion…
Read MoreMass Assemblies to be Held Saturday in Delaware and Across the Nation to Address Poverty Issue
On Saturday, March 2nd at noon, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will march and rally in state capitals across the country, bringing the demands of poor and low-wealth people for living wages, healthcare, housing, education, environmental justice, and voting rights directly to our lawmakers. Many churches and organizations in Delaware…
Read MoreDelaware State Treasurer to End Her Campaign for Congress in Delaware
State Treasurer Colleen Davis has decided to end her campaign for Congress in Delaware, as she and her family have gone through a difficult time recently. She mentioned her father’s ongoing illness and her own health-related concerns as well. While the state treasurer is recovering well, she has adjusted her priorities at this time–with family…
Read MoreGold Alert for Missing Juvenile
Smyrna Police are still looking for a missing juvenile–16 year old Yariah Harber who was last seen at her home in the McLane Gardens. There is concern for her welfare. She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black jeans and grey sneakers. If you have any information please call Smyrna PD at 302-653-9217 or call…
Read MoreDNREC to Close The Point at Cape Henlopen for Beach-Nesting Season
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will close The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park, including a stretch of ocean and bay beach, Friday, March 1st. The Point’s nesting habitat on the ocean side will reopen to the public September 1st. The bayside beach will remain closed until October 1st for use…
Read More$5.5M Project at Cape May Airport to Benefit Business Community
Construction is expected to begin next month on a third commercial, multi-tenant light industrial building at the Cape May Airport, thanks to approval of funding by Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioners. The project, which costs an estimated $5.5 million, is anticipated to be completed in late Spring of 2025. This building will join two…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert: Muddy Neck Road and Double Bridges Road Paving and Rehab Project
DelDOT has announced lane closures that are now in effect in the Ocean View area– on Muddy Neck Road from Garfield Parkway to Atlantic Avenue and Double Bridges Road from Bayard Road to Muddy Neck Road. The lane closures will remain in place until May 1st. Pedestrian connections will be completed first, followed by milling and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Missing Wicomico County Woman Located
UPDATED 2-28-24: Trisha Tyler has been safely located. Maryland State Police thanks everyone who assisted in this effort. Previous Post: Your help is needed to locate a missing Wicomico County woman. Maryland State Police say 29 year old Trisha Nichole Tyler who was last seen on January 26th in Pittsville. Tyler is white, 5′ 4”…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Parade & Festival in Ocean City, MD Returns Saturday, March 16th
UPDATED: Sussex County Council Paid Tribute to Retiree Fred Haas
UPDATED – 02/27/24 – 6pm – The Sussex County Council had a late start due to a shorter than usual agenda. The Council recognized retiree Fred Haas, who has spent 23 years with the County’s Emergency Medical Services – most recently as the Shift Commander, Health and Safety Officer. He thanked the Council and the…
Read MoreVIDEO: AG Jennings to Appeal Superior Court Ruling on Voting
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that she will appeal the of Superior Court voting ruling, vows support for constitutional amendment. The Department of Justice will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling curtailing voting rights, and will support legislative efforts to pass constitutional amendments expanding and enshrining voting rights, Attorney General Kathy Jennings…
Read MoreOceans Calling Festival Entertainment Announced
The Oceans Calling Festival returns to the Beach and Boardwalk in Ocean City September 27 – 29th this year. The 2024 lineup of artists has just been posted. For more tickets or information – go to Oceanscallingfestival.com
Read MoreBeware of Medicare Card Scammers
Scammers are working hard to get Seniors to give up their Medicare information. People are getting phone calls asking if you’ve gotten your NEW PLASTIC Medicare card – which come complete with chips, a metal or plastic coating or other features. This is a scam. ALL MEDICARE CARDS ARE PAPER. The scammers will ask you…
Read More3rd Annual “State of the State of Corrections” Summit and Resource Fair Wednesday
The 3rd Annual State of the State of Corrections Summit and Resource Fair will take place Wednesday at the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center in New Castle. The Resource Fair runs from 4 to 8pm and the panel discussion, which will focus on the impact of policies and available resources for people navigating the…
Read MoreCandidates Set for Seaford Municipal Election in April
Seaford voters will go to the polls in April to elect a new mayor and two council members. Matt MacCoy and Jose Santos are both running for Mayor – a 2-year term. David Genshaw announced some time ago that he would not be seeking another term. There are five candidates vying for two open seats…
Read MoreMaryland’s New Broadband Hub Launches
Maryland’s new Broadband Hub has been launched. Officials in the Office of Statewide Broadband explain this new online tool provides access to mapping viewers and links resources for Maryland residents and broadband providers to learn about how Maryland is analyzing data and existing broadband service – and to plan for increased service and expansion. The…
Read MoreHurlock, MD Man Arrested after Traffic Stop in Laurel Sunday
Delaware State Police arrested a Hurlock, Maryland man Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop in Laurel. Police spotted a car with expired tags in the area of Seaford and Camp Roads and conducted at traffic stop. After contacting the driver, 38 year old Howard Quailes of Hurlock, troopers smelled marijuana coming from inside the car…
Read MoreCommunity Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Cape Henlopen School District Referendum
The Cape Henlopen School District is holding a debt service and operating expense referendum on March 26th to propose a new tax rate to generate local revenue. The tax increase is less than originally expected – at $0.549 per $100 of assessed value – and would result in an increase of about $154 per year…
Read MoreFrederica Man Arrested on Drug & Traffic Offenses after Traffic Stop
A Frederica man has been arrested after a traffic stop in Dover last week. Delaware State Police spotted 36 year old Matthew Dunham in a car with expired tags traveling northbound on Route 13 in the area of Route 42 and conducted a traffic stop. Dunham was not able to provide a driver’s license or…
Read MoreDelaware Republican & Democratic Caucuses React to the Court finding DE Early Voting & Permanent Absentee Voting Statutes Unconstitutional
Reaction to Friday’s opinion that strikes down the Delaware statutes on early voting and permanent absentee voting has come from both sides of the State House and Senate floors. The Republican Caucus takes no issue with early voting, but the statute that was passed in the General Assembly violates the State Constitution. They plan to…
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