A WGMD Local News Article
Sussex Dept of Elections Planning Changes in Polling Locations
Changes are planned for Sussex County polling locations. The Department of Elections in Sussex County is adding 21 new polling locations in an effort to shorten potential wait times, reduce the driving distances for voters and to ensure that the most accessible facilities are being used. There are seven locations that are proposed to be…
Read MoreVP Harris in Baltimore to Announce Launch of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
Friday afternoon Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Vice President Kamala Harris in Baltimore to announce the launch of the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator. These are competitive grant programs under the $27-billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which was co-authored by Van Hollen. The application period is now open for…
Read MoreGov Moore Announces New and Redesignated Enterprise Zones
The Maryland Department of Commerce has approved three new Enterprise Zones – and one is in Worcester County. Several existing Enterprise Zones have been redesignated and expanded – including the Town of Princess Anne and the City of Cambridge. The new Enterprise Zone is Snow Hill. Governor Wes Moore says the Enterprise Zone program serves…
Read MoreRecycling Station at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and Extension Office – CLOSED
Wicomico County officials announce the Wicomico County Recycling Stations located at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center located at 500 Glen Ave. and the Extension Office location at 28647 Old Quantico Road are Permanently Closed as of July 14, 2023. Please take your recycling to other recycling locations: If any questions, please call 410-548-4801.
Read MorePreston Man Charged with False Statement to Police
A Preston man has been charged with five counts of false statement to a police officer and one count of obstructing and hindering a police officer. Easton Police met with 23 year old Christian Murphy on July 7th in reference to an armed robbery the night before. Murphy told police he was walking to his…
Read MoreOwnings Mills Man Drowns in Sinepuxent Bay Near Berlin Campground
An Owings Mills man was found floating face down in the Sinepuxent Bay near the Tiki Bar Beach area of Castaways Campgrounds near Berlin on Wednesday evening. Worcester Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported drowning. Several bystanders brought 65 year old Ronald Lingenfelder to shore and began lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Lingenfelder was taken…
Read MoreBlades, Delaware Man Arrested for 4th Offense DUI
A 56-year-old Blades, Delaware man is in jail for 4th Offense DUI following a police pursuit that occurred in Seaford Tuesday evening. Police say Christopher Waller disregarded the trooper’s attempts to stop the truck he was driving and continued heading to his home on East 2nd Street. After Waller stopped the truck in his yard,…
Read MorePrayer Vigil to be Held for Victims and Families of Mass Shootings in Salisbury and Across U.S.
In the wake of the mass shootings that have occurred across the nation including in Salisbury, a community prayer vigil and walk for peace will take place Sunday, July 16th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Wesley Temple United Methodist Church on West Road in Salisbury. Those in attendance will hear from Local law…
Read MoreRecord Wild Turkey Harvest for Delaware’s 2023 Spring Hunting Season
Hunters in Delaware reported harvesting 785 wild turkeys during the month-long spring turkey season – which is 38% more than the total for the 2022 hunting season and a new all-time high harvest for the state, according to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The total easily eclipsed Delaware’s previous record harvest…
Read MoreOcean City Police Seeking Help in Identifying Group of Guys Caught on Video Harming Fish
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department needs your help in identifying several individuals who were involved in an animal cruelty incident that occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 1st. On Saturday, July 13, 2023, around 2:47 a.m., a group of five guys stopped at a home located in the 10 block of…
Read MoreUpdate on the North Millsboro Bypass Project
Construction has started for a two-lane connector road between Route 113 and Route 24 north of Millsboro. The project has been split into two parts consisting of a grade separation and the connector road. The grade-separated project is anticipated to begin this fall. The new alignment will start at US 113 and extend eastward bridging…
Read MoreUniversity of Delaware Student Faces Several Charges After Dating Violence Incident
A University of Delaware undergraduate student is in jail and has been barred from campus after a dating violence incident occurred this week on campus. Based upon physical evidence and facts available at the scene, both individuals—23-year-old Joshua McCary and a woman, who is also an undergraduate student–were initially charged with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor,…
Read MoreDowntown Water Main Replacement in Salisbury; Water to be Shut Off Temporarily
Underground utility maintenance work will take place on South Division Street in Salisbury on Monday, July 17th at 10 pm. Crews will begin excavating at 9 PM, and water will be shut off temporarily in the affected area starting at/around 10 PM. All water will be restored before Tuesday morning for businesses and residents to…
Read MoreNortheast States Announce I-95 Speed Enforcement Campaign
Update: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is running a national speed enforcement campaign this month. Coinciding with that, a number of states up and down the eastern seaboard along the I-95 corridor will be stepping up enforcement– focusing especially on July 21st. Specifically in Delaware, enforcement that coincides with the NHTSA’s campaign is…
Read MoreState Investments to Aid Community Efforts Benefiting Delawareans
Local nonprofit and government organizations that perform work to benefit Delawareans are receiving help thanks to the Delaware General Assembly’s recent approval of the Community Reinvestment Fund. State Representative Rich Collins advocated to secure several allocations in Sussex County including: • $230,000 for the Town of Dagsboro for new construction & demolition of the Dagsboro…
Read MorePolice Charge Driver after Stranding SUV on Beach
Around 5:28 a.m. on Wednesday, Rehoboth Beach police responded to an SUV found stuck on the beach in the area of Prospect Street. Coastal towing was called to remove the vehicle, says Lt. Jaime Riddle, police spokesman. It is illegal per city ordinance to drive a vehicle on the beach within city limits, he pointed…
Read MoreWaterfowl Blind Site Licensing Process Now Available for 2023-24
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering an online process for Maryland hunters to apply for a 2023-2024 waterfowl blind site license, which reserves a location for a landowner or an authorized individual to place a hunting blind. From now through July 25 at 11:59 p.m., hunters may enter the annual lottery for the opening days…
Read MoreMaryland Agencies and Organizations Awarded Grants for Highway Safety Efforts
33 agencies and organizations in Maryland have been awarded grants for safety projects and the development of local strategic highway safety plans. Governor Wes Moore today announced that nearly $1 million will be distributed to those agencies and organizations for initiatives to promote pedestrian and bicyclist safety as well as local strategic highway safety plans.…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Arrested on Felony Firearm Charges After Accidentally Shooting Himself
A 44-year-old Millsboro man was arrested at an area hospital on firearm and other charges. He told Delaware state police troopers that he accidentally shot himself at his home on Cordrey Road. Police say Robert Bishop is a convicted felon prohibited from owning/possessing a firearm. Troopers recovered the firearm, ammunition, and a crossbow from Bishop’s…
Read MoreDelDOT to Hold Public Workshop Regarding Proposed Improvements at Felton Intersection
A lot of accidents have occurred at one particular intersection in Felton–Canterbury Road (Route 15) and Andrews Lake Road. A DelDOT Public Workshop will be held today, July 12th on proposed safety improvements at that intersection. The workshop will take place between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Polytech High School on 823 Walnut Shade Road…
Read MoreDelaware Department of Health and Social Services Adds Enhancements to CostAware Website
Enhancements have been added to the CostAware website, designed to help you understand how your health care dollars are spent. The information compares the variation of average costs for different episodes of care and medical services based on actual medical claims in Delaware, according to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. The newest CostAware enhancements…
Read MoreBethany Beach Crossovers Currently Closed Due To Replenishment
The beach replenishment work continues in Bethany Beach. Current beach street crossovers that are closed as of today, July 12th include South Garfield Parkway, Hollywood Street, and Parkwood Street.
Read MoreVice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III sworn in for His Second term on the Delaware Court of Chancery
The Honorable Sam Glasscock III is continuing his position as Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. He was sworn in for his second term June 30th. Vice Chancellor Glasscock said he is honored to be reappointed to such a significant position and thanked the Governor and the Senate for the trust they placed…
Read MoreVehicle Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation
A vehicle fire that occurred just before 1 p.m. yesterday on Bayly Road in Cambridge is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage to what is described as a 4-door sedan, possibly a BMW. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire, and no arrests…
Read MoreFatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Dorchester County
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Dorchester County on Maryland Route 343 (Hudson Road) and Bar Neck Road in Cambridge. The crash happened around 12:30 pm. yesterday (Tuesday). According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford F-450 was parked on the westbound side of Hudson Road with an Intech trailer…
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