A WGMD Local News Article
Maryland Seeks Federal Assistance for Invasive Species That Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species to be an ongoing commercial fishery disaster in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The governor sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting the declaration under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation…
Read MoreNorfolk, VA Man Dies After Crash Involving Maryland State Trooper Earlier This Month Wicomico County
The Maryland State Police is investigating a fatal crash that involved a Maryland State Trooper. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday, hospital personnel at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center pronounced 73-year-old Daniel Clark of Norfolk, Virginia dead. Clark was a motorist who had been injured in the crash. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m.…
Read MoreEarly Closure of The Woodland Ferry
The Woodland Ferry will close at 10:30am on Monday, March 20th. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Tuesday, March 21st. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.
Read MoreNew Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Office and Visitors Center in Snow Hill
If you’re looking for places to tour as well as upcoming events on Maryland’s coast, the new Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) Office and Visitors Center is now open at 107 West Green Street in Snow Hill. 70 community friends gathered earlier this month to cut the ribbon and open the doors to…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Dewey Beach
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dewey Beach. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Carolina Street. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash in Long Neck Area
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened yesterday (Wednesday) on Indian Mission Road at Route 24. DSP confirms with the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one vehicle ran a red light and that one party was flown to an area hospital for unknown injuries. We will have more information on…
Read MoreFire in Dewey!
Fire knocked down on the second and thirds floors of an ocean front property in Dewey.
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Temporary Closure of Street in Salisbury for Crane Installation
The City of Salisbury is informing residents and visitors that Main Street from Court Street to Baptist Street will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the installation of a tower crane. During this time, the street will be impassable to all through traffic. All surrounding streets will be…
Read MoreCatholic Charities and Goodwill Partner on Donation Program
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington and Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County announced today an operational collaboration benefitting people that both non-profit organizations serve. As part of the new collaboration, parishes in the Wilmington Diocese will host donation drives in partnership with Goodwill. Donated items will be sold in Goodwill stores across Delaware,…
Read MoreAAA: Don’t Rely on the ‘Luck of the Irish’–Safety Tips Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, and that means more parties throughout the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the deadliest times on our nation’s roads. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety offers these tips to have a safe St. Patrick’s Day weekend. • If you’re venturing out to…
Read MoreDELDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Beginning Next Week for Bridge Improvements
A road between Georgetown and Ellendale will be closed beginning Monday, March 20th. According to DelDOT, bridge improvement work will be done on West Robbins Road between Redden Road and Maple Branch Road. The closure of West Robbins Road will continue through late May. The time frame is weather permitting. Detour Information:Detour: Motorists traveling southbound…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Identify Driver in Single Vehicle Car Crash
The man who died in a car crash outside of Hartly on March 10th has been identified as 22-year-old Denigres Domingo-Domingo of Marydel, Maryland. According to police, he drove at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve. As a result, the vehicle struck a wooden post next to a private driveway. The…
Read MoreDeadline End of April for Community Water Project Proposals
DNREC encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit water project proposals. The project proposals would then be considered for matching grants funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. DNREC expects the grant award projects in this cycle to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Community Water Quality Improvement…
Read MoreDover PD Selected to be Inaugural Member of the Nation’s First-Ever Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Network
The Dover Police Department has been selected is among a small group of agencies selected to participate in the nation’s first cohort of the Law Enforcement Community-Engagement Network (LECEN). The 2023 trial cohort will set the stage for the full launch of the full network in the second half of 2023. Its members will offer…
Read MoreBill Introduced Expands Definition of “Individuals Experiencing Homelessness”
State Representative Sean Lynn is sponsoring a bill that amends House Bill 55 regarding homelessness. According to the description, “This Act is the Bill of Rights for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness to ensure that all individuals, regardless of housing status, have equal opportunity to live in decent, safe, sanitary, and healthful accommodations and enjoy equality of…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags in Memory of State Representative Donna Stone
Following the passing of Former 32nd District State Representative Donna Stone this month, Governor Carney has ordered the Delaware flag at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff until sunset Thursday, March 16th. This is being done in recognition and memory of Representative Stone’s service to the State of Delaware. Governor Carney said he…
Read MoreTraffic Signal Removal begins Thursday at South Blvd & Camden Ave in Salisbury
On Thursday, the City of Salisbury will begin the removal of an obsolete signal system at the intersection of South Boulevard and Camden Avenue. Traffic patterns have shifted since the signal was originally installed and the signal is no longer needed. It will be replaced by a four-way stop. On Thursday the signal will be…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Named as Tree City USA – 32nd Year!
Rehoboth Beach has been designated a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation – for the 32nd year in a row! This means that Rehoboth Beach is committed to caring for and managing its public trees. In the past few years, city officials have worked to overhaul the tree ordinance to make it more…
Read More2023 Oceans Calling Lineup Announced
Oceans Calling was canceled last year because of a nor’easter than hit Delmarva. Festival organizers planned to return to Ocean City the same weekend this year – and have just released the festival lineup.
Read MoreMD Ready to Adopt Advanced Clean Cars II Rule
Maryland is ready to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars II rule which will require manufacturers to continuously increase the share of electric vehicles they sell – reaching 100% of passenger and light truck sales by model year 2035. The Maryland Department of the Environment presented the proposed regulation during it’s meeting with the Maryland Air…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury Road Work at Russell & West College Avenues to begin Wednesday
Work to replace concrete at the intersection of Russell and West College Avenues in Salisbury will begin on Wednesday morning around 6am and should be completed by 5pm on Monday, March 20th. Drivers should expect some minor periodic traffic delays due to traffic pattern modifications. This work is being done by a private contractor. Should…
Read MoreDelmarva Chicken Festival to Return for 100-Year Anniversary
The Delmarva Chicken Festival is coming back–just for this year to celebrate 100 years of chicken. The festival will take place Saturday, October 7th at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, Maryland from 1 to 7 pm. The event will be free and open to everyone. If anyone is interested in participating in the festival,…
Read MoreNotice of Delaware Supreme Court Vacancy
Due to the retirement of Justice Vaughn, there is an opening on the Delaware Supreme Court. The office may be filled by appointment by the Governor with the concurrence of the Delaware State Senate. The appointee shall be admitted to the practice of law before the Supreme Court of Delaware and must be a citizen…
Read MoreDNREC Expected to Begin Mosquito Spraying this Week
Mosquito spraying is expected to begin on Wednesday! DNREC will begin spraying the spring woodland pools to control aquatic immature mosquitoes – weather permitting. Spraying will begin in Sussex County – then move to Kent and New Castle Counties over the next several weeks. This spraying helps to limit the emergence of biting adult mosquitoes…
Read MoreFiling & Voter Registration Deadline for Snow Hill Election – March 31st
The Town of Snow Hill will hold its general election in-person on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at the Train Station on 200 Belt Street. The polls will be open during that time between 7:00am and 7:00pm. Up for election this year are the offices of Central District and Western District Council. Interested candidates will need…
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