A WGMD Local News Article
New Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship to Begin at Sussex Tech in February
Sussex Tech is gearing up for a new Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship – classes will begin in February. Sussex Tech Adult Education recently purchased a bulldozer with funds from the Delaware Apprenticeship Expansion Grant – and also plans to purchase simulators, an excavator and a compact track loader. These will be used for both adult…
Read MoreWoodland Ferry to Close Early This Week
DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry will close at 2pm on Wednesday. Normal operations will resume at 7am Thursday.
Read MoreAG Jennings Announces Over $10 billion in National Opioid Settlements with CVS and Walgreens
The Delaware AG’s office has finalized settlement agreements with CVS and Walgreens to bring the national amount from investigations and litigation against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the opioid crisis to over $50-billion. Delaware will receive over $43-million. CVS will pay $5-billion and Walgreens will pay $5.7-billion. AG Jennings will also join two…
Read MoreSussex County Council Meets for Last Session of 2022 Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets for the last time this year on Tuesday morning. County Administrator Todd Lawson will recognize the Delmar Field Hockey Team for their undefeated season and win in the D-I-A-A Division 2 Championships. There will also be a review and discussion related to the Code of Conduct Rules. Director of Emergency…
Read MoreUPDATED: Utility Van Overturns after Hit & Run on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard
UPDATED: 12/11/22 – A Delmar, Maryland man has been arrested after a crash on Route 24 just before 5 on Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say 53 year old Steven Shores was involved in a hit and run crash in the area of Route 24 and Silicato Drive in Long Neck where he rear-ended a…
Read More4 Injured in Gumboro-area Crash Early Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police were called for a crash on Millsboro Highway near Cooper Road in the Gumboro just before 3:30 Saturday morning. Police say a Camry driven by a 29 year old Maryland woman was behind a tractor trailer driven by a 58 year old man from Virginia. The Camry started to pass the truck…
Read MoreIndian River Firefighters Called for Fire at Long Neck UM Church
Firefighters from Indian River were called for a commercial structure fire at Long Neck United Methodist Church off Long Neck Road just before 10pm Saturday night. Crews arriving at the church found smoke conditions inside the main sanctuary with sprinkler systems activated. Fire officials say it looks like a small fire was suppressed by the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Seaford Man Dies after Struck by Vehicle on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford
UPDATED – 12/10/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the Seaford man who was struck and on Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night as 52 year old Clifton Shelton. ========================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck walking in the left lane of eastbound Norman Eskridge Highway in Seaford Thursday night just…
Read MoreCenter for Inland Bays Names New Executive Director
There will be a new Executive director at the Center for Inland Bays in January. The Center’s Board of Directors has unanimously voted to appoint Christophe Tulou at their meeting on Friday. Tulou brings extensive executive and legislative experience at all levels of government, having served for ten years in various capacities in the U.S.…
Read MoreFamily Pet Dies in Georgetown House Fire Wednesday Morning
A fire on Wilson Hill Road Wednesday morning has been ruled accidental by State Fire Marshal investigators. The call came out just before 9am and Georgetown firefighters arriving at the scene found a chimney fire with extension to the home. Crews from Millsboro, Bridgeville, Ellendale and Milton along with County paramedics were on the scene.…
Read More2 Rehoboth Beach Men Injured after Motorcycle Crash on Route 1
Two Rehoboth Beach men have been hospitalized after their Honda motorcycle was struck by a Nissan Rogue in the intersection of Coastal Highway and Church Street. Delaware State Police continue to investigate, but tell WGMD that the motorcycle was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when the Rogue, which was stopped at a…
Read MorePublic Health Emergency Extended
Governor John Carney has formally extended the public health emergency order for another 30 days. This allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, public health emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days.
Read MoreSalvation Army of Delaware Calls for Additional Support
The Salvation Army of Delaware is urging those who can help folks in need to support its annual Red Kettle Campaign. The organization reports that its donations are down nearly 33%, while requests for assistance have surged more than 40% over this time last year. Links for more information on how to donate as well…
Read MoreNew Report Shows Unsafe Driving Behaviors Increase from 2020 to 2021
Information from the AAA Foundation just released shows that after years of improvement, the following unsafe driving behaviors rose from 2020 to 2021: speeding, drivers running red lights, drowsy driving, and impaired driving. According to AAA, drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel after drinking enough that they felt they were over the legal limit…
Read MoreSuspected Deaths from Overdoses in Delaware Set New Monthly Record High.
New Information from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services reveals that 43 people died from suspected overdoses in Delaware in November, 2022. That number of overdoses in connection with opioid epidemic surpasses the previous monthly high total of 42 set in May of this year. The 43 deaths include 18 from Sussex County…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Issue Warning Regarding Trend of Motor Vehicle Thefts
Delaware State Police continue to investigate complaints regarding thefts of vehicles. Leaving vehicles unlocked lead to many of these reported incidents. The crimes not only include the loss of peoples’ cars but also money, electronics, personal identification, holiday gifts, and other items of value. To stop this trend, State Police want to advise you to…
Read MoreDelDOT Traffic Alert for Roxana Area Intersection Next Week
Next week, DelDOT will be converting the Two-Way Stop Control at the intersection of SR17 Roxana Road and Daisey Road to an All-Way Stop Control with new signs and pavement markings. The work will start at 9 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14th, depending on weather conditions. Flaggers will be on-site…
Read MoreUPDATE: Greenwood Man Dies in Bridgeville Area Crash
Update: State Police have identified the person who died in a vehicle crash that occurred in the Bridgeville area on December 4th. Police say 83-year-old Richard Kalinevitch of Greenwood who was driving a Ford Focus did not stop at the posted stop sign and flashing red traffic light for northbound traffic on Wesley Church Road…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Program Involving Mentoring and Assistance for Small Businesses
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Ben Cardin today introduced a bill that would help with the annual in-person mentoring, online training, and local training workshops SCORE provides to small businesses. The SCORE for Small Business Act would reauthorize and improve the SCORE program, which Cardin says is one of the Small Business Administration’s impactful entrepreneurial development programs, providing…
Read MoreDrive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry to be Held This Coming Monday
You can receive assistance at an upcoming drive-thru mobile food pantry, scheduled for monday, December 12th. The Food Bank of Delaware will hold the pantry at Crossroad Community Church in Georgetown. You must bring a photo ID and proof that you live in Delaware. To register, click the following link: December Sussex County Drive-Thru Distribution…
Read MoreRoad Closure In Lewes Area to Begin Friday
Wil King Road between Kendale Road and Conleys Chapel Road will be closed on Friday December 9th due to the installation of a new crossroad pipe. The road closure and detours will continue through Monday, December 12th. Local access will still be available. Here are the details… Detour: Motorists traveling northbound on Wil King Road…
Read MoreNew Water Resources Legislation to Strengthen and Protect Communities
Efforts to make the community more resilient in handling extreme weather situations are among the benefits of legislation Senator Tom Carper and three other lawmakers have crafted. Carper says the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 better positions the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration projects. Joining Carper in this legislation…
Read MoreUPDATE: Greenwood Man Dies in Bridgeville Area Crash
Update: State Police have identified the person who died in a vehicle crash that occurred in the Bridgeville area on December 4th. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Police say 83-year-old Richard Kalinevitch of Greenwood who was driving a Ford Focus did not stop at the posted…
Read MoreDRBC to Consider Amending Fracking Water Rules During Wednesday Morning Business Meeting
The Delaware River and Bay Commission meets Wednesday morning beginning at 10:30 – virtually. One agenda item is a resolution to amend the Comprehensive Plan, Water code and Special Regulations regarding importations of water into and exportations of water from the Delaware River Basin and discharges of wastewater from high volume hydraulic fracturing and related…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Identify Pedestrian Killed North of Milford on Bay Road
UPDATED – 12/06/22 – Delaware State Police have identified the man who died in a pedestrian collision that occurred on December 4, 2022, in the Milford area as 49 year old Steven Shehorn of Milford, Delaware. ================================================================ A Milford man is dead after he was struck by a car on Bay Road north of Milford Sunday…
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