A WGMD Local News Article
DSP Investigating Serious Crash Southwest of Laurel
Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious crash that occurred just after 7:30 Tuesday morning on Horsey Church Road near Chandler Road southwest of Laurel. Emergency personnel from Laurel were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours – they were assisted by Blades, Delmar and Sharptown Fire Companies as well as…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Tree Ready for Lighting on Friday
Rehoboth Beach’s tree is in place and ready for Friday’s tree lighting and Holiday Sing-Along which will begin at 6:30pm at the bandstand. The tree was donated by Dean and Debbie Smith of Rehoboth Beach, who planted the tree in August of 2002. This year’s Christmas tree is a 30-foot, 2,000-pound green giant arborvitae and…
Read MorePhase 1 of Delaware Memorial Bridge Completed – All Lanes Open for Thanksgiving Travel
Phase One of a Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project has finished two days ahead of schedule on Saturday morning. All eight lanes on the bridge will be open for Thanksgiving week. The two right lanes from the midpoint of the New Jersey-bound span have bee fully rebuilt. The second phase, which will rehab the…
Read MorePreston Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal
A 2-alarm fire Monday morning on Dover Bridge Road in Preston is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Preston were called just after 7:30 for a fire in a two-story residence. A male victim sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and feet – he was flown to Johns…
Read MoreOceans Calling 2023 Dates Set for Ocean City
Oceans Calling will try again to bring music and more to the beach in Ocean City. The dates for next summer’s festival have been set – with the the fun beginning September 29th through October 1st. This past summer’s inaugural festival was a day away from the start when it was canceled as the remnants…
Read MoreUPDATED: Early Morning Dagsboro Fire Sends One to Hospital
UPDATED: A 46 year old man was critically injured in a fire just after 3 this morning in Dagsboro. Dagsboro firefighters arriving at the scene found a recreational camper on fire. The victim suffered burns and fractures and has been transferred from Christiana Hospital to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania where he is listed…
Read MoreDE DHSS to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Nov. 23
Emergency Benefits for November for eligible Delaware households will be issued by the Division of Social Services on Wednesday, November 23rd. These benefits will be issued as part of SNAP and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and General Assistance. Additional information from DHSS Press Release: The SNAP emergency food benefit…
Read MoreMD AG Formally Overrules Past Opinions that Upheld or Applied Racially Discriminatory State Laws
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has formally overruled prior opinions of the Attorney General of Maryland that upheld or applied racially discriminatory Maryland laws that were later found to be unconstitutional. Two discriminatory legal principles were found in many former opinions by the AG’s Office – dating back as far as 1916 – the restriction…
Read MoreHT Ennis Students Will Have NO School on December 21st
There will be no school for students at the Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown on Wednesday, December 21. However, Ennis staff should report as scheduled. This calendar change was approved by the Indian River Board of Education at its September 26 meeting. This change will provide Ennis staff members with additional time to prepare…
Read MoreCrisfield Home Damaged by Fire Sunday Night
Crisfield firefighters were called for house fire Sunday night just after 10 on Calvary Road. A neighbor called in the blaze at the two-story home. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office say the fire began inside the home on the first floor. Officials say there was no smoke alarm present in the home.…
Read MoreSalisbury – West Main Street Closed 7am to 2pm Tuesday, Nov 22
On Tuesday, November 22, West Main St. will be closed between Market St. and Division St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for the removal of non-functional Christmas lights from Downtown buildings. No traffic will be permitted on the street during this time. No on-street parking will be permitted in this area during…
Read MoreK9 Deacon Joins the MD State Fire Marshal’s Office
There’s a new employee at the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office – K9 Deacon and his human Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Jeff Thomas. Deacon is a 13 month old yellow Lab and has been ATF-trained in the accelerant detection canine program. They are the sixth team trained in accelerant and explosive detection and will…
Read MoreAuction of Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Begins Tuesday
DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates begins at 9am on Tuesday at usgovbid.com. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tag – including numbers 32, 58, 143, 226, 355, 488 and on eight choice categories ranging from tags 51 to 9999 – and in the choice categories – the highest bidder…
Read MoreMD US Senator Steny Hoyer Stepping Back from Senate Leadership in 118th Congress
On Thursday Maryland US Senator Steny Hoyer announced that he would be stepping back and not run for an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress. Hoyer does plan to continue his service to Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in Congress and to return to the Appropriations Committee as a member. Hoyer sent the following letter…
Read MoreEarly Morning Millville Area Fire Under Investigation
Firefighters from Millville were called to a mobile home on East Lagoon Road in Dogwood Acres early Friday morning – just after 5 for a fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a single-wide trailer with an attached porch with fire showing from the rear. The fire was brought under control with help from Bethany…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged Since September
Delaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…
Read MoreMD AG Reaches Settlement with Washington Commanders
Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…
Read MoreUS Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry
Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker have sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA urging a 180-day extension for farmers to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. The Senators are co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus. This extension would allow…
Read MoreTwo-Vehicle Accident in Felton Area
A two-vehicle accident has occurred in Felton in the area of Plymouth Road and South Dupont Highway. Injuries are being reported with a MEDEVAC request. WGMD will have more information as it becomes available.Â
Read MoreDelaware Department of Agriculture Warns of Threats to the Environment from Potbellied Pigs
Since 2016, Delaware has been experiencing a significant increase in potbellied pigs running at large in residential and rural areas, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The reason this is bad is that these pigs: pose a nuisance to landowners; damage natural resources; and risk carrying endemic diseases such as salmonella or even swine…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve Access to Physical and Occupational Therapy Services for Medicare Part B Beneficiaries
New legislation would make it more convenient for Medicare Part B beneficiaries to see a licensed physical therapy assistant (PTA) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA). Right now, PTAs and OTAs working in private practice cannot see their patients without their supervisors physically on site at all times. The legislation introduced today by Delaware Senator Tom…
Read MoreEffects of Thanksgiving Meal Inflation in Delaware and Maryland
With inflation wreaking havoc on US food prices, it’s not surprising that holiday plans and meals will be affected. A new study shows specific ways surging prices will have on Delaware and Maryland’s signature Thanksgiving dish compared to last year. See the infographic below: Additional Information from the Press Release: While the previous two Covid-affected…
Read MoreHoliday Safety Campaign on Delaware Roads Begins Tomorrow, November 18th
We are entering a time of the year that consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous for those who travel on roadways. Starting tomorrow, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety will begin its annual holiday safety campaign to help prevent crashes, injuries and deaths. What you can expect includes a more highly visible law…
Read MoreUpcoming Road Closure
Shingle Point Road between Gravel Hill Road and Harbeson Road will be closed starting Monday, November 28th and continuing through Friday, December 9th. Zack Excavating will be working to remove and replace crossroad pipes. You’ll find detour information from DelDOT below: Detour: Motorists traveling north on Shingle Point Road will continue north on Rt. 30,…
Read MoreSussex County Offices to Close Early on Dec 2
If you have any business to conduct at Sussex County facilities in the coming days, you’ll need to plan accordingly on one day in December. Sussex County government offices will close on December 2nd from 12 pm through the rest of the day due to an annual employee luncheon. They will be open for regular…
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