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Blessing of the Fleet is Sunday in Lewes
The Blessing of the Fleet will take place on Sunday in Lewes. This is a tradition celebrated worldwide with a prayer for a safe and bountiful fishing season and a remembrance of sailors who have passed in the previous years. The blessing will take place at Fisherman’s Wharf beginning at 2pm. If you haven’t signed…
Read MoreMost Sussex County Public Libraries to Close on Thursday
Most public libraries in Sussex County will be closed on Thursday for the annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference. The professional associations from both states share resources and expenses for this multi-state continuing education event, which helps to keep Sussex County’s libraries first rate. All libraries will reopen at their regular times on Friday.
Read MoreTolls Going Up on Delaware Memorial Bridge – Beginning May 1
Beginning Wednesday, it will cost more to cross the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Tolls will increase for ALL vehicle classifications – to raise about $32-million in annual revenue to fund the Delaware River and Bay Authority’s Capital Improvement Program. The rate increase was approved during the February DRBA Commissioners meeting.
Read MoreBacon Fest Draws Protesters in Dewey Beach
They’re celebrating bacon this weekend with the annual Bacon Fest in Dewey and Rehoboth Beach. All things bacon are available for those who love bacon – with samplings as well as happy hour and dinner specials. However, not everyone thinks bacon is the best thing to grace their tastebuds and Saturday the Bacon Fest Protest…
Read MoreUPDATED: Daniel Marabello Elected to Milford 1st Ward Seat
UPDATED: There was only one contested race for the Milford City Council on Saturday. In the 1st Ward race, former Milford Mayor, Daniel Marabello received 181 votes and Samuel Passwaters received 98 votes. Marabello has been elected to a two-year term on the city council. The other three races were uncontested – Todd Culotta, Douglas…
Read MoreRoute 1 Crash Sends 1 to Hospital with Serious Injuries
Archie “Chip” Brittingham of Lewes Dies
WGMD has learned of the passing of Archie “Chip” Brittingham of Lewes last week. He worked at his family’s business, Lewes Dairy, as a child and then after college served as the company President. He still worked for the Lewes Dairy at the new Millsboro facility as an operations manager until he became ill. Brittingham…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Police to Take Part in Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday
Law enforcement officials in Delaware and Maryland will both be taking part in National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 with take-back locations across both states. In Delaware, residents are asked to dispose of their unwanted or expired medications at a number of locations in all three counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Both…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/27/2019
WATCH: Salisbury’s Mayor unveils the city’s 2020 budget, the CDC reports a “kissing bug” incident in Delaware, Joe Biden announces he’s running for President, and more! Join us for a look back at the week’s top stories on Delmarva!
Read MoreTornado Watch for Delmarva Canceled
UPDATED: The tornado Watch has been canceled. =========================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Worcester County,MD Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Caroline County,MD Dorchester County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD
Read MoreCDC Investigates Reported “Kissing Bug” in Kent County
The Centers for Disease Control is reporting that in July of 2018 a family from Kent County, Delaware reported to the Delaware Division of Public Health an unidentified insect had bitten their child’s face while she was watching television in her bedroom in the late evening hours. The CDC now says a preliminary investigation has…
Read MoreIsland to Island Half Marathon will Impact OC Traffic Saturday Morning
Expect traffic delays Saturday morning during the Island to Island Half Marathon and 5-K. The race begins at Assateague Island at 7am and runners will finish in the Inlet parking lot. Runners coming into Ocean City will travel east on Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry Kelley Bridge – turning…
Read MoreFormer Vice President and Delaware Senator Joe Biden Announces 2020 Presidential Run
The 46th Vice President of the United States and decades-long U.S. Senator for Delaware Joe Biden has announced he’ll seek the Democratic nomination for President in the 2020 election cycle. In an announcement video posted online on Thursday morning, Biden highlighted the 2017 unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia. He said that the Trump presidency is “an…
Read More“Fox & Friends” to Broadcast Live from Rehoboth Beach on Friday
UPDATED at 4:55 p.m. on 4/25/2019: Fox & Friends, America’s most watched cable morning news program will be broadcasting live from Goolee’s Grille in Rehoboth Beach on Friday morning, as part of it’s “Breakfast with Friends” series. FOX News Host Pete Hegseth will be on location meeting with diners and local residents to discuss national political…
Read MoreDNREC Cuts Ribbon at New Little Creek Boat Ramp Near Dover
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control unveiled a new boat ramp in Little Creek, flanked by local and state officials. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, State Representative William J. Carson, Jr., Mayor Glenn Gauvry and members of the Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company gathered at the Little Creek…
Read MoreNo Georgetown Council Election on May 11
Georgetown voters will not have an election on May 11. The only candidates to file by last week’s filing deadline were First Ward incumbent Steve Hartstein and Second Ward incumbent Rebeca Johnson-Dennis. They will return to the town council and be sworn in at the reorganization meeting on May 22.
Read MoreMayor Day Unveils FY 2020 Salisbury Budget
CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPOSED FY 2020 SALISBURY BUDGET Under cloudy skies, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day presented a sunny forecast for the city’s proposed FY 2020 budget. He told residents gathered at the Newton Tot Lot that the city is alert to the long-term challenges ahead, but it won’t be on the backs of citizens.…
Read More4 Vehicle Crash Slows Traffic on Indian Mission Road Saturday
A four-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon snarled traffic on Indian Mission Road after 2 o’clock. Emergency personnel from Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and Sussex County Paramedics responded to the scene. Officials believe a Nissan tried to cross Indian Mission Road and was struck by a mini-van traveling north. The Nissan then struck a pickup truck…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/20/2019
WATCH: Our Special Coverage of the Sussex County Tornado, the Meteor sighting on Delmarva, the NASA Wallops launch and more! Plus, our Persons of the Week, honoring the Tornado First Responders. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured in Route 113 Crash South of Berlin
A crash on Route 113 south of Berlin Saturday morning just after 11 in the area of Goody Hill Road left two people injured. Maryland State Police were told by witnesses that a Cadillac began to swerve in the northbound lanes and then spun and crashed into the guard rail. The driver, 71 year old…
Read MoreUPDATED: Matthew McCoy Elected to Seaford City Council
UPDATED – 4/20/19 3:30PM – Seaford voters have elected Matthew McCoy to sit on the city council for the next three years. McCoy got 169 votes to Jose Antonio Santos’s 126. Incumbent Leanne Phillips-Lowe did not run for re-election. ================================================= Voters in Seaford go to the polls Saturday to elect one person to a three-year…
Read MoreDelmar Fire Crews Called to Delmar Road Fire – Twice
Fire crews from Delmar were called to Delmar Road west of town for a fire just after 9:30 Friday night. Crews arriving at the scene found flames showing – Laurel, Blades and Hebron assisted. They were on the scene for nearly three hours only to be recalled to the scene just before 1am. Crews cleared…
Read MoreIce Cream Lovers Come out Winners in OC Dumsers Property Battle
Gas Prices Higher for the Easter Holiday
Spring has sprung – and drivers are seeing no relief at the gas pumps as prices have increased by 5 cents since last week in Delaware. The national average is up 2 cents from a week ago to $2.83. In Delaware the price at the pump increased from $2.58 last week to $2.63 today. AAA…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flash Flood Watch for Delmarva from 1 or 2pm through Saturday Morning
UPDATED: FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD Showers and some thunderstorms, locally heavy, will move across eastern Pennsylvania and, southern New Jersey, the eastern shores of Maryland, and Delaware this afternoon.…
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