A WGMD Local News Article
Presentation on Impeachment at Worcester County Library in Berlin – Cancelled
Last fall the Worcester County Library in Berlin hosted a five-part Constitution series. The topic of impeachment came up and the library planned to present “Impeachment: Article 2, Section 4 of the US Constitution” on Wednesday. That event has now been cancelled. On the Library’s website was a special note from the presenter which said…
Read MoreTwo Abortion Issues to be Heard in Committee in Dover on Wednesday
Two Senate bills sponsored by 21st District Senator Bryant Richardson will be heard in the Joint Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee on Wednesday beginning at 2:30pm. The measures are the Women’s Ultrasound Right to Know Act and the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. Anyone may attend the hearings – you can also sign up to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Salisbury Middle School Student to Compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Following the 7th annual Maryland Eastern Shore Spelling Bee over the weekend at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Salisbury Middle School student will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. this May. 6th Grader Austin Loar beat out students from across the Lower Shore, with Delmar Elementary’s Praneeth Galigutte was declared…
Read MoreUPDATED: Selbyville Returns Incumbents to Town Council
UPDATED – 3/4/19 – There were no changes after Saturday’s town council election in Selbyville. Clifton Murray retains the mayor’s seat – he ran unopposed. Frank Smith and Clarence Tingle return to the council – they received 60 and 53 votes respectively. William Thompson got 17 votes. ================================================== Voters in Selbyville will go to the…
Read MoreDNG Adjutant General Relinquishes Command
Rehoboth Special Budget Workshop Monday & Tree Work to Begin
Rehoboth Commissioners will hold a Special Budget Workshop Meeting at 1pm on Monday in the City Hall Commissioners Room on the second floor. The meeting agenda includes – Continued discussion of the draft budget for fiscal year 2019/2020 as presented by City Manager. AND a reminder to Rehoboth residents – city contractors will be working…
Read MoreMusical Superstars Coming to Delaware State Fair’s 100th Birthday
The Delaware State Fair is 100 this year – and has upped the ante with the final announcement this afternoon of this summer’s concerts. While the fair is known for great entertainment every summer, this year will shine just a little brighter with country superstars Sugarland and Brantley Gilbert. Just announced – Maryland natives Brothers…
Read MoreSenator Marybeth Carozza’s Corner in Annapolis
SB 336: Maryland Senator Mary Beth Carozza’s first bill passed the State Senate at the end of February. Senate Bill 336 pertains to residency requirements for those running for Somerset County Commissioner. The measure, which restores the residency requirement, received a unanimous vote. The bill requires that candidates who run for Somerset County Commissioner live…
Read MoreAnother Flu Death in Delaware – in Sussex County
The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in Delaware is currently lower than this time last year, however the number of flu-related deaths continues to increase this flu season – with 16 – the third highest season in the past 10 years. This past week saw the death of a 90 year old Sussex County man…
Read MoreFederal Energy Regulatory Commission Denies Rehearing on Artificial Island Costs
A rehearing request on the cost allocation of the $278-million Artificial Island transmission line project has been denied by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A fair allocation has been established for the FERC that will greatly reduce future costs for businesses and residential electric ratepayers on Delmarva. Initial calculations would have had Delaware and Maryland…
Read MoreNew DE Fishing License Tags in Production
Maryland Delegate Censured After Reportedly Using Racial Slur
A white Maryland lawmaker was censured in a unanimous vote on Thursday after she reportedly used a racial slur in reference to a majority-black county. Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti, a Democrat from Harford County referred to Prince George’s County as an “N-word County” during a meeting with fellow legislators at a cigar lounge in the…
Read MoreMaryland Senate Advances Measure Banning Styrofoam Products
Maryland’s State Senate has voted in favor of a measure that would ban the use of styrofoam products in the food service industry. The bill, which would take effect on July 1, 2020 would fine violators unto 250 dollars per violation after receiving a written warning. A similar measure is currently pending in the state…
Read MoreUPDATED: Today is the Filing Deadline for DE School Board Election – March 1, 4:30pm
School board elections will take place on Tuesday, May 14 statewide, however today is the last day that candidates interested in running for school board can file. You have until the close of business today at 4:30pm. There is at least 1 seat in each Sussex County school district up for election and one seat…
Read MoreQuarantine in NCCo for Spotted Lanternfly
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is quarantining 11 New Castle County zip codes in an effort to eradicate, control and prevent the spread of the spotted lanternfly in the First State and to surrounding states. Ag officials say this is a very destructive invasive plant hopper that attacks many hosts – including trees, shrubs, orchards,…
Read MoreDelDot Advises Motorists of Upcoming Roadwork in Bethany, Dagsboro
Delaware’s Department of Transportation says milling, paving and striping work is set to take place in the coming weeks along a series of roads in Bethany and Dagsboro, which is expected to cause lane and shoulder closures. According to DelDot the work will take place on Fred Hudson Road from Central Avenue to Route…
Read MoreWicomico County Board of Education Seeking New School Board Member
Winter Weather Advisory 1am Friday til 10am Friday for DE & NE MD
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from Friday, 1:00 AM EST until Friday, 10:00 AM EST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of northeast…
Read MoreDaily Fishing Reports Return To WGMD
The daily Fishing Report returns to WGMD Friday, March 1. Veteran local fisherman and old salt Eric Burnley will tell you what’s biting and where to find them, following the 6am, 10am and 4pm local news and sports. Then catch the daily, up to the minute WGMD / AccuWeather Marine Weather reports at the bottom…
Read MoreCommander of DAFB 512th Airlift Wing Moving On
The commander of the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Col. Craig Peters, has been selected to lead the 439th Airlift Wing, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Massachusetts. Peters has been the 512th AW commander since June 2017. During his time at Dover, he successfully led the wing through a unit effectiveness inspection…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Names 2018 Trooper, Civilian of the Year
Delaware State Police Superintendent Colonel Nathaniel McQueen Jr. announced the winners of the annual Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year awards. Trooper First Class Christopher Solda was named Trooper of the Year. Based out of Troop 3 in Camden-Wyoming in Kent County, TFC Solda was commended by his first line supervisor, Sgt.…
Read MoreDelaware Bill Would Give State’s Electoral Votes to National Popular Vote Winner
Proposed legislation in Delaware would provide the state’s 3 electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote in the Presidential election. Senate Bill 22, introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of New Castle County would enter Delaware into what is known as the “National Popular Vote Interstate Compact”, a coalition…
Read MoreMaryland Issues Notice About March Food Stamp Benefits
Salisbury Fire Department Awarded $75,000 Grant Money
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day has announced the Salisbury Fire Department will receive 75,000 dollars in grant money from CareFirst. The funding is set to continue efforts of the Salisbury Wicomico Integrated First Care Team or SWIFT, and will be awarded over a two year period. SWIFT is a partnership between the Wicomico County Health Department,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council Fills BOA Vacancy & Discusses Comp Plan Priorities
UPDATED – 6pm – Today’s Sussex County Council meeting started as most meetings do – with public comment. However this week, Jim Martin of Shepherd’s Office in Georgetown asking the County Council to amend the housing code to make tiny houses legal. He told the county that for the working poor – there is nothing…
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