A WGMD Local News Article
Salisbury Post Office to be Named for Fallen Soldier
Wicomico County school students will take part in a dedication ceremony this afternoon. The main Salisbury post office will be named for Army Sgt Major Wardell Turner of Nanticoke – a Bennett High School graduate and state champion athlete who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014. The plaque dedication ceremony is at 2:30. Read more…
Read MoreUPDATED: Incumbents Returned to Laurel Council
UPDATED – 3/28/19Â –Â 9:20pm – The unofficial results of the municipal election Thursday in Laurel has both incumbents returning to the council. In Ward 1, incumbent Randy Lee edged out Richard McVey 23 to 22. In Ward 4, incumbent Cheryl Martin took 27 votes. Alfred Erskine received 12 votes and Bruce Ingram got 5.…
Read MoreDE Governor Carney Signs National Popular Vote Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 28, Delaware Governor John Carney, a Democrat signed into law a bill that would award the state’s three electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote winner, should a majority of states agree to do the same. The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Vetoes $15 Minimum Wage Bill
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican has vetoed two notable pieces of legislation advanced by the Democratic controlled state legislature in both the House and Senate. The Governor previously criticized the $15 minimum wage legislation, saying it would hurt “mom and pop businesses” and lead to the “elimination of 9,000 jobs for the very people…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Thursday During the Day
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 28, 2019 via helicopter (registration number N123NM and/or N3078G) Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: Near Rehoboth Beach,…
Read MoreSalisbury Mobile Home Seriously Damaged by Two Alarm Fire
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a mobile home in the 31000 block of Old Fruitland Road in Salisbury caught fire around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. The home, 12 feet by 60 feet wide caught fire on it’s underside. Authorities believe the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction.…
Read MoreFive New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreDOC Installs Security Cameras at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Following Governor John Carney’s Independent Review post-riot at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, the Delaware Department of Corrections has completed security camera implementation at JTVCC, ten months ahead of schedule. Governor Carney and members of the General Assembly allocated 2.5 million dollars for the project, which began in October 2017, which was seven months after…
Read MoreBody Recovered from Submerged Vehicle in Eden
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after discovering a vehicle under water in the area of Upper Ferry Ramp in Eden. Deputies say they were called to the area on South Upper Ferry Road around 9:21 a.m. on Sunday, March 24 for a report of suspicious activity. Once arrived, they uncovered a road sign…
Read MoreJeffrey Fried Leaving Beebe Healthcare
President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, Jeffrey Fried is leaving Beebe Healthcare effective Tuesday, March 26th. Fried has been with Beebe for 24 years. The Board of Directors has announced that Rick Schaffner will take over as the interim CEO. Schaffner has served as Beebe’s executive vice president and COO for seven years and has…
Read MoreScheduled Delaware Memorial Bridge Closure Tuesday Night/Wednesday AM
If you’re planning to travel over the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the early morning hours on Wednesday – the bridge will be closed to traffic twice so that a ship, the Zhen Hua 25, transporting two new ship-to-shore cranes to Philadelphia can pass under the bridge – and not distract drivers.  DRBA officials expect the…
Read MoreSunday Afternoon Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a fire broke out at a home in the 4000 block of Allen Road in Salisbury on Sunday afternoon. Officials say they one story, wood frame, single family dwelling caught fire around 4:30 p.m. The Fruitland Fire Department responded with over 20 firefighters on scene. The…
Read MoreAmended Legislation to Fund Delaware Tech Out of Senate Committee
A Delaware State Senate committee has approved Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 50 which deals with the funding for major and minor capital improvements, deferred maintenance and more and will establish the Community College Infrastructure Fund for Delaware Tech. The College’s Board of Trustees will have the authority to issue bonds to finance the…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 3/23/2019
MSP 148th Trooper Candidate Class Graduates
Maryland State Police 148th Trooper Candidate Class graduated today. The 36 members of the class completed 27 weeks of residential police training academy – receiving instruction in criminal and traffic laws, emergency care, emergency driving, physical training and scenario-based training that includes de-escalation and conflict resolution. After a brief leave, the new troopers will report…
Read MoreUS Sen Tom Carper to Hold Roundtable Discussion with Women Small Business Owners Monday in Georgetown
US Senator Tom Carper will be in Sussex County on Monday. He will hold a roundtable discussion with women small business owners from around the county and representatives from the U-S Small Business Administration. The roundtable will be held at the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce beginning at 11am.
Read MoreDNREC Mosquito Spraying Sunday/Monday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the daylight hours on Sunday, March 24 and/or Monday, March 25, 2019: Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid bti) with an airplane (registration number N263JC,N562X, or 3055M) to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetlands in the following areas: In Georgetown and near Farmington. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreWicomico Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration Fair – April 15-18
The annual Kindergarten and Prekindergarten Registration Fair for Wicomico County Public Schools will take place April 15-18 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Registration and enrollment forms will be available online starting April 8 at www.wcboe.org; please click on For Families: Enrollment. Families may print and fill out the forms in advance…
Read MoreDistrict 3 Wicomico County BOE Applicants to be Announced at Public Meeting
A public hearing will be held for Wicomico County residents on Tuesday, March 26 to name the final applicants for the District 3 opening on the Wicomico County Board of Education which will be forwarded to the Wicomico County Council for consideration. The meeting begins at 6pm at the Wicomico County Association office in Salisbury.…
Read MoreFormer Maryland Governor Laid to Rest
Governor Larry Hogan delivered the eulogy at the funeral for Former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes, a Democrat who served as the state’s 57th Governor from 1979 to 1987. Hughes, who passed away last week at the age of 92 was an Eastern Shore native, born and raised in Caroline County. Governor Hogan said Hughes restored…
Read MoreDE General Assembly Recognizes Officers & Crew of New USS Delaware
One Person Dead Following Fatal Millsboro Crash
Delaware State Police say they are investigating after a person died following a single vehicle crash that occurred in Millsboro on Wednesday. Troopers say the incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. when a 2014 Chevy Equinox was traveling eastbound on Lowes Crossing Road, just east of Pear Tree Road. They say for unknown reasons, the…
Read MoreFire Damages Salisbury Home
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a  fire broke out at a home in Salisbury on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the fire at a home in the 1400 block of Jersey Road in Salisbury broke out just after 5 p.m. The Fire Marshal’s office says the fire happened outside of the home,…
Read MoreDewey Beach Independent Auditor Quits
More problems for Dewey Beach. The town’s auditing firm, TGM Group LLC advised the town by letter last month that they have terminated their professional relationship as of February 19th of this year and will no longer provide services to the town of Dewey Beach. WGMD was provided with a copy of the letter, which…
Read MoreMaryland No Longer Recognizes Green, Libertarian Parties
Voters registered in the Green and Libertarian Parties in the State of Maryland find themselves without a recognized party affiliation. As of 2018, there were 21,713 registered Libertarians in the state and 9,164 registered Green Party members. The State has said neither party meets the requirements to appear on the ballot so members have been…
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