A WGMD Local News Article
Ocean City Beach To Be Replenished Over 2021/22
Ocean City’s beaches will be built up thanks to a nearly $15.7-million contract between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Weeks Marine Incorporated. According to Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, R-Md. 1st, who represents the Eastern Shore, the project will pipe 1.3-million cubic yards of sand from the outer continental shelf to replenish 8.3 miles…
Read MoreVIDEO | Fishing Crew Rescued On 1st Day Of White Marlin Open
Update: The Coast Guard Tuesday released an account of Monday’s rescue at sea: The Coast Guard coordinated the rescue of six people on Monday, 60 miles east of Chincoteague, Virginia, with the help of a good Samaritan. No injuries were reported, but the 34-foot pleasure craft was determined to be unrecoverable. Watchstanders at Coast Guard…
Read MoreGov Carney, DPH & DEMA Updating Coronavirus Testing and Vaccination Programs
Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) are providing updates to Delaware’s COVID-19 testing program. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe disease and death from variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 currently circulating in the United States, including the Delta variant. Infections happen in only a…
Read MoreMd. State Police Barracks Participate In National Night Out
National Night Out 2021 provides an opportunity for people in numerous communities to get to know their local law enforcement officers. The National Association of Town Watch started the National Night Out program in 1984. Many agencies and communities host parties and cook-outs to build relationships. Maryland State Police Barracks are taking part in several…
Read MorePotential Prize-Winners Hauled In On 1st Day Of White Marlin Open
It was a busy day at the scales as the first day of the White Marlin Open draws to a close. An 82-and-a-half pound white marlin brought in by a Virginia Beach man is currently worth $4.9-million. Another Virginia Beach Team hauled in a 559-and-a-half pound blue marlin currently worth $800,000 in prize money. Four…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers on the Rise
Delaware Public Health is again posting daily coronavirus information on it’s Facebook page since the numbers have again started to rise in the First State. While the number of new positive cases has been up and down – they are somewhat higher than when Delaware’s State of Emergency ended on July 13th. There were 156…
Read MoreIndian River Schools to Hold Staggered Opening in September
The Indian River School District will implement a staggered opening to the 2021-2022 school year inSeptember. The first day of school for students in Kindergarten, Grade 6, Grade 9 and the Howard T. Ennis School(excluding preschool) will be Tuesday, September 7. Students in Grades 1-5, 7-8 and 10-12 will return toschool on Wednesday, September 8.…
Read MoreWhite Marlin Open Draws 444 Boats, Offers $9-Million In Prize Money
The 2021 White Marlin Open looks to be a record-setter, with $9-million in prize money on the line and 444 boats registered for the fishing tournament in Ocean City. Each of the boats can choose any three of the five fishing days to take to the water. Boats parade daily through the Inlet starting at…
Read MoreWhite House Says Biden to Return this Friday!
This will be the President’s second visit to Rehoboth since taking office Although the First Lady and other Biden family members have been regulars at the Biden beach house this summer, the President has only been here once since taking office. But his second visit appears to be near. The FAA posted this notice on Sunday and a visit for this…
Read MoreAre Those Ray or Shark Fins?
During the past three weeks or so, lifeguards at the Delaware beaches have whistled swimmers from the water several times after spotting “suspicious marine life.” That prompted this lengthy discussion on iDewey’s Facebook. “We do water clearings for ‘marine life’ including but not limited to schools of fish and/or other marine animals that are observed in swimming zones frequently…
Read MoreMan Dies In Caroline Co. Mobile Home Fire
A deadly fire in Federalsburg is under investigation. Local firefighters responded to Hyrnko Road Saturday night at a mobile home. The male victim was found in a bedroom. Maryland State Police said official identification and cause of death are pending an autopsy, but the victim is believed to be the 63-year-old occupant of the home.…
Read MoreRetired Bridgeville K-9 Officer Passes
Condolences to the Bridgeville Police department on the passing of K-9 Flash. Flash, who was teamed with Lt. James, began his career in 2013 and retired recently – however he was successful in seizing about $1-million in illegally obtained cash, several kilos of cocaine and heroin as well as countless pounds of marijuana. He also…
Read MoreCrash Leaves Delmar Motorcycle Rider Dead
A Delmar, Maryland man is dead after a crash Friday night at the intersection of Route 50 and Hall Road near Whaleyville. Maryland State Police continue to investigate but say a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 25 year old Whaleyville man was crossing over westbound Route 50 and pulled into the path of a motorcycle…
Read MoreUPDATED: DSP Investigating Fatal Crash West of Dover
UPDATED – 08/01/21 4a – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single vehicle collision on Friday, July 30, 2021, as Natalio Victor Ramirez Ortiz, 48, of Dover ================================================================= Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash just after noon on Friday that left a 48 year old man from Dover…
Read MoreUpdate: DSP Identify Woman Killed In Crash With Truck Tractor
UPDATED – 7/30/21 – 3pm – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in the fatal motor vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 28 on Canterbury Road, as 33-year-old Leslie J. McMullen of Wilmington. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information should contact Sgt. John…
Read MoreGov Carney Signs House Bill 86; Increased Funding for K-3 Basic Special Ed Services
Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services. “Our goal is to make sure that every child who walks through the door of a school in…
Read MoreHappy Trails: 2 Local Pathways Up For Hall-of-Fame
The Georgetown-to-Lewes Trail and Junction-and-Breakwater Pathway are up for consideration to join the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hall of Fame. Voting is underway for the honor, and is open through next Friday August 6th. You may vote as often as you wish. To cast a vote, please CLICK HERE The Conservancy has been honoring rail-trails across the…
Read MoreMD Drivers Impacted by Uber’s 2018 Data Breach Eligible to Receive Payments
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Maryland drivers impacted by Uber’s 2018 data breach are eligible to receive payments as a result of a settlement reached with the Office of Attorney General and Uber.  In September 2018, as part of a multi-state action, Attorney General Frosh settled a data breach case with Uber…
Read MoreDNREC Honors Young Environmentalists, Including A Sussex Co. Student
Delaware and the Department of Natural Resources have paid tribute to three students as DNREC Young Environmentalists of the Year. This year’s group of honorees includes 18-year-old Julia Rial of Lewes, whose efforts have included organizing beach clean-ups and tree-plantings. The Sussex Academy student is also a co-founder of the “Delaware Youth Chapter of Extinction…
Read MoreMd. Announces Cybersecurity Initiatives at Statehouse Summit
Cybersecurity and protection of critical infrastructure were highlighted Thursday at a summit convened by Governor Larry Hogan at the Maryland State House. Hogan also announced a new partnership with the National Security Agency to enlist a senior level data analyst to advise the state on policies, standards and security. A memorandum of understanding has also…
Read MoreNWS To Investigate Inlet Funnel Cloud
The National Weather Service said Friday that it will investigate the funnel cloud / waterspout at Indian River Inlet that was widely photographed and captured on video Thursday. Sussex County was under a tornado warning at the time. Inland circulating walls of wind were also reported. The storm also generated hail in some places. Damage…
Read MoreLightning Sparks Attic Fire In Angola
Lightning struck a home in Middle Creek Preserve in Angola during Thursday afternoon’s storm. According to the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, firefighters were dispatched to a home on Caldwell Circle Thursday afternoon, and discovered a working fire in the attic of the home. The fire was quickly put out. No injuries were reported. Members…
Read MoreStaff Shortages Challenge City Services In Milford
Milford is working its way through staffing shortages that could impact city services, including collection of trash and recyclables. Local electricity outages could also take longer to restore. The City of Milford is hiring in several departments including solid waste, public works, electric, parks and recreation, customer service, IT and police. According to Milford officials,…
Read More‘Fish Of A Lifetime’ – Md. Record Swordfish Caught Off OC
Maryland’s new record swordfish took eight hours for an Anne Arundel County angler to bring in. The Department of Natural Resources says the 301-pound fish was taken last Friday about 50 miles offshore at Washington Canyon. The swordfish was certified by David Hedges of M.R. Ducks-Talbot Street Pier, and has been confirmed by a Maryland…
Read MoreVIDEO | Coast Guard Rescues Diver In Distress
An unresponsive diver has been flown from a vessel 46 miles off Cape May to University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, the location of the nearest-available decompression chamber. According to the Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay Watchstanders received a report Wednesday that a 50-year-old woman dove to a depth of 150 feet before resurfacing unconscious. A…
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