A WGMD Local News Article
New Start Times for Indian River School District
The Indian River School District is implementing new daily starting and ending times for its schools for the 2019-2020 school year. For most district schools, the school day is being shortened by only a few minutes. However, more significant changes will be implemented at Georgetown Elementary School, North Georgetown Elementary School and Sussex Central High…
Read MoreUPDATED: Governor Hogan Toll Relief Approved by MDTA
UPDATED – 7/25/19 – 11:20am – With a toll modernization system coming online next year, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board today voted to seek public comment and hold hearings on a package of toll payment options that would provide cost savings for customers. Last week, Governor Larry Hogan outlined how this toll relief package…
Read MoreMSP Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash near Delmar
A vehicle crash just after 7pm has left a Delmar man dead. Maryland State Police were called to Route 54 eaast of Rum Ridge Road for a crash involving a motorcycle. Police say a pickup truck was stopped to turn left into a driveway when the motorcycle failed to slow and struck the rear of…
Read MoreUPDATED: Four File for Bethany Beach Municipal Election
UPDATED – Four candidates have filed for the Bethany Beach Town Council election. Lee Bunting (resident) is challenging incumbents Joseph Healy (resident), Jerry Morris (resident), Patrick Sheplee (non-resident) for one of three two-year seats on the council. The Bethany Beach Town Council election is set for Saturday, September 7th. =============================================== Bethany Beach voters will elect…
Read MoreDOC Taps Lt. Col Monroe Hudson for Deputy Commissioner
Lt. Col. Monroe Hudson, who earlier this week announced his retirement from the Delaware State Police, has been appointed as the Deputy Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Correction. Hudson will begin his new position on August 19th. Current Deputy Commissioner, Alan Grinstead, has announced his retirement after 31 years with the DOC as a…
Read MoreDE AG Reaches Settlement Over Foreclosure Rescue Scam
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) has reached a settlement with two California-based companies requiring them to stop advertising and selling mortgage loan modification and debt relief services in Delaware and to provide restitution to Delaware consumers. In the cease and desist agreement, CPU alleges that…
Read MoreDE Part of National Coalition to Reach Largest Data Breach Settlement in History
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings Monday announced a settlement with Equifax as the result of an investigation into the largest-ever breach of consumer data. Under the terms of the settlement, Equifax agreed to provide a single Consumer Restitution Fund of up to $425 million—with $300 million dedicated to consumer redress. If the $300 million is…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday in Georgetown
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson about a proposed ordinance amendment in the County Code that deals with the establishment of annual service charges and the determination of the amount of the charge. This will be discussed and possibly introduced. County…
Read MoreThe Clydesdales Are Coming to Dewey Beach!
On Wednesday, southbound right lane of Route 1 in Dewey Beach will be closed from Swedes Street to Van Dyke Avenue for the Dewey Beach Clydesdale parade between 6 and 7:30pm. Town officials urge you to arrive early for the parade – parking is free between 5 and 11pm. DelDOT officials will monitor traffic and…
Read MoreHeat Advisory Until 7pm Monday for Inland Sussex County
The Excessive Heat Warning has expired – the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from 10pm Sunday until 7pm Monday for inland Sussex County. Heat index values…up to 114 due to temperatures in the upper 90s, and dewpoints in the mid 70s on Sunday. By Monday, heat index values of 100 to 107…
Read MoreUPDATED & Response from Little League: Laurel Majors Softball NOT Making the Trip to East Regionals
After teams from Delaware and Maryland were deemed ineligible for play in the East Regional Junior and Majors Softball tournaments, WGMD reached out to tournament officials for an explanation. As well as an explanation as to why Delaware’s Majors team was replaced with another team to represent Delaware in Bristol, CT, but why in Maryland’s…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch Until 8am Tuesday for Sussex & Caroline Counties
Flash Flood Watch until 8am on Tuesday for: FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Southeastern Pennsylvania, much of New Jersey, all of Delaware and Northeastern Maryland. From Monday morning through Tuesday morning Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods…
Read MoreTwo Injured After Tesla Crashes thru Greenwood Building
A crash just after 11 this morning in Greenwood has left a Virginia woman hospitalized. Delaware State Police say a 79 year old woman driving a Tesla Model 3 was westbound on East Market Street approaching the intersection with Route 13. For unknown reasons she changed into the left turn lane and then accelerated crossing…
Read MoreExtreme Heat Closes Fort Delaware State Park for Weekend
As a result of the dangerous weather conditions, Fort Delaware State Park will be closed today and tomorrow, July 20 -21. Patrons who purchased tickets in advance will be issued a refund or credit for a future visit. The decision to close the park is based on safety to the park staff, volunteers and guests.…
Read MoreLewes Woman Dies after May Crash in Harbeson
A Lewes woman injured in a crash at Route 5 and Cool Spring Road near Harbeson has died from her injuries. Delaware State Police say 87 year old Hella Lachman was a passenger in Honda that entered the intersection into the path of a Chevy Suburban. Both the driver and passenger were properly restrained and…
Read MorePA Man Injured in Frankford Motorcycle/Deer Crash Dies from Injuries
A Pennsylvania man who was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash on July 15th has died from his injuries at Christiana Medical Center. Delaware State Police say 52 year old Michael Dunlap from Temple, PA was not wearing a helmet when a deer entered Bennett Road in Frankford in front of his motorcycle. Police say he…
Read MoreState Clean and Drinking Water Loan Fund Workshop Scheduled
DNREC and the Delaware Division of Public Health will host a State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop in Dover, focusing on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. The event, scheduled for Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Kent County Administrative Complex, Conference Room 220 will focus on…
Read MoreUpdated: Yet Another Airplane Mishap in Ocean City Area
Image courtesy Cesar Campos, Campos Media For the second time this week, first responders are on the scene of another airplane mishap in the Ocean City area. This time a small plane, a Vans RV-7A, flipped over around 12:05 p.m. after landing at the end of Runway 14/32 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport. City…
Read MoreFelton Man Dies in Thursday Evening Motorcycle Crash
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Turkey Point Road in Viola, Kent County on Thursday evening. Troopers say the incident happened around 9:28 p.m. when a 2005 Harley Davidson motorcycle slammed into the back of a 1963 Oliver Tractor pulling a Hay Binder/Cutter. The motorcyclist failed to observe the…
Read MoreExcessive Heat Warning Noon Friday through 10pm Sunday
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY… The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 10 PM EDT Sunday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect. HEAT INDEX VALUES…100 to 105 on Friday afternoon,…
Read MoreSeaford’s Nanticoke Health Services Joins Salisbury’s PRHS
Nanticoke Health Services and the Peninsula Regional Health System have announced a definitive affiliation agreement. The agreement, pending final state and federal regulatory approval expected in November will have Nanticoke Health Services working under the Peninsula Regional Health System umbrella. Approximately two years ago, Nanticoke began searching for a partner to “preserve and build upon…
Read MoreEmergency Road Repairs on Rt 1 Southbound in Milford begin 6pm Tonight thru 9am Friday
Lane closures will occur on Route 1 Southbound in Milford beginning at 6pm this evening until 9am on Friday, July 19 for emergency road repairs due to heat-related heaving of the road. DelDOT will be removing a 10-foot section of the road and installing a temporary patch to resolve the issue until a permanent repair…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Peak Saving Day on Friday – 1 to 5pm
Delmarva Power customers will have an opportunity to save money and energy by reducing their electric use on Friday, July 19, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. An increased demand for electricity throughout the Mid-Atlantic region is anticipated for Friday. While the region’s power supply is expected to be sufficient to meet high demand,…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Dead in Wednesday Evening Crash in Lewes
Delaware State Police are investigating after a single vehicle crash on John J. Williams Highway in Lewes, claiming the life of the sole occupant. Troopers say the crash happened shortly after 7 p.m. A 67-year-old Millsboro man was operating a Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound, when he lost control shortly after crossing the Love Bridge, striking…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fires Near Pinewater Farms Near Long Neck and Laurel Caused by Lightning
UPDATED – 7/18/19 – State Fire Marshal investigators confirm the two house fires on Woods Court last night were the result of lightning strikes. There were no injuries and damage is estimated at $15,000 at each residence. A third lightning strike occurred on Mount Pleasant Road near Laurel causing an estimated $25,000 in damage. Crews…
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