A WGMD Local News Article
Fire at Sea Air Near Rehoboth Ruled Accidental
A fire in a house trailer at the Sea Air Mobile Home Park near Rehoboth Beach has been ruled accidental. The State Fire Marshal investigators say a candle in the living room ignited nearby combustibles. Homes on both sides were also damaged. A 30 year old man who lived in the home was take to…
Read MoreInvestigation into Wicomico Chase & Drowning
Early Tuesday morning a Wicomico Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle that failed to dim their hi-beams for oncoming traffic. The deputy made a traffic stop on the vehicle, driven by 19 year old Jakeem Jackson of Salisbury. Jackson pulled into a Carroll Street parking lot – and began to run from the scene – with…
Read More“Deadly Storms of Delmarva” Coming June 6 to RBM!
The Rehoboth Beach Museum welcomes back Michael Morgan with his newest book, Deadly Storms of the Delmarva Coast, for a book signing and a presentation, Storms and the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse on June 6. Morgan’s latest book is about the vulnerability of coastal Delaware, Maryland and Virginia to storms and storm-driven shipwrecks. Since the early 19th century, storms…
Read MoreDrunk Pedestrian Struck by Suspended Driver on Coastal Hwy
The Delaware State Police has charged both the driver of a Chevy Blazer and the pedestrian he collided with late Monday night on Coastal Highway. MCpl. Melissa Jaffe, state police spokeswoman, says troopers have charged the 20-year-old Milton man driving this Blazer with driving while suspended and no proof of insurance. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old…
Read MoreFREE Bike Lights, Helmets, Safety Tips at Bike Safety Checkpoints
The 2019 resort bicycle safety checkpoints begin this Thursday at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior at 20276 Bay Vista Rd outside Rehoboth. The checkpoints offer a good opportunity to meet fellow bicyclists, get minor adjustments made to bikes and receive FREE lights, helmets and safety info. DelDOT provides these safety tips for bicyclists: Protect…
Read MoreWorcester County’s $201.28-million FY 2019/2020 Budget Approved
The Worcester County Commissioners have approved the FY 2019/2020 Operating Budget. The budget shows a 5.9% increase over the FY 19 budget, but reduces requested expenditures of $202.6-million by $1.5-million. The additional spending includes $4.5-million in additional fudning for other post-employment benefits for county and Board of Educaiton employees, $3.0-million for the BOE operating expenses…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 04, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Bowers Beach, Frederica, and Milford and near Camden, Marydel, Felton, Magnolia, Harrington, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Lincoln, Frankford, Selbyville, Dagsboro,…
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Torch Run Returns for 33rd Year
The 33rd annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place between Wednesday, June 12th and Friday, June 14th in cities and towns across the first state. The 2019 event will begin in Rehoboth Beach on Wednesday, June 12th. Live music will lead the gala with the Torch Run sendoff at the…
Read MorePolice Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ocean City
The Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office have announced plans to conduct alcohol compliance checks throughout the month of June. The enforcement will take place at bars, restaurants and other alcohol retailers throughout the resort town. Law enforcement officials say the goal of the operation is to ensure employees of businesses that…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Nominates Claire DeMatteis as Next DOC Commissioner
Delaware Governor John Carney announced on his plans to nominate Claire DeMatteis, former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden as the next Commissioner of the Delaware Department of Corrections. Pending approval of the State Senate, DeMatteis would replace Commissioner Perry Phelps, who announced his retirement last month, effective on July 15. DeMatteis would make…
Read MoreTwo Seriously Injured in Early Morning Crash in Millsboro
A crash between a tractor trailer and Dodge Caliber occurred at 2:17am on Route 24 and Gravel Hill Road. Delaware State Police tell WGMD the driver of the Caliber, a 19-year-old male from Lincoln and a 17 year old male passenger from Millsboro were both seriously injured and both were transported to Christiana Hospital.  Police…
Read MoreDemocratic Lawmaker Introduces 15 Dollar Minimum Wage in DE
Delaware State Senator Darius Brown, a Democrat from Wilmington has introduced legislation that would increase the First State’s minimum wage to 15 dollars an hour. In introducing the legislation, Senator Brown said “Our job in the General Assembly is to enact laws that improve the lives of our constituents.” He noted that the average two-bedroom…
Read More*6* File for 2 Soon-to-Be-Open Rehoboth Commissioner Seats!
Petitions for six candidates for Rehoboth Beach commissioner were filed by Monday’s 4:30 p.m. deadline. They will be running for the two open commissioner seats currently held by Commissioners Stan Mills and Toni Sharp. The candidates are: Mark Betchkal Edward Chrzanowski Charles Garlow Susan Gay Gary Glass Suzanne Goode To be eligible to vote on…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 03, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Laurel, Seaford, Harrington, and Houston and near Felton, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lewes, and Delmar. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MorePublic Comment Open on Proposed DE Affordable Care Act Waiver Until June 29
Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that the Delaware Department of Insurance has posted Delaware’s 1332 Waiver Application (the “Application”) for public comment. The period during which members of the public may comment on the proposed Application runs until June 29, 2019. Under Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act (the “ACA”) states may…
Read MoreNo Slaughter Beach Municipal Election on July 6
The deadline to file as a candidate for the Slaughter Beach town council was Friday – and Town Clerk, Kathy McFadden tells WGMD there will be no election on July 6th. There were two open seats and the two incumbents – Harry Ward and Rebecca Craft – were the only candidates who filed.
Read MorePerdue Voluntarily Recalls Numerous Refrigerated Chicken Products
Salisbury-based Perdue Foods has announced the voluntary recall of 31,703 pounds of numerous refrigerated chicken products including chicken tenders, strips and nuggets. Perdue made the announcement in cooperation with the USDA on Friday. They say the products are no longer in stores, but if you already bought them you need to check the bar code…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WATCH until 10pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 10pm: Cape May County, NJ Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Kent County, DE Caroline County ,MD Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD
Read MoreFlags Ordered to Half-Staff Until Sunset on Tuesday, June 4
President Trump has ordered US flags to half-staff to honor the victims of the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach. In a release from the White House: Our Nation grieves with those affected by the tragic shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Americans unite in praying for God to comfort the…
Read MoreChange of Command at DAFB 512th Airlift Wing
The 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base is under new command today. Col Gregory Haynes assumed command of the 512th on Saturday – succeeding Col Craig Peters who departed the Liberty Wing in April. The 512th Airlift Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command associate wing. Established as the 512th Troop Carrier Wing…
Read MoreGov Carney to Announce Education Funding Monday Afternoon
Governor John Carney will be joined by members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates Monday afternoon at New Castle Elementary School to announce additional funding for low-income Delaware students and English learners, and additional mental health and reading supports for high-needs Delaware schools. The funding, which is included in the Fiscal Year 2020 budget,…
Read MorePartial Closure of Sassafras Landing Boat Ramp Beginning June 3
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife have announced that the boat ramp at Sassafras Landing located within the Assawoman Wildlife Area will be closed from Monday through Thursday during a three-week period beginning Monday, June 3. The temporary closure is needed to provide construction access for a shoreline stabilization project. The Sassafras Landing boat ramp…
Read MoreDSP Investigating Shooting Incident at Ellendale Tavern
An investigation into an early morning shooting is underway in Ellendale. Delaware State Police found a 38 year old male victim who was outside the Gateway Tavern on DuPont Boulevard who had been shot by an unknown person. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police say that during a performance of several local…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Won’t Run Against President Trump in 2020
On Saturday, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced he will not seek the Republican Party’s Presidential nomination, challenging President Donald Trump. Hogan, who had previously said he was considering a run for President said that he determined he could make the most meaningful impact not running. “I truly appreciate all of the encouragement I received from…
Read MoreRural Broadband Partnership with Bloosurf to Expand Broadband to Rural Kent & Sussex Counties
Governor John Carney is announcing a rural broadband expansion partnership with Bloosurf to provide affordable wireless broadband in targeted, rural areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This program was started a year ago in an effort to eliminate broadband deserts affecting about 127,000 homes and businesses in rural parts of both counties. The Delaware Department…
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