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UD Study Investigates Abandoned Crab Pots in Delaware’s Inland Bays
The University of Delaware and Sea Grant have concluded a study that investigated the presence of abandoned crab pots in the state’s inland bays. The assessment looked into so-called ghost crab pots in three main areas of the Rehoboth Bay: Love Creek, Herring Creek/Guinnea Creek and Bay Cove. The survey of 100 acres discovered 160…
Read MoreSussex County Council This Week – Beyond the Budget
The Sussex County Council got a preview of the proposed FY 2020 Budget this morning from County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings. Click here for more on the budget. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation that says the Month of May is Community Action Month. Executive Director, Bernice Edwards, spoke briefly…
Read MoreSussex & Kent County Mosquito Spraying Tuesday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, May 21, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitos in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Camden, Wyoming, and near Milford, Lincoln, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Felton, Magnolia, Rehoboth, Georgetown, Millsboro, Frankford, and Selbyville. For…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan, Mayor Meehan to Hold Summer Kickoff Ceremony in Ocean City
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan will gather along the beach on Friday to hold a ceremonial kickoff to the Summer season. The ceremonial kickoff to Summer was formerly an event taking place annually more than seven decades ago. In 1946, Governor Harry O’Connor joined Mayor Daniel Trimper Jr. to start…
Read MoreMaryland Transit Authority Memorial Day Travel Advisory
As Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start to the Summer travel and tourism season, the Maryland Transit Authority is providing information to motorists. MDTA officials say they anticipate nearly two million motorists to travel MDTA roadways this weekend, a 1 percent increase compared to last year. That includes more than 340,000 crossing the…
Read MoreProposed FY 2020 Sussex County Budget Unveiled
The Sussex County Council has been presented with the proposed FY 2020 budget. The nearly $186-million spending plan includes no increase in the property tax or sewer service charges – however there are some fee increases – including in the Register of Wills office and for private road plan review and inspections through the Public…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Warning for Sussex County until 6:45pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE until 6:45pm The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Sussex County in southern Delaware… * At 556 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sharptown, or  11…
Read MoreDownstate Skeeter Spraying Monday Evening – Kent & Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, May 20, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Delmar and near Milford, Greenwood, Harrington, Laurel, Seaford, Frankford, and Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreDART’s Daily Beach Bus Service Begins Today
DART First State begins it’s daily Beach Bus service today, serving areas such as Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, MD, Millsboro and Georgetown. It will operate frequently from early morning to late night, 7 days a week through September 8th. DART…
Read MoreUPDATE – Multiple Agencies Respond to Rehoboth Bay Boating Tragedy
UPDATE 9 p.m. – Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police spokeswoman, says the vessel involved was actually a 16-foot fiberglass v-bottom boat. The man who died had a prior medical history. The other man is expected to be ok. The boat likely capsized because of weather, water conditions and wake…
Read MoreUS Coast Guard Rescue Fallen Jet Skier in OC Inlet
A man was rescued by US Coast Guard officials when he fell from his jet ski in the Ocean City inlet Saturday evening. Witnesses saw the man go into the water as his jet ski moved away and they called for help. Coast Guard officials say the victim was wearing a life jacket when they…
Read MoreSeaford Man Dies in Sunday Morning Crash East of Laurel
One person is dead after a crash early Sunday morning on Laurel Road. Delaware State Police say a Hyundai Accent was on Laurel Road traveling at a high rate of speed just west of Curly Road when they went off the road and struck a ditch and utility pole. The driver – a 38 year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck and Killed Late Friday Night Outside Rehoboth
UPDATED – 5:30am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash Friday night that left a pedestrian dead. Police were called to Coastal Highway in the area of Rehoboth Avenue just after 11pm.  Police say a 56-year-old man from Rehoboth Beach, who was wearing dark clothing and carrying no light, walked out in front of…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 5/18/2019
WATCH: DE Lawmakers introduce a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, MD’s Governor signs legislation increasing the age to purchase tobacco products and Hebron Horse Farm owner Barbara Pilchard is sentenced. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for these stories and more as we look back on the week that was, here on Delmarva!
Read MorePhillips Landing & Woodland Wharf Boating Access Areas Near Laurel Reopen
DNREC officials are kicking off National Boating Safety Week near Laurel this afternoon with the completion of the Phillips Landing Boating & Fishing Access Area and Woodland Wharf Boat Dock & Kayak Launch. The two public use facilities provide access to the Nanticoke River for fishing, boating, kayaking, bird and wildlife watching and exploring the…
Read MoreDE Sees Lowest Unemployment Numbers in 30 Years
Unemployment has taken a downturn throughout the First State in April. Sussex County dropped from 3.7% in March to 3.3% in April – the state’s April unemployment was at 3.2% – the lowest in 30 years! That’s still lower than the national average which fell from 3.8% in March to 3.6% in April.  Labor officials…
Read MoreMilford Overpass Project to Open Saturday Morning
DelDOT, State and Milford City officials will officially open the NE Front Street overpass at 9 on Saturday morning. The $20-million project replace the at-grade intersections on Route 1 at 10th Street and NE Front street with a single overpass, which allows local traffic to cross over Route 1 without the risk of accident. Construction…
Read MoreWicomico County School Announce Leadership Changes, Including 7 Principal Appointments
Wicomico County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin has announced a series of leadership appointments at both the district and school level. Ms. Erin Nathan has been named the Principal of Bennett Middle School. She had been serving as the Acting Principal at James M. Bennett High School. Ms. Christel Savage has been named the…
Read MoreDelaware, Maryland Join Multi-state Lawsuit on Generic Drug Price Fixing
Delaware, Maryland along with 41 other states and Puerto Rico have filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals and 19 of the nation’s largest generic drug manufacturers alleging a broad conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and restrain trade for more than 100 different generic drugs. The lawsuit was filed last week by…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Kent & Sussex Thursday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Thursday, May 16, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitos in the following areas: Near Camden, Frederica, Magnolia, Harrington, Ellendale, Greenwood, Lincoln, and Milford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Look to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Lawmakers in the Delaware General Assembly have introduced legislation that would legalize the use of recreational marijuana in the first state for individuals 21 years or older. House Bill 110 would regulate and tax marijuana in the same manner as alcohol, allowing adults to legally possess and consume under 1 ounce of marijuana for personal…
Read MoreSalisbury Speed Cameras Are Among Maryland’s Most Lucrative
AAA Mid-Atlantic has released a list of the most lucrative speed camera systems in the state of Maryland, citing government data. While Montgomery County topped the list with nearly 16 Million Dollars in revenue in the Fiscal Year 2018, Salisbury ranked among the top 10 with 1,325,771 Million Dollars in revenue, substantial for a smaller…
Read MoreSpecial Events Zone Underway in Ocean City
As of Tuesday, a Special Events Zone is in effect on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, all part of the 29th annual Cruisin’ OC event. The special zone, in effect on Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue (MD-528) started on Tuesday and will remain in effect through Sunday. Speeds will be reduced and violators will face…
Read MoreSchool Bus Involved in Crash in Greenwood
A crash involving a school bus and Jetta occurred just after 7am in the area of Beach Highway and Owens Road in Greenwood. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that there were three students on the bus – none were injured and the bus driver was not injured. Police say the driver of the Jetta was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex School Board Results
In the Cape Henlopen School District – the 5-year at-large seat will be retained by incumbent Allison Myers, however Area C voters have replaced incumbent Andrew Lewis with Janet Maull-Martin. Cape’s second at-large seat will see Roni Posner step down, effective June 30th so Bill Collick will fill the final year of her term. Collick…
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