A WGMD Local News Article
Indian River School District Modestly Cuts Property Taxes
There is welcome news for many taxpayers residing within the Indian River School District, as officials have announced a reduced property tax rate for the 2020 Fiscal Year. At it’s reorganizational meeting on July 1, the Indian River Board of Education approved the reduced property tax rate, with a new rate of $3.035 per $100…
Read MoreDelaware Health Insurance Rates Decrease by 5.8%
The Office of Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner has released a report, stating that the state’s health insurance rates will see a decrease in 2020. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware submitted it’s required annual rate filing to the Department of Insurance. Officials say after years of substantial increases, Delaware’s Marketplace has stabilized and premiums have…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Expresses Support for National Clean Car Standard
Delaware Governor John Carney joined 23 other Governors from the U.S. Climate Alliance on Tuesday to announce support for a national clean car standard known as the “Nation’s Clean Cars Promise”, which the leaders say would protect citizens from vehicle pollution and to fight climate change. In the joint statement the Governors said: “We, the…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Appoints Deputy Chief of Staff as Next Labor Secy.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that he has nominated his Deputy Chief of Staff to the position of Maryland Secretary of Labor. Tiffany Robinson was nominated by the Governor to succeed Acting Secretary James Rzepkowski who will continue to serve as the assistant secretary for the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Downstate Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 9, 2019: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millville and near Camden, Felton, Magnolia, Selbyville, Laurel, Seaford and Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done…
Read MoreSalisbury Woman Hospitalized After Struck by Vehicle Monday Night
A Salisbury women is hospitalized after a crash Monday night just after 9pm at Route 13 north of Naylor Mill Road. Maryland State Police continue to investigate, but say a 75 year old woman was trying to cross northbound Route 13 when she was struck by a car driven by 33 year old Aisha Batool…
Read MoreMilford Doctor Indicted for Insurance Fraud
A Milford Doctor has been indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury following an investigation by the Department of Insurance’s Fraud Prevention Unit. Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro in a release says the indictment alleges that between August and October of 2017, 42 year old Doctor Jean Laine fraudulently billed two insurance companies for treatments that…
Read MorePlanned Power Outages in Berlin – Wednesday & Friday
Berlin Electric has scheduled two town-wide power outages for Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30am and Friday, July 12 at 12:30am to make repairs to essential equipment. The outages will last approximately 2-3 hours each. Those on medical devices that require electric should make arrangements for a temporary power source or relocate to a place outside…
Read MoreMeeting on Proposed North Ocean Pines Roundabout Thursday
The public is invited to a meeting on Thursday night (7/11) from 6 to 8pm at the Ocean Pines Community Center to discuss preliminary concepts for a roundabout at Route 589 and Ocean Parkway in Ocean Pines. You can arrive anytime to look at the display boards and talk with SHA engineers and planners about…
Read MoreDE House Education Committee to Meet to Consider School Tax Increases without Referendum
State lawmakers may be out of session, but there will be House Education Committee Hearing on July 23 at 1pm to consider legislation that would expand the ability of Delaware school boards to increase school taxes without seeking approval by referendum vote. House Bill 129 would allow school boards to unilaterally increase taxes annually by…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Announces Retirement
Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court announced on Monday, in a letter to Governor John Carney that he plans to retire after more than two decades on service in the Delaware courts system. In his resignation letter, Chief Justice Strine thanked the people of Delaware for allowing him to serve…
Read MoreDelaware Cancer Mortality Rate Continues Decline in Latest Report
The Delaware Division of Public Health has presented it’s annual report, finding a decrease in the rate of cancer deaths. The report found that Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate decreased 14 percent from 2001-2005 to 2011-2015, which is the same decline seen nationally. Despite continuing declines, the report found the state’s mortality rate (175.1 deaths…
Read MoreGrand Re-Opening of Ocean City’s Gorman Park
City officials will cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Gorman Park in North Ocean City on Wednesday, July 10 at 11am. The park will now boast new pickleball courts to add to the tennis and racquetball courts, pavilion and other amenities. Much of the funding comes from the Department of Natural Resources – and…
Read More8th Animal in Worcester County Positive for Rabies
An eighth rabid animal has been found in Worcester County. County Health officials remind pet owners to be aware and be sure their pets have the proper vaccinations. Officials say a groundhog found on Manklin Creek Road in the Ocean Pines area on July 3 has tested positive for rabies. So far in Worcester County…
Read MoreMERR Needs Your Help with Annual Dolphin Count
How would you like to sit on the beach for a couple of hours – and help out the MERR Institute by counting dolphins? The Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute is looking for counters to sit at predesignated points from Fenwick Island to Woodland Beach on Saturday, July 20 from 9 to 11am. Volunteers…
Read MoreUPDATED: Bicyclist Dies After Crash near South Bethany
UPDATED 7/8/19 – Delaware State Police report that 27-year-old Kelly M. Scruggs of Annapolis died Saturday from injuries she received after her bicycle was struck by a vehicle on the night of July 4th on Route 1 near Evergreen Road in South Bethany. The crash continues to remain under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident…
Read MoreDNREC Fish & Wildlife Open House on Saturday (7/13)
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife will hold an open house from 10am to 3pm, Saturday, July 13, to mark the official reopening of the recently-renovated rifle/pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center at 1205 River Road in New Castle. This family-friendly event will be held rain or shine. With the goal of engaging…
Read MoreFire Destroys Trailer on Route 13
Laurel firefighters were called for a blaze Saturday morning just after 11 on Route 13. Arriving crews found a trailer fully involved in fire – firefighters had the blaze knocked down in about two hours. Crews from Seaford and Blades also responded to the call. Searches of the trailer turned up no one inside. The…
Read MoreCrash on Salisbury Bypass Leaves Pasadena Man Dead
A crash just before 9 Saturday night on the Salisbury Bypass has left a Pasadena man dead and a woman injured. Maryland State Police say 19 year old Nicholas Reidell lost control of his pickup truck near Jersey Road and left the right side of the road and struck two trees. He was ejected and…
Read MoreGrove Park Canal Access Discussion with Rehoboth Commissioners Monday at 11am
The Rehoboth Commissioners will meet Monday at 11am to discuss the Grove Park Canal Access. The canal access would include a pier and dock that could accommodate 2 30-foot pontoon boats and a kayak/canoe launch. The access would create a western gateway to Rehoboth – while better connecting the City to Lewes, Dewey Beach and…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WARNING for Sussex County till 6:45
Severe Thunderstorm WARNING for Sussex County till 6:45 At 600 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Harrington, or 15 miles northwest of Georgetown, moving northeast at 15 mph. Â HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. Â SOURCE…Radar indicated. Â IMPACT…Damage to roofs, siding, trees, and power lines is possible. * Locations impacted include… Milford, Harrington,…
Read MoreTORNADO WARNING FOR TALBOT & QUEEN ANNE’S COUNTY
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Talbot County, MD and Queen Anne’s County, MD until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6. If you are in these areas take cover immediately.
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Crews Battle Delmar House Fire Overnight
UPDATED – 1:15pm – Firefighters in Wicomico and Sussex Counties had a long night battling a blaze at a home on East Elizabeth Street in Delmar, Maryland. State Fire Marshal officials say the fire was accidental and began on the side porch from improperly disposed legal, ground-based sparkler devices in a trash can after use. …
Read MoreProtest Held for Asylum Seekers and Immigrants along Coastal Hwy
Around 100 protesters holding signs and demanding change attended the “Stand for the Human Rights of Asylum Seekers and Immigrants” rally sponsored by the Progressive Democrats of Sussex County on Coastal Highway outside Rehoboth last night. The group cheered often as passing motorists honked their horns in support. “I am here because of the current…
Read MoreUPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 4pm for Dorchester County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 4pm Dorchester County, MD Warning for Sussex, Caroline & Talbot Counties cancelled The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Northwestern Dorchester County in southeastern Maryland * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 315 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Denton, or 14…
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