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Winners of DE Annual Stamp Art Competition
The judging was held last week – and the winners for the 2020-21 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and the 2020 Delaware Trout Stamp have been chosen. A painting of an American wigeon and a chocolate lab by Guy Crittenden of Richmond, VA was chosen from 19 entries for the waterfowl stamp. A painting of a rainbow…
Read MoreSussex County Council This Week
The Sussex County Council this week will recognize National Library Week and well as the County’s EMS JEMS Team after the 2019 JEMS Games. The council will also discuss property set-backs and tax ditch right-of-way. In old business the council will revisit a change of zone application (No. 1870) for a 10-acre property off Holland…
Read MoreMaryland General Assembly Overrides Governor Hogan’s Oyster Sanctuary Bill Veto
In the final day of Maryland’s 2019 legislative session, the House of Delegates and Senate have overridden Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill creating oyster sanctuaries in the Chesapeake Bay and it’s estuaries. Specifically, the legislation would create five permanent oyster sanctuaries pursuant to Department of Natural Resources recommendations under the large-scale restoration efforts…
Read MoreMassachusetts Driver Charged with DUI & Vehicular Assault in Georgetown Crash
A Massachusetts man is charged with multiple counts of vehicular assault after a crash Saturday evening in the area of Deer Forest Road and Route 113 north of Georgetown. Delaware State Police say an Explorer driven by a 26 year old Ellendale man was stopped for a red light on Route 113 when he was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash & Broken Utility Pole Shut Down Dorman Road Most of Saturday
UPDATED 4/7/19 – 10AM – Dorman Road in the Angola area was closed for much of the day Saturday after a crash that occurred around 2am. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that when they arrived on the scene they found a car had struck and broke a utility pole and the wires were down. There…
Read MoreOne Injured in Gumboro Area Crash Saturday Night
One person received minor injuries after a crash just after 11pm in the area of Lowes Crossing and Carey’s Camp Road near Gumboro. Delaware State Police tell WGMD a 27 year old woman from Laurel was injured – and cited for inattentive driving and other offenses. Two passengers in the vehicle were not injured. Emergency…
Read MoreDE Farm Bureau Bringing Book Barns to DE Elementary Schools
Over the next three years, the Delaware Farm Bureau will put “ag accurate” books in every Delaware elementary school library – and in the past two weeks – Book Barns have been delivered to Rehoboth and Shields Elementary Schools. “Book Barns” are a set of custom-made shelves – which are so far being built by…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review – 4/6/2019
*CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH OUR WGMD NEWS WEEK IN REVIEW* Delaware’s own Joe Biden faces unwanted touching accusations, Maryland State Police investigate KKK fliers in a Talbot County town and a verdict is reached in the Hebron Horse Farm Trial. WGMD’s Hunter Landon has a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreDE AG Jennings Joins 20 States to Block Funding of Border Wall
20 states file motion for preliminary injunction to safeguard the environment and preserve law enforcement funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 20 states in a motion to block the Trump Administration’s attempt to unlawfully divert $1.6 billion in federal funds toward construction of a border wall. The motion, led by California…
Read MoreUPDATED: WYCC Still Working to Reschedule “Jersey Boys” Show, Refunds Available
UPDATED 4/5/19 – The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center has updated information regarding the Jersey Boys show that was postponed at the end of March: Jersey Boys Ticket Holders, Immediately following the Jersey Boys postponement on March 28, the Civic Center offered several dates to Broadway in Salisbury, who in turn shared them with Jersey…
Read MoreNo Municipal Election for Lewes Residents in May
Thursday was the filing deadline for candidates running for mayor of Lewes. No one has filed to run against Ted Becker so he will return to the Mayor’s office for another three years. There will be no election on May 11.
Read MoreNew Command for DE Air National Guard’s 166th Airlift Wing
On Saturday morning the Delaware Air National Guard’s 166th Airlift Wing will host a Wing Commander Assumption of Command ceremony at the base in New Castle. Col. Carla Riner will take command. She arrived early last month from West Virginia to take over the duties. The ceremony is at 10am.
Read MorePolice Operation at Kent County Administration Building – an Exercise
If you spotted police and emergency equipment this morning at the Kent County Administration Building in Dover – it was just an exercise! Dover Police and other agencies took part. Exercises like these allow the participants to become more educated about the resources that each agency and participant provides in a true emergency. It also…
Read MoreUPDATED: Hundreds of Runners Take Part in Salisbury Marathon
UPDATED – 4/7/19 – Hundreds of runners turned out from across the country for yesterday’s Salisbury Marathon. Runners were on the local roads till nearly 4pm – some in a bid to qualify for the New York or Boston marathons. The top marathon finisher hails from New York City – and finished in 2 hours…
Read MoreSpring Clean Up This Weekend in Ocean City
Spring has sprung in Ocean City, and as the town gets ready for warmer weather and the bustling summer season, residents can once again take advantage of Ocean City’s Spring Clean Up! This annual occurrence allows residential property owners to do their spring-cleaning by offering free residential bulk pick-up on Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7.…
Read MoreDelaware Flu Activity Remains High Late in the Season
The Delaware Department of Health Services is reporting continual elevated reported cases of influenza A (H3N2) viruses. This is despite the fact that the 2018-2019 flu season should be coming to a close, based on historical reported cases. As on March 23, State health officials say there have been 5,854 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in…
Read MoreGovernors Hogan, Carney and Others Urge Federal Lawmakers to Restore Chesapeake Bay Funding
In a letter addressed to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House Appropriations Committees, a number of leaders with interest in the Chesapeake Bay requested further funding, and millions were slashed by the Trump administration. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of the Chesapeake Bay Commission Tawanna Gaines, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf,…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21, Await Governor’s Signature
Maryland lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly have passed a bill that would raise the state’s minimum age to purchase tobacco products from 18 to 21 years old. The legislation, co-sponsored by House Speaker Michael Busch, a Democrat was introduced in the House in February. Following the addition of amendments, including allowing active…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo Welcomes Two New Bisons
The Salisbury Zoo has announced it’s acquiring two young female bisons. Following the death of their male bison last June, the Zoo began searching for compatible companions for their older female bison, Agnes. Zoo staff searched for available bisons close to their location on the East Coast. The Zoo Registrar found two young female bisons…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Holds Government Day on Thursday – Students To Take Over Council Chambers
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown – and had a rather full agenda. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the council that on Thursday, April 4th, the council chambers will be turned over to high school students from around the county who are part of Boys and Girls State. They will take over…
Read More2020 Census Countdown is Underway in Delaware
This Census Day, April 1, marked the start of the countdown to the 2020 U.S. Census. The Census is the once-a-decade population and housing count, and an accurate census count is critically important to Delaware in multiple ways: The results of the Census determine how many representatives each state gets in Congress and are used…
Read MoreTroopers Investigate Racist Litetature on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
———————————————————— Maryland State Police say they are investigating the distribution of racist literature discovered in Talbot County this weekend. Troopers say on Sunday morning, a resident of St. Michaels contacted the MSP Easton Barrack and reported racist literature had been found distributed in driveways. A Trooper responded and his investigation discovered the material had been…
Read MoreGov John Carney Town Hall in Lewes on Wednesday
Governor John Carney will be in Sussex County for a Town Hall meeting to discuss his State of the State and proposed budget. The meeting is Wednesday, April 3 at 6pm at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. The presentation will be followed by time for questions and answers from the public.
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Consider Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
The Maryland State Senate is set to take up a bill that would require background checks on private sales of riles and shotguns. The Senate will take up a different version of the bill than the one passed by the House of Delegates. If approved, a conference committee will have to iron out the differences…
Read MoreUPDATED: Blades Voters Elect New Mayor
UPDATED 4/1/19 6:45pm – Voters in Blades have elected a new mayor. John Reiss won the vote with 42 votes to David Ruff’s 30 votes. Swearing in to take place at the next town council meeting on April 8th, 2019 at 7pm. The council will appoint someone to fill the remainder of John Reiss’s term,…
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