A WGMD Local News Article
Delaware Memorial Bridge to Close to Traffic Early Tuesday Morning
At approximately 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, the ZHEN HUA 25, a heavy lift vessel which transported and unloaded two new ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Philadelphia, will navigate south beneath the spans of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. The ZHEN HUA 25 is destined for Wilmington, North Carolina where the third crane…
Read MoreMaryland Seafood Industry Will Recieve H2-B Workers This Season
—————————————————————-The Trump administration is set to allocate an additional 30,000 H-2B visas this year, positive news for Maryland’s seafood industry. Waterman and seafood companies depend on seasonal migrant workers who legally, temporarily visit the United States to pick crab meat, and then return home to Central and South American countries. Maryland U.S. Senator Chris Van…
Read MoreFreeze Warning Tonight 11pm to 8am Tuesday
Freeze Warning in effect from 11:00 PM EDT until Tuesday, 8:00 AM EDT. (Source: U.S. National Weather Service) FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT TUESDAY The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Freeze Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 8…
Read MoreGull Point Home & Garage Destroyed by Fire
Firefighters from Indian River were called to a structure fire on Gull Point Road just after noon on Sunday. The fire was reported to be a garage with possibly several children trapped. Arriving crews found heavy fire, but learned that everyone got out safely. Additional crews from Millsboro and Georgetown helped put out the fire…
Read MoreUPDATED: Milford Fire Heavily Damages Home; 1 Person Hospitalized
UPDATED – 5pm – One person was injured in a fire Sunday morning in Milford. State Fire Marshal investigators are looking for the cause and origin on the blaze which heavily damaged a home on N. Brandywine Road in the Shawnee Acres development. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they were met by the male…
Read MoreDover Woman Charged for Serious Accident on I-95 Near Wilmington
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that took place this morning on John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway (I-95) east of the I-95 ramp. The incident took place around 4:51 a.m. when a 2013 Dodge Caravan operated by a 30-year-old woman from North Carolina was traveling in the left lane on the southbound span…
Read MoreIRVFC Battle Out of Control Burn on Waters Edge Trail
Firefighters from Indian River were called Saturday afternoon just before 2 for an outside fire on Waters Edge Trail, but when crews arrived on the scene they found the fire had blazed out of control and spread to a nearby garage. Fire crews learned that a controlled burn or burn barrel got out of control…
Read MoreEastern Sussex Firefighters Battle Woods and Marsh Fire Near Slaughter Beach
A fire broke out Saturday afternoon off Mills Road northwest of Slaughter beach. Multiple fire crews helped Memorial firefighters from Slaughter Beach battle that woods and marsh fire for about four hours. Initial reports that 60 to 80 acres of marsh and woods were involved in that blaze. Members of the State Forest Service were…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 3/30/2019
-A Salisbury man sentenced for raping a one year old -Governor Hogan vetoes a $15 Minimum Wage -Governor Carney signs controversial “National Popular Vote” Bill Find out about these stories and more in the attached video! It’s our “Week in Review” sponsored by NutriSystem. Just press play to watch the video!
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Still Homeless And Time is Running Out
Just over a month – that’s the deadline for a large enough property to be found to hold the World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ this year in Sussex County. According to a post on the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Facebook page May 1st is the deadline voted by membership to keep the unique event here on Delmarva where…
Read MoreFirst District Town Hall Meeting in Crisfield Saturday
Maryland Congressman Andy Harris will hold his 4th brick and mortar town hall meeting in Crisfield this afternoon, Saturday, March 30th. The town hall will be held at Crisfield City Hall from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Residents of the First District are welcome to ask questions and voice their concerns about issues that are under consideration…
Read MoreFire Damages Home at Rehoboth Yacht & Country Club Thursday
Delaware State Fire Marshal investigators are looking into a blaze on West Side Drive in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club just after 9:30 Thursday night. Rehoboth Beach fire crews arriving at the scene found fire showing from the front of the house. The fire was quickly knocked down and crews from Lewes and…
Read MoreBicyclist Dies Following Dover Crash
Delaware State Police say that 59-year-old Richard Duffy of Hartly, the operator of a bicycle has died following a crash earlier this month in Dover. Trooper say their investigation determined a 56-year-old Hartly woman operating a Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling westbound on Forest Ave (Route 8) east of Victory Chapel Road. Meanwhile, Duffy was…
Read MoreSalisbury Post Office to be Named for Fallen Soldier
Wicomico County school students will take part in a dedication ceremony this afternoon. The main Salisbury post office will be named for Army Sgt Major Wardell Turner of Nanticoke – a Bennett High School graduate and state champion athlete who was killed in Afghanistan in 2014. The plaque dedication ceremony is at 2:30. Read more…
Read MoreUPDATED: Incumbents Returned to Laurel Council
UPDATED – 3/28/19Â –Â 9:20pm – The unofficial results of the municipal election Thursday in Laurel has both incumbents returning to the council. In Ward 1, incumbent Randy Lee edged out Richard McVey 23 to 22. In Ward 4, incumbent Cheryl Martin took 27 votes. Alfred Erskine received 12 votes and Bruce Ingram got 5.…
Read MoreDE Governor Carney Signs National Popular Vote Bill Into Law
On Thursday, March 28, Delaware Governor John Carney, a Democrat signed into law a bill that would award the state’s three electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote winner, should a majority of states agree to do the same. The bill was introduced by Senate Majority Whip Bryan Townsend, a Democrat of…
Read MoreGovernor Hogan Vetoes $15 Minimum Wage Bill
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a Republican has vetoed two notable pieces of legislation advanced by the Democratic controlled state legislature in both the House and Senate. The Governor previously criticized the $15 minimum wage legislation, saying it would hurt “mom and pop businesses” and lead to the “elimination of 9,000 jobs for the very people…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Thursday During the Day
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 28, 2019 via helicopter (registration number N123NM and/or N3078G) Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: Near Rehoboth Beach,…
Read MoreSalisbury Mobile Home Seriously Damaged by Two Alarm Fire
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a mobile home in the 31000 block of Old Fruitland Road in Salisbury caught fire around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. The home, 12 feet by 60 feet wide caught fire on it’s underside. Authorities believe the fire was accidental, caused by an electrical malfunction.…
Read MoreFive New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreDOC Installs Security Cameras at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center
Following Governor John Carney’s Independent Review post-riot at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, the Delaware Department of Corrections has completed security camera implementation at JTVCC, ten months ahead of schedule. Governor Carney and members of the General Assembly allocated 2.5 million dollars for the project, which began in October 2017, which was seven months after…
Read MoreBody Recovered from Submerged Vehicle in Eden
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after discovering a vehicle under water in the area of Upper Ferry Ramp in Eden. Deputies say they were called to the area on South Upper Ferry Road around 9:21 a.m. on Sunday, March 24 for a report of suspicious activity. Once arrived, they uncovered a road sign…
Read MoreJeffrey Fried Leaving Beebe Healthcare
President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, Jeffrey Fried is leaving Beebe Healthcare effective Tuesday, March 26th. Fried has been with Beebe for 24 years. The Board of Directors has announced that Rick Schaffner will take over as the interim CEO. Schaffner has served as Beebe’s executive vice president and COO for seven years and has…
Read MoreScheduled Delaware Memorial Bridge Closure Tuesday Night/Wednesday AM
If you’re planning to travel over the Delaware Memorial Bridge in the early morning hours on Wednesday – the bridge will be closed to traffic twice so that a ship, the Zhen Hua 25, transporting two new ship-to-shore cranes to Philadelphia can pass under the bridge – and not distract drivers.  DRBA officials expect the…
Read MoreSunday Afternoon Salisbury House Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating after a fire broke out at a home in the 4000 block of Allen Road in Salisbury on Sunday afternoon. Officials say they one story, wood frame, single family dwelling caught fire around 4:30 p.m. The Fruitland Fire Department responded with over 20 firefighters on scene. The…
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