A WGMD Local News Article
Maryland Releases Proposed Options For New Bay Bridge Crossings
The draft options for the next Chesapeake Bay crossing have been released by the Maryland Transportation Authority and the Federal Highway Administration.Ā Currently, more than 70,000 vehicles per day take Routes 50 and 301 across the two spans of the Gov. William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge ā which links Sandy Point on the Western…
Read MoreDover Air Force Base Plans D-Day Tribute
The Dover Air Force Base (DAFB) is planning a tribute that will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. The infamous World War II battle tribute will take place on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Air Mobility Command Center. Officials tell WGMD that it will be a significant…
Read MoreDART Offers Free Carpool Program
Delaware Area Regional Transit (DART) will offer a free carpool program known as “Rideshare Delaware.” The program will be offered to anyone working living or attending higher education in the state. The program has a database of more than ten-thousand members. To sign up for Rideshare Delaware, you can download it’s app, which is available…
Read MoreDelaware Reports Record Low Number of HIV Infections
The Delaware State Health Department continues to report positive news regarding the state’s number of cases for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), falling again in the year 2018. Officials tell WGMD that 92 people in the state found out they were HIV-positive last year, the first time that number was below 100 since they started…
Read MoreGov Carney’s State of the State Town Hall Meetings – Monday in Milford
Governor John Carney will hold six town hall meetings throughout the state beginning on Wednesday, January 30th in Dover.Ā He will meet with local state officials and community members to discuss the State of the State and other issues.Ā The ONLY Sussex County Town Hall is set for Monday, February 11 at the Carlisle Fire…
Read MoreClosing Arguments in 2nd Vaughn Trial Begin Monday
Testimony has concluded in the second trial of suspects accused in the Vaughn Prison riot in February 2017.Ā Abednego Baynes, Kevin Berry, John Bramble and Obadiah Miller are each charged with 3 counts of 1st degree murder as well as multiple other offenses ā including assault, riot and kidnapping.Ā During the prison riot, three correctional…
Read MoreMotorcycle Crash Near Willards Injures One
A motorcycle crash Friday afternoon near Willards has left one person injured.Ā Maryland State Police say just after 2pm the driver of a tri-wheel Harley Davidson lost control on Old Ocean City Road near the intersection of New Hope Road and went off the roadway.Ā The driver, 71 year old Walter Cohee of Mardela Springs…
Read MoreThe Return of Punkin’ Chunkin’ – Needs Your Help!
Itās been 2 years since pumpkins officially flew in Sussex County but according to the Punkinā Chunkinā website the board remains committed and the membership is still intact. Ā As far as the litigation after the 2016 incident ā the case has been resolved with no admission or finding of liability on the Punkinā Chunkinā Associationās…
Read MoreDelawareans Now Can Comment on the State’s Budget Process
Delawareans who wish to comment on the work of the state’s legislative budget-writers now have a chance to do so.Ā A new email address has been established for you to bring your observations and concerns to the attention of the Joint Finance Committee and the Joint Bond Bill Committee. Ā The JFC crafts the state’s annual…
Read MoreMassey’s Ditch Dredging Project to be Re-bid this Spring
A planned Channel Maintenance Dredging Project for Masseyās Ditch will be re-bid later this year.Ā A bid opening was conducted on January 30th, but DNREC did not receive an acceptable bid.Ā DNREC will update their design specifications and contract document ā and a second invitation to bid could be announced this spring.Ā That will allow…
Read MoreUnited States Flag and Maryland Flag Are at Half-Staff
As a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of former Representative John David Dingell, Jr., of Michigan,Ā President Donald J. TrumpĀ ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staffĀ effective immediatelyĀ until sunset,Ā Saturday, February 9, 2019.Ā Former Congressman John D. Dingell, Jr. passed away on February 7, 2019.Ā As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag…
Read MoreThree Injured in Milford House Fire Thursday Night
A house fire on McColley Road in Milford Thursday night is under investigation by the Delaware State Fire Marshal.Ā Investigators have determined the blaze began on the first floor when an operating liquid fueled space heater malfunctioned.Ā Carlisle firefighters found the two-story home heavily involved in flames when they arrived around 11:30pm.Ā The occupant of…
Read MoreSalisbury Hosting First Black Business Expo This Weekend
The city of Salisbury will play host to it’s first ever Black Business Expo this weekend. Saturday afternoon nearly 20 black business owners from across the Eastern Shore. The event, which will take place Saturday afternoon at the Salisbury Hampton Inn is intended to promote economic growth, and highlight the importance of supporting African-American owned…
Read MoreAuto Body Shop Fire in Millsboro Injuries Man
One man was injured after a fire broke out at an auto body shop east of Millsboro on Thursday night. Fire crews from Indian River and Millsboro responded to the blaze in the work area of Harmon’s Body Shop located on Gull Point Road. The man’s condition is unknown, although he did suffer some degree…
Read MoreStyx to Headline Ocean City Jellyfish Festival This Summer
The Ocean City Jellyfish Festival has announced the headliner for this summer’s event. The 1970’s rock band Styx will preform at the festival, which runs from June 21 to June 23. Styx will perform alongside other bands and artists during the three day event. The band, which is from Chicago is known for hits like…
Read MoreJudge Rejects Sussex Tech Inappropriate Photo Suspect’s Requests
A judge has rejected requests from Elias Stephens, the suspect accused of taking illegal photographs of students at the Sussex Technical High School homecoming dance. In a Wednesday hearing, the judge told Stephens he would not lower his bail, and added terms to what will be required of any bail bondsman who provides Stephens with…
Read MoreTwo People Who Fell from Tanker Ship off Chincoteague Expected to Survive
Two engineers who fell from a tanker ship’s lifeboat about 70 miles east of Chincoteague are expected to survive their injuries. Coast Guard officials tell WGMD the two were working on the tanker’s lifeboat, when it detached and dropped into the water. The Coast Guard and Navy responded, saving the pair. They suffered injuries including…
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
Read MoreProposed Delaware Law Targets Illegal Dumping
A bill making it’s way through Delaware’s State Senate would increase penalties on offenders who illegally dump. Those charged would face hefty fines as well as community service. Currently, illegal dumping falls under the same statue as littering, which can carry a 50 dollar fine and eight hours of community service. Under the new proposal,…
Read MoreDelaware Officials Blame Nurse For Prison Inmate’s Death
A report by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation states that a state prison inmate serving six months in jail for a probation violation died after what it calls “incompetent” actions by a contracted nurse. The report says the nurse took nearly 20 minutes to call 9-1-1 after the inmate became unresponsive at the Sussex…
Read MoreSnow Hill Looking for New Police Chief
The Help Wanted signs are posted, as the town of Snow Hill Police Department searches for a new boss to lead it’s ranks. The current Police Chief Tom Davis’s last day is Sunday. Town officials are searching for a new chief who can manage at least five officers, and one administrative aide. Stephen Mathews, the…
Read MorePrincess Anne Building Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire in Princess Anne that destroyed a pole building. The blaze broke out just after 3pm on Venton Road. The Princess Anne Fire Department responded, getting the fire under control in just under two hours. WGMD has learned a neighbor discovered…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Tackle Distracted Driving Under Cover
Delaware State Police and the Office of Highway Safety are teaming up to battle distracted driving in the state with a series of undercover enforcement initiatives across the state. The operations will take place in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties, and will be conducted by undercover troops, often in an unmarked van, flagging nearby…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Consider Changes to School After Labor Day Law
Several Maryland State House committees have approved a bill that would give local school districts the option of returning to starting the school year before Labor Day. The 2017-2018 school year was the first in Maryland to start after Labor Day, after an executive order, championed by Comptroller Peter Franchot was signed by Governor Larry…
Read MoreSalisbury’s Growth Could Mean New Fire Station on North Side
Salisbury city leaders are considering establishing a new fire station on the north side of the city As the city continues to see rapid growth in population, Salisbury City Fire Chief John Tull says the department has been getting numerous calls from the northern portion of Salisbury. Tull says the Department’s goal is to arrive…
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