A WGMD Local News Article
UPDATED: Snow Emergency Plans Lifted on Lower Shore – Still in Place in Several Other MD Counties
UPDATED – 1/14/19 – Snow emergency plans have been lifted in Worcester, Wicomico and Somerset Counties. ===================================================== The Maryland State Police and local agencies, along with the State Highway Administration have put a snow emergency plan has been put in place in Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset, Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties. This is to help highway…
Read MoreGov Carney to Announce Education Initiative in Dover Tuesday
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor John Carney and State Education officials and advocates will announce an education initiative to provide support for English learners and low-income students statewide. The announcement will be made at his Dover office at Legislative Hall at 1:30pm.
Read MoreMSP Investigating Death of Salisbury Area Woman
Maryland State Police were called when a motorist spotted a body off the side of a road near the intersection of Johnson and Bear Swam Roads in Parsonsburg around 3 Sunday afternoon.  Police say her body was in the wood line – over 10 feet from the road. The woman, identified as 30 year old…
Read MoreGeorgetown Area Crash Sends 2 to Hospital
Two people received minor injuries after a crash on Shiloh Church Road near Georgetown Sunday afternoon. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that an SUV driven by a 19 year old Laurel woman went off the roadway and struck a tree. The driver and 16 year old girl were taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital with minor…
Read MoreUPDATED: Shore Transit – Operating on Code Orange
UPDATED – 9:10am – Transit is operating under Code Orange for today. CODE ORANGE means that service is reduced and not all stops will be served. Transit Route 120 WILL NOT operate today, at all. Regional Routes continue to operate serving only CODE ORANGE stops. CODE ORANGE stops are highlighted on hard copy schedules and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Plows are Out – Snow Covering Most Roads
UPDATED – 9:15am – The snow overnight on the eastern side of Sussex County was light – until about 4 this morning when it picked up intensity. Since then close to 3″ of the white stuff has fallen in many parts of the county – including Ellendale and Laurel and in Kent County in Dover,…
Read MorePictures from the First Snow of 2019
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Read MoreUPDATED: Winter Storm Warning for Kent & Sussex County & Parts of Maryland’s Mid-Shore
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD ————————————————————— URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 329 AM EST Sun Jan 13 2019 …WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM…
Read MoreMDOT Activates Emergency Operations Center in Advance of Winter Storm
The Maryland Department of Transportation has activated its Emergency Operations Center and positioned crews across the state to monitor and respond to the storm which is forecast to last into Sunday. A winter storm warning is now in effect throughout Maryland with higher snow accumulations than previously forecast. State Highway officials urge drivers to keep…
Read MoreDelaware Lawmakers Get Down to the State’s Business
State Senator Brian Pettyjohn has introduced legislation that would have state government offices closed when a National Day of Mourning is declared due to the death of a current or former President.  SB 6 is waiting for consideration in the Senate Executive Committee. A measure has been introduced by Senator Stephanie Hanson addresses Delaware’s Litter…
Read MoreState ERA Constitutional Amendment Passes State House
The Delaware House has approved HB 1 – a proposed amendment to the Delaware Constitution relating to equal rights by a 35 to 6 vote. The measure has already been passed in the 149th General Assembly session, but still needs approval in the 150th to amend the state Constitution. In 1972 the US Congress passed…
Read MoreWinter Storm Watch for Wicomico, Somerset & Dorchester Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch that affects the following locations: Wicomico County,MD Somerset County,MD Dorchester County,MD ————————————————————— URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Wakefield VA 336 AM EST Fri Jan 11 2019 …WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total…
Read MoreMDOT & DelDOT Crews Prepping Roads in Advance of Storm
DelDOT crews have begun brining primary roads in all three counties ahead of expected snow over the weekend. Brine causes the initial coating of snow and ice to melt and slows or may even stop the accumulation of ice and snow on the road surface. It also helps for clearing the road. Drivers are reminded…
Read MoreDE Senate Pro Tempore Announces Changes for the End of the Session in June
Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride today announced that the last day of the session on June 30th will NOT extend until the wee hours of the morning as in years past – including last session. The State Senate closed the 149th session at about 3am on July 1st after approving the Bond Bill…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th Legislative Session Underway
Delaware’s General Assembly is back in session in Dover. After swearing in the newly elected members in the State Senate and State House both chambers got down to work by organizing. 14th District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf was elected as Speaker of the House for the 150th Session. The State House also passed a resolution setting…
Read MoreSussex County Council Reorganizes
Doug Hudson and John Rieley have been sworn in as member of the Sussex County Council to represent the 4th and 5th Councilmanic districts. The Sussex County Council has elected council officers for 2019. Mike Vincent has been re-elected as the council president. IG Burton has been elected as the council vice president.  With Hudson’s…
Read MoreEarly Morning Fire in Salisbury Accidental
Fire broke out just before 3:30 this morning at the Quality Linen Service in the Westwood Commerce Park in Salisbury. Fire crews from Salisbury responding to the call found a working fire  and multiple other companies responded. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office has determined that the fire originated on the inside of the building…
Read MoreRehoboth Barricade Incident Ends Peacefully
Early Monday morning (01/07/19) Rehoboth Beach Police were called to the 100 block of Rehoboth Avenue to check the welfare of a suicidal subject located inside an apartment building which led to a barricade situation. With the assistance of multiple agencies, police were able to bring the incident to a peaceful conclusion without any injuries.…
Read MoreIndian River School District to Host Referendum Meetings for Senior Citizens
The Indian River School District will host two public meetings for senior citizens during the month of January. The purpose of the meetings is to explain the district’s upcoming referendum and to highlight the various tax assistance programs available to seniors. The meeting schedule is as follows: January 23 – Indian River High School, 10:00…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners to Discuss Parking Monday Morning
Rehoboth City Commissioners will discuss parking changes during a workshop meeting on Monday morning. Additional discussion on amendments to the parking meter and permit ordinances will be discussed. Changes discussed at the last meeting in December include: hourly meters in effect from 10am to 10pm, additional signage directing to additional parking areas, meter rates of…
Read MoreRehoboth Residents Pack City Hall to Talk Wastewater
It was a packed house at Rehoboth City Hall as residents turned out for a town hall meeting on the proposed transition of the city’s wastewater treatment plant facility – and all its related assets, liabilities and legacy obligations to the county. Now that the ocean outfall project has been completed, the city is looking…
Read MoreCrash at Rehoboth Post Office Damages Steps
A crash at the Rehoboth Beach Post Office Friday morning. Rehoboth Police say around 10am an 82 year old Rehoboth man was trying to park in front of the post office, but pressed the accelerator instead of the break and went over the sidewalk – striking the front steps of the facility. He struck a…
Read MoreGov Larry Hogan Urges President Trump to End the Government Shutdown
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has joined with Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and Washington, DC Mayor Murial Bowser to call for an end to the federal government shutdown. In a letter to President Donald Trump and Congressional leaders they say the shutdown, which has ended its second week, represents a failure of leadership and they asking…
Read MoreAre You Wanted? Would You Know? Find Out Here
Are you wanted in Delaware? Do you know if there is an active warrant out for your arrest? Not everyone does – and State Police urge you to become aware of your status. If you are wanted – this gives you the opportunity to turn yourself in voluntarily and resolve the issue. If you find…
Read MoreMemorial Services Set for Lt Jason Faulkner, Sr
Memorial services have been set for Tuesday, January 8 for Indian River VFC Lt. Jason Faulkner, Sr. Viewing will be from 10am to noon at Mother Mary of Peace Church at Mt. Joy Road & Route 24 at Oak Orchard with the funeral mass following at noon. Last Call Services – Indian River Station #2…
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