A WGMD Local News Article
Delaware’s Teacher of the Year to be Announced Tonight
Delaware’s 2019 Teacher of the Year will be announced tonight. The annual awards banquet will be held at the Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. There are 20 public and charter school teachers who have been chose as the outstanding teacher for their district because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of…
Read MoreWGMD Announces New Weekend Schedule
WGMD is pleased to make the following changes to our weekend schedule. Saturday NEW SHOW 12n – 2pm Tipping the Scale of Justice. Legal Council John Brady will discuss legal issues and take your phone calls. Live and Local from the WGMD Studios 302-945-9292- 2p – 4p The Car Doctor – Call Ron with your…
Read MoreFire Destroys Garage West of Delmar
Firefighters from Delmar were called for a garage fire just after 2pm Friday on Westerlee Drive west of Delmar. They found heavy fire when they arrived on the scene. Crews from Laurel, Hebron and Mardela Springs also responded. The State Fire Marshal is investigating.
Read MoreOcean City Municipal Election Set for November 6
Ocean City voters will have 2 elections on November 6th – the General Election and the Ocean City Council election, which takes place in another room at the Convention Center. The filing deadline was last week. Three candidates have filed for the mayor’s race – Incumbent Rick Meehan, John Cryer and former city councilman Joe…
Read MoreDSP Investigate Apparent Drowning East of Millsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating an apparent drowning Friday morning in a retention pond at the Pelican Point development off Indian Mission Road. Police say the body of a 27 year old man was pulled from the pond after a search and rescue effort by DNREC. An acquaintance of the victim spotted him struggling in…
Read MoreUPDATED: Overpass Bridge Near DAFB Dedicated Today
A bridge on Route 1 between Dover Air Force Base and the base housing got a new name his afternoon. DelDOT will name the bridge for Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki, the first Delaware woman who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Signs marking the bridge were unveiled during this afternoon’s ceremony.
Read MoreSussex County 5 Year Old – 1st Pediatric Flu Case in DE – 6th Overall
A 5 year old from Sussex County is the first lab-confirmed case of pediatric flu in Delaware’s new flu season. This is the 6th overall case of the flu this season – with 2 cases in adults in New Castle County and 3 cases in adults in Kent County. Delaware Public Health officials urge everyone…
Read MoreNew Voter Registration for November General Election in Delaware Closes at 2pm Saturday
If you are not registered to vote in the State of Delaware – but want to vote in the November General Election – you still have time to register. Registration is open today until 4pm and Saturday from 9am until 2pm at the Department of Elections office on Race Street in Georgetown for in person…
Read MoreFLOOD WARNING: Thru 10:30am Friday / HIGH WIND WARNING: Until 11am Friday
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has extended the Flood Warning for… Sussex County in southern Delaware… Southern Kent County in central Delaware… Southeastern Talbot County in eastern Maryland… Southern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… * Until 1030 AM EDT. * At 654 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that the heavy rain has…
Read MoreGeorgetown Man Injured after Colliding with Train near Dagsboro
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash between a pickup  and a train on Dagsboro Road Monday night just after 11. Police say the driver of the pickup, 48 year old David Sayre of Georgetown tried to cross the railroad crossing and struck one of the train cars. The operator of the train was able…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Hear from Public on Density Calculations
The Sussex County Council will hold two public hearings during the morning session. The first, at 10:15 is to extend sewer services to Herring Creek and to approve the issuance of General Obligation Bonds in connection with the construction and equipping for the system.  The other at 10:30 is for an ordinance to amend the…
Read MoreIRSD’s SafeAbility Series Addresses Students with Disabilities
The Indian River School District has been proactive in its approach to school safety. The SafeAbility Series is a new component to school safety initiatives that addresses one of its most critical populations – students with disabilities at the Howard T. Ennis School. Howard T. Ennis serves all of Sussex County for students with significant…
Read MoreDover Woman Dies After Saturday Night Crash
A Dover woman is dead after a crash Saturday night on White Oak Road just east of Route 1. Dover Police have learned that 32 year old Nicole Hauf was traveling at a high rate of speed and involved in an argument on the phone when her Explorer went off the roadway in a curve…
Read MoreThis is National Fire Prevention Week
This is National Fire Prevention Week! Fire Prevention Week is this week!!! Your local Fire Departments are again putting their annual Fire Prevention Task Force in service to deliver their annual safety message to thousands of children and adults throughout their fire district. It’s one of the most fun events of the year for all…
Read MoreHelicopter Crash East of Bridgeville
A helicopter made a hard landing in a soybean field east of Bridgeville Sunday afternoon. Delaware State Police say the helicopter had about 15 gallons of fuel on board and had lifted off from the Evans Farms Fall Festival of Rt 404 with the pilot and three passengers on board. The pilot says the helicopter…
Read MoreFire Through the Roof at Lewes Crossing Saturday Night
Fire crews were called for a structure fire on Graves Drive in the Lewes Crossing development Saturday night just before 9. Crews arriving at the scene found flames showing from the home. Lewes Fire Department was assisted by crews from Rehoboth, Indian River and Milton. Crews were on the scene for over 2 hours. The…
Read MoreFallen Firefighters Honored Today in Maryland
This is National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. 80 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2017 and 23 firefighters who died in previous years will be honored this year at the memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  Flags are to be flown at half-staff today from sunrise to sunset to honor of the Fallen Firefighters…
Read MoreIndustrial Accident at Allen Harim in Harbeson Under Investigation
An industrial accident at the Allen Harim plant in Harbeson took the life of a Bridgeville man Friday night. Delaware State Police say two employees were trying to change a battery on a pallet jack. While the new battery was being lowered, the corner got hung up on the corner of another battery. As the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash North of Milford Leaves 1 Dead and 4 Injured
UPDATED – 10-06- 2pm – A woman from Buffalo, New York was killed in a crash north of Milford Friday afternoon. Delaware State Police say a Grand Marquis driven by 75 year old Rosemary Holmberg was the last vehicle struck in a chain reaction crash and ended up head on into a utility pole. The…
Read MoreSeveral Hunting Seasons Beginning in Delaware
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that additional Delaware hunting seasons are opening this month, including expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities. Sunday deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through the end of the deer season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons. Please refer to the Department’s Sunday Hunting webpage for Sunday deer…
Read MoreUPDATED: All Judicial Nominations Approved in DE State Senate Special Session
UPDATED – 6:15pm – All nominees for judicial seats were approved in special session by the Delaware State Senate this afternoon. JUDGE OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS APPOINT: The Honorable Bradley Manning SUSSEX COUNTY RESIDENT JUDGE FOR THE SUPERIOR COURT APPOINT: The Honorable Richard Stokes JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT APPOINT: Craig Karsnitz VICE…
Read More“Safe Schools Maryland” Tip Line & Mobile App Launched
Governor Larry Hogan today announced the launch of “Safe Schools Maryland,” a tip line and mobile app designed to streamline reporting of possible threats to students school facilities. The Governor says that incidents of targeted violence at Maryland’s schools are rarely sudden impulsive acts; instead, in the majority of these incidents, someone else was aware…
Read MoreRepair Work at Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier begins October 9
Repair work will begin on the Cape Henlopen fishing pier beginning on October 9th. DNREC officials say a pipe below the pier will be replaced – however the pier will remain open for the duration of the work, which is expected to take three days – weather permitting.
Read MoreSussex Central Student Tazed during Fight
A Sussex Central student who was fighting with two school staff members on Monday was tazed by the school resource officer when the 17 year old tried to grab the officer’s gun belt. The student was arrested and taken to a local hospital for evaluation – charges are pending upon his release. Delaware State Police…
Read MoreUPDATED: Crash South of Harrington Leaves Milford Man Dead
UPDATED – 10/3 12:30pm – A crash south of Harrington Tuesday after noon remains under investigation but Delaware State Police have released the name of the victim in the crash. Police say 21 year old Anthony Mcrae of Milford was ejected from his car and his body struck by an SUV near the intersection of…
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