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Rep. Smyk: DE Division of Water needs to be fully funded
One Delaware State Representative wants to see state’s Division of Water fully funded. Representative Steve Smyk appeared before Delaware’s Joint Finance committee yesterday to request the state fully fund the agency in charge of keeping the state’s surface and groundwater clean. Smyk says that the recent agreement between Allen Harim and Artesian to pump wastewater…
Read MoreDelmarva Power announces rate reductions
Delmarva Power will pass along $26 million in tax savings onto its customers. The utility company filing plans yesterday to reduce utility rates for its customers. Delmarva Power says average customers will see about $3 knocked off their monthly bill, and possibly upwards of $4.60 during the winter heating months. Last month, Delaware directed the…
Read MoreJos Roozen
We at WGMD are deeply saddened to announce that Garden Sense Host Jos Roozen passed away in his sleep on Thursday 2/8/18. He was 71. We’ll be presenting a tribute to Jos on next week’s edition of Garden Sense.  Today’s show is an encore presentation.” ​
Read MoreGovernor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades
Governor Carney Authorizes Delaware National Guard to Assist with Water Distribution in Town of Blades Executive Order provides additional resources for town, residents  DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday signed an Executive Order authorizing the Delaware National Guard to assist the Town of Blades with distributing water to residents impacted by high…
Read MoreMD lawmakers debate testing air quality around chicken houses
Maryland legislature debating whether or not the state should monitor air quality around chicken houses and other large scale livestock operations. The bill would establish a committee on Air Quality to create testing measure to monitor pollutants and public health risks surrounding farms. Proponents say the bill is needed for the sake of public safety,…
Read MoreMD State Senate votes to delay start of Paid Sick Leave bill
Maryland State Senate passing a measure to delay the start date of the new paid sick leave bill. Currently, businesses need to be in compliance with the law by February 11th, however the delay would extend that start date to July 1st. State Senator Jim Mathias says the delay will give extra time to help…
Read MoreMD Sen. Ben Cardin wants to rain on President Trump’s parade
Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is attempting to rain on President Donald Trump’s parade. The senator introduced a bill yesterday that would bar federal funds from being used for a military parade, saying every dollar is needed to maintain military readiness, and such a parade would divert millions away from training and supporting the troops. Cardin…
Read MoreTown of Blades’ water unsafe to drink; bottled water available for residents
The Town of Blades has contaminated drinking water. DNREC and the EPA conducted tests on the town’s water sources, finding unsafe levels of perflourinated compounds, or PFCs in all three of the towns wells. According to officials the contamination is most likely from past industrial operations in the area. While water is safe to bathe…
Read MoreWicomico County sheriff visits White House to discuss policy
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis visited the White House earlier this week to discuss policy with officials. He joined eight other sheriffs from across the country to discuss a range of law enforcement issues, such as border security, with the White House Special Assistant to the President. Lewis says the meeting with administration officials showed…
Read MoreRehoboth’s Kathy McGuiness Announces Bid for DE State Auditor
Current Rehoboth Commissioner, Kathy McGuiness, this morning announced her intention to run for the Delaware State Auditor’s seat. McGuiness, who is a Democrat, will be the second to file for the seat – forcing a primary with Dennis Williams. http://votemcguiness.com/ Click here to listen to her announcement
Read MoreUPDATED: Georgetown fire claims one life, another in critical condition
UPDATED 2/9:Â A fire that broke out in Georgetown earlier this week has turned fatal. On Wednesday a fire broke out in a home on Teaberry Lane, sending 2 occupants to the hospital with serious burns. According to the Delaware State Fire Marshal, one of those people, an 84 year old woman died yesterday as a…
Read MoreMSP Investigate Deadly Crash Near Princess Anne
A Maryland man is dead after a single vehicle crash near Princess Anne. Maryland State Police say a car driven by 18 year old Michael Carter of Gwynn Oak struck a guard rail and went off Route 13 near Loretto Road into a ditch. Carter was pronounced dead at PRMC in Salisbury. Police continue to…
Read MoreDeaths from Drug & Alcohol Intoxication Down on the Lower Shore of MD
Maryland’s Lower Shore counties have seen a drop in deaths related to drug and alcohol intoxication! The period from January through September of 2016 and 2017 saw a reduction of intoxication deaths by 20% in Somerset County, 42% in Worcester and 32% in Wicomico County. This comes at a time when overall drug and alcohol…
Read MoreMaryland has First Pediatric Flu-related Death
In Maryland, the first flu-related pediatric death has been recorded. Public Health officials have detected a marked increase in Flu activity since December and are warning the public to take measures to prevent the flu – especially getting the flu shot if you haven’t already.
Read MoreUPDATED: Wintery Mix until 9am for Parts of Delmarva
UPDATED – 5:20AM – A BRIEF WINTRY MIX IS POSSIBLE EARLY THIS MORNING… Rain is expected for today. However, the precipitation may begin as a very brief period of sleet or freezing rain in parts of eastern Maryland, central and southern Delaware, and far southern and southeastern New Jersey. If you will be going out…
Read MoreGov Carney Proclaims February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Yesterday Governor John Carney signed a proclamation recognizing this month as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. This is to bring awareness to the issue and educate young people on the signs of teen dating violence. 1 in 3 teens in the US is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating…
Read MoreWicomico County Adds School Days to Calendar Because of Snow
Wicomico Public Schools have made some changes in the school year calendar thanks to so many days missed because of snow last month. The district asked Maryland Education officials to waive two of the days that school was closed, however they were denied. Now classes will be in session on February 19th, President’s Day –…
Read MoreFlu Cases Skyrocketing in DE, 2nd Sussex County Person Dies
Public Health officials in Delaware report the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases is skyrocketing. Between January 21st and 27th there were 650 confirmed cases – and also a 4th death from the flu – and the second in Sussex County. Officials report that an 82 year old Sussex County man with underlying health conditions died…
Read MoreWicomico County’s 25 Teacher of the Year Semi-finalists
Twenty-five educators from Wicomico County have been named semi-finalists for the 2018-19 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. They now will go through extensive judging – with the Wicomico Teacher of the Year named on Thursday, March 22 during the annual banquet at Salisbury University. ALL THE SEMI-FINALISTS: Beaver Run Elementary: Valerie Folsom, 2nd Grade Bennett…
Read MoreJesse Vanderwende Files as Candidate for 35th House District
Bridgeville farmer and businessman, Jesse Vanderwende, has filed as a candidate for the 35th District in the State House. He is looking to replace Representative Dave Wilson who has filed for the 18th District State Senate seat. While agriculture is the state’s top industry, and what he is affiliated with, Vanderwende says all manners of…
Read MoreWoodbridge HS has Miniature Chicken House
It began with a student’s senior project last year and now there’s a chicken house at Woodbridge High School! It’s a miniature house that was created by Allen Harim, which will help students learn how to raise chickens for meat production. It’s part of the school’s Animal Science Program and will have 99 chicks in…
Read MoreDNREC Report on Formation of Regulatory Advisory Committee Now Available
A final report that outlines the recommendations for the formation and work plan of regulatory advisory committee for Coastal Zone Conversion Permits has been completed. It contains 13 recommendations for DNREC to consider as a regulatory advisory committee is established. The report is now available to the public. DNREC expects to begin soliciting nominations for…
Read MoreNational Burn Awareness Week
This is National Burn Awareness Week. State fire officials remind you that burn injuries occur from other sources than fire! A burn can also come from chemicals, hot liquids, heated devices and of course, fire related incidents.   Almost a quarter of all burn injuries occur in kids under the age of 15.  Most injuries occur…
Read MoreWEATHER ADVISORY: Icy Conditions, Especially Northern DE
ICY CONDITIONS ON THE MORNING COMMUTE… Patchy black ice has been reported in several locations this morning including northern Delaware, the northwestern Philadelphia suburbs, and the Lehigh Valley. Temperatures are hovering near freezing now, but will be falling through the morning. If you are driving this morning, please use caution for icy conditions. Allow extra…
Read MorePart of Union Ave in Salisbury to Close Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday morning, part of Union Avenue will be closed while a private contractor performs utility and paving work. This will be done in the area of 300 Union Avenue – between 8am and 5pm and is expected to be completed on Wednesday. Detours will be set up and the closed section will NOT be…
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