Gov Carney to Nominate Claire DeMatteis as Secretary of Department of Human Resources & Other Personnel Changes
Governor John Carney on Thursday announced that he will nominate Claire DeMatteis to serve as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR), where she would provide support for Delaware’s state workforce and manage recruitment and retention programs across the executive branch of state government. DeMatteis currently serves as Special Assistant to the Governor,…
Read MoreSen. Darius Brown Acquitted Of Misdemeanor Charges
State Senator Darius Brown, D.-Wilmington, has been found not guilty of misdemeanor crimes for which he was arrested last May. The jury in Court of Common Pleas came back with its verdict Thursday after hearing one day of testimony the previous day. The incident last spring involved allegations that he punched a woman in the…
Read MoreSalisbury Hires New Director of Human Resources
Mayor Jake Day is pleased to announce that the City of Salisbury has hired Megan Caton to lead its Human Resources Department after conducting a thorough national search for candidates. Caton currently serves as the TidalHealth Foundation’s Assistant Director and joins Team SBY with a Masters Degree in Business Administration in Human Resources from Columbia…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 01-06-22 – “Party Poopers”
Md. Opens Homeowner Assistance Fund
Maryland homeowners who struggle with housing expenses due to financial hardships related to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for assistance under the new Maryland Homeowner Assistance Fund. The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development will administer the $248-million fund.Funds will be allocated in certain cases where people are delinquent in mortgage payments, property…
Read MoreVIDEO | Senators Carper, Coons Reflect On 1st Anniversary of US Capitol Riot
Senator Chris Coons, D-Del. – video statement: Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., speaking on the Senate floor Wed. Jan. 5th:
Read MoreMd. State Police Helicopter Rescues Mariner In Distress
A Maryland State Police helicopter crew rescued a crew member in medical distress from a tanker in Chesapeake Bay near Kent Island this week. U.S. Coast Guard-Sector Maryland requested the helicopter Wednesday morning. MSP Aviation Command Trooper 6 is based at the Easton Airport. The helicopter crew located the 462-foot Liberian-flagged tanker the Chem Jupiter,…
Read MoreMan Wanted For Recent Crimes, Including Home Invasion
A 21-year-old man is being sought in connection with a recent home invasion crime in the Lewes area. According to Delaware State Police, 21-year-old Jhareed Alexander Ayers has been identified as a suspect in a December 16th home invasion on Needle Drive. A 57-year-old man was held at gunpoint and assaulted.Three juveniles also were present…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to February of 2010 and the back to back blizzards. This was after the first blizzard meteorologists called Snowmagedden. The second one was just days later and dumped another foot or 2 of snow on Delmarva. Here, news anchor Joe Ciccanti is digging out his car. Thanks to the Edwards family for digging us out all these years! Click for full view
Read More2 Teens Arrested For Nov. Shooting Death Of A Teen In Cambridge
Two teenagers are charged with murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of another teenager in Cambridge in November. According to Maryland State Police, Cambridge Police assisted with this week’s arrests of 16-year-old Daeveon Lat’ee Johnson and 16-year-old Key’marion Da’Qion Ennals. Both minors have been charged as adults for the November 18th…
Read MoreDel. DMV Encourages Online Options For Many Services; In-Person Service May Take Longer
Delawareans are being encouraged to handle DMV-related business online, if possible. The surge in COVID-19 cases and anticipated staff shortages have led the DMV to also advise customers to consider drive-through service at DMV offices. Wait times for service inside could be longer than usual. The DMV has introduced a text notification system that allows…
Read MoreMd., Del. COVID Updates: Gov. Hogan Declares 30-Day State Of Emergency
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has declared a 30-day state of emergency in response to rising rates of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Statewide hospitalizations for COVID-19 complications have now topped 3,000, and Hogan says trends indicate that number could reach 5,000. “The truth is that the next four to six weeks will be the most challenging…
Read MoreGirl Hospitalized Following Collapse Of Chicken House Roof In Ellendale
The collapse of a chicken house roof in Ellendale has left a 12-year-old girl injured. According to Delaware State Police, several people were working in the chicken houses in the 17,000-block of Maple Branch Road Tuesday afternoon. A 17-year-old boy noticed that the food and water lines were sagging and started to tell everyone to…
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Margaret May – Lewes- Morning after the big snow. Click for full view
Read MoreWorcester County SNOW EMERGENCY Has been Lifted
UPDATED: 1/4/22 3PM – Effective Tuesday 01/04/2022 at 1500 hours (3 pm), the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in Worcester County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration will be lifting the Snow Emergency Plan. Please use caution on roadways in and around the Worcester County area. Be mindful of blackice at…
Read MoreDNREC Sets Virtual Public Meeting Jan 19 for Updating White Creek Dredging Project
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will provide an overview and updates on the White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County during a virtual public information session set for 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. The project is now in the engineering phase. More information about the project and the link…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 01-04-22 – “What If I Were To Tell You. . .”
Md. To Require Masks Indoors At State Agencies In Public, Shared Spaces
Maryland state employees and visitors to state buildings and leased spaces will be required to wear a face covering in all public or shared spaces. State Agencies are also getting updated guidance allowing them discretion to implement tele-work and hybrid work schedules for applicable employees. Also, according to Governor Larry Hogan, the state will provide…
Read MoreDART Service Update, Tue. Jan. 4th
DART has announced these service updates for Sussex and Kent Counties, and the impact of weather conditions; Kent County: Route 104: The 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM trips from Dover Transit Center and the 6:28 AM and 7:28 AM trips from Camden Walmart will not operate. Route 105: The 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, and…
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Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset after snowstorm. Click for full view
Read MoreDeadline Extended for Rehoboth Stormwater Utility Task Force Applications
The City of Rehoboth Beach has extended the deadline for applications to serve on its new Stormwater Utility Task Force to January 13. More information and the application may be found in the city’s Legislative Portal/Meetings page; scroll down to the Stormwater Utility Task Force section. The City of Rehoboth Beach is forming a Stormwater…
Read MoreFirst Bayhealth Baby of 2022 Arrives at 4:02am January 1st
The first Bayhealth baby born in 2022 came into the world at 4:02 a.m. on January 1 at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. Baby boy Sebastian weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces. He was born to proud parents Selene Diaz and Carlos Diaz Pena. Baby Sebastian joins two older sisters, Nicole and Karla. Visit Bayhealth.org/Maternity-Obstetrics to learn…
Read MoreDNREC Reminder: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents and visitors that sledding, snowboarding and other recreational activities are not allowed on Delaware’s sand dunes. Dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and provide protection for the beaches and the communities they border. In addition to asking the public to help protect the dunes, the…
Read MoreDART Bus Service Suspended in Kent and Sussex Counties on Jan. 3
January 3 – DART Bus services in Kent and Sussex Counties will be suspended as follows: Route 101: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:10 PM Route 104: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:05 PM Route 105: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:00 PM Route 107: last roundtrip leaves Dover…
Read MoreVirtual Public Comment Hearing on Requested Delmarva Power Rate Hike for MD Eastern Shore Counties
The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing on the $27 million electricity rate increase requested by Delmarva Power & Light Company. Utility customers and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7 p.m. Â Chief Public Utility Law…
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