Man Struck, Killed While Crossing Route 50 On Foot
One person is dead in an accident on Route 50 in Queen Anne’s County. Maryland State Police say one driver sideswiped another vehicle in the westbound lanes near Arrington Road Wednesday night.The man got out of his vehicle once to assess the damage, got back in, drove in reverse down the shoulder to get closer…
Read MoreDelmarva Power Donates 1,900 Smoke Alarms On Eastern Shore
1,900 smoke alarms have been donated by Delmarva Power for the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office to help them get into homes. The utility has been making such donations for more than two decades in Maryland and Delaware, making available more than 33,000 smoke alarms so far. Local fire departments in Eastern Shore Counties, regional…
Read MoreUniversities, Colleges Receive Guidance About Holiday Break
Governors of several northeastern states are encouraging their colleges and universities to test students for coronavirus before the Thanksgiving break. Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts developed a multi-state agreement on college-related travel guidance at a meeting over the weekend. They also want students to be aware of quarantine rules.…
Read MoreSussex Montessori School Dedicated In Seaford
Sussex Montessori School has opened with an official dedication ceremony. The public charter school has been several years in the making. The first phase of Sussex Montessori, located in the Seaford area, is ten classrooms, administrative offices and support facilities as well as new parking and landscaping. A renovated former carriage house serves as the…
Read MoreMV Cape Henlopen Runs Aground At Cape May Terminal
The M.V. Cape Henlopen of the Cape May – Lewes Ferry had a rough voyage this week. The vessel ran aground in the Cape May terminal canal as it was departing the terminal Tuesday evening during windy conditions that created rough seas. Two vessels vessel escorted the MV Cape back to the terminal. Lodging arrangements…
Read MoreFire Impacts Traffic On Coastal Highway
An early morning fire resulted in traffic closures on Route 1 in the Five Points area Thursday. Route 1 (Coastal Highway) was closed southbound in the area of Tulip Drive. It has since reopened. The fire was reported shortly before 5:00 a.m. in a structure along Coastal Highway. Reportedly it started in the basement of…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-19-20
Small craft advisories were up on Wednesday and Thursday looks like it may be fishable. The problem this time of year is a lack of fishermen as hunting and other activities including work and school have people tied down during the week. To the best of my knowledge, no boats left Lewes or Indian River…
Read MoreBerlin To Close Buildings, Takes Other Actions Due To Pandemic
Berlin officials Wednesday announced several steps designed to protect the safety and health of town employees, residents, visitors and the business community. Starting Monday November 23rd, Town Hall, Planning and Zoning and the Visitors’ Center will be closed to the public. Meetings of the Mayor and Council will also be closed to the public. Meetings…
Read More‘Click It Or Ticket’ Seat Belt Campaign Underway In Md.
Maryland has begun a “Click it or Ticket” campaign to enforce and educate motorists about seat belt laws. According to the Maryland Highway Safety Office, one in three occupants who die in crashes was not buckled up. Maryland law requires every driver and passenger to be wearing a seat belt or an age-appropriate child car…
Read MoreOC Winterfest Of Lights Begins Thursday – With A Few Twists
The 28th annual Winterfest of Lights begins in Ocean City this week. Due to the pandemic, a few changes have been made while preserving the popular attractions at Northside Park. Thursday’s tree lighting and opening ceremony will be a virtual event, shown live on Facebook. Winterfest brings visitors along a half-mile walking tour with light…
Read MoreBlades Man Charged With DUI Following Police Pursuit
A police pursuit has led to the arrest of a Blades man. Delaware State Police said the driver kept going after ignoring a stop sign on Oak Road at Seashore Highway in Bridgeville Monday night, and failing to stop when a trooper activated his emergency equipment. According to police, 47-year-old Andre Mifflin committed numerous traffic…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 11-18-20
Our old girlfriend Gale Warning was up on Tuesday and she may be back on Wednesday. Now it looks like the wind may stay through Thursday, but the weekend could be fishable. I knew we would have to pay for that string of warm and clam weather in early November. I did get a report…
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Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Relaxing at Beach Plum Island at sunset / Click for full view
Read MoreAtlantic General Hospital Halts Visitors Because of Coronavirus
Due to an increase in community spread of COVID-19, Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin and Health System will no longer allow visitors, effective 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These restrictions will be in place until further notice. Individuals receiving care at the hospital, outpatient facilities or physician offices are asked to come alone.…
Read MoreDE Coronavirus Numbers Elevated – Additional Restrictions Go in Place Mon, Nov 23
Additional restrictions go into place on Monday after Delaware’s coronavirus numbers keep rising. As of Monday evening another 344 Delawareans tested positive for coronavirus – just 2 months ago the average number of positive tests daily was under 100, but for the past several weeks – we have been over 300 consistently. In an effort…
Read MoreNational Federation of Independent Business Reacts to Gov Carney’s Additional Restrictions
Today, Governor John Carney announced additional restrictions on businesses saying they are necessary due to recent state data on COVID-19. Beginning Monday, November 23 at 8am, the capacity for indoor operations at bars and restaurants will be limited to 30 percent of fire capacity. Additionally, all indoor gatherings outside of private homes must be limited…
Read MoreDelmar Commercial Fire – Accidental
A fire at the Delmar Auto Center on Waller Road Tuesday afternoon was accidental according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal. Delmar firefighters arrived just before 1pm to find smoke and flames coming from two structures at the property. Fire companies from Sussex and Wicomico Counties assisted or provided cover. The State Fire Marshal says…
Read MoreMd. Rolls Back Reopening In Response To Rising COVID Rates
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced a series of actions in response to the state’s rising rate of positive COVID-19 test results: -Hospital visitation will be prohibited, with a few exceptions such as for compassionate care, guardians of minors, obstetrics and support for patients with disabilities -Indoor visitation at nursing homes will generally be limited…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Additional Restrictions to Slow Community Spread of Coronavirus
Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced additional restrictions statewide to slow community spread of COVID-19 as Delaware and the country experience a surge of cases, hospitalizations and deaths heading into the winter months. The restrictions will be formally issued in a revision to the Governor’s omnibus emergency order later this week. Governor Carney’s order will…
Read MoreShop Local Campaign Revs Up In Md.
Shopping local does not mean compromising health and safety, according to Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. Franchot has launched the annual “Shop Maryland for the Holidays” campaign that encourages Marylanders to spend money in their local communities. Franchot told WGMD’s Mike Bradley that eight months into the pandemic, small businesses and restaurateurs know what they’re doing…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Schools Suspend In-Person Hybrid Instruction
Wicomico County Public Schools plan to return to all-virtual instruction for the rest of the semester. There will be no hybrid in-person instruction effective Wednesday and continuing through December 18th. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin outlined the recommendation during a virtual special meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education, which gave its unanimous…
Read MoreWorcester Co. Company Donates 200,000 Face Shields To Md.
Eastern Shore – based Hardwire LLC has donated 200,000 face shields to the State of Maryland for use in school systems across the state. Governor Larry Hogan accepted the donation at Annapolis High School Monday. “After spending months ramping up our stockpile of PPE, Maryland now has a 90-day emergency supply of the most critical…
Read MoreHospitals, Blood Bank Call For Donations
Critical shortages of blood supplies have led to a plea for blood donations, especially from college students and high school students. School-based blood drives have been suspended indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, a large percentage of the donating public is age 50 or older. The Blood Bank of Delmarva has expanded hours at its…
Read MoreLewes Firefighter Suspended, Investigated For Offensive Social Media Post
The assistant chief of the Lewes Fire Department has been suspended from the department and relieved of his position pending an investigation into derogatory comments found on social media. In a statement, the fire department says it recently became aware of the post by Bill Buckaloo, which included an anti-gay slur about a recent drag…
Read MoreLewes-Area Property Vandalism Investigated
The chair of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice believes she was targeted in an act of vandalism. Someone used weed killer or some other chemical to inscribe what appears to be a misspelled “trump” message in the grass on the lawn of their Wolfe Point home near Lewes. According to The Cape Gazette,…
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