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Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Denton, Maryland man has been arrested on child pornography charges following an investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Upper Shore Region. According to Maryland State Police, 47-year-old Daniel Provencal is charged with 11 counts of distribution of child pornography, 11 counts of possession with intent to distribute child pornography and 18…
Read MoreGov. Hogan Optimistic After School Visit In Caroline Co.
The first day of school is an eventful one in Caroline County, which, like many other systems, starts the year with a goal of bringing students back into buildings for some in-person learning this fall. Governor Larry Hogan visited North Caroline High School Tuesday, along with State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Salmon. Already, Caroline…
Read More32 Residents In Caroline Co. Nursing Home Test Positive For COVID-19
Nearly half of the residents of a Caroline County nursing home have tested positive for coronavirus. 32 residents and 18 staff at Caroline Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Denton had tested positive. None have been hospitalized as of yet. Nursing home residents and employees are tested weekly under Maryland Health Department requirements. The first positive…
Read MoreCaroline Co. Schools Announce Layoffs
A Maryland school system announces layoffs just before the start of the new academic year. The Caroline County Public Schools decided to eliminate many support services positions. The school year will begin with virtual instruction. Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Milton Nagel says the school system expects to face short- and long-term budget impacts resulting…
Read MoreGov Hogan Update on Delmarva Poultry Plant Coronavirus Outbreaks, Expanded Testing on Eastern Shore
Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following update on Delmarva poultry plant COVID-19 outbreaks: “As of today, we have at least 279 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 associated with poultry workers in Maryland. The case rate in Wicomico County is now the fourth-highest in the state, higher than both Baltimore City and Baltimore County. These outbreaks…
Read MoreUPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Worcester County til 4:30 – Wicomico Warning is Canceled
CANCELLED LOCATIONS – Wicomico County, MDCONTINUED LOCATIONS – Worcester County, MD ========================================= The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations till 4:30pm : Â Â Â Â Worcester County,MDÂ Â Â Â Wicomico County,MD ========================================== Severe Thunderstorm Warning till 4pm CONTINUING LOCATIONS – Sussex County, DE –…
Read MoreTORNADO WARNING – Southern Kent County, DE – Severe Thunderstorm Warning – Northern Sussex County til 4pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning that affects the following WGMD locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Â Â Â Â Kent County,DEÂ Â Â Â Caroline County,MDÂ Â Â Â Queen Anne’s County,MD And a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for these locations …Until 400 PM EDT. Northern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Kent…
Read MoreTORNADO WATCH FOR SUSSEX COUNTY till 6pm
TORNADO WATCHSTARTS:Â 04/13/2020 11:29 AM EDTEXPIRES:04/13/2020 6:00 PM EDT CONTINUED LOCATIONSCaroline County, MD Cape May County, NJCumberland County, NJQueen Anne’s County, MDTalbot County, MDSussex County, DEKent County, DENew Castle County, DE
Read MoreSkeletal remains found in Caroline County, Maryland
A death investigation is underway by Maryland State Police after skeletal remains were found Monday in Caroline County. According to the Maryland State Police Department, just after 2 p.m., Monday troopers responded to Idylwild State Wildlife Management Area in Federalsburg following a phone call from a hunter reporting what appeared to be human bones found…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch Until 8am Tuesday for Sussex & Caroline Counties
Flash Flood Watch until 8am on Tuesday for: FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Southeastern Pennsylvania, much of New Jersey, all of Delaware and Northeastern Maryland. From Monday morning through Tuesday morning Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WATCH until 10pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 10pm: Cape May County, NJ Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Kent County, DE Caroline County ,MD Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WARNING until 6pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations UNTIL 5:15pm – Sussex County, DE ==================================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen…
Read MoreJuvenile Arrested for Historic School House Fire in Caroline County
The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal says they have charged a Denton juvenile in connection with an historic school house fire that took place on Tuesday, April 16. The 17-year-old white male from Denton was charged with four offenses including Second Degree Arson, Second Degree Burglary, First Degree Malicious Burning and Malicious Destruction…
Read MoreFormer Maryland Governor Laid to Rest
Governor Larry Hogan delivered the eulogy at the funeral for Former Maryland Governor Harry Hughes, a Democrat who served as the state’s 57th Governor from 1979 to 1987. Hughes, who passed away last week at the age of 92 was an Eastern Shore native, born and raised in Caroline County. Governor Hogan said Hughes restored…
Read MoreFormer Maryland Governor Harry Hughes Has Died
Harry Hughes, a Democrat who held the Maryland Governorship from 1979 to 1987 has died. Current Governor Larry Hogan released a statement today saying “The First Lady and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Governor Harry Hughes, a longtime friend and Maryland legend whom I deeply admired. His dedication to our…
Read MoreMaryland Woman Arrested for Abandoning Toddler on Roadside
Maryland State Police say they have arrested a Talbot County woman after she left an 18- month-old child along the roadside. 29-year-old Elizabeth Newnam of Easton has been charged with second degree child abuse, one count of neglect of a minor, one count of reckless endangerment, one count of second degree assault, one count…
Read MoreHouse Fire Displaces Maryland Family
A Caroline County family was displaced after their home caught on fire Wednesday. The blaze happened in the afternoon hours at a one-story home located at 25722 Old Mill Lane in Greensboro. The Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office tells WGMD the fire occurred around 1 p.m. Damages are estimated at around 100,000 dollars to the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Caroline County Public Libraries REOPEN After Bedbugs Treatments at All Locations
UPDATED 11/1/18: After proactive treatments at all three Caroline County Public Library locations for bedbugs, sniffer dog “Drax” returned to the libraries to verify that all suspicious areas had been resolved. Drax gave all three locations ”two paws up” and as of noon today, when the North County Greensboro location opens, all three locations are…
Read MoreFLASH FLOOD WATCH SAT AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SAT NIGHT
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that affects the following WGMD locations: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD ————————————————————— URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 244 PM EDT Fri Jul 20 2018 …FLASH FLOOD…
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