Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
WGMD’s Mike Bradley On Rehoboth’s Nativity on FOX’s The Todd Starnes Show
On Friday, December 14, 2018, WGMD morning host, Mike Bradley was a guest on The Todd Starnes Show on FOX this afternoon discussing the issue of the nativity scene that was removed from the bandstand in Rehoboth Beach last week. Click here for more on the story
Read MoreOver 1100 Dogs & Cats Adopted This Weekend
Over the weekend a Mega Adoption Event was held by the Brandywine Valley SPCA at the State Fairgrounds. 1181 adoptions were made to families in the tri-state area – 716 dogs and 465 cats were given forever homes. This was the 5th mega adoption event and had the highest number of adoptions so far –…
Read MoreUnofficial Delaware Election Results
Results in Delaware began coming in quickly Tuesday night – but when all was said and done – not much changed. The divide in the Delaware State Senate grew wider – with Democrat Laura Sturgeon picking up the District 4 seat formerly held by Republican and Senate Minority Whip, Greg Lavelle. Democrats also retained the…
Read MoreSaturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m, many local and state police agencies and health departments will take part in the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safe disposal of unwanted or expired medication is critical to our community. According to the DEA’s website, a 2016 National Survey…
Read MorePublic Health Warning of Two Multi-state Outbreaks of Listeria in Deli Ham & Salmonella in Raw Chicken
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli ham. Several companies have recalled ham products that could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and could make people sick. To date, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Delaware, but DPH urges consumers…
Read MoreCoastal Cleanup is Saturday Morning in Delaware
Coastal Cleanup takes place Saturday morning on Delaware’s 97-mile eastern coastline. There are more than 45 sites statewide that include river and ocean shorelines, wetland and watershed areas. If you are a volunteer and have questions about your site – contact State Parks Statewide Zone Captain – Alison Romano, 302.900.1423 State Wildlife Areas Zone Captain…
Read MoreGov. Carney’s Statement on the Weather Forecast
Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Sunday issued the following statement on weather conditions and encouraged Delawareans to follow the latest forecasts and emergency preparedness resources online: “The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is closely monitoring the approach of Hurricane Florence, as well as Hurricane Isaac farther out in…
Read MoreThursday is Delaware’s Primary Election
Join WGMD for the latest election results tonight beginning at 8pm. Veteran broadcasters Mike Bradley and Jake Smith will bring insight and focus on today’s primary. WGMD’s political analysis John Brady will provide history and color commentary to what is forecast to be a historic change of the old guard and the future of Delaware…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm Watch until 10pm / Flood Advisory until 6:15pm
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Delaware until 10pm The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Flood Advisory for… Southeastern Sussex County in southern Delaware… * Until 615 PM EDT. * At 215 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor…
Read MoreThe Delaware State Fair is Open
The gates are open at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. For the next 10 days the fair will be filled with rides, games, animals and all those ribbon winning crafts, foods and goods in the 4-H and FFA exhibit buildings. The Delaware State Fair focuses on the preservation of the past, promotion of the…
Read MoreAnd the Candidates in Delaware Are….
The filing deadline for candidates in Delaware was noon Tuesday and there has been a flurry of filings since Friday. The Sussex County Council has seen 6 candidates file for 2 open seats now that George Cole has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of his term and Rob Arlett is…
Read MoreDE State Senate Approves FY 2019
With a week still to go in the Delaware General Assembly, the State Senate has already dealt with the proposed FY 2019 $796-million budget and passed the measure – sending it to the State House for consideration. The budget increases spending by about 30% over this year and is $91-million more than Governor John Carney…
Read MoreDE Teachers of the Year Candidates
Twenty teachers in Delaware will be vying for the title of Teacher of the Year in October. The twenty finalists were chosen from over 9000 public and charter school teachers in the First State and nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students and their devotion…
Read MoreNo Delaware National Guard Troops will be Going to the Southern Border
Delaware will NOT be sending National Guard troops to the Southern Border. Governor Carney’s Statement on the Delaware National Guard and Deployment to the Southern Border DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Delaware National Guard and deployment to the southern border: “I take my job as Commander-in-Chief of the…
Read MoreFlash Flood WARNING Canceled for Sussex & Caroline Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE Caroline County,MD ————————————————————— The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for… Southwestern Sussex County in southern Delaware… Southeastern Caroline County in eastern Maryland… * Until 900 PM EDT. *…
Read MoreLocal Officials Partner for Month-Long Pedestrian Safety Campaign
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) kicked off its “Pedestrian Safety at the Beach Campaign” at the Sussex Family YMCA in Rehoboth this past Monday. The event also marks the start of pedestrian enforcement period from June 5 through June 19, part of a month-long grassroots initiative designed to build awareness and educate the…
Read MoreFlags to Be Lowered to Half-Staff Tuesday for Peace Officers Memorial Day
President Donald J. Trump ordered the United States Flag to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset, on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. On this day we pay tribute to peace officers across our country who have died, or who have been disabled in the line of duty.…
Read MoreTORNADO WATCH Till 1am for All of Delaware
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 85 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SUNDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN DELAWARE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES KENT, NEW CASTLE, SUSSEX IN MARYLAND THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES CAROLINE, CECIL, KENT, QUEEN ANNE’S, TALBOT IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES ATLANTIC, BURLINGTON, CAMDEN,…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorms Possible Late This Afternoon / Evening
NUMEROUS SEVERE STORMS POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING… Thunderstorms are expected to develop to our west this afternoon. A favorable setup for severe storms will evolve late this afternoon and evening in southeastern Pennsylvania, eastern Maryland, southern New Jersey, and Delaware as these storms move eastward across the area during the 5 PM to…
Read MoreGas Prices Holding – for Now
The price at the pump continues to increase in some states. However in Delaware the price remained the same as a week ago – $2.76 – 48 cents a gallon higher than a year ago. Triple A Mid-Atlantic still expects the price to increase another 5 to 10 cents through Memorial Day, which is the…
Read More1/5 of Delawarean May have had Their Facebook Data Exposed!
The Delaware Department of Justice says more than 200,000 people in Delaware may have had their personal data exposed as part of the Facebook data breach. The numbers come from responses by Facebook to questions posted by A-G Matt Denn’s office. Nearly that many across the country have installed the app that was used to…
Read MoreEnhanced Fire Threat Today
Enhanced Threat for Fire Spread Today… Relative humidity values will drop to between 25 and 30 percent today. Winds will be southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds and dry fine fuels will lead to an enhanced threat for fire spread today. For more…
Read MoreSafeWise Ranks 4 Sussex County Towns as the Safest Cities in Delaware
According to the 2018 ranking of the safest cities in Delaware by Safewise – four are in Sussex County – Lewes, Milton, Selbyville and Millsboro. SafeWise reviewed the 2016 FBI crime report statistics and population data. The evaluation is based on the number of reported violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, rape, and robbery) in each…
Read MoreREMINDER: Delaware Personal Income Taxes Due Monday!
A reminder – the Delaware personal income tax deadline is Monday. Taxpayers who do not file by the deadline because they have a balance due may face additional interest and penalties, which increases the total amount owed. Filing by the deadline will allow you to avoid penalties, even if you are unable to pay all…
Read MoreThousands of Polar Bears Plunge for Special Olympics Delaware
It was chilly afternoon at the beach in Rehoboth yesterday for the over 3200 Polar Bears who helped to raise over $875,000 for Special Olympics Delaware. The air temperature was a mild 47 degrees – but the Atlantic was a bit colder at 37 degrees for this year’s plungers. Over the plunge’s 27 year history,…
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