Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Delaware Awarding Millions to Cities and Towns for Revitalization
The State of Delaware will be awarding millions of dollars to help revitalize several areas in the state, including towns and cities in Kent and Sussex counties. The state will use 4.6 million dollars for projects that will revitalize downtown areas in Dover, Milford and Wilmington. The projects will be funded through rebates from the…
Read MoreDelaware Officials to Distribute Overdose-Reversing Medication
Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) officials have announced they are distributing free kits of naloxone, the medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. DPH says they will be giving away the kits in all three counties, starting with an event on Saturday, March 2nd in New Castle. Later events likely in…
Read MoreDelawareans Now Can Comment on the State’s Budget Process
Delawareans who wish to comment on the work of the state’s legislative budget-writers now have a chance to do so. A new email address has been established for you to bring your observations and concerns to the attention of the Joint Finance Committee and the Joint Bond Bill Committee. The JFC crafts the state’s annual…
Read MoreProposed Delaware Law Targets Illegal Dumping
UPDATED: CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY DAY for Delaware on Sunday & Monday
UPDATED 2/3/19 – 4:45pm – Monday is an Air Quality Action Day for the State of Delaware for Code Orange (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups) fine particles! The state is in the midst of an uncommon, but not unprecedented, wintertime poor air quality event. High pressure over the Mid-Atlantic region and warm air arriving aloft has…
Read MoreFlu Death Toll Rises in Delaware
Public health officials are reporting continued effects from the flu in Delaware. The Delaware State Health Department says three additional deaths have been contributed to the flu in the last week. The total number of deaths this season is 8. Among the most recent deaths, a 74-year-old woman from Sussex County, who was afflicted by…
Read MoreAnnual Teacher’s Fair in Ocean View Set for February
An annual teacher’s fair is set for late February in Ocean View, Delaware. The fair will be comprised of all 18 school districts in the state of Delaware, and all seven on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The goal of the fair is to recruit new educators, and serve as a networking opportunity. The event will be…
Read MoreFederal Government to Get Back to Business
President Trump today announced that he will support a short-term spending bill to re-open the government, temporarily ending the partial government shutdown that has dragged on for more than a month — in spite of a day earlier saying Republicans would not “cave” on his demands for funding for a wall on the southern border. …
Read MoreText of Gov. John Carney’s State of the State Address
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO OF GOV CARNEY’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Lt. Governor Hall – Long, Mister President Pro Tem, Mister Speaker, Members of the 150th General Assembly, Members of the Cabinet, Distinguished members of the Judiciary, invited guests, and my fellow Delawareans: Thank you for inviting me into the chamber today. I…
Read MoreDelaware’s 150th Legislative Session Underway
Delaware’s General Assembly is back in session in Dover. After swearing in the newly elected members in the State Senate and State House both chambers got down to work by organizing. 14th District Representative Pete Schwartzkopf was elected as Speaker of the House for the 150th Session. The State House also passed a resolution setting…
Read MoreDNREC To Open Additional Deer Hunting Seasons in January
DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the January opening of additional Delaware deer hunting seasons, which extend opportunities for hunters to harvest deer during the 2018/19 hunting season. The following deer hunting seasons open in January: Handgun Deer*: Jan. 5 – 12, except for Sunday, Jan. 6 Shotgun Deer*: Jan. 19 – 27, including…
Read MoreDE to Require Screening of New Business Entities
With the start of 2019, anyone who registers a new business in Delaware will be checked against a list of people and groups who are not allowed to do business in the U.S. Delaware Secretary of state, Jeffrey Bullock says it’s a way to weed out bad actors who may be trying to set up…
Read MoreWGMD’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…
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