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Meet the candidates running for mayor of Cambridge: LaShon Foster
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Cambridge voters will choose their next mayor come October. Three candidates are in the race, and this week WMDT is highlighting each individual, in alphabetical order. LaShon Foster. LaShon Foster has served two four-year terms as a Cambridge Commissioner—first from 2004-08, and then from 2016-20. By...
Milford PD investigating hit and run crash
MILFORD, Del. – Milford Police are asking for help locating a vehicle allegedly involved in a recent hit and run. Police say the incident happened at the intersection of S. Rehoboth Boulevard and SE Front Street at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. We’re told the vehicle appears to be a Gray Ford F-150 with unknown temporary registration plates and would have heavy front-end damage from the crash.
Boil water advisory lifted in Lewes, water main break discovered
The Lewes Board of Public Works has lifted the boil water notice issued Tuesday. The results of testing on water samples were clear, the board said in a statement, and residents no longer need to boil water. However, some areas near the beach may still experience low water pressure. ...
UMES welcomes largest class since 2019
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Class sizes have been on an exponential rise at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear view, director of admissions and recruitment, Darryl Isom, said a lot of students are enrolling at the university, looking to get back that sense of normalcy in the classroom.
House Fire in Delmar, Wicomico County Caused By Unattended Burning Candle
A house fire occurred on Footbridge Lane in Delmar, Wicomico County. The blaze broke out late yesterday afternoon on the second floor, stair landing of the two-story wood frame, single family home. The cause of the fire was accidental as a result of an unattended burning candle, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported, but structural damage was estimated to be at $20,000 and loss of contents at $5,000.
Good Morning Delmarva discusses the 2024 OC Air Show
WMDT – The OC Air Show is one of the most anticipated events of the summer and will be returning this weekend, August 24th and 25th. This morning, Gary Bitner, public relations for the show, is here to tell us what we can expect to see this year. This...
Troopers Update Fatal Crash In New Castle
The Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Christiana Road in New Castle last night that left two victims dead. On August 21, 2024, at approximately 11:20 p.m., a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan was stopped at a traffic light in the eastbound lanes of Christiana Road, at the intersection with Airport Road. Simultaneously, a 2022 Kia K5 was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed in the westbound lanes of Christiana Road, approaching the same intersection.
OC Surf Club donates to Beach Patrol
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Ocean City Surf Club donated $4,000 to the Ocean City Beach Patrol for a new ocean rescue board. They also helped sponsor their kids’ ocean safety activity books. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@wmdt.com.
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