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06/19/2026

WMDT's Meteorologist Erich Ahlf with an updated forecast for your Father's Day weekend.

Father's Day weekend is looking great with not only 80s, but low humidity values as well so it will be a comfortable stretch! A little noticeable west breeze Saturday with occasional 25 mph gusts.

Now, there will be a weak disturbance Saturday night that will bring in a few extra clouds and possible sprinkles. Any of this activity is expected to move out in time for a fantastic Father's Day!

06/19/2026

HAPPY JUNETEENTH: Bear Me Into Freedom, a local based film dedicated to the life of Frederick Douglass, is showing at Ashbury United Methodist Church in Easton today, with showings at 3pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm.

  EASTERN SHORE, Md. – Juneteenth is here, and local groups are actively looking to preserve history in a major way. In partnership with the Frederick Douglass Society and local churches, a new film, directed and produced by Jeff McGuiness, sheds light on the pioneer Frederick Douglass was. McGui...

06/19/2026

WMDT's Meteorologist Sam Leppo with an update on your Friday forecast! ⛅️

06/19/2026

REPOST: The YMCA of Delaware is inviting families to all of their locations for various free programming in honor of Juneteenth. Check out what's happening at a YMCA near you, here:

DELAWARE – The YMCA of Delaware is inviting families to all of their locations for various free programming in honor of Juneteenth. On Friday, Jun. 19, all YMCA locations will be open to the public at no cost (excluding outdoor pools) with special activities and events planned. “We celebrate thi...

06/19/2026

UPDATE: The City of Crisfield has announced the results of their municipal election held Wednesday. Residents reelected Mayor Darlene Taylor to her position, and filled three City Council vacancies with Casey Goldsborough, Laverne Johnson, and Ivan Lankford. Check out official ballot totals here:

UPDATE: The City of Crisfield has announced the results of their municipal election held Wednesday, Jun. 17. Crisfield residents reelected Mayor Darlene Taylor to her position, and filled three City Council vacancies with Casey Goldsborough, Laverne Johnson, and Ivan Lankford. The official election....

06/19/2026

REPOST: The Wicomico County Solid Waste Division is temporarily closing the Hebron Convenience Center for full dock reconstruction, beginning today. The effort is expected to take approximately 30 days.

HEBRON, Md. – The Wicomico County Solid Waste Division is temporarily closing the Hebron Convenience Center for full dock reconstruction, beginning Friday, Jun. 19. The County recently executed a construction contract and will commence with the project next week. The effort is expected to take app...

06/18/2026

Nine sea turtles returned to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday as the National Aquarium celebrated their release off 40th Street in Ocean City.

SALISBURY, Md. — Nine sea turtles returned to the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday as the National Aquarium celebrated their release off 40th Street in Ocean City. The Baltimore-based aquarium opened the release to the public after the turtles completed a lengthy rehabilitation process. The turtles wer...

06/18/2026

Delaware DNREC launched a brand new lab near Smyrna. WMDT's Andrea Durán reports:

Smyrna, Del. – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control launched its brand new, almost $30 million state-of-the-art Delaware Environmental Laboratory on Thursday. At Thursday’s ribbon cutting for the lab, DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson was joined by representatives ...

06/18/2026

The Worcester County Health Department has reopened their STI Express Clinic in Ocean City for the summer season. Its doors are open every Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Image Courtesy of Worcester County Health Department OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Worcester County Health Department has reopened their Ocean City sexually transmitted infection (STI) express clinic for the season. The clinic is located at 4 Caroline Street in Ocean City, and is open from 9am to 3pm ever...

06/18/2026

The Delaware State Police have arrested two teenagers from Philadelphia following a pursuit through Kent County in a stolen car on Wednesday night.

KENT COUNTY, Del. – The Delaware State Police have arrested two teenagers from Philadelphia following a pursuit in a stolen car Wednesday night in Kent County. Police have arrested 19-year-old Aveion Edwards-Thomas on charges of receiving stolen property over $1,500, second degree conspiracy, disr...