Maegan Summers

Washington, D.C.

Video Journalist at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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Delaware Sees Increase in Ticks as Peak Season Begins

1 week ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

SUSSEX COUNTY, DE -- Officials with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) told WBOC they have seen an increase in ticks across the state this year. State Tick Biologist Dr. Ashley Kennedy said they have seen an increase in all the common tick species found in Delaware. "We have seen an increase in tick numbers this year, which honestly surprised me.
Overcast and Chilly Weather Has People and Plants Hoping for Sun

1 week ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

LEWES, DE -- With recent days of overcast skies and chillier temperatures, some gardeners with local beautification programs told WBOC it's been a rough start to the summer season for some of their flowers. Bill Adelman, a frequent volunteer with the Lewes in Bloom program, told WBOC they've had issues with some types of plants this season. One example he gave was the vinca; Adelman said some of their flowers had yellowing leaves or growth stunts due to the recent wet and chilly weather.
Shifting Sands at Broadkill Beach Lead State Leaders to Search for Solutions

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

BROADKILL BEACH, DE -- Officials with Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have outlined a proposal to fix the dunes along Broadkill Beach. The proposal would involve the Army Corps of Engineers realigning a one-mile section of the dune at Broadkill Beach, according to DNREC officials. The work would reportedly shift the existing dune landward, redistribute sand to reconstruct the eroded center section, and remove scarping along beach access points.
Laurel Neighbors Hopeful for Help to Curb Speeding

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

LAUREL, DE -- In April, neighbors along West Seventh Street shared with WBOC their hopes for a more permanent solution to speeders they said frequent their street. Now, people along nearby streets told WBOC drivers are also speeding down their road. West Seventh Street has temporary speed bumps installed along the road. Center Street, one road over, does not. Victor Puckham told WBOC that people will often speed down their road instead. "Anywhere from 7 or 8 pm to 6 in the morning," Puckham said.
Law Enforcement Leaders Look to Tackle Staffing and Retention

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

SALISBURY, MD -- Law enforcement officials from Maryland and Delaware gathered at the second annual 'Law Enforcement Leaders of Delmarva Forum' Wednesday to discuss public safety issues. One large topic of discussion was the issues of staffing and retaining staff at departments across the peninsula. "When I was a young trooper working in this community, there were weekends when we had 12 troopers on a shift," Salisbury University Police Chief Edwin Lashley told WBOC.
Milford City Council Considers Greenlighting New Red Light Camera Program

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

MILFORD, DE -- Milford's city council is expected to discuss and vote on a proposed red-light camera program at June 9th's council meeting. The program, led by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), would monitor intersections for red-light violations. A study done by DelDOT identified three intersections in the area as 'high-crash risks' with a significant amount of red-light violations.
Delaware Governor Stops in Seaford to Talk Gun Violence Prevention

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

SEAFORD, DE -- Delaware Governor Matt Meyer made stops across the state today to speak with communities about gun violence prevention and reduction. One of those stops was in Seaford to meet with neighbors, local advocates, and law enforcement officials. Seaford Police Chief Marshall Craft told WBOC the city has seen two deadly shootings since the beginning of the year. "Four people were shot, two homicides, and it was gang-related.
Wicomico County Reacts to Haitian Travel Ban

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

WICOMICO CO., MD. -- On June 4th, President Trump ordered travel bans and restrictions on nineteen countries, one of which being a suspension on Haitian citizens looking to travel to the United States. Under the section of the order mentioning Haiti, the President cited a B-1/B-2 visa overstay rate of 31.38 percent, and an F, M, and J visa overstay rate of 25.05 percent.
Selbyville Leaders Consider Formally Banning Short-Term Rentals

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

SELBYVILLE, DE -- Selbyville's town council is considering updating the town's code to formally ban short-term rentals. According to town officials, the ban would target rentals in any zoning district that are less than one year old. Currently, the town's code does not explicitly prohibit short-term rentals; town officials said there is no definition of short-term rentals in the code. However, the code does say that any forms of rentals not outlined in the code are prohibited.
Calls For a 'Train Quiet Zone' in Ellendale Gain Steam

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Maegan Summers

ELLENDALE, DE -- Some neighbors told WBOC they are frustrated with excessive train horns running through the town at night. The complaints are inspiring town leaders to consider implementing a 'train quiet zone'. Multiple neighbors told WBOC they are routinely woken up from train horns during the middle of the night. The complaints follow similar concerns raised by Harrington neighbors. "It seems like, for the last year, they've really gotten louder at night," neighbor Virginia Weller said.