Mari Lou

UPDATED: Race Weekend in Dover: Watch for Changes because of Weather / Sunday’s Race Moved to 1pm

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

It’s race weekend at the Monster Mile in Dover. The weather for the weekend is not the best and Dover Motor Speedway and NASCAR are closely monitoring and changes in the schedule of events that are needed. There are three races this weekend – the ARCA Menards Series race Friday night has been postponed until…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-28-23

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

Thursday was a bit nasty on the ocean and bay. To the best of my knowledge no boats left their docks or trailers. The long-range forecast right through the weekend is pretty bad. A gale warning for Friday and probably one for Saturday. Sunday doesn’t look to good right now. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

Kimberly Sprout – Millsboro – Butterfly tasting an azalea. Click for full view

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-27-23

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2023

Wednesday saw more cool weather with a brisk wind. I decided to try surf fishing on Broadkill Beach. To that end I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina for some sand fleas and green crabs. With plenty of bait and my 12-foot rod in the front of the truck I headed for Broadkill. I planed to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2023

Joan Grourke – Rehoboth Beach – View from Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

UPDATED: Centreville, Maryland Man Charged in Felton Shooting

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2023

UPDATED: 4/26/23–The Delaware State Police have charged 36-year-old Steven M. Smith of Centreville, Maryland for the murder of Charles Kupidlowski, which occurred in March. Smith had been awaiting extradition to Delaware from Maryland. Today, Smith was transported from the Queen Anne’s County Detention Center to Troop 2 by state detectives from the Department of Justice Extradition Unit. Smith was…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-26-23

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2023

Tuesday was a decent day with cool temperatures and light winds. In spite of this, very few folks went fishing. I was at Indian River Inlet from 9:00 AM until close to noon and I didn’t see a single boat leave the inlet. One Grady White catamaran made a single drift from the bridge all…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2023

Carol Tabor – Mother Nature decorating the shoreline at Bayshore Camp Ground. Click for full view

DE State Senate Passes Bills to Protect Pets from Domestic Abuse

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Two pieces of a three-part package of legislation has passed in the State Senate – both with a unanimous vote. These measures include animal welfare into Delaware’s existing protections against domestic violence. Senate Bill 70 adds several actions against a companion or service animal to the definition of abuse for Protection From Abuse (PFA) proceedings.…

Sussex County Council Approves Removal Process for Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

The Sussex County Council met Tuesday in Georgetown. The Council was to have a discussion related to Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations, but Council President Mike Vincent opted to defer the discussion until the full council is seated. Councilman Mark Schaeffer was absent from this week’s meeting. A public hearing was held Tuesday morning for an…

Wallops Flight Facility to Attempt SubTEC-9 Launch Tonight

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

The launch of a sounding rocket from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia was scrubbed last night after issue with the payload instrumentation developed. They will try to launch the SubTEC-9 mission again this evening – with a launch window between 7:15 and 8:15pm. The live stream will be gin about 15 minutes before the…

SB 2: The Permit before Purchase of a Handgun will be Heard in the DE Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday Afternoon

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Senate Bill 2, which is legislation that would require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun, goes before the Delaware Senate Judiciary Committee at 1pm on Wednesday. Public comment will be accepted from both in-person and virtual participant. Written remarks can be submitted as well – either…

Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach & Ocean City, MD Nominated for Best Beach in the Northeast

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Bethany Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, Maryland have been nominated in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for best beach in the Northeast! The contest gives voters four weeks to vote starting today through noon on May 22nd. CLICK HERE TO VOTE: https://www.10best.com/…/best-beach-in-the-northeast-2023/ The winning beach will be announced on Friday,…

VIDEO: Pres. Biden Announces Re-Election Bid; Joins 2 Democrats & 5 Republicans

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

In the running for President of the United States currently – Democratic Candidates– Joe Biden (D), incumbent president of the United States, announced he would run on April 25, 2023.– Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (D), a lawyer and author, announced he would run on April 5, 2023.– Marianne Williamson (D), 2020 presidential candidate and author,…

IRSD: Last Day of School for Students – June 8

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

There were no snow days or other weather-related school cancellations this past year so the last day of school for Indian River School District students in grades Pre-K to 11 will be Thursday, June 8. The last day for teachers will be Monday, June 12 and June 9th for para-professionals.

DNREC Virtual Public Hearing on Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales Mandate – How to Participate

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

DNREC’s virtual public hearing on the Zero-Emission vehicle sales mandate will be held Wednesday beginning at 6pm. A rally against the mandate will be held outside of the Kent Levy Court from 5 to 6pm. If you would like to comment during the public hearing – you must pre-register by NOON on Wednesday by clicking here or…

Florida Man Arrested for DUI & Criminal Impersonation of Police Officer

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Laurel Police arrested a man for DUI after a traffic stop on South Central Avenue on April 14th. The driver identified himself to police and others as a police officer in Florida. The driver was turned over to the DOC, further investigation determined that he was at one time employed by a Florida law enforcement…

Two Arrested after Shots Fired in Laurel & Police Pursuit that Ended in Delmar

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Laurel Police were called to the Hollybrook Apartments Monday night for multiple reports of shots fired. A suspect vehicle description was broadcast and a Seaford Police officer on patrol spotted a vehicle matching the description and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to stop – and a pursuit began. Seaford PD lost the vehicle,…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-25-23

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Monday began a little cloudy and damp, but soon turned bright a sunny. No warm weather for the rest of the week. The fishing remained a bit slow with no exciting catches made on the ocean or bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 20 tog from ocean structure. On Sunday, the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2023

Robert Cuddeback – Dagsboro – Sunrise at Peppers Creek Marina. Click for full view

75 Years in Prison for Salisbury Man for Sex Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2023

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, Karen Dean sentenced 45 year old Orlando Hill after he entered a plea agreement and was convicted of 2nd degree rape. The sentence stems from two cases in which…

Sussex County Council Public Hearing Tuesday on Ordinance on Removal Procedures for Members of Appointed Boards, Commissions and Advisory Committees

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2023

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will revisit a discussion from January on Tributes, Resolutions and Proclamations and also discuss the disposition of County property. There is a public hearing set for 10:15 on an ordinance to add a new chapter to the County Code on removal procedures for…

Caroline County Shed Fire – Intentional

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2023

Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators are looking for the person responsible for burning down a shed on Drapers Mill Road in Greensboro Friday evening. Firefighters were called just after 6pm and found a 12- by 16-foot shed on fire. Officials say the blaze started inside the shed and was intentionally set. The shed, a vehicle…

Dover PD Looking for Burglary Suspect

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2023

Dover Police are investigating a burglary early Sunday morning at the Napa Auto Parts on South West Street in Dover. Police received a burglary alarm call around 1:30am – after arriving at the scene they found the suspect entered by damaging a window. An undisclosed amount of money was taken and the suspect was gone…

Seaford Man Charged with Felony Shoplifting

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2023

A Seaford man has been arrested for felony shoplifting and other offenses after a traffic stop on Saturday evening. Delaware State Police were called to the Coach Outlet in Rehoboth Beach for a shoplifter and learned that a man entered the store and took numerous handbags from a display table and drove off in a…