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Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-30-23

By Mari Lou / April 30, 2023

With small craft advisories up on Saturday and right through Sunday plus heavy rain and flood advisories up for Sunday as well not too many folks will be fishing. Old Inlet reported that a keeper rockfish was taken from the inlet early in the morning and shorts were caught during the day. White bucktails and…

Delaware Republicans Elect New Leadership

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2023

The Delaware GOP held its statewide convention today at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover.There’s new leadership for the Delaware GOP. The only contested seat was for Chair and Julianne Murray was elected as the new state Chairwoman. She won 182 votes to incumbent Chair, Jane Brady’s 156 votes.The other three leadership positions were not…

Talk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 4-29-23

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2023

Toni – May 6 – Yard sale 8am at Bethany Glen on Route 26 across from turtle walk   Dean – 302-644-4472 – Craftsman table saw, oldie but a goodie – $159 Ron – 410-430-7882 – LOOKING FOR: Large chicken coup for 10 chickens or more – 14ft jon boat and trolling motor – $1000…

Gas Prices Leaning Lower

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2023

Lower oil prices are bringing a lower price at the pump. The National average for gas dropped 6 cents last week to $3.62. The average price for regular unleaded in Delaware is at $3.46 – a drop of 8 cents in the past week. AAA Mid-Atlantic officials say demand for gasoline has increased while gasoline…

Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 4-29-23

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2023

We are going through a period of very nasty weather and I don’t think anyone will be fishing for the next few days. Certainly no one was out on Friday with gale warnings and rain all day. The storm on Saturday and Sunday is supposed to be stronger. Let’s hope these storms will be the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2023

Amy Davis – Rehoboth Beach sunrise. Click for full view

Georgetown Celebrates Arbor Day & Recognition as 2022 Tree City USA

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

Georgetown Mayor Bill West has signed a proclamation recognizing April 23 through 29 as Georgetown Arbor Week – and Friday, April 28th as Georgetown Arbor Day. Mayor West reminds everyone that tress are important to Georgetown – not only for beautification – but they enhance the downtown and yards – and increase property values. Earlier…

DSP Celebrate 100 Years

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

The Delaware State Police are 100 years old – and a centennial ceremony was held at Legislative Hall on Friday morning. The ceremony celebrates the State Police’s 100 plus years of service to Delaware citizens and visitors. The agency has been in existence for over 100 years, but didn’t become a full-service police agency until…

Final Short Term Public Health Emergency Extension Announced

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

The final short-term extension of the Public Health Emergency has been announced by Governor John Carney on Friday. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Governor plans to terminate the order of May 11th – the same day that the federal public health emergency is to expire.

UPDATED: DE State Republican Convention Friday & Saturday

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

The Delaware GOP Convention begins tonight in Dover with the State Committee Dinner – and special guest Kellyanne Conway. Saturday is the State Organizational Convention. Economist and Author Loren Spivack is the guest speaker. State GOP membership will also elect a State Chairperson, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. Saturday morning’s festivities begin at 8:15 for breakfast…

Rescue Dog a Signature Away From DE Official State Dog

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

Through the years, the Delaware General Assembly has approved short-lived bills for the official state dog. For some time Delaware’s State Dog has been the Golden Retriever. However state lawmakers are making a change – and have approved Senate Bill 37, which designates rescue dogs as the official state dog. A rescue dog is one…

Legislation to Extend Time for Temporary Tags Passes State House

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

Legislation that will increase the length of time for a valid temporary tag has been passed in the State House. House Amendment 1 to HB 111 would increase the length of time from 60 days to 90 days – or until the issuance of a permanent registration. The measure also keeps a temporary registration plate…

DE State Lawmakers Urge Congressional Delegation to Deschedule Marijuana

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2023

In March, the Delaware State Senate approved Senate Resolution 11, which urges the Delaware Congressional Delegation to deschedule marijuana. Currently marijuana is still a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance, which is intended for exceptionally dangerous substances with high potential for abuse and no medical use. However marijuana currently has many accepted medical uses in the US…

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…