Mari Lou

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 10, 2023

Jennifer – Gull hanging out at Rehoboth Beach Yacht & Country Club. Click for full view

DSP & OHS “Operation Braking Point” 1/9 – 1/23

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

With the support of the OHS and DelDOT, DSP is initiating ā€œOperation Braking Point,ā€ a zero-tolerance high-visibility campaign enforcement in response to the alarming increase of traffic fatalities that occurred on Delaware roadways in 2022. This campaign will run from January 9, 2023, through January 23, 2023. This short-term high-visibility enforcement will take place along…

DE Lawmakers Return to Dover Tuesday; Multiple Bills Already Filed to Start the Session

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Tuesday. Newly elected and re-elected members of the House and Senate will be sworn in at 2pm. Multiple bills have already been filed ahead of the start of the session. One bill is a bill sponsored by Representative Ruth Briggs King that would give Delawareans the right to repair equipment…

DE State Housing Authority Announces Launch Of Statewide Rent Reporting Pilot

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

The Delaware Tenant Rent-Reporting Program Pilot is a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and partnered with Self Financial (Self). The Tenant Rent-Reporting Pilot aims to help over 400 low-income renters increase their credit scores by reporting their reliable rental payment history. Most rental payment history is never reported to the larger…

UPDATED: DSP Investigating Deadly Crash on Route 13 in Harrington

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

UPDATED – 01/09/23 1:15pm – The Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal accident that occurred in Harrington on January 7 as 1 year old Andrew Smith of Denton, Maryland. =============================================================== UPDATED – 01/07/23 4pm – A one year old boy from Denton has died from injuries received in a…

DE Council on Shell Fisheries to Hold Hybrid Meeting Tonight at 7pm in Dover

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Delaware’s Council on Shell Fisheries will hold a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, January 9.Ā  The Council will discuss various shellfish management issues, including oysters, blue crabs, and horseshoe crabs, and other shellfish topics. The in-person meeting will be held at the Kent Conservation District Building, 1679 S. DuPont Highway,…

Sussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The council will recognize the Laurel High School Football team on their season and Division 1-A championship. There will be two public hearings at 10:15 on the Black Oak and Coral Lakes Annexations to the County Unifies Sanitary Sewer District and Director of Utility Planning,…

Gov. Larry Hogan’s Farewell Address, Tuesday 5pm

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his farewell address Tuesday evening at 5pm. Hogan says that Maryland has come a long was over the last eight years to change for the better. This will be the Governor’s last opportunity toe express to Marylanders how grateful he is for the privilege to serve as governor and…

Fire Heavily Damages Angola Beach Home; 3 Pet Cats Perish

By Mari Lou / January 9, 2023

Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach were called to Buttercup Street in Angola Beach and Estates around 10:30 Sunday morning for a fire. Crews arriving on the scene found a mobile home well involved in fire. Lewes, Indian River fire crews were called for back up along with Sussex County EMS. There were no human injuries, but…

Dover Woman Charged with 5th Felony DUI

By Mari Lou / January 8, 2023

A Dover woman has been arrested for her 5th felony DUI after a traffic stop near Magnolia on Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police spotted car stopped for a stop sign with an expired registration and a traffic stop was conducted. When the trooper contacted the driver, 47 year old Stacy Collins of Dover, he noticed…

UPDATED: Ellendale Voters Opt for Change

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2023

UPDATED – 1/7/23 7:30pm – Voters in Ellendale opted for change on the town council. Michael Workman was the top vote-getter with 93 followed by Terrie Ottomano with 77. Incumbent Aaron Moore received 48 votes. The other seat was left vacant when Kim Hughes did not run for re-election. Workman and Ottomano will fill the…

Millsboro Man Arrested after Vehicle Chase Ends Near Oak Orchard

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested a Millsboro man on felony drug charges and other offenses after a vehicle chase early Saturday morning. Police spotted a Kia speeding on Gravel Hill Road just after 2:15am but when troopers tried to stop the Kia – the driver kept going and turned east on Mount Joy Road. Another…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 1-7-23

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2023

John – 302-212-5413 – Antique model 76 marine compass, new in box – $40 Susan – 302-396-8508 – 2 Coral five way speakers, 100Watts – $300 both – 2 Orange 48″ toboggans – $15 each – Homemade afghan, purple and white – $35 Jocko – 302-660-5269 – Antique Doctor Scale – $125 – Lap Harp…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 7, 2023

Joann – A swan vs goose battle at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach!

Gas Prices Continue to Rise with the New Year

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Demand for gasoline has increased – and the price at the pump has increased as well. The national average has increased 12 cents to $3.29 a gallon since the start of the new year – but is still 1 penny less than a year ago. In Delaware the price is at $3.33 – 21 cents…

DMV Unveils the Virtual Lobby

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

The Division of Motor Vehicles has a new feature – the DMV virtual lobby. This feature can be used by customers who would prefer waiting in their vehicle rather than inside the DMV location you’re visiting. Access the virtual lobby using Plan & Scan mobile ticketing by scanning the QR code on signs throughout the…

Gov Carney Extends Public Health Emergency Another 30 Days

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Governor John Carney has formally extended theĀ Public Health EmergencyĀ for another 30 days. The Governor says that Covid-19 cases peak in January. This extension allows the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue Covid-19 vaccination and testing programs. Under Delaware law, a public health emergency declaration must be renewed every 30 days.

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor and 2nd degree rape. In October, a jury found 47 year old Ezequiel Rosado-Arriaga guilty – sentencing was deferred pending a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health evaluation. On Thursday Wicomico County Circuit Court Chief Judge Kathleen Beckstead…

Two Crashes in Area of Route 24 & Plantations Road in Lewes Thursday

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Lewes and Rehoboth Beach fire and EMS responded to a crash Thursday just before 11:30 at the intersection of Route 24 and Plantations Road. Delaware State Police say a Nissan driven by an 87 year old Millsboro woman made a left turn from Route 24 onto Plantations Road and collided with a westbound Honda driven…

Hebron Shed Fire – Accidental

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

An electrical issue at the electric service panel inside a shed in Hebron is the cause of an accidental fire just before midnight Thursday. Hebron firefighters were called to Giles Lane where they found fire in a wood-frame shed. Firefighters put out the fire quickly – however it did cause about $5000 in damage.

Multi-Jurisdictional Training in Seaford Sat & Sun at Seaford Middle School

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Seaford Middle School will be the site of a multi-jurisdictional training event Saturday and Sunday. Expect to see an increased presence of police, EMS, Fire and related personnel and equipment. The training is expected to run from 8am to 5pm both days.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 6, 2023

Karen Hearn – Seaford – Fall bonfire. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 5, 2023

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Inlet Bridge towers over the trees

Sussex County Council Reorganizes & Hears from Pine Haven Residents

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

The Sussex County Council held a swearing in ceremony for the Council and row officers who were elected last November. Districts 4 and 5 Council members Doug Hudson and John Rieley, County Sheriff Robert Lee, Register of Wills Greg Fuller and Recorder of Deeds Alexandra Reed Baker were sworn in. The Council reorganized at the…

Four Juveniles Arrested in Magnolia Shooting Incident Monday

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2023

Delaware State Police have arrested four juveniles in connection with a shooting that occurred on Cherry Drive in Magnolia just after noon on Monday. Police found two occupied homes and a vehicle with a 19 year old man that were struck by gunfire. A suspect vehicle was spotted in a grocery store parking lot, but…