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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

Ritchie G – NYC – Sunrise over Milton. Click for full view

Investigation of Suspicious Person near Laurel Ends in Arrest of Wanted Man

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

A Harrington man has been arrested after an investigation into a suspicious person in the Laurel area Sunday night. Delaware State Police were called to Sycamore Road just after 7pm for a man carrying a gas can. They contacted 28 year old Brandon Brown and a computer search showed three warrants for his arrest for…

Salisbury Fire on Hudson Road – Accidental

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

Firefighters from Salisbury were called to a home on Hudson Road at 5:45 this morning for a structure fire which was discovered by County Sheriff’s deputies who were dispatched to the home for a motion alarm. They observed the fire and requested the fire department. Crews from Salisbury and Delmar responded and found smoke showing.…

MDOT Last Call to Pay Video Tolls & Save

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

If you owe tolls in the state of Maryland – the grace period to pay them without civil penalties will end on Wednesday. The grace period – or Customer Assistance Plan offers a civil penalty waiver for Video Tolls and has been in effect for the past 9 months. On December 1st toll debt referrals…

December Seasons Set to Open for Hunting and Trapping in Delaware

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

Hunting and trapping seasons will open on December 1st. That includes a special antlerless deer season which runs from December 10th through the 18th. There are multiple furbearer trapping seasons that open December 1st as well as duck, Canada goose, woodcock, snipe and other hunting seasons that are open in December. Deer hunting is allowed…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-27-22

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

If anyone went fishing on Sunday, I hope they survived. With gale warnings up and the rain coming down in buckets even the diehard tog fishermen at Indian River Inlet would be crazy to go out. Just a few reminders as we get towards the end of the year. The Delaware Surf Fishing Permits will…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 28, 2022

Doug Messeck – Sunset over Herring Creek on Rehoboth Bay. Click for full view

UPDATED: Family Members Report Body of Missing Boater has been Recovered

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

UPDATED – 2pm – Family members report that the body of 60 year old Frank Stewart has been recovered. =============================================================== The US Coast Guard, Maryland Natural Resources Police and Talbot County Fire and Rescue are searching for a possible person in the water. Officials say Coast Guard watch standers were notified that 60 year old…

1 Arrested after Leaving Scene of Ellendale Crash

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

Ellendale emergency personnel responded to a head-on collision Saturday morning just before 10 at the intersection of Route 113 and 16. Officials say injuries were minor. The driver of an Altima turned left onto Route 113 – into the path of a westbound Toyota and they collided – in front of a state trooper. The…

DSP & Seaford PD Holding Community Cafe Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

Delaware State Police Troop 5 and Seaford Police will host a Community Cafe on Monday, November 28 beginning at 9am at Smith’s Cafe on Sussex Highway in Seaford. Troop 5 Administration, Seaford Police Administration and Community Engagement Officers will be on hand to meet and talk with members of the public. State and Local police…

Deadly Fire in Hartly Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

Hartly firefighters were called for a 2 alarm residential fire on Brittney Lane just before 3pm Saturday. Crews arriving at the scene found smoke pouring from a single story home. State Fire Marshal says a 66 year old man was found deceased in the home. Firefighters from Camden-Wyoming, Dover and Marydel assisted or provided back…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-26-22

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

Saturday was a beautiful day on land, but just a tad rough on the ocean. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was a private boat did make it out to bay structure and brought back some tog. No charter or head boats left the dock. At Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em, Burt told us the…

DE 2023 Annual Passes & Surf Fishing Permits Go on Sale Tuesday, Nov 29

By Mari Lou / November 27, 2022

A reminder – 2023 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale beginning at 8am on Tuesday. They can be purchased at any state park office Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm – and on Saturday, December 3 from 10am to 3pm. They can also be purchased online at…

Traffic Stop Near Seaford Ends in Two Arrests for Drugs

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

Two men have been arrested after a traffic stop near Seaford Friday night. Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle on Old Furnace Road in the area of Eskridge Road with an improper brake light and failure to properly signal while turning. Troopers contacted the driver, 45 year old Dwayne Deshields of Bridgeville and the passenger…

Police Investigating Shooting Incident at Hartly Home

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Hartly area Friday night just around 8:15. Police say a 41 year old man was at home on Fords Corner Road when he heard 6 to 8 gunshots – one of which struck his house. Police say that one shot entered into an empty bedroom.…

Three Injured in Route 9 Crash West of Lewes Friday Night

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

A mother and daughter were hospitalized with serious injuries after a crash around 8:15 Friday night at Route 9 and Hudson Road west of Lewes. Delaware State Police say a Kia driven by a 28 year old woman was westbound on Route 9 when an eastbound Toyota driven by a 23 year old man was…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-26-22

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

Vicky – 302-645-2790 – LOOKING FOR: Someone to post things to EBAY – willing to pay – TI/99 flash 4A Complete computer system – $100 or best offer – Picture postcard collection, foreign and domestic – $100 or best offer – Brand new stand up Calloway golf bag – $150 Carl – 302-233-1577 – American Tool…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-25-22

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

Friday had small craft advisories that will grow into gale warnings for Saturday. I only had one report, and that was from Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. A private boat brought in one slot rockfish that they caught off of Cape May. They said that was the only fish that they caught that was small…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 26, 2022

Joel Hoffman – Sunrise at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach. Click for full view

1 Cited, 1 Injured in Thanksgiving Morning Crash

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2022

A crash early Thanksgiving morning sent one man to the hospital. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that just before 1:30am, a pickup was southbound on Conaway Road west of Millsboro. The driver, a 23 year old man from Georgetown failed to stop for the stop sign at Millsboro Highway and struck an…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-24-22

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2022

The weather on Thursday was good and I am sure people went fishing. My usual contacts were celebrating Thanksgiving as was I so I will have more detailed reports in Saturday’s broadcast. When we lived in Virginia Beach my sons, Ric and Roger and I, would go fishing every Thanksgiving morning on the Beverly B,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 25, 2022

Tye Krumm – Bridgeville – Reflections on Andrews Lake in Frederica. Click for full view

Dover PD Investigating Thanksgiving Day Homicide

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2022

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning. Police were called to a residence on Forest Creek Drive where they found 29 year old Walter Pereira of Dover on the ground with gunshot wounds. Pereira was taken to an area hospital where he later died. Police arrested 29 year old Rayvaughn Jones…

Crash in Lincoln Sends Two to Hospital

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2022

A single vehicle crash in the Lincoln area Wednesday night sent two people to the hospital. Delaware State Police say a 21 year old driver from Houston was traveling northbound on North Old State Road at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his Civic and went off the roadway and struck…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-23-22

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2022

Wednesday was a beautiful day and fish were caught. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a slow day on the tog returning with only seven fish. At Hook em’ and Cook ‘em, the reports were much better. Burt said the Captain Bob had an excellent trip catching sea bass, porgies and blues. Private and…