Mari Lou

Auction of Low-Digit Surf Fishing Plates Begins Tuesday

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2022

DNREC’s annual auction of low-digit surf fishing plates begins at 9am on Tuesday at usgovbid.com. Bidders will have the option to bid on 15 tag – including numbers 32, 58, 143, 226, 355, 488 and on eight choice categories ranging from tags 51 to 9999 – and in the choice categories – the highest bidder…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-19-22

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2022

Saturday saw better weather than the forecast called for. Gale warnings are still up for Sunday. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid fished bay structure and came back with a boat limit of tog. On Friday the Sea Jay II had a good catch of tog. They were out again on Saturday,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2022

George Zane – Millville – Bethany Beach Boardwalk at sunset last December. Click for full view

Two Arrested by Dover PD on Drugs & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2022

Dover Police have arrested two men on weapons and drug charges after a search warrant service Thursday afternoon. Police went to a West Division Street apartment belonging to 46 year old Undray Moaney and 43 year old Terrell Clark. Police seized over 15 grams of cocaine, a 9mm handgun, 22 caliber pistol, over 31 grams…

Dover Man Arrested on Drug & Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2022

A Dover man has been arrested on drug and weapons offenses. Members of the Dover Police Street Crimes Unit assisted Probation and Parole with an administrative search at a residence on Gristmill Drive. A search turned up a handgun and 17 bags of heroin.   22 year old Daquan Watson was arrested without incident and…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-19-22

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2022

Terry – 302-579-6406 – 100 PIECE TRAIN SET – ask for price and more info 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…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-18-22

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2022

Friday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean, but at least two boats from Lewes went tog fishing in the Delaware Bay. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in 16 tog and 1 black sea bass on Friday. The Sea Jay II was also out, but had not returned by the time…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2022

Catherine Madden – Starry skies at Broadkill Beach. Click for full view

Milton Man Sentenced in Jan 6, 2021, Capitol Riot

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

A Milton man arrested this past January for his part in the January 6, 2021, Capitol Breach was sentenced Friday. Jeffrey Schaefer accepted a plea deal – agreeing to plead guilty to a charge of parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol Building. The other three charges have been dismissed. He has been sentenced to…

MD US Senator Steny Hoyer Stepping Back from Senate Leadership in 118th Congress

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

On Thursday Maryland US Senator Steny Hoyer announced that he would be stepping back and not run for an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress. Hoyer does plan to continue his service to Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District in Congress and to return to the Appropriations Committee as a member. Hoyer sent the following letter…

Early Morning Millville Area Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Firefighters from Millville were called to a mobile home on East Lagoon Road in Dogwood Acres early Friday morning – just after 5 for a fire. Crews arriving at the scene found a single-wide trailer with an attached porch with fire showing from the rear. The fire was brought under control with help from Bethany…

Dover PD Investigating Thursday Afternoon Shooting

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Dover Police are investigating a shooting at the Depot on Forest Avenue Thursday afternoon just after 4. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent Campus for a 23 year old Dover man with a gunshot wound to the hand that he suffered earlier in the day. The victim told police he was shot by a black…

DE Unemployment Unchanged Since September

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Delaware’s overall unemployment rate remained unchanged from September at 4.3% while the national average increased 2 tenths of a percent to 3.7%. Statewide the numbers have increased from September to October – including Sussex County – from 3.5% in September to 4% in October. There were 600 fewer Delawareans employed in October than in September,…

MD AG Reaches Settlement with Washington Commanders

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Maryland’s Consumer Protection Division in the Attorney General’s office has reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders in reference to the team’s security deposit practices. Security deposits were collected from season ticket holders and those who purchased tickets for seats in luxury suites – those deposits were to be returned within 30 days after their…

US Sen Coons Urges USDA to Extend Comment Period on New Rule with Major Impact to Poultry Industry

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Delaware US Senator Chris Coons and Mississippi Senator Roger Wicker have sent a letter to the Secretary of the USDA urging a 180-day extension for farmers to comment on a proposed rule that would have a major impact on the poultry industry. The Senators are co-chairs of the Senate Chicken Caucus. This extension would allow…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-17-22

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2022

Thursday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-16-22

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2022

Wednesday saw small craft advisories up and no boats fished the ocean or bay. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle told us the same old story. Lots of small tog at the Inlet with the occasional keeper. The same sand fleas and green crab baits that have been effective for the past two months or more…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2022

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day was taken by Marianne Dolente of Georgetown – it’s from last week’s Return Day celebration on the Circle in Georgetown. WGMD/The Talk of Delmarva has broadcast live during Return Day for many years. It’s always a special day – and a tradition not found anywhere else in the country. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-15-22

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2022

Tuesday was more like the November fishing days we are used to. Boats that ran from Lewes and Indian River found tog and sea bass as you would expect at this time of year. Lewes Harbour Marina told us the Katydid came in from ocean structure with a catch of sea bass and tog. The…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2022

Joe Hurst – Dagsboro – Sundown across the Indian River. Click for full view

AG Jennings Announces Opioid Settlement with Walmart

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Delaware has reached a settlement with Walmart to resolve allegations that it contributed to the opioid addiction crisis by failing to properly oversee the dispensing of opioids at its stores. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the settlement will provide over $3-billion nationally and will require Walmart to make significant improvements in how its pharmacies…

DSP Investigating Ellendale Area Shooting

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

A 74 year old Ellendale area man heard a single gunshot Monday afternoon – just before 5pm and contacted police. Delaware State Police responded to a home on Reynolds Pond Road and found that the home had been struck by one round – the victim was not injured. Police continue to investigate and ask anyone…

DNREC to Hold Virtual Meetings Wed & Thurs on Adoption of CA Advanced Clean Cars II Program

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Notice from DNREC: Delaware’s adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Program DNREC’s Division of Air Quality will also host a virtual workshop on amending 7 DE Admin. Code 1140 to update the adoption of California’s Advanced Clean Car II low-emission vehicle and greenhouse gas standards and add requirements for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) for model year 2027 and…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-14-22

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Monday was not exactly fit for fishing and no boats left Lewes or Indian River Marina. I do believe a few boats are planning to fish on Tuesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said tog are still available at Indian River Inlet on sand fleas and green crab. The usual, catch a lot to keep…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2022

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Reflections in an Ocean View pond. Click for full view