Mari Lou

Three Sussex County Projects Included in TEDI

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

Five projects will receive $60,000 in grant funding for tree planting as part of Delaware’s Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative or TEDI – and three of those projects are in Sussex County. The project recipients include $10,000 to Delaware State Parks for tree plantings at Brandywine Creek and Delaware Seashore State Parks, $17,500 to the…

Federalsburg Business Expanding

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

A Federalsburg business is expanding. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that M&M Carnot – the most experienced natural refrigerant company in the Americas – is doubling its workforce in Caroline County – and leasing an existing 25,000 square-foot space next door with room for future expansions. The business employs nearly 100 workers and expects…

DelDOT’s Name the Plow Contest is Back!

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

DelDOT’s Name That Plow contest is back!! Elementary school students across the state can enter their names for a DelDOT snow plow – there will be one name chosen in each county. Entries will be accepted by email until 8pm on Tuesday, December 13 at dotpublic@delaware.gov. A snowplow will visit the winning school for a…

Rob Book Named CEO of Delaware Electric Coop

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

The Delaware Electric Cooperative has selected Rob Book as it’s acting president and CEO. Book has been with the Co-op for over two decades and will take over from Greg Starheim, who will continue as a senior advisor to DEC until the end of January. Book was instrumental in launching the co-op’s nationally recognized Beat…

Can You Identify this Robbery Suspect in Rehoboth Beach?

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

Your help is needed to identify a suspect in a robbery at the Safeway Store on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say just after 7:30 Sunday evening a woman tried to leave the store with a car full of personal care items that had not been paid for. When confronted by a…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-28-22

By Mari Lou / November 29, 2022

With small craft advisories up on Monday no boats left their docks or trailers. A gale warning is up for Wednesday leaving Tuesday as the only day to fish this week. I hope to drown some green crabs at the Inlet today. I do have a few reports from the holiday weekend. The Sea Jay…

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