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WGMD Fishing Report 10-19-22

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2022

Wednesday was cooler still with a refreshing northwest breeze. At Lewes Harbour Marina, they told me the Surface Tension made it out to Delaware Bay structure and returned with a handful of tog. A private boat did the same with the same result. Sand fleas and green crabs were the baits of choice. At Hook…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2022

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to November of 1999 and Frozen Alive. That was a fundraiser to raise money for the child abuse prevention programs at Beebe Medical Center. Frozen Alive took place in the parking lot at the old Bill’s Sport Shop and Atlantic Cellular. Afternoon host Sean Rima was the MC. He’s seen here with WGMD Account Rep and former host Wayne Cannon.

UPDATED: State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Sentenced to Probation & a Fine

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2022

UPDATED – 10/19/22 5pm – Governor John Carney received a letter from Kathy McGuiness Wednesday afternoon and accepted her resignation effective 4:30pm today, October 19th. The Governor plans to name a replacement to continue the Auditor’s work in coming months. Kathy McGuiness will join Mike Bradley exclusively on The Talk of Delmarva Thursday morning at…

UPDATED: Superior Court Judge Grants Stay for RISE DE in Medicare Issue

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2022

A Superior Court judge has granted a motion for stay for RISE Delaware, Inc. This comes after the state told retirees and employees holding Medicare Supplemental Health Plans to switch to Medicare Advantage. Judge Calvin Scott concluded that the Plaintiffs show the issues are substantial and that they will suffer irreparable harm. And defendants’ implementation…

Firefighters Called to Hyatt Place in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2022

Firefighters in Ocean City have responded to a 2 alarm fire at the Hyatt Place at 16th Street and the Boardwalk. The call came in at 6:38 this morning. Firefighters found smoke showing and crews from Berlin, Ocean Pines are also on the scene, but the alarm has been downgraded. The fire has been called…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-18-22

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2022

Tuesday saw much cooler weather and the only fishing that I had reports from happened at Indian River Inlet. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said rockfish in the 20 to 25-inch class were caught on white bucktails with a white worm. That combination has been catching rockfish out of the inlet since before I was…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2022

Christy Helgason – Pirate kids – Camden, Cash and Harpa on the Duckaneer in Ocean City, MD. Click for full view

2 Arrested in Contraband Investigation at SCI

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

Two people have been arrested following a contraband investigation at Sussex Correctional Institution. Investigators learned of a conspiracy between an inmate and a New Castle resident to deliver drugs to the inmate by the US Mail. A package addressed to the inmate was identified and intercepted at the prison mail room and an analysis of…

Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax Ruled Unconstitutional

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

Maryland is the first state to impose a tax on digital advertising services – now the Anne Arundel Circuit Court has declared Maryland’s digital advertising tax as unconstitutional. Governor Hogan vetoed the law, however state lawmakers overrode the Governor’s veto last year. The tax, which also is being challenged in federal court, would tax income…

DSP Investigating Armed Robbery at Lincoln Dollar Store

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

Delaware State Police were called for a robbery at the Dollar Store in Lincoln Monday night just before 10. Police learned that two male suspects armed with handguns approached two employees and demanded money. The employees handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and the suspects left – driving off in a white sedan. Both…

MARYLAND GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

ELECTION DAY INFORMATION Maryland Department of Elections – https://www.elections.maryland.gov/ VOTERS IN OCEAN CITY – ON ELECTION DAY The Town of Ocean City is offering free bus service for all users on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8. The “no-fare” policy for buses and ADA service will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. The…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-17-22

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

Monday may have been the last warm day of the year. Even so, the unsettled weather had most boats at the dock or on their trailers. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was one private boat ran to the Outer Wall and returned with some tog. No charter or head boats left the dock. I…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2022

Nick LaRusso – Sunrise clouds over Georgetown. Click for full view

Sussex County Council to Meet at 12:30pm

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday – but beginning at 12:30pm. In Old Business, the Council will decide on an ordinance amendment dealing with affordable rental units and the Sussex County Rental Unit Program. The Council will also hold 4 public hearings during that afternoon session beginning at 1:30pm – two Conditional Use applications…

Delaware School Security Initiative Launched

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Comprehensive School Safety Program will invest nearly $1-million to enhance school security statewide. This will include accurate and uniform maps for all of the state’s 19 public school districts and charter schools giving law enforcement and first responders the ability to act swiftly during emergencies. The funding…

Bethany Beach to Flush Water Lines

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

The Town of Bethany Beach will flush the water lines October 24th through October 28th from 7am to 3pm. This is done twice yearly – to rid the system of any accumulated sediment and ensure that the fire hydrants are operating properly in case of a fire emergency. You may notice a discoloration to your…

HALLOWEEN EVENTS 2022

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

Seawitch Festival / Rehoboth Beach & Dewey BeachOct 28 – 30th parades, contests, magic shows, monster art, trick or Treating and more. Sea Witch Parade – Sat, Oct 26 11am (Rain date – Sunday 11am – only costumed walkers) Click here for program – https://www.beach-fun.com/sea-witch-program.htmlClick here for PDF program – https://www.beach-fun.com/images/SW_Program_2022_WEB_9.29.pdf   Wicked Weekend /…

Honors for the Rehoboth Beach Patrol

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

US Senator Tom Carper was in Rehoboth Beach Monday to honor the Beach Patrol’s 100 years of service to Delaware. He presented Beach Patrol Captain Jeff Giles and the members of the Beach Patrol with a Congressional Record Statement. The Rehoboth Beach Patrol was started in 1921 by Benjamin Shaw and the Red Cross with…

DE ELECTIONS: General Election Early Voting

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

Early Voting Sites for 2022 GENERAL Election Opens October 28 through November 6 Sussex County Millville Community Center: 32517 Dukes Drive, Millville DE Lewes Fire Department Station #2: 32198 Janice Rd, Lewes DE Laurel Fire Hall: 205 W. 10th St, Laurel DE Dept of Elections-Warehouse (Georgetown): 542 South Bedford St, Georgetown DE Dept of Elections-Warehouse…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-16-22

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

Sunday saw good fishing conditions, but with fewer people fishing and more people hunting or watching football the interest is just not there. I do believe if surf fishing were better, we would see more folks on the beach. The Delaware Mobile Surf Fishing Team #1 placed Third at the Assateague Mobile Surf Fishing Tournament…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2022

David Nees – Cambridge – Pier at Great Marsh Park at dawn on New Years Day. Click for full view

Camden-Wyoming Woman Arrested for Stolen Vehicle & Firearms

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested a Camden-Wyoming woman after she was found in a vehicle stolen from Caroline County, Maryland. Police were called Saturday afternoon when the vehicle, a blue Silverado, was spotted in the parking lot of a Royal Farms in Dover. As troopers arrived, the Silverado was trying to leave the parking lot…

MSP Investigating Hit & Run in Pittsville Friday Night

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2022

Maryland State Police are investigating a hit and run crash that occurred Friday night around 8pm in the area of Old Ocean City Road and Main Street in Pittsville. Witnesses say a Chevelle was westbound on Old Ocean City Road when a pickup truck began tailgating the Chevelle. The Chevelle tried to slow down and…

Two Teens Arrested after Rehoboth Beach Robbery

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2022

Two teens have been arrested for robbery and other offenses at the Wawa on Veterans Way in Rehoboth Beach around 10:30 Saturday night. Delaware State Police say a 39 year old man was leaving the parking lot on his scooter when two suspects, Francisco Martinez of Millsboro and Kyle Kilgo of Rehoboth Beach, both 19,…

Minor Injuries after Crash at Pot Nets Creekside Entrance

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2022

Delaware State Police are investigating a crash on Long Neck Road at Ridgewood Road at Pot Nets Creekside. Indian River emergency personnel were called just before 8pm for a reported head-on collision. Officials say a Jeep Wrangler and Dodge Journey collided causing significant damage to both vehicles. Delaware State Police say two people in the…