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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’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 – 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…
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 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…
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…
Christy Helgason – Pirate kids – Camden, Cash and Harpa on the Duckaneer in Ocean City, MD. Click for full view
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Nick LaRusso – Sunrise clouds over Georgetown. Click for full view
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…
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…
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…
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 /…
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…
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…
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…
David Nees – Cambridge – Pier at Great Marsh Park at dawn on New Years Day. Click for full view
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…
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 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,…
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…