Mari Lou

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 24, 2022

This WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – another Return Day – but a rainy one – set up next to the Brick Hotel on the Circle in Georgetown. Jake Smith broadcasting live – not sure of the year – but this one isn’t too old – maybe in the past few years. Click for full view

Salisbury Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Murder

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2022

A Salisbury man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for murder. In September, a Wicomico County jury convicted Drequan Savage of 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault and firearms offenses in the murder of Gerald Nash. On Wednesday the Honorable S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the First Judicial Circuit sentenced Savage with…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-22-22

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2022

The weather was very good on Tuesday and both charter boats that ran from Lewes did well. The weather looks good right through Thanksgiving so let’s get out there and catch some fish. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Bill told us the Katydid had 22 tog on Tuesday. The Grizzly ran for sea bass and brought…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2022

Stephen Heckman – Laurel – Route 90 Bridge – looking towards Isle of Wight. Click for full view

Delaware House GOP Chooses Leadership

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

The Delaware House Republican Caucus has selected new leadership for the 152nd General Assembly that began after the November 8th General Elections. State Representative Mike Ramone, Pike Creek South, has been chosen as the new House Minority Leader – replacing Representative Danny Short of Seaford, who remains the most tenured caucus member.  Rep. Short had served…

Two Millsboro Men Arrested on Weapons Charges after Crash

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

Two Millsboro men have been arrested on multiple weapons charges after a crash Monday night on Route 24 in the Long Neck area. Just before 9pm police say a Lexus driven by a 35 year old Lewes man was eastbound on Route 24 in front of a Hyundai driven by 22 year old Evan Briscoe.…

Worcester County Fire Marshal Delivers Residential Smoke Alarms to Pocomoke Elementary School Students

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

The Worcester County Fire Marshal has delivered residential smoke alarms to Pocomoke Elementary School. This is to ensure each student’s home has up to two free smoke alarms if needed – before the holiday break. Fire Marshal Matthew Owens says that 192 smoke alarms went home with students. As we move into the holiday season…

DSP Investigating Shooting East of Millsboro

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night just after 8:30 on Ayers Lane east of Millsboro. Police found the home was hit several times with an unknown firearm and the homeowner suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body and was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. There…

DSP Investigating Serious Crash Southwest of Laurel

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious crash that occurred just after 7:30 Tuesday morning on Horsey Church Road near Chandler Road southwest of Laurel. Emergency personnel from Laurel were on the scene for over 2 ½ hours – they were assisted by Blades, Delmar and Sharptown Fire Companies as well as…

Rehoboth Beach Tree Ready for Lighting on Friday

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

Rehoboth Beach’s tree is in place and ready for Friday’s tree lighting and Holiday Sing-Along which will begin at 6:30pm at the bandstand. The tree was donated by Dean and Debbie Smith of Rehoboth Beach, who planted the tree in August of 2002. This year’s Christmas tree is a 30-foot, 2,000-pound green giant arborvitae and…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-21-22

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

In spite of small craft advisories on Monday, a couple of boats got out and both caught fish. Plus, we have some real good news from Indian River Inlet. At Lewes Harbour Marina they reported the Katydid went out on Monday and came back with a catch of tog. On Saturday, the Grizzly had a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2022

Diana Lynn B – Photo by Guy Bruni – Vienna, MD – Sunset at Elliott’s Island. Click for full view

Phase 1 of Delaware Memorial Bridge Completed – All Lanes Open for Thanksgiving Travel

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

Phase One of a Delaware Memorial Bridge deck rehabilitation project has finished two days ahead of schedule on Saturday morning. All eight lanes on the bridge will be open for Thanksgiving week. The two right lanes from the midpoint of the New Jersey-bound span have bee fully rebuilt. The second phase, which will rehab the…

Preston Fire Under Investigation by MD State Fire Marshal

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

A 2-alarm fire Monday morning on Dover Bridge Road in Preston is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from Preston were called just after 7:30 for a fire in a two-story residence. A male victim sustained second and third degree burns to his hands and feet – he was flown to Johns…

MD State Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Salisbury Jehovah’s Witnesses

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating an incendiary fire at the Jehovah’s Witnesses on Parker Road in Salisbury. A fire was discovered at the outside of the rear door by staff just after 4 Monday morning. Fire officials say there was no fire department response because the fire burned itself out. Damage is estimated…

Oceans Calling 2023 Dates Set for Ocean City

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

Oceans Calling will try again to bring music and more to the beach in Ocean City. The dates for next summer’s festival have been set – with the the fun beginning September 29th through October 1st. This past summer’s inaugural festival was a day away from the start when it was canceled as the remnants…

UPDATED: Early Morning Dagsboro Fire Sends One to Hospital

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

UPDATED: A 46 year old man was critically injured in a fire just after 3 this morning in Dagsboro. Dagsboro firefighters arriving at the scene found a recreational camper on fire. The victim suffered burns and fractures and has been transferred from Christiana Hospital to the Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania where he is listed…

DE DHSS to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits on Nov. 23

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

Emergency Benefits for November for eligible Delaware households will be issued by the Division of Social Services on Wednesday, November 23rd. These benefits will be issued as part of SNAP and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and General Assistance. Additional information from DHSS Press Release: The SNAP emergency food benefit…

MD AG Formally Overrules Past Opinions that Upheld or Applied Racially Discriminatory State Laws

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2022

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh has formally overruled prior opinions of the Attorney General of Maryland that upheld or applied racially discriminatory Maryland laws that were later found to be unconstitutional. Two discriminatory legal principles were found in many former opinions by the AG’s Office – dating back as far as 1916 – the restriction…