Mari Lou

Dover PD Investigating Early Morning Burglary

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred just before 3:30 Monday morning on Old Forge Drive. Police say a 31 year old woman woke up to a tall, slim-built man wearing all black standing in her bedroom doorway. The woman alerted her husband who called 9-1-1 and the family left the home to wait…

UMES First HBCU Selected for Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Driving change Initiative Grant

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is the first Historically Black College or University selected as a recipient of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Driving Change Initiative grant. The University will receive $2.5-million in start-up funds over the next five years beginning Tuesday. UMES has awarded 60% of its degrees in the STEM fields in…

St Jude the Apostle New Code Purple Emergency Shelter for Men

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

St Jude the Apostle Catholic Church in Lewes – with the support of Code Purple of Sussex County – will host a winter Emergency Shelter for men who would otherwise go without shelter. The St Jude shelter will be open from December 1st through March 15th, 2023. The old Troop 7 building is no longer…

Sussex County DPH Mobile Unit at Milford Wellness Village Tuesday

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

The Milford Wellness Village is partnering with the Sussex County Mobile Unit from Delaware Public Health to provide free flu shots, COVID-19 testing and vaccinations and other services on Tuesday, November 1st from 10 to 3pm. Other services include Clinical and Community Resource Connections and counseling and referral services. No appointment is needed – and…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-30-22

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on the ocean on Sunday, but it looks like Monday, when most everybody has to return to work, will be fishable. I certainly hope so, because I will be on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland for a 10-hour trip beginning at 6:00 AM. Bill at Lewes Harbour Marina,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2022

David Cole – Frankford – The Widow in Gumboro. Happy Halloween! Click for full view

UPDATED: Early Sunday Morning Crash in Harbeson Sends One to Hospital

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2022

UPDATED – 7pm – An early morning crash in Harbeson sent one person to an area hospital with reported minor injuries. Indian River Emergency Personnel were called for a single vehicle crash around 2:30 Sunday morning on Hollymount Road. Delaware State Police say a minivan driven by a 35 year old woman from Wilmington went…

Boat Beaches After Hitting the Rocks Near Bay City

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2022

A boating accident Saturday evening is under investigation by DNREC marine police. Indian River Emergency personnel were called just before 7:30 after a Parker boat ran into the rocky rip rap near Bay City and ended up on the grassy area in the beach area. The three mariners on board refused additional medical attention.

DE Probation & Parole Steps Up to Support Halloween Safety

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2022

Probation Officers will be keeping a watchful eye on high risk probationers this Halloween as the DOC does its part to support safe and fun Halloween festivities. Special restrictions are placed on high risk sex offenders and sex offenders with child victims who are under Probation supervision. On Halloween night designated offenders are required to…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-29-22

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on the Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean on Saturday and to the beat of my knowledge, no boats left Lewes Harbour or Indian River Marina. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle reported small rockfish in the Back Bays. They didn’t say what they were caught on, but back in the day,…

Berlin Man Arrested After Police Chase in NCCo

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2022

A Berlin, MD man has been arrested after a vehicle pursuit in the New Castle area just after 12:30 Saturday morning. Delaware State Police on patrol saw an Chevy Impala blow through a stop sign at Pigeon Point Road and tried to perform a traffic stop, however the driver – 35 year old Antwan Douglas…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-29-22

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2022

RUSS – 850-288-5929 – Steam radiators and boilers – couple hundred dollars – 200 gallons heating oil with heating oil tank – price tbd Seaford – 302-579-6406 – Tree set Vickie – 302-645-2790 – Calloway stand up golf bag, brand new – $175 – Vermont teddy bear Washington Redskins outfit plus 1983 unopened Coke bottle…

Lewes BPW Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2022

If you live in Lewes, the Board of Public Works will collect household hazardous waste and electronics equipment today from 10am to 2pm – as well as prescription medications for drug take back day. All containers must be leak-proof and the original containers. Do not mix products into one container. A variety of Household, workshop,…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-28-22

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on Friday for the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay and forecasted to be up again on Saturday. I did get one report from Indian River Inlet. Tony Walls caught an 18-inch tog on a sand flea while fishing from the north side. Fortunately, freshwater fishermen can still fish during hard…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2022

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Leaving the Harbor of Refuge Light after a work day at the light. Click for full view

Laurel-Seaford Football Game Closed Attendance

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

If you planned to attend the Laurel-Seaford football game tonight – all tickets have been canceled and money will be refunded. Laurel Superintendent Shawn Larrimore posted this earlier today…

13 Rescued from Sinking Commercial Fishing Boat after Collision SE of Chincoteague

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

The US Coast Guard and two good Samaritans rescued 13 people from a sinking commercial fishing vessel early Friday morning. Coast Guard officials say the fishing boat “Tremont” was about 63 miles southeast of Chincoteague when it collided with a Panamanian-flagged container ship, “MSC Rita” around 2am. The 115-foot “Tremont” reported to watchstanders they were…

DPH Concerned Over Increasing Flu and RSV Cases In Delaware

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Delaware Public Health is seeing an increase in respiratory viruses – especially in influenza and RSV. In the week ending on October 22 there were 44 laboratory confirmed cases of flu – compared to 19 the week before. The total is at 69 – the flu season officially began on October 2. For the same…

Gov Hogan Announces Statewide Preparedness Efforts to Address lncrease in RSV and Potential COVID-19 and Flu Surges

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Maryland is preparing for an increase in RSV, and potential surges in Covid-19 and flu. Hospitals are see an increase in RSV earlier and more rapidly this fall and Gov Larry Hogan has also announced a series of new mitigation actions and preparedness efforts for fall and winter surges in Covid-19 and the flu in…

DSU Shatters Enrollment Records

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Delaware State University’s fall enrollment is the largest in the University’s history with over 6200 students. This is a 33% increase since 2017. University officials say the key drivers to this record breaking enrollment include the Inspire Scholarship, graduate and online growth, and the Early College School. The University has a strategic goal to reach…

Kim Reynolds Named New Worcester County Budget Officer

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

The Worcester County Commissioners appointed Kim Reynolds to serve as the new budget officer. Reynolds, the former senior budget accountant, brings 22 years of experience in accounting and grants compliance to this position. She is a vital member of the financial management team that develops the multi-year fiscal plans to assist with annual budget forecasting.…

Worcester County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Saturday – West Ocean City

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Worcester County Public Works Recycling Division will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday from 10 to 2pm at the West Ocean City Park & Ride on Route 50. Household Hazardous Waste includes products containing harmful chemicals like bleach, pesticides, pool chemicals, oil mixtures, gas and other fuels, acids, CFL light bulbs, batteries…

Saturday is Drug Take Back Day

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Saturday is Drug Take Back Day – a chance for you to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs safely. It also takes away the possibility of misuse of medications and the start of opioid addiction. Collection sites are available from 10am to 2pm: Ocean View Police DRBA Police at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-27-22

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

With small craft advisories up on Thursday to the best of my knowledge, no boats went out of Indian River or Lewes. If the marine forecast holds up it looks like no one will be fishing the ocean through Monday as seas are going to be 6 to 7 feet and winds are going to…

Wicomico County School District Community Forums Set

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2022

Wicomico Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer will hold four Community Forums in November. The public is invited to come and be part of any of the forums which will include presentations and conversations about public education in Wicomico County. Already Dr. Stauffer has met with school officials and is currently meeting with student leaders…