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Virtual Presentation on DE Mortgage Relief Program Monday (Today)

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

Representative Ruth Briggs King will host a virtual presentation Monday evening at 6pm (August 29th) to discuss the Delaware Mortgage Relief Program. The Delaware State Housing Authority will join Briggs King and share details about the program and how it can provide up to $40,000 for homeowners experiencing financial hardship due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-28-22

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

Sunday we had good fishing weather and the fishing was good. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em reported on a pending Delaware State Record blueline tilefish. Daine Hursh fishing on the Outnumbered in the canyons caught the 25.5-pound blueline tilefish that was 38 inches long with a 24-inch girth. The Reel Ledo brought in a 151.6-pound…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

Nick LaRusso – Contrails sky writing in Laurel. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-27-22

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2022

Saturday saw very nice weather on the bay and ocean except for those afternoon thunderstorms. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda told us that the Angler brought in spot, croaker, trout and flounder for her patrons. The Katydid had flounder and the Surface Tension had flounder and dolphin. Josh Gorub stopped by to weigh in a…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 8-27-22

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2022

Ted – 410-603-4521 – Ceramic Kiln with lots of molds – $500 Keith – 302-381-1945 – 10ft Metal Aluminum Brake Windy shade version – $700 Al – 410-865-9165 – Saddle hunting Gear (2 ropeman 1 Accenders) – $50 each ask for out gear Mike – 302-249-5512 – 13ft Prowler sit on top kayak – $200…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-26-22

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2022

Friday began nice than around noon it got nasty. Robby at Lewes Harbour Marina reported that the Katydid brought in flounder and dolphin from ocean structure. The Angler had spot. The Pirate King with Captain Jackie and mate Gary had an all-day charter that caught spot, croaker, flounder, triggerfish and trout over bay structure. Their…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes – Pretty window visitor. Click for full view

Maryland No. 1 State For Gender Equality

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

Maryland is the top state for gender equality – that’s according to U-S News and World Report. The analysis cites Kindergarten through grade 12 education as a leading factor in achieving the nation’s top ranking and Maryland took the top spot in the education category. Maryland also scored in the top five states for the…

Sprinkler System Extinguishes Creekwood Fire in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

A sprinkler system at the Creekwood condominium complex off Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach put out a fire on a third floor balcony before the fire could move up the side of the building to the attic area. Residents were awakened by the alarm and evacuated the unit – as did several other residents in…

Plans Underway for High-Capacity Magazine Buyback for DE Residents

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

The Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security will conduct a limited buyback program for large-capacity magazines in coming months. In June 2022, Gov. Carney signed into law the Delaware Large-Capacity Magazine Prohibition Act of 2022 making the possession of high-capacity magazines illegal in the State.  Delaware residents will be eligible to receive fair market compensation for…

DSP Investigating Shooting on I-495 in Wilmington

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

A 20 year old Wilmington man was traveling southbound on I-495 near Terminal Avenue in Wilmington when an unknown vehicle on his right side opened fire. Delaware State Police say multiple shots were fired – one round struck the victim in the leg. The victim sped off leaving the highway – and stopping near Route…

DOC Visitation Restrictions to Change Sept 6

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

The Delaware Department of Corrections is lifting a restriction that allows one adult visitor per inmate, which has been in place since late May as Covid-19 transmission was increasing. Beginning on Tuesday, September 6 one adult visitor and one child visitor under age 18 will be permitted per inmate. Surgical masks will be made available…

Three Arrested for Shoplifting at Tanger Outlets

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

Three women from New York have been arrested for shoplifting in the Rehoboth Beach area. Delaware State Police troopers on patrol were told by a witness that several women had shoplifted clothing from a shop at the Bayside Outlet. Troopers tried to contact the women in the parking lot, but they continued walking away and…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-25-22

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

Thursday saw a bit of a breeze and most boats fished close to shore. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a mixed bag of trout, flounder, spot and croaker over bay structure. The Surface Tension did venture out to the ocean where they found some sea bass and dolphin. Overall, it was a pretty…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2022

Abigail Dion -Sykesville – OC Jeep Week Beach Crawl from 2015! Click for full view.

Federalsburg Man Injured Using Burn Pit

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

A 75 year old Federalsburg man was injured while using a burn pit on Twelve Oaks Drive. Maryland Fire Marshal investigators say the victim was burning debris and used gasoline causing the fire to flash. The victim suffered non-life threatening burns and was flown to the Bayview Burn Center by Maryland State Police aviation. Hurlock…

Smaller or Limited Guarded Swimming Areas at DE State Parks Beginning Next Week

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

DNREC will reduce the life-guarding hours at Delaware State Parks ocean swimming beaches starting next week. Smaller or limited guarded swimming areas at all Delaware State Parks swimming beaches will be available through Labor Day. People looking to swim at Delaware State Parks are encouraged to do so at guarded beaches, including the main beach at Cape Henlopen…

Millsboro PD Investigating Attempted Break-ins at Plantation Lakes

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

Millsboro Police need your help to identify the suspect who attempted to break in to several garage doors along Belmont Boulevard in Plantation Lakes Wednesday night between 9 and 11pm. Police were called for damage to a garage door and found that 3 home garage doors were damaged by someone trying to gain entry. Police…

Dover Man Charged with Murder after Stabbing

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

A Dover man has been arrested on murder charges after a stabbing Wednesday morning at the Planter’s Run apartment complex. Delaware State Police were called for 33 year old male stabbing victim in the parking lot. The victim was taken to an area hospital and later pronounced dead. Investigation revealed the victim was arguing with…

Work-Release Walk Away Quickly Apprehended

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

An offender from the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown who walked away from an approved outside work assignment within the facilities programs area has been apprehended. According to the Delaware Department of Correction, 26 year old Ryan Gray of Georgetown was apprehended quickly by the Sussex Escapee Recovery Team. There is NO concern to…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-24-22

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

Wednesday was a beautiful day on the water. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Vee Sisounthune paddled his kayak out to the Outer Wall and caught another Delaware Citation sheepshead. This one weighted 9.45 pounds. Sandy Buchalter caught her first yellowfin tuna, a nice one at 50 pounds. It hit a side tracker over ocean structure.…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2022

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – circa 2007. This is Muppet – a frequent visitor to the WGMD studios. She would come to visit with Bill Dickerson when he would run errands for the station and deliver the weekly papers. Muppet would go from office to office to visit with everyone who was at the station. Muppet and Bill are greatly missed by everyone at WGMD. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-23-22

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2022

Tuesday saw very few boats fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had flounder for her party over ocean structure. Both the Pirate King and the Angler fished over bay structure and both brought in good numbers of spot and croakers. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told us the Judy V was the only boat…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2022

ML – Ocean City Firefighters Memorial on the Boardwalk at North Division Street. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-22-22

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2022

Monday was pretty wet, but some people went fishing anyway. The final results of the Flounder Pounder Tournament out of Paradise Grill on Long Neck had the Banker’s Hours Team out of New Jersey winning with a 9.1-pound flounder and walking away with $100,000. The No Limit from Delaware placed 4th and won $30,000 plus…