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WGMD Fishing Report 8-7-22

By Mari Lou / August 8, 2022

Sunday was a bit windy and not many boats went fishing. Nick Garcia and his grandpop fished Delaware Bay on Saturday and even with the wind against the tide, they did pretty well. They were just two fish short of a flounder boat limit with six to 23 inches plus two blues. Captain Aaron Herd…

Fenwick Voters Elect Incumbents & Edward Bishop to Town Council

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2022

Voters in Fenwick Island have returned both incumbents to the town council and elected Edward Bishop to fill the final open seat. The votes are still unofficial, but show Bill Rymer was the top vote-getter with 328, followed by Bishop with 327. Incumbent Richard Benn grabbed 315 votes.

WGMD Fishing Report 8-6-22

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2022

Saturday saw good fishing for inshore and offshore. The Savannah Lynn ran an 8-hour trolling trip on Friday catching limits of bluefish and Spanish mackerel. Half-day shark trips have seen lots of big critters to 200 pounds. Bottom-fishing trips have produced sea bass and flounder. On Saturday Deanna at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em said…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 7, 2022

Maria Monsanto – Seaford – Surf, sand and sky in North Ocean City. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 8-6-22

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2022

Bob / Milton 1990 Ford Ranger – maroon with tan trim – lots of bumper stickers. Stolen from his home on 8/3/22. Offering $200 reward for safe return or contacting police with return. DE tag – C50527 Contact DSP Cpl Ryan Langdon – ryan.langdon@delaware.gov   Bill / 302-684-3882 – Heavy Duty Dolly Tow Bar, new…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-5-22

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2022

Friday was good in the morning with rain in the afternoon. If you have ever wanted to catch a tuna now is the time to go. You can book a charter to work the inshore lumps for what, in today’s market, is a reasonable amount of money and stand a good chance of catch a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 6, 2022

Carl Bull – Frankford – Assawoman Bay near Harpoon Hanna before a storm. Click for full view

DelDOT Workers Find Dog Left to Die in Dover

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2022

A dog was found by DelDOT workers earlier this week in tall brush off North Little Creek Road in Dover. The dog, which had lost most of her hair and was covered in sores and scabs, was barely responsive and rushed to a local veterinary hospital. She later died and Delaware Animal Services is looking…

22nd Annual Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill Saturday

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2022

Snow Hill will hold its 22nd Annual Blessing of the Combines on Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The parade of combines will begin at 11am and will park on Green Street for the blessing and viewing. The Blessing honors local farmers and there will also be vendors, music, a car show and additional farm equipment…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-4-22

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2022

Thursday was a hot day to go fishing. The Bill Slayer had the Mills, Frye, Coulbourne party out on Wednesday and they managed to go 4 for 6 on yellowfin tuna and 4 for 4 on longfin albacore tuna trolling Sterling Tackle wide track spreader bars with Handbarrow Custom Bait skirted ballyhoo. Hook ‘em and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 5, 2022

Donald Davis – Lewes Rehoboth Canal. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-3-22

By Mari Lou / August 4, 2022

Wednesday was an absolutely beautiful fishing day. I had a plan. I would go to Fenwick Island. Catch a spot and use it as bait for a cobia. Man plans, God laughs. I never caught a single spot, but I may have hooked a cobia on my spot rig. Whatever it was, it dumped half…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-2-22

By Mari Lou / August 3, 2022

Tuesday saw decent weather and good fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Port-A-Bella fished the Big Fish Classic out of Ocean City and their 218-pound bigeye placed Fifth in that category. They also had two yellowfin, one bluefin and one longfin tuna. They released a white marlin and jumped off a blue. Lorne Seifert and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 3, 2022

Becky Lund – 9th hole at the Cripple Creek Golf Club in Dagsboro. Click for full view

DE AG Joins Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force

By Mari Lou / August 2, 2022

Delaware is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against companies responsible for a majority of foreign robocalls into the U-S. The goal is to cut down on the illegal robocalls. And officials in the AG’s office tell the Talk of Delmarva that robotexts, while…

Eligible DE Families to Receive Emergency Food Assistance Benefits in 2 Distributions

By Mari Lou / August 2, 2022

Eligible Delaware households will receive emergency food assistance benefits under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to cover the summer period when children are on break and not receiving meals at school. DHSS and the Delaware Department of Education will begin issuing the Summer P-EBT benefits this month – the benefit will be split…

Arrow Safety Road Closed through January 2023

By Mari Lou / August 2, 2022

Arrow Safety Road in Georgetown has been closed by DelDOT as scheduled. The roadway – between Route 113 and South Bedford Street is part of the Park Avenue relocation project and will remain closed through the end of January 2023 for roadway reconstruction. Besides the closure of Arrow Safety Road – the Route 113 southbound…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-1-22

By Mari Lou / August 2, 2022

Monday was another good fishing day. From Lewes Harbour Marina we learned that the Team Outcast with Dylan Grygo, Matt Chapman, Dave Haldeman and Tom Malewski fished Massey’s Canyon and the 12-Fathom Lump on Saturday where they chunked with squid and butterfish and used the whole of same for bait. They ended the day with…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 2, 2022

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Doe and calf along the Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Milford Man Charged with Weapons & Traffic Violations after Dewey Beach Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

A traffic stop by Dewey Beach Police early Sunday morning led to the arrest of a Milford man. Police contacted the driver, 24 year old Dontwain Cornish, on Coastal Highway in the area of King Charles Avenue, and saw marijuana in plain view in the vehicle. Cornish also admitted to having a concealed firearm in…

Maryland’s American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Report Released

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

The State of Maryland has submitted it’s 2022 American Rescue Plan, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Annual Performance Report to the US Treasury. The report details expenditures from March 3, 2021 through June 30, 2022. It also includes planned allocations for FY 2023. Governor Hogan says the State has used these resources to supplement…

Partial Closure at Maryland part of Assateague Island National Seashore

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

The National Park Service has partially closed a portion of the North Beach Swimming area which is usually guarded at the Maryland part of Assateague Island National Seashore after pieces of military munitions debris has been found on the beach over the last two weeks. Officials say 7 pieces of munitions debris have been found…

DE Hunters Need to Register Temporary Deer Stands, Ground Blinds & Trail-cameras

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

If you are a hunter – effective today – you are required to register temporary deer stands, deer ground blinds and trail cameras that have been placed and left overnight on state wildlife areas. The registration is free through an online deer stand and trail-cam registration form. A single registration number can be used for…

DSP Investigating after Body Found at Edge of Roadway near Lincoln

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

Delaware State Police are conducting a criminal investigation after the body of a man was found lying near the roadway Sunday morning around 1:30 in the area of Staytonville Road and North Union Church Road near Lincoln. Police have not yet identified the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. They ask anyone with…

National Night Out Activities

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

Tuesday, August 2nd is National Night out. What started as a night to hang out on your porch and meet your neighbors and local law enforcement officers has become a community celebration. Local law enforcement and other first responders join the community for a meet and greet – with demonstrations, information, food, entertainment and lots…