Mari Lou

Ground Broken on Park Avenue Relocation Project in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2022

Ground has been broken to enter the construction phase of the Park Avenue relocation project in Georgetown. DelDOT officials have been working on this project for a number of years – taking public comment at multiple workshops – including choosing the preferred design option out of six that were presented. This project has been a…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-30-22

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2022

Monday saw outstanding fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Jamar and Mate Terry fished the Jersey side and found some excellent sea bass action for their party. Captain Beau at Skipjack Sportfishing said the first few drifts produced excellent sea bass action, but then things slowed and it was a pick for the remainder…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-29-22

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2022

Sunday was a great day to be fishing! Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Billy and Conner Mister caught black drum while fishing from their boat off of Broadkill Beach. Young Peter Didden fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with Gulp! and caught flounder weighing 3.2 and 2.5 pounds. The Katydid and the Undaunted fished…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes – God Bless America at Assateague. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 5-28-22

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

Saturday saw people fishing and they caught some fish. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Anthony from the shop fished the Coral Beds with clam to catch and release a big black drum. Richard Harpel was on the Coral Beds Thursday night when he caught and released a big black drum. Branden Moyer fished from the…

Wm Donald Clifton Named New Executive Director of DE Farm Bureau

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced farmer Wm. Donald Clifton, II, as its new executive director. Don Clifton brings a variety of farming and agribusiness experience into his new position. The Clifton family has grown grains and soybeans, and processed vegetables in northeast Sussex County since the 1920s. In addition, they operated Clifton Canning Company,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Stormy skies over Millsboro. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-28-22

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Garage Sale at Chapel Green off Rt 24 and Robinsonville Rd, Saturday and Sunday 8-4 Toni – Yard Sale on June 4 8am in Bethany Glen John – Yard Sale today at the Train Club 36668 DuPont Blvd, Selbyville   Melanie – 302-236-1841 – King size Tempurpedic bed with Frame – $1000 – Elliptical machine…

Milford Police Investigate Video Posted from School Property

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Milford Police were called after a video was posted on Instagram of the student holding a few bullets. Police did investigate and tell the Talk of Delmarva that it appears the student had the ammunition in the truck after target shooting recently. Police say no weapons were on school property – no threats were made…

WGMD Fishing Report 05-27-22

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Once again, I must report that no boats left the dock on Friday. Small craft advisories flew all day and well into the night. They may return on Saturday morning. The only good reports I received were from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. They said there was a bluefish blitz at Three Rs Road on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Ken Sterling – Salisbury – Somewhere in Wicomico County – Oreo cookie cows graze peacefully at sunset. Click for full view

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS ON DELMARVA

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 27 FENWICK ISLAND – 5:30pm – Town of Fenwick Island will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony following the regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with…

Two Arrested on Felony Drug Charges after Chase in Kent County

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested two from Felton on felony drug and other offenses after a chase Thursday night in Kent County. Police spotted 56 year old Arthur Bentley and 35 year old Stephanie Evans in a Toyota van just before 11:30 Thursday night east of Woodside – both have several outstanding warrants. Police initiated…

JFC Approves Funding Increase for Childcare Assistance for Low-Income Families

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee has approved a substantial increase in funding for a program to assist low-income families with childcare expenses. The Joint Finance Committee, a 12-member panel of representatives and senators from both parties charged with drafting the state’s operating budget, voted to add $18.9 million to Delaware’s Purchase of Care program, an…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-26-22

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

To the best of my knowledge, no boats sailed on Thursday. As of Thursday, some beach access roads remain closed. The Navy Crossing on Cape Henlopen State Park is closed. At Delaware Seashore State Park, Keybox, Conquest and Faithful Steward crossings are closed. The reason for the closing is the northeast winds have driven the…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-25-22

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2022

To the best of my knowledge no boats sailed on Wednesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said some big blues were taken out of the South Pocket on spoons early in the morning during outgoing water. During incoming water shad, smaller blues and a few decent rockfish were caught along the Northside on darts, small…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-24-22

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

To the best of my knowledge no boats sailed on Tuesday. The Cast for a Cure Surf Tournament was a great success last weekend. Twenty-six teams participated and One More Cast came in First with Sporto Gray, Tim Wallace, Bob Zak and Lance Cochran. Sporto’s 22-inch black drum secured the win. Second was a tie…

Deadline to Change Party Affiliation for DE’s September Primary is Friday

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

Delaware’s primary election is September 13, but if you want to change your party affiliation ahead of the primary – you have only until Friday, May 27 to make the change. Delaware’s primary election on only for those who are registered as Democrat or Republican – anyone who is independent or registered to a third…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

Mary Ellen Lowman – Greenwood – Polyphemus Moth in the Japanese maple. Click for full view

Gov Carney Issues Limited State of Emergency for Kent County Due to Barge Fire in Delaware Bay

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2022

Update, Wednesday morning: A fire on a barge being towed up the Delaware River with a cargo of scrap metal and old appliances has been extinguished.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Northstar Environmental and Marine Services has been contracted to assess the integrity of the vessel and to manage salvage operations. A 500-yard safety zone…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-23-22

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2022

Monday, I spent the day on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland. Captain Chris called late on Sunday evening to say the wind would be up early on Monday morning so we would depart at 0800 instead of 0600. I don’t know what the wind was like at 0600, but it was a tad…

Eden Woman Quickly Arrested after Kidnapping of 1 Year Old

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

Saturday afternoon Maryland State Police is Salisbury were called by a mother telling them that her 1 year old child was taken from a home on Rivermere Drive in Eden. The mother went to check on the welfare of the child when 24 year old Kristina Marie Owens of Eden, stole the keys to the…

Pilot Program Adds Open Captions to Movie-Going Experience

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

An agreement has been reached between Delaware lawmakers, advocates and Delaware movie theater operators. This agreement will increase access at theaters for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing throughout the state. The Memorandum of understanding outlines a year-long pilot program where theaters will offer regular showings of first-run movies using open captions on the screen.…

OCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks this Summer

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

The Ocean City Police Department, in cooperation with the Worcester County Health Department, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the summer season. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants, and alcohol retailers throughout the resort.  The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a…