Mari Lou

OC’s Sun & Surf Cinema to Close After Labor Day – Forever

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2022

It’s been a staple for movie-goers in Ocean City for 50 years, now Fox Theaters announces the Sun & Surf Cinema at 143rd Street will close its doors forever after Labor Day Monday – September 5. The theater opened as a twin theater – 2 screens in 1972. Muriel and Reba Schwartz of Dover opened…

HB 426 Signed into Law – Expands Use of Realty Transfer Tax Funds

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2022

Governor John Carney has signed House Bill 426, which will allow Delaware’s counties to expend Realty Transfer Tax funds for two additional uses. The measure amends Chapter 81, Title 9 of the Delaware code by striking of one word and adds “recreational amenities and land preservation” to how Realty Transfer Tax monies can be used.…

Legislation Updates Protections to Homeowners in Manufactured Home Communities

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2022

Legislation that extends protections to homeowners in manufactured home communities has been signed by Governor John Carney. House Bill 374 would include homes that do not qualify as manufactured homes under the current definition – like those who live in camper trailers on rented land. These Delawareans are not protected under the landlord-tenant code or…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-25-22

By Mari Lou / July 26, 2022

Monday saw small craft advisories up on the ocean. Amanda said no fish crossed the cleaning table on Monday. They do have a new tournament for the month of August. Beginning August 1st and running through August 31st the Dorado for Ducks Tournament will take place. The proceeds from this contest will go to the…

MD Fire Marshal Investigating Fire at Delmar Laundromat

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

The Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire at the Quality Wash on Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar Sunday afternoon just after 2:30. The fire was discovered by a customer. Delmar Firefighters responded and investigation shows the fire began in the back storage area. Anyone with information should contact the Deputy State Fire Marshal at…

Wilmington Man Indicted for Child Pornography & Sexual Solicitation of a Child

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

A former Tower Hill School employee who was arrested in April has been indicted on charges from an investigation into child pornography. On Monday, 53 year old William Ushler of Wilmington was indicted on the original five charges from April, plus an additional two counts of sexual solicitation of a child, which is a felony.…

6 Injured in Oak Orchard Crash Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

A crash just after midnight Monday near Oak Orchard sent 6 people to area hospitals. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that an SUV was southbound on Oak Orchard Road and turning left into Driftwood Village and collided with a Jeep Renegade. Police say both drivers were properly restrained and were hospitalized with…

Gov Carney Signs Package of Bills Related to Maternal & Infant Health

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

Governor John Carney has signed a package of six measures related to maternal and infant health – aimed a decreasing infant and maternal mortality. The measures also expand services to communities across the state and will improve health outcomes for families and infants throughout Delaware. Representative Melissa Minor-Brown, lead sponsor of all six bills, is…

Peak Shaving Alert for Berlin Electric Customers from 2 to 7pm

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

The Berlin Electric Company is asking customers to voluntarily conserve or limit energy usage today between 2 and 7pm. This is when electric purchase rates are at their highest – you can help by delaying the use of major appliances – like dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers and hot water.

WGMD Fishing Report 7-24-22

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2022

Sunday’s weather was much better than the forecast. Lewes Harbour Marina said young Croix Rust was high hook on his family’s trip to ocean structure with two flounder to 21.75 inches. Private boats had tuna by chunking inshore lumps. The Reel Chaotic with Captain Bruce Buchalter, Joshua Buchalter, Allen Fluke, Don May and Jimmy Yingling…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-23-22

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2022

Saturday was a beautiful summer day. Sunday will see seas to 7 feet in the ocean. Lewes Harbour Marina said that Ryan Sullivan had a 3.6-pound flounder and Anthony Wicker had a flounder that weighed 4.88 pounds out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Saturday. They fished minnows on top-bottom rigs and also caught…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2022

Steve Hopkins – Long Neck – Monarch butterfly on a backyard butterfly bush. Click for full view

Gov Hogan Proclaims Sunday as “Officer Spencer Wiersberg Day” in MD

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2022

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed Sunday, July 24th as “Officer Spencer Wiersberg Day.” Officer Wiersberg was a member of the Fruitland Police Department – he died in 2020 after a battle with bone cancer – on what would have been his 26th birthday. During his short time with the Fruitland Police he received the…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-23-22

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2022

Bill – 302-684-3882                                       – Heavy Duty Dolly Tow Bar, new tires with winch, all accessories – ask for price Fonda – 302-945-4961 – Presto 6qt Cooker / Canner – $50 – Metal Barrel with lid – $20 Ben – 443-497-3890 – 2012 roof for golf cart with brackets – $100 Jim – 302-293-6035 –…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-22-22

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2022

Friday was a normal summer day in Delaware. My friend Dan Neumann sent me a report from Indian River Inlet. He said he and his friend Paul Perkins along with other anglers caught a good number of 8 to 10-inch bluefish from the Inlet on afternoon incoming water on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The blues…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2022

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Looking at the beach thru the dune. Click for full view

West Nile Virus Found in NCCo Sentinel Chicken

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2022

DNREC officials have found a positive test of West Nile Virus in a sentinel chicken in Southern New Castle County. There have been NO reported cases of West Nile Virus in humans in Delaware so far this year – however the possibility of contracting a mosquito-transmitted disease is possible until colder autumn temperatures arrive –…

Saturday – a Code Orange Air Quality Day

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2022

Saturday will be an Ozone Code Orange Air Quality Day for Delaware. Mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-90s will promote ozone production and light and variable winds will allow pollutants to accumulate. These conditions are unhealthy for sensitive groups – like young children, the elderly and those with heart and/or respiratory conditions. On…

Delaware Labor Force Steady from May to June

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2022

Delaware’s labor force has remained steady from May into June however the First State’s unemployment rate is at 4.5% – well above the national average of 3.6%. In Sussex County the unemployment rate increased from 3.8% in May to 4% in June. Delaware saw an increase in non-farm employment from May to June – especially…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-21-22

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on the ocean, but some boats were able to fish Delaware Bay on Thursday. On Wednesday Frank Tucker and Zander fished the Old Grounds and boxed eight flounder. Rick’s Bait and Tackle reported that Hunter Reeder caught a 40-pound yellowfin tuna at Massey’s Canyon on the chunk. The Surface Tension…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2022

Walt – Lewes – Harbor of Refuge Light from The Point. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-20-22

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2022

Wednesday saw reasonable weather and decent fishing. Small craft advisories are already up for Thursday. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid came in from ocean structure with a good catch of flounder. The Angler fished bay structure and brought back kingfish and croakers. At Hook ’em and Cook ‘em they told us…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-19-22

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2022

Tuesday was a normal summer day in July. Those who went fishing did well. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid had 32 flounder from ocean structure for her party. The Angler brought back croaker from bay structure. At Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em, both the Judy V and the Captain Bob had sea bass on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2022

Abigail Dion – Sykesville – Sunset over the ocean at 29th Street in Ocean City. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-18-22

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2022

Monday saw small craft advisories up in the ocean and very little fishing. At Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em the Captain Ike II defied the weather and went tuna fishing. They had nine yellowfin and while they didn’t say, I suspect they were on the chunk. Jeff Waxman, Dr. Pat and the Dr’s son James,…