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DSP Trooper Pleads Guilty in Computer System Misuse Case

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2022

A five year veteran of the Delaware State Police has pleaded guilty to misuse of computer system information. Attorney General Kathy Jennings and DSP Superintendent Col. Melissa Zebley say James Boyda illegally disclosed protected information from a criminal justice computer system that allows police access to New Jersey DMV records after he was misled by…

Henlopen Conference Football Season Could be Impacted by Officials Work-Stoppage

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2022

Football season at Henlopen Conference schools could be impacted by a work stoppage by football officials after they did not accept a new proposed agreement – that according to the Delmarva Sports Network. The DIAA says that the Delmarva Football Officials Association did offer a counter-offer, which DIAA will consider as a fee modification for…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-18-22

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2022

Thursday was a beautiful day on the ocean until around noon when a strong breeze came up and made the water a bit dusty I had planned to fish Delaware Bay, but the gentleman who was going with me fell ill, so I changed my plans and went surf fishing. There was hardly a breath…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2022

Dave – Sunset at Love Creek. Click for full view

AUDIO: Sussex County Council District 5 Candidate Forum

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2022

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held a Candidates Forum between the two Republican candidates for District 5 – incumbent John Rieley and Keller Hopkins.

WGMD Fishing Report 8-17-22

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2022

Wednesday, we had small craft advisories up and to the best of my knowledge no boats left Lewes or Indian River Marina. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said a few folks tried to fish the beach, but they had no reports of any fish caught. I did get a good report from my friend Dan…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2022

Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – remembering Bill Rogers. Former radio DJ and talk show host. Here Bill’s in the main studio doing his special brand of talk radio. You knew Bill was on the air when the Theme from the Sopranos hit the airwaves! Followed by more soundbites that any one person could collect – let alone keep track of! He had one of those shows that you just stopped what you were doing and listened – whether you agreed with him or not. We lost Bill to cancer in September of 2019, but he’ll always be a part of The Talk of Delmarva!

WGMD Fishing Report 8-16-22

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2022

Tuesday saw small craft advisories and Eric with a broke computer. I did get a few reports. One from Fenwick Tackle where young Conner and his dad picked up some bait and tackle and headed for the surf on Sunday. They ended the adventure with a mixed bag on spot and kings topped by Conner’s…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2022

Christopher Hockley – Camp Hill, PA – Beach birds at Delaware Seashore State Park. Click for full view

Lewes Man Dead in Salisbury Hit & Run

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2022

A Lewes man is dead after a hit and run early Monday morning in Salisbury. Maryland State Police say just after 3:30 this morning, 29 year old Colin Lin was operating a motorized scooter and trying to cross northbound Route 13 from a center median cross-over near Oliphant Street, when he was struck by a…

UPDATED: Welcoming Home Delmar LL Softball World Series All-Stars

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2022

UPDATED – 1pm – According to the Town of Delmar’s Facebook page – Little League ETA Update The team is expected at the VA/MD State line around 1:00 p.m. We believe they should arrive in Delmar around 2:30 p.m. depending on traffic. =========================================================== The Delmar Softball Major All-Stars are returning home at this hour and…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-15-22

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2022

Monday saw increasing east winds and building seas making for a rough day on the ocean. At Bowers Beach, the Captain’s Lady put blues, croaker, spot and trout in her customer’s coolers. Delaware Bay is beginning to preform like days of old. My friend and fellow surf fisherman, Acie Mankins fished on the Double Trouble…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2022

Carol Tabor – Seagull napping at Bayshore in Ocean View. Click for full view

IRSD Food Service Returns to Pre-Pandemic Operations – Must Apply for Free/Reduced-price Lunch Program

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2022

USDA waivers for free school lunch have expired and Indian River School District students will no longer receive meals at no cost in school cafeterias with the start of the new school year. Food service at all schools will return to pre-pandemic operations – which means students at all schools will be requires to pay…

DE Public Service Commission Grants Petition From Division of Public Advocate for Rate Reduction for Tidewater Utilities

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2022

A petition from the Division of the Public Advocate to reduce Tidewater Utilities rates has been granted by the Delaware Public Service Commission. The petition was filed in late June and called for the reduction because Tidewater was earning more than its Commission-approved rate of return of 7.92% – and has been over-earning since at…

Five Additional Suspected Cases of Monkeypox Found in DE; Beebe Virtual Town Hall Discussion Tonight at 5:30

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2022

There are now 11 suspected cases of monkeypox in Delaware. Public Health officials said five more cases – all in men – are pending confirmatory testing by the CDC. Two cases are from a 23 year old and 57 year old from Sussex County and the other three are from New Castle County – and…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-14-22

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2022

Sunday saw good fishing on the ocean and bay. At Bowers Beach, the Captain’s Lady had a good week catching flounder, croaker, spot and trout. From Leipsic we heard from Steve at Smith Bait that slot rockfish and white perch have been caught from the tidal creeks and rivers on peeler crab. At the Elbow,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2022

Phil Haro – Dagsboro – Indian River at Tuckahoe Acres. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 8-13-22

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2022

Beau – 302-684-4886 – Kodak power cell slide projector – ask for price – Lawn tools and garden tools – ask for price Edward – 302-493-6602 – 2006 V Twin 1000cc Suzuki, equipped with a commander – $2500 Jeff – 215-206-7140 – Custom built Harley Trike – call for info and price Susan – 302-396-8505…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-13-22

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2022

Saturday was a bit bouncy on the ocean, but a few boats did venture out. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was croaker on the Angler caught over bay structure. The Surface Tension with Captain Chris had dolphin for his party fish ocean structure such as sea bass pot markers. Captain Aaron heard on the…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-12-22

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2022

Friday saw northeast winds and not many boats went out. At Lewes Harbour Marina the only boat that sailed was the Angler and she had an excellent catch of spot and croaker over bay structure. Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em told us a few private boats gave it a try, but they had no reports…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2022

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Pilot boat passing the Harbor of Refuge Light. Click for full view

Bridgeville Man Charged after Shooting in Seaford

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2022

UPDATED: 8/12/22 – Seaford Police have arrested the second man wanted for a shooting incident at the Meadowbridge Apartments in Seaford on February 11th. On Friday, Seaford Police received a broadcast to look for 21 year old Trumaine Lofland of Harrington who was a passenger in a vehicle seen in Seaford. A Seaford officer spotted…

Felton PD Arrest Woman on Fraud Charges

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2022

A Felton woman has been arrested on fraud related charges. Last Friday, Felton Police were called for a fraud complaint and learned 37 year old Shelly Thompson was caring for a disabled elderly victim – and used his credit/debit card to make numerous withdrawals and purchases totaling over $490 without the victim’s permission. Thompson was…

EEE Found in NCCo Sentinel Chicken

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2022

A northern New Castle County sentinel chicken has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis or EEE. This is the first positive detection this summer in a sentinel chicken – it was tested on August 9th. There have been 5 positive cases of West Nile Virus in sentinel chickens, however, there have been no positive equine…