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Westover Man Sentenced to Life in Prison on Rape and Kidnap Charges

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

A 50 year old Westover man has been sentenced to life in prison plus 70 years by the Honorable S. James Sarbanes, Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Damon Williamson was convicted of kidnapping, 2nd degree rape and attempted 1st degree rape in May after a two-day trial. He was arrested after…

UPDATED 10:55am – Somerset County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Somerset Intermediate School

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

UPDATED – 10:55am – Somerset Intermediate School gets the “ALL CLEAR.” Somerset County Superintendent of Schools, John Gaddis, tells the Talk of Delmarva that Somerset Intermediate School has been deemed safe and students are back in class on their regular schedule. ========================================================== Somerset County Sheriff’s deputies are on the scene at Somerset Intermediate School in…

Parts of The Point Reopen Today

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park – including a stretch of ocean beach and dunes and a half-mile along the bay shoreline today. The Point has been closed annually each March for the benefit of threatened and endangered beach-nesters and migratory shorebirds. The bayside beach at the Point remains closed until October 1st for…

Bicyclist Injured Wednesday Morning After Struck by Van on Route 24 at Long Neck

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

Indian River Fire Company, Mid-Sussex Rescue and County Paramedics were called for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle just before 8:30 Wednesday morning near the McDonald’s on Route 24 at Long Neck. Officials say that the bicyclist was struck by a white work style van with ladders on top. The bicyclist was injured – the…

Two Arrested on Drug Charges in Lincoln

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

Two people have been arrested on drug charges after an investigation in the Lincoln area Tuesday afternoon. Delaware State Police went to a home on Pine Haven Road looking for 25 year old Chanel Fosque who was wanted on several active warrants. She was at the home with her two juvenile children and over 3…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-31-22

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

Wednesday was a bit windy and fishing was a bit slow. Fortunately, I have reports from better days that I didn’t have space to run. The Bill Slayer had the Sager Brothers out for a four-man limit of dolphin and some big golden tilefish. Dan’s Tackle reported that Stevo caught his limit of dolphin fishing…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 1, 2022

ML – Over the Del-Jersey-Land Reef – WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to August 10, 2011 and the sinking of the USS Radford. The USS Radford was decommissioned in 2003 and was sunk to become part of the Del-Jersey-Land artificial reef. The artificial reef lies equal distance from Cape May, NJ, Ocean City, MD and Indian River Inlet, DE. Many who served on the Radford during its 26 year history were aboard a Cape May-Lewes Ferry that was chartered by the states and left from Lewes to watch the historic sinking. (WGMD’s Mari Lou was on the ferry for the sinking – along with Captain Bill and Kathy Baker) The USS Radford, at 563 feet long, is the longest vessel ever sunk for an artificial reef in the Atlantic. The holes that had been cut in the ship’s hull ended up too high off the water and we spent hours on the ferry going back and forth while the holes were enlarged and the Radford eventually began to take on water. However once it started to go down – it disappeared below the surface within 90 seconds. Watch the video of the sinking –
https://youtu.be/vJGYMJWH6ss

WGMD Fishing Report 8-30-22

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2022

Tuesday saw good weather, but no many folks went fishing. On Monday, the Katydid went deep dropping and after a long day returned to the Lewes Harbour Marina cleaning table with a fine catch of blueline and golden tilefish. Delaware Citations were won by Mike Toomy, 11.26, Mike Pizzolato, 13.14, Glenn Melrose 12.61, Howard Goldstein…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 31, 2022

Linda Ward – Milton – Blue heron and reflection at pond by the Milton Theatre. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-29-22

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2022

Monday was another good fishing day. The Captain’s Lady out of Bowers Beach is holding a Flounder Tournament and as of Sunday, George Kemfort was in First Place with a 4-pound flounder and Joe Rechota was in Second place with a 3.44 pounder. Monica Marie Bayless, Scott Aiken and friends fished on the Chasin’ Fin…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 30, 2022

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – August storm over Indian River Bay. Click for full view

Changes to DE DMV Medical Tint Waiver Process

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

If you plan to apply for a Medical Tint Waiver through the Delaware DMV, you can now fill out the online Medical Tint Waiver Application at dmv.de.gov – Online Services – Other Services, click on Medical Tint Waiver Application and enter the required information. Then, print the completed application and take it to their physician…

DNG Combined Arms Team Takes 1st in MAC Region Two – Small Arms Championship

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

A Delaware National Guard team took first place in the Marksmanship Advisory Council Region Two – Small Arms Championship. The competition was held at Ft. Indiantown Gap in Pennsylvania and the Delaware National Guard’s Combined Arms Team – 1st Sgt. Lee Beauchamp, Captain Brian Peterman, Staff Sgt Chris Brookens and Tech Sgt Eric Reifsnyder were…

DPH Launches New Fentanyl Test Strip Distribution

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

Fentanyl test strips will now be included in Narcan kits that are distributed by Delaware Public Health to the public. This will help to prevent accidental overdoses due to fentanyl consumption, which is now the leading cause in drug overdose deaths in the First State, found in more than 80% of fatal overdoses.  According to Division of Forensic Science (DFS) data,…

Mosquito Spraying Today Downstate

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2022

Mosquito spraying will take place during daylight hours today by airplane near Milton and Lewes. There will also be spraying by truck mounted sprayer this evening in and near Rehoboth Beach and Milford and near Houston, Lincoln, Harrington, Greenwood, Bridgeville, Milton, Lewes and Millsboro This spraying will be done to control adult mosquitoes. For notification…

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…