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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…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-31-22

By Mari Lou / August 1, 2022

Sunday was a bit breezy, but fish were caught. Nick Garcia had a good weekend fishing Delaware Bay. On Saturday he and his cousin Caleb made it through a rough morning with the wind against the current to catch a 19-inch flounder, lots of small flounder, some bluefish, a 15-inch trout and some ribbonfish on…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-30-22

By Mari Lou / July 31, 2022

Saturday was a beautiful day to go fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Price Lindsay, Steve Friend and Jim and Jaden Azato caught 4 yellowfin tuna and one dolphin while chunking from Jim’s boat the Tuna Tickler II. The Falgowskis were at it again. Captain Evan had the Perfect Mixture out to the inshore lumps…

Update: Milton Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

*story update* Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in a crash on Milton-Ellendale Highway at Mulberry Street Saturday morning. 20-year-old Jennifer Urias Tacuri of Woodbridge, Virginia was the driver of a car that collided with a vehicle that apparently turned into its path. She died at a local hospital. Two other passengers…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-30-22

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

Bill / 302-684-3882 – Heavy Duty Dolly Tow Bar, new tires with winch, all accessories – ask for price Joe / 302-381-5114 – Maytag Electric dryer – $50 Jeff – Harrington / 215-206-7140 – Custom-built Harley Davidson trike – Call for details and price Sam / 443-614-8412 – 1964 Ford Galaxy parts, car good condition…

3 Vehicle Crash North of Millsboro Leaves 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

Delaware State Police were called to Route 113 and Governor Stockley Road just after 6 Friday night for a vehicle crash. Police tell The Talk of Delmarva that three vehicles were involved and one driver – a 23 year old woman from Delmar, MD received minor injuries. No others requested medical attention. Police say everyone…

CDC Raises DE Covid-19 Community Levels to High Statewide

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) raised Delaware’s COVID-19 community levels to the High category (red) in all three counties on July 28, 2022.   As a result, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delawareans to follow the CDC’s key strategies at this level of community spread:   Wear a well-fitting mask in indoor…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-29-22

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

Friday saw light winds and calm seas. I was on the beach at 3Rs Road around 6:00AM and set up to catch a cobia. I had some kingfish heads that Robbie at Lewes Harbour Marina saved for me and I rigged one of them on a fish-finder rig. Once that was out there, I rigged…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 30, 2022

Karen Haller – Milton – The John Milton Statue in Mill Park. Click for full view

Atty Julianne Murray Files Complaint on Vote by Mail Statute

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2022

A lawsuit filed by attorney Julianne Murray on behalf of three Delawareans is seeking a permanent injunction and declaratory judgment that the newly signed SB 320 – the vote by mail statute – is unconstitutional under the Delaware Constitution. One of the plaintiffs in this suit is related to an employee of Datatech Digital, LLC…

UPDATED: Lawsuit Filed Over Changes to Delaware Election Laws

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2022

A lawsuit has been filed representing Republican Candidate Michael Higgin and Election Official Michael Mennella challenging the constitutionality of changes to Delaware election laws. These laws, which have been signed into law by Governor John Carney, would introduce same-day voter registration rules and establish mail-in voting, which the lawsuit says could undermine confidence in our…