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WGMD Fishing Report 7-28-22

By Mari Lou / July 29, 2022

Thursday was a hot, dry day and fish were caught. Captain Aaron Herd on the Gale Force had the Orogz charter out to the Old Grounds where they spotted a group of cobia on the surface. Logan picked up his pitching rod and made several casts with a Hamilton jig and hooked one of the…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-27-22

By Mari Lou / July 28, 2022

Wednesday saw some light showers between bright sunshine. It was bound to happen. Fenwick Tackle reported that Tyler Adams caught a 41-inch cobia out of the surf in Ocean City on a chunk of kingfish. I would think bunker, spot or mullet would also attract a cobia. You might want to keep a light rod…

Hydrant Flow Tests in Lewes on Thursday

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

The Lewes Water Department will conduct Hydrant Flow tests on Thursday. Officials say that during this time you may experience low water pressure or discolored water for up to 24 hours. They advise not to do laundry during this time. If you experience discolored water – run your water on cold for 10 to 15…

Gov Carney Joins Officials in Seaford to Announce $2.5-million in ARPA Investments

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

Governor Carney joined state and local officials in Seaford Tuesday to announce a $2.5-million investment to support Energize Delaware’s Energy Fund and the HELP Initiative. This will benefit under-served communities across Delaware – including Seaford – providing tools and education for clean and affordable energy, jobs and workforce development with the goal of building and…

DE & MD to Share in Multistate Settlement with Wawa Over 2019 Data Breach

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

Delaware and 6 other states will receive $8-million in a settlement with Wawa. This resolves a December 2919 data breach that compromised about 34-million payment cards used at Wawa stores. Delaware will receive approximately $450,000 through the settlement. Maryland was also a part of the settlement and will receive over $483,000 through the settlement. Also…

Dredging of Murderkill River in August

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers will begin an emergency dredging project in August to restore navigability in the Murderkill River in Kent County. About 52,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed from the river’s navigation channel – and the dredged sand will then be used to nourish up to 1000 feet of…

Chincoteague Pony Swim This Morning

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

Today is the big day – as people from around the world come to watch the ponies swim the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague. The pony swim will take place rain or shine – and will happen at slack tide – where there’s little to no current in the channel. The swim is expected to take…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-26-22

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

Tuesday was cool and cloudy with some rain around the edges. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Surface Tension with Captain Chris had 14 flounder with Mate Aaron Brommer landing a Delaware Citation 7.34 pounder all over ocean structure. Jack Nixon and his dad fished with Captain Dave on True to Life Charters. Jack caught a…

UPDATED: DE State Senate Passes SCR 128 Beginning the Process of Removal from Office of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness; State House Will NOT be Called into Session

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

The Delaware State Senate met in special session Monday to begin the process of the removal of State Auditor Kathy McGuiness from office. McGuiness was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges earlier this month – she was acquitted of two felony charges. Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola told the Senate that McGuiness has had…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 27, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes – Pretty Iris. Click for full view

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…