Mari Lou

Gov Hogan Declares State of Emergency for Areas of MD at Risk of Severe Tidal & Coastal Flooding

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan today declared a state of emergency for areas of Maryland along the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, the Potomac River, and the Atlantic Coast currently under a Coastal Flood Warning from the National Weather Service and therefore at risk of severe tidal and coastal flooding. The state of emergency declaration includes Baltimore City and the following…

School Bus & Pickup Collide East of Greenwood

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2021

Delaware State Police say two vehicles collided on Utica Road near Greenwood just before 3:45 Friday afternoon. Police tell WGMD that a pickup driven by a 71 year old Bridgeville man sideswiped a school bus driven by a 48 year old Greenwood man. Three children were on the bus that were not injured. The driver…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-29-21

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2021

Friday saw storm warnings up for the Delaware Coast as winds blew out of the east at 30 to 35 knots with gusts to 50 and seas in the ocean running 8 to 11 feet. Saturday will see winds move to the south at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 and seas in…

Early Morning Fire in Delmar Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2021

One person is dead after a fire in Delmar Friday morning. Delmar Firefighters were called just before 6am and found a house trailer on Carrolls Avenue fully involved in flames – the victim was found inside. State fire investigators are still searching for the cause and origin of the fire – damage is estimated at…

DE Probation Officers to Keep Eye on High Risk Probationers for Safe Trick or Treating

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2021

Probation Officers will hit the streets this weekend to support safe trick-or-treating and keep a watchful eye on high risk probationers, the Delaware Department of Correction announced today. ā€œTens of thousands of trick-or-treaters will be out in our communities thisĀ HalloweenĀ and Probation Officers are taking action to make it a safe event for kids and their…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-28-21

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2021

At least the sun was out on Thursday, but that didn’t keep the wind down.  Small craft advisories were up and they will stay up until Friday morning when they will be replaced by gale warnings.  The wind will be east at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 increasing to 25 to 30…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Delmarva Still Life. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-27-21

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2021

Wednesday was another nasty day at the beach with a brisk northeast wind and small craft advisories that will remain up on Thursday.   The wind will be northeast again on Thursday at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 and seas running five to seven feet.  Friday it really gets nautical with east winds…

WGMD Fishing 10/22/21

By Mari Lou / October 27, 2021

<hr> Tuesday was not a good day to go fishing. There were gale warnings up and they will remain up through up into Wednesday. Winds will be north at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 35 and seas running six to eight feet. On Thursday the wind with blow at ten to fifteen out…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 27, 2021

Broadkill River from Memorial Park in Milton. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Says P&Z Recommendation on Terrapin Island is Right & Revisit Workforce Housing

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2021

The Sussex County Council has approved the Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision to recommend preliminary approval of the Terrapin Island subdivision after several hours of testimony last week. Terrapin Island is a proposed 42 lot subdivision off Camp Arrowhead Road in the Angola/Lewes area. Council President Mike Vincent read a four-page motion, which told the…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-25-21

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2021

Monday saw small craft advisories up and that will be the best day of the week. Gale warnings are up for Tuesday and Wednesday with five-to-eight-foot seas on Tuesday and six-to-nine-foot seas on Wednesday. It doesn’t get any better right through Friday. I do have some reports left over from the weekend. The Mike Wayland…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2021

Tasha Sterner – Nanticoke, MD. Click for full view

Final MD Citizens Redistricting Commission Public Hearing Wednesday, Oct 27

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2021

The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (Citizens Commission), a balanced commission created by Governor Larry Hogan to draw fair and representative legislative and congressional district maps for the 2022 elections, will hold its final public hearing on Wednesday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. Marylanders are encouraged to join and participate in the public meeting. The final proposed…

UPDATED: Pres Biden Approves Delaware Disaster Declaration (NCCo) After Hurricane Ida

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2021

Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Delaware and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida from September 1 to September 7, 2021. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments…

Sussex County Council to Revisit Terrapin Island Subdivision Appeal and Discuss Workforce Housing & Proposed Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2021

The Sussex County Council will revisit the appeal on the Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision to approve the Terrapin Island subdivision which was argued last week. County Administrator Todd Lawson will have a presentation on workforce housing with possible discussion. Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and possibly introduce a proposed ordinance that would bring…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-24-21

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2021

Sunday was a beautiful day with light winds and smooth seas.  I hope you were able to enjoy the day because it was the last good one for the foreseeable future.  Monday will see south winds at 15 knots with gusts to 25 and three to four-foot seas.  Tuesday the wind will go southeast at…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2021

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Sunset on the Indian River. Click for full view

UPDATED: Seaford Firefighters Battle Early Morning Fire, Find Body

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2021

UPDATED – 3:25pm – What began as a call for a house fire ended in a murder investigation.  Seaford firefighters were called for a house fire on Hastings Farm Road near Seaford.  They quickly put out the fire and found a victim inside – dead from an apparent gunshot would.  State Police say the 39…

UPDATED: DSP Investigate Single Vehicle Crash East of Dover

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2021

UPDATED – 3:30pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a crash on White Oak Road west of Bayside Drive, Dover on October 23, 2021, as Alan Keesser, 59 of Camden, DE. The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with information regarding this collision should contact Master Corporal Booth with the Delaware State…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-23-21

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2021

Saturday was good fishing day with light winds and two to three-foot seas. Sunday will be about the same with north winds at 10 knots going northeast late in the morning then southeast in the afternoon. Seas in the ocean will be two feet or less. Monday the weather begins a downhill slide that will…

Delaware Must Now Dial 10 Digits for Local Calls

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2021

Federal communications officials are reminding all Delawareans that they will need to dial the area code and 7-digit phone number on local callsĀ starting this Sunday, October 24.Ā  The change is due to a decision made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last summer when the agencyĀ adopted rulesĀ to establish 9-8-8 as the new, nationwide phone number…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-23-21

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2021

Susan / Lewes – 302-396-8509 – Homemade afghan for double or twin beds, lime green, rose and white. 48ā€ width x 60ā€ length – $35 – Crepe Myrtles (4), 8’ tall in pots – $20 each – Free:Ā  Firewood Ray / West Ocean City – 443-859-3330 – Set of Corvette wheels for ā€˜98 – 2004…

DPH Advises Residents of Bethany Crest Community to Use Bottled Water for Drinking & Cooking

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2021

Out of an abundance of caution, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising residents of the Bethany Crest community in Millville to use bottled water for drinking and cooking while their water system is evaluated for a concentration of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that is near or at a health advisory level for…

Three Vehicle Crash Injures 1 on Wilson Farm Road west of Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2021

A crash just before 9:30 on Wilson Farm Road west of Bridgeville Friday night left one person with just minor injuries. Delaware State Police say a white Mazda SUV was southbound on Wilson Farm Road but failed to stay in the lane of travel and collided with a northbound tractor trailer near Cannon Road. Police…