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DE Climate Change Measure Passed in State Senate

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2022

Legislation regarding climate change (SB 305) has been passed in the Delaware State Senate by a 13 to 6 vote. This measure will adopt a comprehensive approach to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in Delaware by not less than 50% by 2030. According to the legislation, the Governor and DNREC will update the Climate Action…

Vote by Mail Legislation Introduced in DE General Assembly

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2022

Legislation has been filed in the General Assembly that would allow Delaware residents to vote by mail – starting this year. Senate Bill 320 – sponsored by Senator Kyle Evans Gay would direct the Department of Elections to provide an application for a mail ballot before a state primary, general or special election. A team…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2022

Chomka95 – Slaughter Beach sunset. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-9-22

By Mari Lou / June 10, 2022

No boats sailed from Lewes or Indian River marinas on Thursday according to Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em. There is a new and a first tripletail state record in Virginia. Last July Richard H. Stuart, Jr. was fishing with his dad, Richard H. Stuart, Sr. in the Chesapeake Bay. They were…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-8-22

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2022

I was on the road on Wednesday, but when I made my calls, I found few boats ventured out. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Pirate King caught kings over bay structure while the Katydid had flounder over ocean structure. I called Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em and they said none of their boats…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 9, 2022

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – circa 2006 – Ron Letterman – hosting the Purple Heart Ride from Harbeson to Suicide Bridge in Hurlock. Ron with some of the riders who braved the rainy weather that day. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-7-22

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2022

Tuesday saw four to five-foot seas on the ocean and no charter or head boats left the dock. I did get an excellent report from David Zerbato who, along with his brother, fished Three Rs Road with mullet to catch a nice bluefish and had a good kingfish bite for about an hour. They then…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 8, 2022

Maria Monsanto – Seaford – Moonlight through the clouds between Salisbury and Laurel. Click for full view

Public Comment to be Taken Wednesday on HB 450 & HB 451 – both Gun Laws

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2022

The House Administration Committee meeting is scheduled to start promptly at 11am in the House Chamber. This meeting will conclude at 1:30pm in order to prepare for the regular legislative session commencing at 2pm. The committee will spend equal time on each bill listed in the agenda – HB 450 (ban certain assault weapons in…

DE Senate Approves Outlawing of Large-capacity Gun Magazines

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2022

RELEASE FROM THE DELAWARE STATE SENATE: The Delaware Senate on Tuesday passed common-sense gun safety legislation to limit the firepower capabilities of deadly weapons in the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 6 is the first measure in the gun safety package announced by Governor John Carney last week to win passage in…

MD State Highway Administration Conducting Survey & Virtual Public Meeting on MD 90 Improvement Project

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2022

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is conducting a survey and will host a virtual public meeting Tuesday, June 21, as part of its ongoing planning study for potential improvements along MD 90 between US 50 (Ocean Gateway) and MD 528 (Coastal Highway) in Worcester County. As part of the $850,000…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-6-22

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2022

Monday was a gorgeous day for fishing. Nobody told the fish. My friend from New Jersey, Jerry Gomber, and I headed to Three Rs Road around 8:00 AM to try the surf. The water was as clear as I have seen it all year. I fished bloodworm Fish Bites for kings while Jerry tossed metal…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 7, 2022

Bill Hunter – Ocean Pines – Moonlight over Ocean City. Click for full view

McGuiness Re-Indicted on Same Charges by Kent County Grand Jury

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2022

Charges against State Auditor Kathy McGuiness were dropped last week in New Castle County after her attorney argued that there no mention of where the offenses occurred. The trial has been moved to Kent County and today McGuiness was re-indicted on the same five counts – 1 – Conflict of Interest: Violation of the State…

Wilmington Man Arrested in Rehoboth on Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2022

A Wilmington man has been arrested by Rehoboth Beach Police on drug and weapons charges after he reportedly pointed a gun out the window of a vehicle. Police were called to the parking lot of Port 251 at Rehoboth and Lake Avenues after two employees of the business spotted a car in the private parking…

Sussex County Council Time Change Tuesday

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2022

The Sussex County Council will meet on Tuesday – however the meeting time has been changed to 1pm. While the agenda is light – the afternoon session includes 4 change of zone applications and one conditional use application. Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting will begin at 1pm in the Council Chambers on the Circle in…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-5-22

By Mari Lou / June 6, 2022

A not so beautiful day to be on the water. To the best of my knowledge, no charter or head boats went out to the ocean or bay on Sunday. A brisk northeast wind was the reason. Even the beaches were unfishable due to overwash. At least the flies were not a problem on the…

Rally for Life – Tuesday in Dover

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2022

Senate Bill 235, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, will go for a hearing in the Senate Legislative Oversight and Sunset Committee Tuesday, June 7 at 10am. This measure prevents abortion after 20 weeks, except to save the life of the mother. Senate Bill 3 (signed by the governor on August 9, 2017) allows a…

Delmar Home Destroyed by Fire

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2022

Delmar firefighters were called for a structure fire on Brittingham Road just before 2:30 Saturday morning. Firefighters found a single story home fully involved in fire. Multiple fire companies from Delaware and Maryland provided assistance or backup. Firefighters were on the scene for nearly 2 and a half hours – the state Fire Marshal is…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-4-22

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2022

Another beautiful day to be on the water. Julie Stevenson was fishing the surf when she encountered a big bluefish. Lewes Harbour Marina said Mickey Slaughter, Mark Harris and Jarrad Hitchens fished the Canal with minnows to catch four flounder and one trout. Carter DiRado, Bobby Matte and Andrew White had a limit of flounder…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 5, 2022

M L – Pre-sunrise in Harbeson Sunday morning. Click for full view

DE Republican Convention Held Saturday & President Biden Moved to Rehoboth Beach Fire House after Plane Entered Restricted Airspace

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2022

The Delaware Republican Party held its nominating convention today at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. The party nominates candidates for federal and statewide races. This year there were no contested races. The candidate for US Congress is Lee Murphy, Attorney General is Julianne Murray, Treasurer is Greg Coverdale and Janice Lorrah for State Auditor. Ironically,…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 6-4-22

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2022

Maria – 302-632-9977 – 2004 Suzuki GXXR 750, 4500 miles – $5200 Brenda – 302-381-6193 – Screen door 36×80 – $30 – 2 bamboo shade/blinds – 60×72 – $10 each – 2 Sun shades for tables – 9’10” x 13 – $30 / 9′ 10″ x 6 – $15 Joe – 302-875-0632 – Atari 2600…

Baltimore Man Charged in Infant Son’s Death

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2022

A Baltimore man has been arrested in connection with the death of his infant son last week in Caroline County. Federalsburg Police were called to a camper on Buena Vista Avenue to help EMS personnel with a pediatric patient. The child, Chance Pierce was taken to Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and then to Nemours Children’s Hospital…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-3-22

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2022

Not a lot of boats on the ocean Friday, but the Bay and the beach did a good business. Suzzanne Martin was fishing the beach near Herring Point with a pink pill rig for kings when she hooked a big bluefish. She said it was a lot of fun getting the big fish to the…