Mari Lou

DART Bus Service Suspended in Kent and Sussex Counties on Jan. 3

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

January 3 – DART Bus services in Kent and Sussex Counties will be suspended as follows: Route 101: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:10 PM Route 104: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:05 PM Route 105: last roundtrip leaves Dover Transit Ctr at 3:00 PM Route 107: last roundtrip leaves Dover…

Virtual Public Comment Hearing on Requested Delmarva Power Rate Hike for MD Eastern Shore Counties

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The Maryland Public Service Commission will hold a virtual public comment hearing on the $27 million electricity rate increase requested by Delmarva Power & Light Company. Utility customers and other interested parties are welcome to take part in the hearing which is scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 7 p.m. 聽Chief Public Utility Law…

Gov Carney Issues State of Emergency Declaration to Combat Winter Surge of Coronavirus & Hospitalizations

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

Governor John Carney on Monday issued a new State of Emergency (SOE) declaration, effective today, January 3, 2022, to combat the winter surge of COVID-19 and hospitalizations.  Click here to read the full text of Governor Carney鈥檚 State of Emergency declaration. 鈥淲e still face a very serious situation with COVID-19 in Delaware, especially in our hospital…

Crash Near Felton Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

A single vehicle crash just before 7am Monday on Firetower Road near Felton has left one man dead. Delaware State Police say a 55 year old Felton man was eastbound on Firetower Road when his Jeep Cherokee went off the edge of the road and into a ditch and then collided with a large tree.…

Road Crews are Plowing in Delaware & Maryland

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

DelDOT brought staff to work beginning early this morning in advance of the storm and motorists should expect difficult travel conditions throughout the morning as roads could become snow-covered during the heaviest period of snowfall. Motorists are advised to slow down and adjust their driving to the conditions, leaving plenty of space between other vehicles…

Wicomico County SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IN EFFECT

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack in Wicomico County in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration have implemented the Snow Emergency Plan. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snowclearing operations throughout the county. Effective 0700 Hrs. today鈥檚 date, all vehicles on the roadway must be equipped with snow…

Snow Coating Delmarva

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

The snow began falling around 7am in northern parts of Delmarva – and is now beginning to cover the ground and roads as it moves to the south. Pictures from DelDOT cams – all taken around 8am Please send us YOUR snow pictures!! Send them to media@wgmd.com

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 3, 2022

Christopher Hockley – Camp Hill, PA – Beach birds at Delaware Seashore State Park. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 2, 2022

Carol Tabor – Path to the beach at the James Farm. Click for full view

WGMD Final Fishing Report of 2021 12-31-21

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2022

Friday was damp and cold.  Saturday will see south winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 increasing to a steady 20 knots by afternoon.  Seas will build to 3 to 4 feet.  There were some folks fishing on Thursday and they did quite well. Captain Beau on the Undaunted put David Hess,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2022

Walt – Lewes – East Breakwater Light from The Point. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-30-21

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2021

Thursday was cool and damp. According to Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina, no one was fishing out of Lewes. The phones went unanswered at Hook 鈥榚m and Cook 鈥榚m and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. Friday will see east winds at 5 to 10 knots with 3-foot seas in the morning and 2-foot seas in…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 31, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Sunset on the bay. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Christmas memory – Jake Smith helping place wreaths for Wreaths Across America. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-28-21

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2021

If you didn鈥檛 fish on Tuesday, you can鈥檛 blame the weather.  Wednesday will be pretty nice with northwest winds at 5 to 10 knots going north in the afternoon with 3-foot seas and rain.  On Thursday the wind will be northeast at 5 to 10 knots with seas of 2 feet and rain in the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 29, 2021

Christmas memories – 2013 Christmas lights on St Martin’s Neck Road in Bishopville. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-27-21

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2021

Monday was fishable, but cold.  Tuesday will see northwest winds at 5 to 10 knots going northeast late and 2-foot seas.  Wednesday the wind will be southwest at 10 knots going west in the afternoon with 3-foot seas. The only report I had on Monday was from Lewes Harbour Marina.  Tommy said several rockfish were…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 28, 2021

Chick Bradford – Christmas memories – early decorations at the newly built Rehoboth Avenue roundabout – 2004/2005. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-26-21

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2021

Sunday saw small craft advisories up again, but Monday and Tuesday look much better.  Monday will start out on the bumpy side with north winds at 10 to 15 knots that will quickly decrease to 5 to 10 southeast.  Seas will start out at 3 feet then go down to 2 feet.  On Tuesday the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 27, 2021

Verlee – Christmas memories – a holiday tree on the Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-25-21

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2021

I don鈥檛 think anyone went fishing on Christmas Day since there was a small craft advisory flying as well as the big holiday.  I used to know families that went duck hunting every Christmas morning, then came home, had a big breakfast, opened gifts then slept for the rest of the day.  Those small craft…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2021

Carol – Christmas memories at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rehoboth Beach. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 12-24-21

By Mari Lou / December 25, 2021

First and foremost, I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and I hope Santa left you everything you asked for.  Once again, I was disappointed.  No 73-Spencer under my tree or tied up at the dock at Indian River Marina.  Guess I will have to be a better boy next year. Small craft advisories…

WGMD Fishing Report 12-23-21

By Mari Lou / December 24, 2021

While the weather on Thursday was cold and windy that didn鈥檛 discourage anglers from catching rockfish out of the ocean along the New Jersey coast.  Friday will see southwest winds at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 going down to 10 to 15 with gusts to 25 then dropping off to 5 to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 24, 2021

Margaret May – Lewes – Santa on the Pond. Click for full view