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WGMD Fishing Report 6-11-22

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2022

Saturday was better than predicted. Rick’s Bait and Tackle reported the first boat limit of flounder from the Old Grounds that I have seen. Brian Murdaugh, Tyler Parsons, Steve Hove and Jim Welsh used Gulp! and minnows to accomplish the feat. The Surface Tension with Captain Keith had Preston, Mark and Tad out to ocean…

Food Bank of Delaware Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2022

There will be a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Monday at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown. The mobile food pantry will begin at 10am – you can register in advance, however on-site registration will also be available. Remember to bring proof of Delaware residency – and have your backseat or…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 12, 2022

Cliff Grunstra – Milton – Beach Plum Island sunset. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 6-11-22

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2022

Connie – 302-947-9412 – Brand new Boho hanging chair – $75 – Used whirlpool dishwasher – $50 Sam – 443-614-8412 – 1998 Mazda B2500 small pick up – $3100 – 2019 Master tow car Trailer, 20ft long x 7 ft wide, great shape – $5000 Pat – 302-947-9783 – Driver side running board for Dodge…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-10-22

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2022

Friday was a good day to go fishing and a lot of folks did just that. Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid left the dock at 4:00 AM for an offshore run and had not returned when I called around 5:00 PM. At last report, the best tuna action was at least 90 miles off…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 11, 2022

Shannon Bond – USAF Thunderbirds practicing for this weekends air show in Ocean City, MD. Click for full view

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…