Mari Lou

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…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 4, 2022

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Looking across the bay. Click for full view

Worcester County Looking for Public Comment on Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2022

Worcester County Environmental Programs (WCEP), in collaboration with Worcester County Recreation and Parks, has completed a draft of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) and is seeking public input on this updated plan.  Worcester County Government strives to provide citizens with quality parks and facilities, as well as a variety of recreation…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-2-22

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2022

From my reports, Thursday was a little better on the ocean than Wednesday, but not much. Old Inlet told us Levi Work from Lewes had a 23-inch bluefish at Three Rs Road on Wednesday with mullet as his bait. Billy Talbot caught his first black drum out of Delaware Bay while fishing from his new…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 3, 2022

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Sunrise over the Indian River Bay Memorial Day Weekend 2022. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-1-22

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2022

Wednesday was not a pretty day on the water. My wife Barbara and I left the Lewes Boat Ramp around 9:00 AM in a thick fog and a nasty east wind. The incoming was really coming in and we started drifting up the Broadkill River in hopes of finding flounder, spot or croaker. Barbara had…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 2, 2022

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. Going back to 2014 – Mike Bradley on a remote at the Party Store in Lewes. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 5-31-22

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2022

Fishing slowed up a bit on Tuesday. I had a report from Bart Stolp who ran out to A Buoy with two friends and set up for flounder fishing. His friends set up for black sea bass. They worked the Old Grounds all the way back to B Buoy. Bart did not catch any flounder…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 1, 2022

Laura Keenan – All in a row at Warwick Park. Click for full view

HEIGHTENED BIOSECURITY PROTOCOLS REVISED INVOLVING DELAWARE POULTRY FARMS

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2022

Current Situation Since the last case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was confirmed on March 18, no further cases of HPAI have been identified in the State of Delaware, and all control areas will be released; therefore, beginning on June 1, 2022, the following heightened biosecurity guidance is no longer in place: No person…

Ground Broken on Park Avenue Relocation Project in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2022

Ground has been broken to enter the construction phase of the Park Avenue relocation project in Georgetown. DelDOT officials have been working on this project for a number of years – taking public comment at multiple workshops – including choosing the preferred design option out of six that were presented. This project has been a…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-30-22

By Mari Lou / May 31, 2022

Monday saw outstanding fishing. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Captain Jamar and Mate Terry fished the Jersey side and found some excellent sea bass action for their party. Captain Beau at Skipjack Sportfishing said the first few drifts produced excellent sea bass action, but then things slowed and it was a pick for the remainder…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-29-22

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2022

Sunday was a great day to be fishing! Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Billy and Conner Mister caught black drum while fishing from their boat off of Broadkill Beach. Young Peter Didden fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal with Gulp! and caught flounder weighing 3.2 and 2.5 pounds. The Katydid and the Undaunted fished…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 30, 2022

Margaret May – Lewes – God Bless America at Assateague. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 5-28-22

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

Saturday saw people fishing and they caught some fish. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that Anthony from the shop fished the Coral Beds with clam to catch and release a big black drum. Richard Harpel was on the Coral Beds Thursday night when he caught and released a big black drum. Branden Moyer fished from the…

Wm Donald Clifton Named New Executive Director of DE Farm Bureau

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced farmer Wm. Donald Clifton, II, as its new executive director. Don Clifton brings a variety of farming and agribusiness experience into his new position. The Clifton family has grown grains and soybeans, and processed vegetables in northeast Sussex County since the 1920s. In addition, they operated Clifton Canning Company,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 29, 2022

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Stormy skies over Millsboro. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-28-22

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Garage Sale at Chapel Green off Rt 24 and Robinsonville Rd, Saturday and Sunday 8-4 Toni – Yard Sale on June 4 8am in Bethany Glen John – Yard Sale today at the Train Club 36668 DuPont Blvd, Selbyville   Melanie – 302-236-1841 – King size Tempurpedic bed with Frame – $1000 – Elliptical machine…

Milford Police Investigate Video Posted from School Property

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Milford Police were called after a video was posted on Instagram of the student holding a few bullets. Police did investigate and tell the Talk of Delmarva that it appears the student had the ammunition in the truck after target shooting recently. Police say no weapons were on school property – no threats were made…

WGMD Fishing Report 05-27-22

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Once again, I must report that no boats left the dock on Friday. Small craft advisories flew all day and well into the night. They may return on Saturday morning. The only good reports I received were from Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. They said there was a bluefish blitz at Three Rs Road on…