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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 28, 2022

Ken Sterling – Salisbury – Somewhere in Wicomico County – Oreo cookie cows graze peacefully at sunset. Click for full view

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS ON DELMARVA

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 27 FENWICK ISLAND – 5:30pm – Town of Fenwick Island will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony following the regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with…

Two Arrested on Felony Drug Charges after Chase in Kent County

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested two from Felton on felony drug and other offenses after a chase Thursday night in Kent County. Police spotted 56 year old Arthur Bentley and 35 year old Stephanie Evans in a Toyota van just before 11:30 Thursday night east of Woodside – both have several outstanding warrants. Police initiated…

JFC Approves Funding Increase for Childcare Assistance for Low-Income Families

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee has approved a substantial increase in funding for a program to assist low-income families with childcare expenses. The Joint Finance Committee, a 12-member panel of representatives and senators from both parties charged with drafting the state’s operating budget, voted to add $18.9 million to Delaware’s Purchase of Care program, an…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-26-22

By Mari Lou / May 27, 2022

To the best of my knowledge, no boats sailed on Thursday. As of Thursday, some beach access roads remain closed. The Navy Crossing on Cape Henlopen State Park is closed. At Delaware Seashore State Park, Keybox, Conquest and Faithful Steward crossings are closed. The reason for the closing is the northeast winds have driven the…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-25-22

By Mari Lou / May 26, 2022

To the best of my knowledge no boats sailed on Wednesday. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said some big blues were taken out of the South Pocket on spoons early in the morning during outgoing water. During incoming water shad, smaller blues and a few decent rockfish were caught along the Northside on darts, small…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-24-22

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

To the best of my knowledge no boats sailed on Tuesday. The Cast for a Cure Surf Tournament was a great success last weekend. Twenty-six teams participated and One More Cast came in First with Sporto Gray, Tim Wallace, Bob Zak and Lance Cochran. Sporto’s 22-inch black drum secured the win. Second was a tie…

Deadline to Change Party Affiliation for DE’s September Primary is Friday

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

Delaware’s primary election is September 13, but if you want to change your party affiliation ahead of the primary – you have only until Friday, May 27 to make the change. Delaware’s primary election on only for those who are registered as Democrat or Republican – anyone who is independent or registered to a third…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 25, 2022

Mary Ellen Lowman – Greenwood – Polyphemus Moth in the Japanese maple. Click for full view

Gov Carney Issues Limited State of Emergency for Kent County Due to Barge Fire in Delaware Bay

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2022

Update, Wednesday morning: A fire on a barge being towed up the Delaware River with a cargo of scrap metal and old appliances has been extinguished.According to the U.S. Coast Guard, Northstar Environmental and Marine Services has been contracted to assess the integrity of the vessel and to manage salvage operations. A 500-yard safety zone…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-23-22

By Mari Lou / May 24, 2022

Monday, I spent the day on the Angler out of Ocean City, Maryland. Captain Chris called late on Sunday evening to say the wind would be up early on Monday morning so we would depart at 0800 instead of 0600. I don’t know what the wind was like at 0600, but it was a tad…

Eden Woman Quickly Arrested after Kidnapping of 1 Year Old

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

Saturday afternoon Maryland State Police is Salisbury were called by a mother telling them that her 1 year old child was taken from a home on Rivermere Drive in Eden. The mother went to check on the welfare of the child when 24 year old Kristina Marie Owens of Eden, stole the keys to the…

Pilot Program Adds Open Captions to Movie-Going Experience

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

An agreement has been reached between Delaware lawmakers, advocates and Delaware movie theater operators. This agreement will increase access at theaters for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing throughout the state. The Memorandum of understanding outlines a year-long pilot program where theaters will offer regular showings of first-run movies using open captions on the screen.…

OCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks this Summer

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

The Ocean City Police Department, in cooperation with the Worcester County Health Department, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the summer season. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants, and alcohol retailers throughout the resort.  The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a…

Delaware National Guard Activated to Support Stockley Center

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

Governor John Carney on Sunday issued Executive Order 55 calling out members of the Delaware National Guard to serve on state duty status at the Stockley Center in Georgetown, Del. The Stockley Center is facing staff shortages due to a recent increase in COVID-19 community levels and industry-wide staffing shortages. The Stockley Center is a…

Sussex County Council to Hear FY 2023 Budget Presentation

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning at the Council Chambers in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson and County Finance Director, Gina Jennings will present the FY 2023 Budget to the Council. Once the ordinance for the budget, fees and water and sewer districts are introduced – the ordinances will be set for public…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-22-22

By Mari Lou / May 23, 2022

Sunday saw very few boats run to the ocean. At Lewes Harbour Marina the only boat that ran was the head boat Angler. She ran to the bay and returned with a catch of kingfish to almost 1-pound. On Saturday night Jesse Lerch caught a 20-pound black drum on a clam in Delaware Bay fishing…

DPH UPDATE: Covid-19 Cases Increasing in DE; Flu Season Still Here

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on April 22, 2022. While COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware, hospitalizations and deaths remain significantly lower when compared to the winter surge. DPH continues to encourage Delawareans to get tested if they exhibit symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-21-22

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2022

Saturday was a bit breezy and a lot of boats choose not to sail. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid ran to ocean structure and returned with sea bass. The Angler with Captain Jackie put Richard Harris on a 52-pound Delaware Citation black drum on Thursday night and Mark Czarski on a 66-pound…

DART Beach Bus Begins Service Monday

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2022

Dump the pump, bypass the traffic congestion, ditch the parking fees and DART to the beach! The 2022 summer beach season is right around the corner; DART’s daily Beach Bus service will be on the road ready to provide a convenient, safe and clean ride to visitors and residents.  On Monday, May 23, buses will start running…

Lewes Line Begins Service at 8:30 Monday Morning

By Mari Lou / May 22, 2022

The Mayor and Council of Lewes will kick off the Lewes Line Monday morning at 8:30 at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. The Lewes Line is a pilot seasonal transit program to move residents and visitors to key locations throughout Lewes. This will help alleviate parking and traffic congestion on local streets and…

Dead Man Found in Hurlock House Fire

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2022

Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators say a portable air conditioning unit failed in a home on Delaware Avenue in Hurlock is the cause of a fire that left a 74 year old man dead. Firefighters arriving at the scene just before 1pm Friday, found fire on the first floor and located the victim in the…

Two Charged after Fire Call to Wicomico Middle School

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2022

Two juveniles have been arrested after causing a fire at Wicomico Middle School Thursday morning just before 9. State Fire Marshal investigators say the juveniles were manipulating exposed, energized wiring in a school bathroom to cause the device to spark and smoke until the device was destroyed and caused a fire in the wall behind…

Explosive Devices Found in Princess Anne Home

By Mari Lou / May 21, 2022

A Princess Anne man has been arrested on possession of explosive devices, malicious destruction of property and other offenses. Maryland State Police went to the home of 43 year old Clement Grangier with a search and seizure warrant on an on-going malicious destruction of property investigation and found 7 explosive devices – 3 pipe bombs…