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Seaford Crash Thursday Leaves Greenwood Man Dead

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2022

A Greenwood man has died from injuries he received in a crash Thursday morning near Seaford. Delaware State Police say a Nissan pickup failed to remain stopped on Herring Run Road and pulled into the path of a tractor trailer that was northbound on Ross Station Road. The driver of the tractor trailer, a 32…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-28-22

By Mari Lou / April 29, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on Thursday and, as I suspected, they will be up again on Friday. I called Lewes Harbour Marina, Old Inlet Bait and Tackle and Henlopen Bait and Tackle. The only one who had heard of a fish being caught was Jordan at Henlopen who said one customer called to tell…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-27-22

By Mari Lou / April 28, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on Wednesday and they will be up all-day Thursday and probably up again on Friday. Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats went out on Wednesday, but on Tuesday, William Lindsay weighed in a 19-pound tog he caught on the On Delivery with Captain Mike Rivera. At Rick’s Bait and Tackle…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-26-22

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2022

Ah spring, summer on Tuesday and back to winter on Wednesday. At Lewes Harbour Marina they said the Katydid had tog and a private boat also found some tog. Baits were green crab and sand fleas. At Old Inlet Bait and Tackle the report was excellent shad fish during incoming water at Indian River Inlet.…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 27, 2022

Lt Tom Tyndall – Georgetown – Outer wall at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse. Click for full view

Sussex County Council Returns from Break with Cheerleaders, Paramedics and Buffers and More

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2022

The Sussex County Council met for the first time in over 2 weeks and had a packed agenda – including an presentation from Executive Director, Patti Grimes of the Freeman Foundation. The Council also paid tribute to the Cape Henlopen Cheerleaders who won the 2022 State Championship held at Smyrna High School in March. EMS…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-25-22

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2022

It was a blue Monday unless you were catching shad out of Indian River Inlet. That’s according to Old Inlet Bait and Tackle. While hickory shad are not exactly top table fare, they put up a good fight and will take to the air just like their cousins the tarpon. To get the most out…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2022

Richard Snow – Rehoboth Beach – Heron strolling off the Gordons Pond trail at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

Live Poultry Exhibits & Competitions Canceled for 2022 Delaware State Fair

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2022

In an effort to curb the spread of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the Delaware Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the State Epidemiologist Office, has issued a directive for all live poultry competitions and exhibits at the 2022 Delaware State Fair to be canceled for the 2022 event. “With the United States continuing to have positive…

Frankford Man Charged with Drug and Traffic Offenses

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2022

Delaware State Police patrolling in the Millsboro area Sunday afternoon spotted a motorcycle operated by 26 year old Devon McCray of Frankford stopped on the side of Cannon Road. Police saw there was no registration plate on the motorcycle but when the trooper tried to contact McCray – he tried to drive off – and…

Millsboro Man Charged with Vehicle Theft

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2022

A Millsboro man has been arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and other offenses Saturday afternoon. Delaware State Police stopped a black Mercedes for speeding on Iron Branch Road in the area of Bunting Road near Dagsboro. After contacting the driver, 30 year old Arkeem Adkins, a strong odor of marijuana came from inside…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-24-22

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2022

Sunday completed a weekend of good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina they reported the Katydid had a limit of tog for her party. On Saturday, Raymond Maxwell, Jr. caught a Delaware Citation 10.5-pound tog on the Katydid. Sunday saw several private boats get in on the tog action and return from the ocean with limits.…

Update: 1 Person Burned in Salisbury House Fire

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2022

Update: According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, a juvenile suffered burn injuries in Saturday’s fire on Hanson Street. The juvenile was taken to Bayview Burn Center for treatment. Fire damage was estimated at $70,000 to the structure and $5,000 to its contents. The fire apparently started in a bedroom. Salisbury firefighters were called…

Indian River Inlet Bridge Inspections This Week – Expect Lane Closures

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2022

Drivers on Route 1 this week – watch for intermittent lane closures during the day on the Indian River Inlet Bridge – which is undergoing inspections this week. On Monday and Tuesday the southbound right lane will be closed to traffic between Inlet Road and Turn Point Road – however it will be open to…

Milford School District Employee Charged in Dealing in Child Porn

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2022

A custodial employee of the Milford School District is now facing multiple charges for dealing in child pornography. District Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Dickerson says in a posting on the Milford School District website, that none of the victims are students. The Delaware Department of Justice says that the images on the employee’s personal device were…

UPDATED: Mike Boyle Wins Ward 1 Seat in Milford

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2022

UPDATED – 4/24/22 – Incumbent Mike Boyle has been re-elected to the Ward 1 seat on the Milford City Council. He won 99 votes to Linda Bretzer’s 20 votes. Boyle will serve another 2 years of the city council and will be sworn into office Monday, May 2 along with Mayor Archie Campbell, and Council…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-23-22

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2022

Saturday saw continued good fishing. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was the Katydid, the Top Fin and the Savannah Lynn all had good numbers of tog. Sandy Davis had an 8.74-pound tog on the Katydid. Billy Mister caught a 21-inch tog at the Outer Wall on a shrimp. Burt at Hook ‘em and Cook…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-23-22

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2022

Bill – 302-684-3882 / Joe – 302-339-1146 – Heavy duty automobile tow dolly with accessories – $650 Pat – 321-258-2738 – La Savont hand-carved knick knack shelf – best offer – LOOKING FOR:  Cheap recliner Jim – 302-229-2706 – LOOKING FOR:  “Have a heart” trap Mark – 610-653-5702 Complete contents of high end furniture for…

One Under Arrest, One At-Large After Dover Burglary

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2022

A Lewes man has been arrested on multiple charges for a burglary at an Ernest DiSabatino & Sons construction site on West Big Woods Road in Dover. Delaware State Police were called on Wednesday, April 20 and learned that two people broke a lock on the front gate and loaded a pickup with about $20,000…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-22-22

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2022

Friday spring finally sprung. My son Roger and I fished Indian River Inlet from the north side just west of the bridge. We arrived at 9:30 AM at slack low water and as soon as we had the slightest bit of incoming current the shad bite was on. Roger used a Speck Rig and had…

Harrington Man Arrested after Lewes Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2022

Delaware State Police stopped a vehicle Thursday night near Coastal Highway and Nassau Road in Lewes after a computer check showed the owner of the car had a suspended driver’s license and active warrant for his arrest. When police contacted the driver, 19 year old Dyquan Snead of Harrington, the odor of marijuana came from…

Talbot County Man Charged with Assault of an Infant

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2022

A Trappe, Maryland man has been arrested after an investigation into child abuse. Earlier this month, the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division received a report of a 4-month old child with serious injuries from an assault. Investigation led deputies to 23 year old David Byrd who was arrested for assaulting the victim numerous…

15th District Sen. Dave Lawson Files for Re-election

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2022

On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Senator Dave Lawson (R – Marydel) officially filed for re-election to serve as the 15th Senate District senator at the Delaware Department of Elections office in Dover. “Over the course of my tenure as a state senator, I have stood for freedom, liberty, and the rights of Delawareans and US…

Investigation for Wanted Man Leads to Multiple Arrests in Harrington

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2022

Delaware State Police have arrested several individuals following a wanted subject investigation that occurred in Harrington on Wednesday afternoon. On April 20th, 2022 at approximately 3:55 p.m., troopers responded to the Mill Street area in Harrington attempting to locate 22-year-old Khaliell Pitts of Felton, DE. Pitts, who was actively wanted for violation of probation, was observed walking…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-21-22

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2022

Thursday was a bit more windy and cooler than called for. Lewes Harbour Marina didn’t see a fish all day as none of their charter or head boats left the dock. Henlopen Bait and Tackle and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle didn’t answer the phone. Patty at Captain Bones did record several freshwater citations. Jymier…