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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 23, 2021

Charles May – Lewes – Autumn on the pond. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-21-21

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2021

I hope you got out fishing somewhere this weekend, because the early week does not look good. Monday will start fair with winds from the west at 10 to 15 knot5s with gusts to 20 then increase to northwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and finally go northwest at 20 to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 22, 2021

Patrick Ward – Delmar – Barn in Princess Anne, MD. Click for full view

Berlin Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2021

Fire broke out around 2:20 Sunday morning in Berlin. Berlin firefighters found heavy fire at a 2-story home on West Branch Street. Crews from around Worcester County assisted – as well as crews from Wicomico and Sussex Counties.

Shots Ring Out Twice Near Rehoboth Overnight

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2021

Just after midnight shots rang out outside The Pond Bar & Grill in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police were called for subjects fighting in the parking lot followed by shots fired. Police learned that a male victim had been shot, but left in a private vehicle and was taken to Beebe Healthcare for a gunshot…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-20-21

By Mari Lou / November 21, 2021

Oh, Happy Saturday! The winds let up enough for the boats to get out and find some fish in the ocean and bay. Sunday is looking good as well with winds out of the southwest at five to ten knots and seas of two feet on the ocean. Monday it’s back in the Mixmaster. Winds…

Search for Kayaker Near Snow Hill Ends Well

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

A search for a missing kayaker near Snow Hill had a happy ending Saturday morning. Worcester Central was called around 8:30 Friday night about a vehicle parked along Red House Road that had an empty kayak rack and the caller was worried about the kayaker’s safety since it was long after sunset. Multiple agencies searched…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-20-21

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

Paul – 302-236-0739 – LOOKING FOR: Recliner chair slightly used tan or greenish Dave – 302-228-9237 – Baldwin Piano Howard Model, needs tuning – Negotiate price Susan – 302-396-8508 – 12500BTU Propane Heater – $1000 Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR: Dead storage for 1974 Jaguar Sedan – 30 mile radius from Rehoboth. Joe –…

UPDATED: Long Neck Man Shot during Domestic Incident in Potnets Creekside

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

UPDATED 11/20/21 11:15am – A Long Neck man has been arrested after he shot at Delaware State Police in the Potnets Creekside development. Police were called just before 8:30 Friday night for a domestic in-progress on Crab Alley East. The woman told police her boyfriend had been drinking and was locked in a bedroom with…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-19-21

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

Friday saw small craft advisories up, but Saturday will see winds out of the northeast at 10 to 15 knots in the morning dropping down to five to ten in the afternoon with seas of three feet early, going down to two feet late in the day. Sunday will begin with winds of 10 to…

UPDATED: Route 24 Crash Leaves PA Driver Dead

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

UPDATED – 11/19/21 11am – Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a crash on Tuesday November 16, 2021, on John J. Williams Highway (SR24), as 37-year-old Julio Mendoza-Carcamo of Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. Anyone with…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 20, 2021

Walt – Lewes – Deer patrolling The Point at Cape Henlopen State Park. Click for full view

Phase 8 of Georgetown to Lewes Trail Completed

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

It is official. Phase 8 of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail is complete. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) marked the completion of this low-stress bicycle connection from downtown Georgetown to Sussex Academy and all points in between with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 19, 2021 with special guests Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski,…

DE DPH Endorses COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for Anyone 18 and Older

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Following action today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advisory committee, Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging all fully vaccinated Delawareans 18 and older to get a booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, the…

DE Unemployment Down Slightly

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Unemployment in Delaware dropped a tenth of a percent in October to 5.3%, but remains much higher than the national average of 4.6%. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate has dropped from 4.3% in September to 4.1% in October. The Delaware Department of Labor shows 25,800 Delawareans were unemployed in October. The DOL adds…

Gov Hogan says Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’ Nothing but Massive Tax Hikes

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on U.S. House passage of the Build Back Better Act: “For the past seven years, Maryland has had the greatest economic turnaround in America because we’ve cut taxes, restored fiscal responsibility, reduced the cost of living for working families, and made smart investments in our infrastructure.  “The…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-18-21

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Thursday, we had a gale warning and it will stick around for Friday.  Winds will be northwest at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and three to five-foot seas.  On Saturday the wind will go northeast at 10 to 15 knots in the morning then drop out to five to ten in the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Steven Rust – Milford – Deer hunting west of Milford. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-17-21

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2021

Wednesday saw seas in the bay lay down enough for boats to fish around the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers.  Thursday won’t be that kind.  Small craft advisories are up for winds out of the southwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of three to five feet on the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Labor Day Weekend at Shenanigan’s on the boardwalk in Ocean City. WGMD late morning host Don Geronimo broadcasting live. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-16-21

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2021

The ocean was still pretty rough on Tuesday, but one boat did try to fish out of Lewes Harbour Marina. According to the marina, he came back early. Wednesday will see winds out of the south at 10 knots in the morning increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas of two…

Sussex County Council Discuss Housing Trust Fund & Approve Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Credit

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

The Sussex County Council had a presentation from Mark Isaacs, Director at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center on Route 9 west of Georgetown. For several years the Council has supported the research and extension programs at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Carvel Research and Education Center. Isaacs…

Woodland Ferry Closure Wednesday for Maintenance

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry in Seaford will be closed for maintenance work in preparation for our annual US Coast Guard’s inspection. The Ferry will be closed from 9:30am until noon on Wednesday, November 17 – pending weather. Ferry service will resume after 12pm. DelDOT appreciates the patience of motorists and area residents during…

Berlin Town Offices Closed After Positive Covid-19 Tests

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

Effectively immediately, Town Hall and all town-owned buildings will be closed due to Town of Berlin employees testing positive for COVID-19. The decision to close buildings was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of employees and the public. Buildings will remain closed to be cleaned and disinfected. A…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-15-21

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

There was a gale warning up for Monday so I am sure no boats ventured out to the ocean or bay. Tuesday will see northwest winds at 15 to 20 knots in the morning dropping down to 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas of three to four feet.…