Mari Lou

DE Volunteer Firefighters Association Warns of Donation Scam

By Mari Lou / April 4, 2022

Lately, the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association has been inundated with people calling or sending mailings for donations for firefighter support or other names giving the impression they are representing firefighters or families of firefighters. Please think twice and check before you send them your money. The Volunteer Fire Companies in Delaware usually do not call…

WGMD Fishing Report 04-03-22

By Mari Lou / April 4, 2022

Small craft advisories were up on Sunday, but Monday will see winds start out at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 then drop off to 5 to 10 in the afternoon. Seas will be 3 to 4 feet in the morning then go down to 2 feet or less in the afternoon. Tuesday…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 4, 2022

Eric Reifsnyder – Dewey Beach Bayside from the Rudder – snow over Rehoboth Bay. Click for full view

Millsboro Man Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / April 3, 2022

A Millsboro man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after at traffic stop Saturday night on Park Avenue in Georgetown. Police spotted an Explorer driven by 25 year old Andrew Long who had active warrants and no valid driver’s license. After police pulled Long over, he started to run off – while carrying a…

US Fish & Wildlife Service Investigating March Arson Fire at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

By Mari Lou / April 3, 2022

The U-S Fish and Wildlife Service need your help. They are investigating a wildland fire arson that occurred along Maple Dam Road on Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on March 22. If you have any information – contact Refuge Law Enforcement at 410-221-8814 or email fw5rw_BWNWR@fws.gov

Maryland Woman Cited for DUI after Easton Crash

By Mari Lou / April 3, 2022

A Maryland woman has been charged with DUI after a three vehicle crash in the area of North Washington Street near Federal Street Saturday in Easton. Easton Police contacted one driver, 25 year old Megan Parker of Chestertown, and noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from her. She was given field sobriety tests and…

WGMD Fishing Report 04-02-22

By Mari Lou / April 3, 2022

It was still a tad breezy on Saturday, but fish were caught. Sunday will see southwest winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 going west in the afternoon with 3-foot seas and showers. Monday the wind will be northwest at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 falling off to 5-knots…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-2-22

By Mari Lou / April 2, 2022

Bill – 302-684-3882 / Joe – 302-339-1146 – Heavy duty automobile tow dolly with accessories – $650 David – 302-858-5006 – LOOKING FOR: 2 Pink flamingo lawn ornaments – LOOKING FOR: Old style black rotary desk phone Vernon – 302-422-7170 – LOOKING FOR: 1963-1967 Corvette Parts Karen – 302-645-4589 – Large artist portfolio case, 20″x26″…

Update: 1 Dead, 2 Injured In Military Plane Crash near MD/VA Border

By Mari Lou / April 2, 2022

UPDATED: 4/2/22 – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued this statement following the tragic loss of Navy Lt. Hyrum Hanlon: “The First Lady and I are heartbroken by the passing of Navy Lt. Hyrum Hanlon, who tragically lost his life when a Navy E-2D aircraft operating out of Naval Air Station Norfolk crashed in the vicinity of Chincoteague, Virginia. Our hearts go…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-1-22

By Mari Lou / April 2, 2022

There was a gale warning up on Friday that ran until 2:00 AM on Saturday. Small craft advisories will be up on Saturday for northwest winds at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of 3 to five feet. The wind is supposed to fall out during the day. Sunday we are…

DSP Name Trooper of the Year & Civilian of the Year

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2022

At a ceremony held on Friday, April 1, 2022, Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Melissa A. Zebley, announced the winners of the annual Trooper of the Year and Civilian of the Year awards. To help recognize the significance of the ceremony Governor John Carney, Attorney General Kathleen Jennings, and Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, Nathaniel McQueen Jr., were…

Millsboro Man Charged with 10th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2022

A Millsboro man has been arrested after his 10th offense DUI Thursday morning. Delaware State Police were called to Main Street near Daisey Road near Gumboro after a report of a pickup truck striking a fence and the driver running off on foot. Police located the suspect, identified as 54 year old Charles Smith and…

DE Lawmakers File Bipartisan Bill for Relief Rebate Program

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2022

Lawmakers filed a bipartisan bill Friday that would provide direct economic relief to hundreds of thousands of Delaware residents this spring. The 2022 Delaware Relief Rebate Program, announced last week and agreed to by the leaders of each of the four party caucuses, would create a relief rebate – a one-time direct payment of $300…

Downstate Mosquito Spraying Sunday & Monday

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2022

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Sunday, April 3 and Monday, April 4, 2022, via helicopter (registration number N2268W and/or N862M) Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: Near…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 1, 2022

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over Indian River. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 31, 2022

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to the 2015 midterm elections and coverage on WGMD with guest commentators Vance Phillips and Rob Arlett.

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 30, 2022

Nelly – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth Beach bandstand. Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / March 28, 2022

Mary Byrd – Bethany Beach – Deck flowers. Click for full view

Three Car Crash West of Millsboro Leaves 1 with Serious Injuries

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2022

A three car crash around 10:20 on Hardscrabble Road Saturday night sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. Delaware State Police say a 23 year old Georgetown man driving a Sierra was westbound in the area of Shortly Road and crossed the center line colliding with a Traverse driven by a 38 year…

Crash South of Milton Leaves 1 Dead & 2 Injured

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2022

A Rehoboth Beach woman is dead after a crash Saturday night at 8 near the intersection of Gravel Hill Road and Shingle Point Road south of Milton. Delaware State Police say a Chevy Cruz driven by a 19 year old Milford woman failed to stop at a stop sign on Shingle Point Road and was…

Three Charged with Drug Offenses after Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / March 27, 2022

Maryland State Police stopped a vehicle for speeding on Route 50 in Salisbury Saturday night. When the trooper contacted the occupants of the vehicle several criminal indicators were detected and a K9 unit was called. The K9 alerted for drugs and a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of 73 capsules of “scramble”…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 3-26-22

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2022

BILL – 302-684-3882 – HEAVY DUTY TOW DOLLY RON – SALISBURY – 850-288-5929 – 3 STEAM RADIATORS – BEST OFFER – 275 GALLON TANK WITH HEATING OIL – BEST OFFER JOHN – MILTON – 302-540-2295 – SNOW BLOWER – 5 SPEEDS – $125 VIKKI – LEWES – 302-645-2790 – 100 LP VINYL RECORDS – STANDARD…

DSP Mourn Passing of K9 Nova

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2022

Delaware State Police are mourning the passing of K9 Nova. Nova was a 5-year old German Shorthaired Pointer – the first of that breed in the K9 Unit. During her 2 ½ year career with Cpl Mark Malloy at Troop 7, K9 Nova served with honor and distinction – and was certified in explosive detection.…

Cape May-Lewes Ferry Adding Vehicle Gas Surcharge Beginning April 1st

By Mari Lou / March 26, 2022

Beginning April 1st the Cape May-Lewes Ferry will add a $2-fuel surcharge to each vehicle trip – not passengers. This will be a temporary fee which may vary in amount – and will be evaluated monthly. The surcharge will take effect April 1st – and will apply to all new bookings made on or after…

2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year: Kristin Cashman – Pocomoke HS

By Mari Lou / March 25, 2022

In a celebration of excellence in education, tonight Worcester County Public Schools (WCPS) announced the 2022 Worcester County Teacher of the Year: Kristin Cashman of Pocomoke High School. During its annual Teacher of the Year celebration, Worcester County Board of Education Vice President Todd Ferrante made the announcement following a program honoring all fourteen school-level…