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WGMD Fishing Report 8-19-21

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2021

Thursday saw the beginning of the effects from the tropical storm that will go past our coast over the weekend.  Seas were running three to four feet and most boats stayed in Delaware Bay or at the dock.  Friday seas in the ocean will remain at three to four feet and go to three to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 20, 2021

Debra Swartzlander – Wagon wheels at Holly Lakes / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-18-21

By Mari Lou / August 19, 2021

Wednesday saw more good fishing in the ocean and bay.  Thursday will see winds from the southwest at ten to fifteen with gusts to 20 knots and seas of three to four feet.  Friday the wind goes northwest at five knots and the seas remain at three to four feet.  Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-17-21

By Mari Lou / August 18, 2021

Tuesday saw some good fishing in the ocean and bay.  Wednesday will have southeast winds of five to ten knots with three-foot seas on the ocean.  On Thursday the wind will go south at 10 to 15 and on Friday they will drop down to west at five knots.  Seas will run three feet both…

Hebron Area Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2021

On August 17 a raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area of Firetower Road in Hebron, Maryland. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the saliva of mammals…

DSP Close SB Route 13 Near Seaford after Crash

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2021

Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:11 p.m., Tuesday, August 17 on Sussex Highway/Route 13 in the area of Faith Lane – just south of Brickyard Road near Seaford.  As a result of the crash, all lanes of southbound Sussex Highway at Faith Lane…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-16-21

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2021

Monday was partly cloudy and cool at the beach with southeast winds and decent fishing for those who went. The rest of the week will see the wind swing all around the compass beginning in the southeast on Tuesday then go south on Wednesday and Thursday before going northwest on Friday. Seas through the week…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 17, 2021

Ephraim Heisenberg – Fenwick Island – Fox not on the run at Fenwick Island Beach. Click for full view

State Rep. Danny Short’s Covid-19 Survey

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2021

State Rep. Danny Short wants to know what you think about the ongoing government and business actions being taken regarding COVID-19. The results will be shared via our newsletter. The survey will remain open until Monday, August 23.Click here to complete the six-question poll.

WGMD Fishing Report 8-15-21

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2021

Sunday saw those little three-foot seas hold most ocean-going boats at the dock.  The ones that did go wished they hadn’t.  The week ahead looks good with light winds and seas of two to three feet on the ocean. On Saturday Robert Wilson caught an 8.66-pound flounder while fishing on the Katydid.  Antonio Neal had…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 16, 2021

S A Harrison – Millsboro – Blue on Route 24 near Millsboro. Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 8-14-21

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2021

Mike from Harbeson – 917-273-7987 WANTED: board for a bulldog for about a month starting at the beginning of September Charles from Milford – 302-233-0596 – Old records: 45s and LPs, box of DVDs and tapes – $100 or Best Offer Ed from Millsboro – 302-381-1982 – Dining room table w/6 chairs, leaf and pad…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-14-21

By Mari Lou / August 15, 2021

Saturday was the last of the really hot and humid days for a while.   Sunday will see the wind shift from southwest to northeast at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 and the folks at NOAA are still calling for seas on the ocean to be three feet.  Don’t you believe them!  Indian…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-13-21

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2021

Friday saw more hot and humid weather, but what do you expect, it’s August in Delaware. Saturday will see more southwest at 10 to 15 with three-foot seas on the ocean. Now here’s a good one. NOAA weather says on Sunday the wind will go northeast at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20, but…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 14, 2021

Irv Blackburn – Lewes – Wrong Way Sea Gull at Lewes Beach. Click for full view

Rehoboth Beach Mask Mandate at City Hall & other City of Rehoboth Facilities

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2021

Effective Monday, August 16, anyone entering City Hall or other City of Rehoboth Beach facilities is required to wear a mask. The new mandate applies to everyone, employees and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. “We really are disappointed to have to implement mandatory mask-wearing again,” says City Manager Sharon Lynn. “However, considering the increasing covid…

New Coronavirus Tests Rising; Vaccinations Also Rising

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2021

Since Monday, Delaware’s new positive coronavirus tests have increased from 125 to 335 on Wednesday. Thursday saw a bit of a decrease to 281. However the 7-day average of all positive tests has steadily increased from 5.1% last Sunday to 6.2% Thursday. By county on Thursday, New Castle had 132 new positive tests, Kent County…

Rehoboth Voters to Elect 2 to Town Commission Saturday

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2021

Rehoboth Beach voters go to the polls Saturday to elect 2 people from a field of four as City Commissioners. Incumbent Richard Byrne is challenged by Timothy Bennett, current planning commissioner, Rachel Macha and former City Commissioner, Mary “Toni” Sharp. Each seat is a 3-year term. Commissioner Pat Coluzzi is not running for another term.…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-12-21

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2021

Thursday was another sunny and hot day at the beach with southwest winds at 10 to 15 and seas of three feet on the ocean.  Friday and Saturday look to be the same before showers move in on Saturday afternoon and the wind goes northwest. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid brought in…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 13, 2021

Carol Tabor – Flowers reflected in a puddle Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-11-21

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2021

Wednesday was another typical August day, hot and humid with a 10 to 15-knot southwest wind and three-foot seas on the ocean.  Thursday and Friday will be the same before the temperature drops 20 degrees between then and Sunday with rain showers in the forecast. Robbie at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had 36…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 12, 2021

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – to September of 2009 – WGMD’s midday host Don Geronimo broadcasting live from Shenanigan’s in Ocean City – looks like he’s trying to get the leprechaun to give up the location of his pot of gold! Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-10-21

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2021

I hope you enjoyed the weather on Tuesday because that’s what we will have for the rest of the week. Winds out of the Southwest at 10 to 15 knots and seas on the ocean at three feet. To catch up on reports I missed over the weekend, fishing at Indian River Bay was very…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 11, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Turtles at play in the bay. Click for full view

NJ Angler Breaks Newly Set Maryland Swordfish Record at WMO

By Mari Lou / August 10, 2021

A New Jersey angler is now the second officially recognized state record holder for swordfish, which he caught during the White Marlin Open on August 6 at Ocean City.  Jake Bertonazzi broke the state’s nearly two-week-old record for the Atlantic Division with a 318.5-pound swordfish — Xiphias gladius — caught while participating in the White Marlin Open, roughly 60…