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UPDATED: Seaford Bicyclist Dies after Crash on Stein Highway

By Mari Lou / October 3, 2021

UPDATED: 10/3/21 3am – Delaware State Police have identified the individual who died in a fatal bicycle accident October 1, 2021, on Stein Highway as Zachary L. Gosciejew, 31, of Seaford. ===================================================================== A Seaford man is dead after he was struck while riding his bicycle on Stein Highway in Seaford around 10:45 Friday morning. Delaware…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-2-21

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2021

Alexandra – 302-856-9166 – Round OAK Kitchen table with Four chairs – $125 John – 301-526-0065 – Jeep Rubicon Wheels and tires, 285 70 17 for 2015-2020 – $1200 for all five Howard – 302-537-1794 – Office chair with chrome frame – $25 Jay – 302-519-1635 – LOOKING FOR: Dump trailer 6×12 with hydraulics Keith…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-1-21

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2021

Friday saw a pretty brisk northwest wind, but several boats went out to the ocean and found some sea bass and flounder waiting. At least one boat fished the bay and had some croaker. Saturday will see southwest winds at five to ten knots going south at 10 to 15 in the afternoon. Seas will…

National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, MD

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2021

US and Maryland Flags will be lowered to half staff a half hour from sunrise to sunset on Sunday in honor of the 40th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. This takes place annually in Emmitsburg, Maryland. This year the names of 215 firefighters will become a permanent part of the National Memorial in honor…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 2, 2021

Tasha Sterner – Sunset in Nanticoke, MD. Click for full view

Two Rallies for Abortion Justice in Delaware Saturday – Wilmington & Seaford

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

On Saturday, Oct. 2nd, hundreds of people across Delaware will rally in Wilmington’s Rodney Square from 10:30-11:30am, and in Seaford at the intersection of Bridgeville Highway and Rawlins Drive from 1:30-2:30pm, to demand an end to the dangerous, escalating attacks on reproductive rights and freedoms in this country. These sister rallies were organized by the…

Gov Carney Announces 3 Judicial Nominations

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

Governor John Carney on Friday announced the following judicial nominations, which must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate: “I want to thank all of these nominees for their willingness to serve the people of the State of Delaware,” said Governor Carney. “I’m confident that each has the experience and judgment necessary to serve on Delaware’s…

Dover Woman Charged after Ramming 2 DSP Vehicles in Early Morning Pursuit

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

Delaware State Police arrested Lauren Miller, 35, of Dover, after she stole a vehicle and crashed into a tree before fleeing from police and crashing the stolen truck into two troopers.  On October 1, 2021, at approximately 12:09 a.m., troopers were dispatched to the 900 block of Voshell Mill Star Hill Road for a blue Ford F-150…

Georgetown Police & DSP EOD Unit Investigating Possible Explosive Device Found at Georgetown Construction Site

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

The State Fire Marshal is investigating an object that was found on a construction site in the 22000 block of Dupont Boulevard in Georgetown. Emergency personnel were called around 9am when the object was found on a vehicle at the site. Georgetown Police and the State Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team arrived, secured the…

Two Charged After Georgetown Assault

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

Georgetown Police have arrested two men on charges of assault. Police were called to Douglas Street and the railroad tracks on Wednesday where they contacted a male victim with head injuries. The victim told police that two men used rocks and glass bottles to strike him. One suspect was arrested at the scene – the…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-30-21

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

The weather wasn’t bad on Thursday, but not many boats went out of Indian River or Lewes.  Friday looks to have north winds at ten to fifteen with three-foot seas in the ocean.  Saturday will start out with west winds at ten to fifteen knots then move to the north at the same speeds before…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 1, 2021

Joan Grourke – Rehoboth Beach boardwalk in the early morning Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 9-29-21

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2021

Wednesday saw pretty rough seas in the ocean and to the best of my knowledge no boats left the dock at Lewes or Indian River Marina.  Thursday will see winds out of the northwest at 10 to 15 knots going southeast in the afternoon with seas of three feet.  On Friday, the wind will be…

Ocean Pines Fire Hydrant Flushing 10/4 – 10/22

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2021

Worcester County Public Works will begin fire hydrant flushing activities in Ocean Pines this October and moving through the various sections. “Routine flushing of the water system helps to reduce the frequency of discolored water,” Public Works Director Dallas Baker said. “Public Works crews open and close the hydrants, flushing out the built-up iron deposits.…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 30, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – 2005 – WGMD afternoon host Ron Letterman finds President Bush at the Delaware State Fair. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 9-28-21

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2021

`Tuesday was a little rough in the ocean and while a couple of boats did venture out from Lewes Harbour Marina, they came back early. Wednesday will see north winds at 15 with gusts to 20 knots and seas of three to four feet. On Thursday the wind will stay out of the north at…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2021

SA Harrison – Millsboro – Indian River Inlet Bridge, known officially as the Charles W. Cullen Bridge. Charles W. Cullen (July 8, 1865–July 10, 1948), a lawyer and judge from Georgetown. He served on the Delaware State Highway Commission from 1930 to 1940 and as its chairman from 1938 to 1939, during which time he oversaw construction of the second bridge to span the Indian River Inlet, replacing a 1934 timber bridge – it was dedicated in May 1940 as the Charles W. Cullen Bridge, but became popularly known as the Indian River Inlet Bridge. This current bridge opened in 2012. Click for full view

VIRTUAL DE Redistricting Public Hearing Tonight at 6pm

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2021

A reminder – there is a public hearing on redistricting this evening beginning at 6pm. Redistricting is the process of drawing new district boundaries for congressional, legislative and state school board districts based on each State’s resident population. Every ten years, the Delaware State Legislature redraws district boundaries based on the results of the most recent…

DSP Looking for Harrington Man In Connection with Shooting Incident

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2021

Your help is needed to locate 31 year old Darius Smith of Harrington. He is wanted by Delaware State Police in connection with a shooting that occurred on Sunday, September 26 on Genesis Lane. Police say one round was fired at the victim in close range, however the victim was not injured. Smith is black,…

Pfizer Boosters Now Available Through Worcester County Health Dept

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine boosters are now available through the Worcester County Health Department. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine is approved for use as a booster. This means you will need to have already received two doses of Pfizer and meet the following qualifications: These boosters are for: ●       people 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-27-21

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2021

Monday saw some boats venture out into the ocean and those that did caught good numbers of fish.  Tuesday the wind will be southwest at ten to fifteen with gusts to 20 knots with thunderstorms in the afternoon.  Seas will be three to four feet.  Wednesday calls for north winds at ten to fifteen with…

Lincoln Man Charged after Ellendale Traffic Stop

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2021

A Lincoln man has been arrested on criminal and traffic charges after a traffic stop Sunday night in Ellendale. A Delaware State Police trooper was behind a Chrysler 200 on Route 16 when a computer check showed the registered owner and driver had a suspended license and two active warrants. The trooper conducted a traffic…

UPDATED: Heavy Police Presence Brings Calmer Weekend in Ocean City During Pop-Up Event

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2021

UPDATED – 09/27/21 11:25am – The unsanctioned popup rally weekend in Ocean City was much quieter than 2020 according to preliminary numbers from the Ocean City Police Department. From Thursday through Sunday police responded to 1807 calls for service – compared to 2802 in 2020. Police made 986 traffic stops (with the most made on…

WGMD Fishing Report 9-26-21

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2021

Sunday saw rough seas and to the best of my knowledge no boats went out of Lewes or Indian River.  Monday will see winds from the west at ten to fifteen going southwest with gusts to 20 knots and seas of three feet.  Tuesday the wind stays southwest at ten to fifteen with gusts to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2021