Mari Lou

WGMD Fishing Report 7-2-21

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2021

Friday saw the weather at the beach go from hot and humid to cool and wet. We had rain for most of the day and only a few boats went out, but those that did caught some fish. The weekend looks to be unsettled with more rain on Saturday and better conditions on Sunday. At…

National Weather Service Confirms 2 EF-1 Tornadoes Touched Down along the Sussex/Kent Line

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2021

NWS Damage Survey for July 1st 2021 confirms two Tornadoes… Farmington DE to Houston DE Tornado… Rating: EF-1Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mphPath Length /statute/: 3.9 milesPath Width /maximum/: 50 yardsFatalities: 0Injuries: 0 Start Date: Jul 01 2021Start Time: 4:52 PM EDTStart Location: 1 North of Farmington DEStart Lat/Lon: 38.8892 / -75.5826 End Date: Jul 01…

70 Years on the Job with the DSP at Troop 4

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

The Delaware State Police are honored to recognize Miss Constance “Connie” Dick as she recently completed 70 years with the Division. Miss Connie has been a fixture of Troop 4 in Georgetown since June 15, 1951 and has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. When she first started, there were only 25 troopers in the…

Maryland Corrections Employees to Receive Salary Increases

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan today announced $13 million in salary increases for employees who are charged with the care and custody of inmates within Maryland’s correctional facilities. This follows the administration’s announcement last week of increased salaries for new hires into these critical positions.  These salary enhancements are designed to enhance the state’s ability to compete…

DART First State to Run Regular Sunday Schedule

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will operate on a regular Sunday schedule, along with the 305 Beach Connection and Beach Bus services. DART’s 305 Beach Connection provides a relaxing ride from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through September 6. Fares are $2 per zone; the one-way cash…

Bridgeville Man Arrested after Pursuit from Lewes to Ellendale

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

A Bridgeville man has been arrested by Delaware State Police after leading trooper on a vehicle pursuit on Thursday. Police went to the Red Mill Inn in Lewes attempting to locate 22 year old Marquez Brewer, who was wanted for a shooting incident in the Coverdale Community. Brewer was spotted in the parking lot, but…

Delaware Ag Officials Warn of Poison Hemlock in Sussex County

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning all residents about two deadly species of hemlock recently found in Sussex County. Environmental scientists have confirmed the presence of poison hemlock (Conicum maculatum) and spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). All parts of the plants – leaves, stems, flowers, and roots – are poisonous to humans and animals.…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-1-21

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

Hot and humid at the beach with a pretty stuff southwest wind and a forecast of thunderstorms had the boats staying pretty close to shore.  Friday and Saturday will be a bit unsettled as well. The Gale Force with Captain Aaron Herd had the Kerr group aboard for a half-day charter at Indian River Inlet. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2021

Carmen Rogers – Milton – Sunsetting / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-30-21

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2021

Wednesday was another hot day at the beach with a strong southwest wind.  Thursday will see the weather begin to change with rain in the forecast and seas in the ocean of three to four feet. Ryan West caught two nice flounder out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Wednesday. Robbie at Lewes Harbour…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2021

WGMD’s Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – 2007 with WGMD afternoon host Randy Nelson getting ready for a ride on the Goodyear Blimp at the airport in Georgetown. Randy, along with Thom Wheeler and his wife and guests sailed over much of Sussex County that afternoon – taking pictures much of the way. What a ride! / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-29-21

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2021

Tuesday saw those southwest winds really pumping up the hot air. The ocean was reasonably calm and I suspect the bay was as well. Wednesday will be about the same then things begin to change on Thursday. As if to prove my reports are correct, I fished the beginning of the incoming tide at Three…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2021

Terry Ford – Milton – Sunrise from Lewes Beach / Click for full view

UPDATED: Crash Victim Identified after Route 9 Crash East of Laurel Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2021

UPDATED – 6/29 4pm – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a fatal collision on Route 9 and Kaye Road, on Saturday, June 26, 2021, as Edgar Martinez-Miranda, 29, of Laurel, DE. This collision remains under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit. Anyone with information regarding…

DSP Trying to Identify Suspects in Tru Blu Burglary in Seaford

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2021

Your help is needed to identify two suspects wanted in connection to the burglary of the Tru Blu convenience store in Seaford. Delaware State Police say that during the overnight hours of June 28th the two suspects forced entry into the business and took an undisclosed amount of goods. One suspect is a male with…

Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tonight in Areas of Kent & Sussex Counties

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2021

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 29, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Greenwood and Seaford. Near Selbyville, Frankford, Ocean View, Dagsboro, Millsboro, Lewes, Bridgeville, Harrington, Camden, and Magnolia. For notification…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Along the Bay / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 6-28-21

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2021

Summer is here and the fishin’ is fine. Monday saw south winds to 15 knots with three-foot seas on the ocean and two feet or less on the bay. Seas on the ocean are going to increase to three to four feet for Tuesday and Wednesday and rain is in the forecast for Thursday. Robbie…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-27-21

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2021

Sunday was a summer day at the beach.  The next few days will see south to southwest winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots and seas in the ocean of 3 to 4 feet.  Delaware Bay will see winds of 10 to 15 knots and seas of less than two feet.…

Three Vehicle Crash Near Magnolia Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2021

The investigation into a three vehicle crash just after 9 Saturday night on Route 1 near Magnolia is continuing by Delaware State Police. Police say that for an unknown reason the 63 year old driver of an Altima was southbound on Route 1 when he crossed the center median and collided with a Flex, driven…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-26-21

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2021

Saturday was windy and wet at the beach.  The next five days all have the same forecast.  South winds of 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 knots in the afternoon and very little chance of rain.  Sounds like summer. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the only boat that made it out was…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2021

Greg Biener – Millsboro – the view at Deal Island / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 6-26-21

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2021

Bill – 302-616-3099 – 24′ by 52″ above-ground round pool, complete system, brand new lines with 1-year old pump – $1000 Pam – 302-945-8543 – Princess House crystal: Xmas platter 13″ etched with french horn – $15 – 12-oz tumblers (8) – $15 for all – Chip and dip bowl etched with tradition PH design…

Maryland Man Arrested for 2 Rehoboth Robberies

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2021

A Centreville, Maryland man has been arrested after a robbery Thursday night in Rehoboth Beach. Delaware State Police say 39 year old Quintaze Gross approached a man at an ATM machine on Coastal Highway and grabbed him from behind demanding money and threatening to shoot him. The victim struggled and got free – pulled his…

Pocomoke House Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / June 26, 2021

Firefighters in Pocomoke were called for a house fire on Laurel Street just after 1 Friday afternoon. Crews arriving on the scene found smoke and fire showing from the second floor. Multiple additional companies were called to help battle the 2-alarm fire. Two firefighters were treated on the scene for minor injuries. The blaze is…