Mari Lou

Jones & Saliba Elected to Lewes City Council; Webb, Panetta & Nichols Elected to Lewes BPW

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

Two Lewes City Council seats were up for grabs in Saturday’s election.  Newcomers Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba were the top vote-getters.  Election officials say 56% of the city’s registered voters turned out – 878 votes were cast – including 204 absentee ballots.  Jones won 583 votes and Saliba received 538.  Incumbent Rob Morgan got…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-8-21

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

Debbie- 302-567-9330 MOVING Sale (lots of stuff) – Glass TV stand w/2 shelves – $95 – Amish bedroom suite (chestnut): queen bed w/pillowtop mattress, dresser w/mirror, 2 night tables – $295 – Lighted glass shelf curio cabinet – $190 or Best Offer Remy – 302-278-9370 FREE:  (5)glass display cases 5′ by 30″ high 20″ deep…

2021 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards Recognize Police, Fire & EMS

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor the outstanding police officers, paramedics, EMT’s and firefighters who help keep our local communities safe throughout the year. The 2021 Joshua M. Freeman Valor Awards, were presented by the Carl M. Freeman Companies on Friday to recognize their service and dedication to our community. This…

Milton Juvenile Arrested After Assaulting Two Police Officers

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

A 17 year old from Milton has been arrested after he left the scene of a collision, resisted arrest and assaulted two police officers. The incident occurred Friday afternoon just before 2:30 in the area of Route 9 and Josephs Road in Lewes and witnesses told police that a black male wearing black jeans and…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-7-21

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

Friday saw some activity from charter and head boats out of Lewes and Indian River. The weekend won’t be perfect, but it should be fishable. Amanda said Adam Clark fished on the Angler and caught a 77.5-pound black drum. The Savannah Lynn with Captain Mark had a catch of tog for his party. A private…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 8, 2021

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Bald Eagles on the Indian River Bay / Click for full view

NJ Man Sentenced for 2017 Shooting in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2021

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison – with 17 ½ years in active incarceration – after a shooting incident in October of 2017 at a party at the VFW in Salisbury. Officials say 38 year old Jerry Hamilton pleaded guilty to one count of attempted 2nd degree murder. Officials…

MD Gov Hogan Announces over $6.5-million for EARN Maryland Program

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that over $6.5 million in state funding has been awarded to 33 strategic industry partnerships through the Employment Advancement Right Now (EARN) Maryland program. EARN Maryland is the state’s nationally-recognized workforce initiative that helps businesses cultivate the skilled workforce they need to compete while preparing Marylanders for meaningful careers. “As we continue to…

DSP Arrest Laurel Man for April Burglary

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2021

A Laurel man who was wanted in connection with a burglary on April 26th has been arrested by Delaware State Police. A trooper had spotted 49 year old Robert Jefferson in the area of East Trap Pond Road on Thursday and attempted a traffic stop, but Jefferson failed to stop – and a pursuit began.…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-6-21

By Mari Lou / May 7, 2021

Thursday saw small craft advisories up in the morning so very few boats went out.  Friday looks good with light southeast winds and seas less than two feet.  Deanna at Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em checked a 21-inch flounder for Taylor Brewington and a 19-inch flounder for Jake Prosino.  Both caught in the Back Bays.…

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2021

Wednesday saw reasonably good weather after the rain quit, but once again, not many people were fishing.  Small craft advisories are up for Thursday with northwest winds of 15 to 20 with gusts to 30 knots.  Friday looks really good with northeast winds of five to ten and seas of less than two feet. Amanda…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day! Going back to pre-1999 – Wayne Cannon at Open Mic at the Rusty Rudder – interviewing Howdy Doody and Buffalo Bob / Click for full view

UPDATED: OCPD Arrest MD Teen in Tagging Incident on Boardwalk; Bethany PD Charge 2 for Graffiti

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2021

On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department officers responded to a report of “tagging” in the downtown area with blue spray paint. During the course of the investigation, patrol officers located the suspect in the area of 4th Street and the Boardwalk. The suspect, 17 year old male from Lutherville-Timonium, MD, was arrested and charged with…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-4-21

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2021

Tuesday was a nice, warm spring day, but not many people went fishing.  Wednesday and Thursday promise seas in the ocean of three to four feet and Friday the seas drop out to less than two feet. I went back up to the Indian River Inlet around 1:30 PM and found the shad still there. …

Delaware Preparing to Ease Coronavirus Restrictions

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2021

Governor John Carney has announced additional changes in the coronavirus restrictions for Delawareans. Beginning on Friday, May 21st – indoor capacity restrictions will be lifted, however masks and social distancing will still be in place – although social distancing will be decreased from 6 feet to 3 feet. This will allow restaurants to open up…

Gov Carney, DPH Announce Major Changes to COVID-19 Restrictions Beginning May 21

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2021

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced major upcoming changes to Delaware’s COVID-19 restrictions. Effective Friday, May 21:  All capacity restrictions inside restaurants, retail, other business establishments and houses of worship will be lifted.  Facilities will be able to use as much capacity as social distancing requirements will allow. Masks…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-3-21

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2021

Monday saw winds from the southwest at 10 to 15 and it looks like Tuesday will be the same. The forecast for the rest of the week has winds increasing to 15 to 20 knots and waves in the ocean going to four feet. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said Joe Calvert fished off of…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2021

Joan Grourke – Millsboro – Surfs Up! at the Delaware National Seashore at Dewey Beach / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 5-2-21

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2021

Sunday saw the wind drop out to southwest 10 to 15 knots and that is the forecast right through Wednesday.  There were people fishing from the beach and from boats with some luck from both venues. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa and Steve from Smith Bait in Leipsic said rockfish have been caught in…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2021

Margaret May – Lewes – Wood ducks on the nesting box at Red Mill Pond / Click for full view

Citizen’s Tip Leads to Arrest of 4 in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2021

Last week a boardwalk business owner in Ocean City reported suspicious possible drug activity in a parked vehicle in the area of 8th Street. Members of the Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit responded and observed people from the vehicle to to the boardwalk and meet with a group of people where a suspected drug…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-1-21

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2021

Saturday was another windy day with small craft advisories up and boats tied to the dock or sitting on their trailers.  Unless you plan on fishing for tog, there is not much reason to get the boat wet until the water in the bay and the ocean warm up. Old Inlet Bait and Tackle said…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2021

Sunset and storm clouds over Angola / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 5-1-21

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2021

Ron – 609-790-4370 – (2) Raleigh (women’s) one with an automatic shifter – $150 apiece – Spin Reel SV-6500 – $100 Rich – 302-732-3069 – Patio set:fiberglass 65 wide and 60 long w/4 chairs – $75 Robert – 443-691-2424 – FREE: GE electric range (almond color) looks brand new standard size – FREE: microwave (wall…

DSP Need Your Help to Identify Suspect

By Mari Lou / May 1, 2021

Delaware State Police need your help to identify a suspect in an attempted theft of a motor vehicle and several thefts from vehicles in the IG Burton parking lot on Bay Road in Milford. The incident occurred last Sunday around 1:20am. The suspect is a white or light skin black male about 6-feet tall with…