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Bay Bridge Construction & Backups to Become the Norm for the Duration

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019

Beginning on Monday drivers using the Bay Bridge will find the westbound right lane closed and two way operations on the westbound bridge halted because of the narrower lane configuration.   Maryland Transportation warn drivers that major delays in both directions will occur during morning and afternoon rush hour periods.  However, the MDTA also has announced…

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OC’s Mayor Meehan Furious Over Unruly Crowds in Resort this Weekend

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019
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While the official car event moved to Atlantic City – many still return to Ocean City where the event has been unsanctioned. City officials have put a Special Event Zone in place to reduce speeds and increase fines for violators, however Saturday evening a large crowd gathered in the area of 13th and 14th Streets…

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1 Injured after Assault at Thirsty’s in Salisbury

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019
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Last Sunday evening, September 22, Salisbury Police were called to Thirsty’s for an assault involving baseball bats.  Police learned the victim was pumping gas when three men assaulted him.  With help from witnesses the suspects were identified as 48 year old Shawn Saunders and 50 year old Clarence Pruitt who were arrested.  The third suspect,…

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New Laws in Maryland – Beginning Tuesday, October 1st

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019
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Many new laws will take effect on Tuesday in Maryland – this is just a sampling of what changes residents in the Free State will have to adapt to. On Tuesday the legal age to purchase all tobacco products in Maryland – cigars, cigarettes, chewless tobacco and electronic smoking devices – is 21.  Only active-duty…

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-29-19

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019
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Saturday was a bit rough in the ocean, but the bay was fishable even for trailer boats. The Fish Bound out of Ocean City had a flounder trip last Wednesday and ended up catching triggerfish and sea bass.  This boat has a well-deserved reputation for catching flounder and when they can’t find them the fish…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 29, 2019
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Joel Hoffman-Sunrise at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach / Click for full view

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WGMD Radio Flea Market 9-28-19

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2019
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Jamie – 302684-4513 OR Marge – 302-663-9721  –  EVENT – St. George’s Church in Harbeson GIANT Yard sale – 8am-2pm Dale – 302-228-5984 – Hungarian China Full Set – Never Used – $300 – 1975 & 76 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide – $9000 For Both Ron – 410-430-7882 – 2009 IllumaCraft W. Factory Floor –…

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-28-19

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2019
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Friday was a good day for fishing with moderate wind and seas.  Saturday looks a bit bumpy in the ocean, but the bay should be fine.  Sunday looks to be good where ever you wish to fish. On Thursday the Katydid fished the bay and caught blowfish, blues triggers and a 10.52-pound sheepshead. Dave at…

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DSP Make Arrest in Multiple Thefts

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2019
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Over the past several weeks Delaware State Police have investigated multiple theft from vehicle complaints in the Milford, Lewes and Rehoboth areas.  Police identified 28 year old Jared Camplesi as a suspect after he used a credit card taken during one of the thefts in the Lewes area.  Police spotted Camplesi on a bicycle in…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 28, 2019
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Anthony Manuel-Bethany Beach – Gull just legal on the sign instead of the dunes! / Click for full view

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38 New Correctional Officers Begin Work Next Week

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2019
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It was graduation day for the 233rd Correctional Employee Initial Training Academy as 38 new Correctional Officer cadets took their oaths of office.  The cadets have completed an intensive 12-week program of classroom and hands-on instruction in multiple subject areas.  The graduates begin their new careers with the DOC next week. 

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UPDATED: Jury finds Clay Conaway Guilty of 4th Degree Rape

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2019
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UPDATED 9/27/19 – 2pm – A jury has found 23 year old Clay Conaway guilty of 4th degree rape after an incident on June 20, 2018.  Conaway met the victim on a dating app – but they two didn’t meet or talk face to face until their meeting on June 20th at his Georgetown home. …

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-27-19

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2019
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Thursday saw warm and breezy weather, but not enough wind to hold the bigger boats to the dock. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina corrected her report from Wednesday.  The two porgies weighed 3.42 and 3.49 pounds and were caught by Bob Murphy on the Katydid.  Captain Rick Yakimowicz had triggerfish weighing 3.75 and 4.04 pounds…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 27, 2019
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Doug -16th Street in Ocean City / Click for full view

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Salute the Troops – Army PFC Keith M. Williams

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2019
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WGMD Fishing Report 9-26-19

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2019
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Wednesday was another beautiful day and I was at Indian River Inlet just after sunrise.  The current was slack and it didn’t look promising for the outgoing water so I headed to Three Rs Road.  There I was greeted by a hoard of barn flies that set upon my legs.  Before I could think about…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 26, 2019
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Ken Hubley-Selbyville – Walking On Water at Cape Henlopen State Park / click for full view

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Salute the Troops – Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin G. Prange

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2019
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WGMD Fishing Report 9-25-19

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2019
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The weather cooled off on Tuesday, but the wind continued to blow resulting in no boats going out of Lewes or Indian River to fish in the ocean or the bay.  At least one boat fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal, but he didn’t catch anything on incoming water. Bob Baker called late on Monday…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 25, 2019
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Dave Nelson-Ocean View – Gull Above Sun Rising Over Indian River Bay / Click for full view

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-24-19

By Mari Lou / September 24, 2019
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Monday was a hot one with south to southwest winds and very little fishing activity.  It doesn’t look like Tuesday will be much better. Henlopen Bait and Tackle reported that on Sunday young Ryan Kleban fished Site 10 with a sand flea and caught a citation eight-pound sheepshead. Also on Sunday, Old Inlet Bait and…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 24, 2019
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Margaret May-Lewes – Moon rise from the Rehoboth Boardwalk / Click for full view

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-23-19

By Mari Lou / September 23, 2019
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Sunday was another beautiful fall day.  Folks fished from the beach to offshore with good results everywhere. Frank Tucker and Zan caught five flounder at the southside of the Old Grounds on Saturday. On Sunday, Suzanne Martin was catching bluefish at Cape Henlopen State Park.  On Saturday, Darren and Christine Purcell caught kings, spot, pompano,…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / September 23, 2019
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Greg Schmuck – Lancaster, PA – Sunset at Tower Rd Bayside / Click for full view

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UPDATED: Frankford Bicycle Rider Dies after Struck by SUV Friday Night

By Mari Lou / September 22, 2019
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UPDATED 9/22/19 8am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the man struck Friday night on Route 113 in Frankford. He is 62 year old Tony Townsend of Seaford. The investigation into the crash is continuing. =================================================== A 62 year old Frankford man is dead after he was struck on his bicycle just…

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