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Phase 8 of Georgetown to Lewes Trail Completed

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

It is official. Phase 8 of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail is complete. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) marked the completion of this low-stress bicycle connection from downtown Georgetown to Sussex Academy and all points in between with a ribbon cutting on Friday, November 19, 2021 with special guests Secretary of Transportation Nicole Majeski,…

DE DPH Endorses COVID-19 Booster Vaccines for Anyone 18 and Older

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Following action today by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) advisory committee, Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging all fully vaccinated Delawareans 18 and older to get a booster dose of Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines. On Friday, the…

DE Unemployment Down Slightly

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Unemployment in Delaware dropped a tenth of a percent in October to 5.3%, but remains much higher than the national average of 4.6%. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate has dropped from 4.3% in September to 4.1% in October. The Delaware Department of Labor shows 25,800 Delawareans were unemployed in October. The DOL adds…

Gov Hogan says Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’ Nothing but Massive Tax Hikes

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Governor Larry Hogan today issued the following statement on U.S. House passage of the Build Back Better Act: “For the past seven years, Maryland has had the greatest economic turnaround in America because we’ve cut taxes, restored fiscal responsibility, reduced the cost of living for working families, and made smart investments in our infrastructure.  “The…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-18-21

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Thursday, we had a gale warning and it will stick around for Friday.  Winds will be northwest at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and three to five-foot seas.  On Saturday the wind will go northeast at 10 to 15 knots in the morning then drop out to five to ten in the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 19, 2021

Steven Rust – Milford – Deer hunting west of Milford. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-17-21

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2021

Wednesday saw seas in the bay lay down enough for boats to fish around the Outer Wall and the Ice Breakers.  Thursday won’t be that kind.  Small craft advisories are up for winds out of the southwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to 25 and seas of three to five feet on the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 18, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Labor Day Weekend at Shenanigan’s on the boardwalk in Ocean City. WGMD late morning host Don Geronimo broadcasting live. Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-16-21

By Mari Lou / November 17, 2021

The ocean was still pretty rough on Tuesday, but one boat did try to fish out of Lewes Harbour Marina. According to the marina, he came back early. Wednesday will see winds out of the south at 10 knots in the morning increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas of two…

Sussex County Council Discuss Housing Trust Fund & Approve Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Credit

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

The Sussex County Council had a presentation from Mark Isaacs, Director at the University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center on Route 9 west of Georgetown. For several years the Council has supported the research and extension programs at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Carvel Research and Education Center. Isaacs…

Woodland Ferry Closure Wednesday for Maintenance

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

DelDOT announces that the Woodland Ferry in Seaford will be closed for maintenance work in preparation for our annual US Coast Guard’s inspection. The Ferry will be closed from 9:30am until noon on Wednesday, November 17 – pending weather. Ferry service will resume after 12pm. DelDOT appreciates the patience of motorists and area residents during…

Berlin Town Offices Closed After Positive Covid-19 Tests

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

Effectively immediately, Town Hall and all town-owned buildings will be closed due to Town of Berlin employees testing positive for COVID-19. The decision to close buildings was made out of an abundance of caution to protect the health and safety of employees and the public. Buildings will remain closed to be cleaned and disinfected. A…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-15-21

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

There was a gale warning up for Monday so I am sure no boats ventured out to the ocean or bay. Tuesday will see northwest winds at 15 to 20 knots in the morning dropping down to 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 knots in the afternoon with seas of three to four feet.…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 16, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Pretty bayside decor. Click for full view

Water Service Repairs for Areas of Bay Street in Berlin Tonight

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2021

Berlin, Maryland residents – water service will be temporarily turned off for repairs overnight Monday, November 15 into Tuesday, November 16 from approximately 10:00 PM on Monday until approximately 5:00 AM on Tuesday. This will will affect addresses within the areas shown. The town apologizes for any inconvenience and will work to restore service as…

No Election December 4 in Dagsboro

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2021

Dagsboro town officials tell WGMD there will not be an election in Dagsboro on December 4. There were three seats up for election. Incumbents Brian Baull and Theresa Ulrich have been returned to their seats. Patrick Miller did not file for re-election, however William Labor was the only candidate to file for the remaining seat.

WGMD Fishing Report 11-14-21

By Mari Lou / November 15, 2021

Sunday saw rough seas on the ocean, but the bay was fishable. Monday will see small craft advisories up for west winds at 20 to 25 knots with gusts to 30 and seas of three to five feet. Tuesday the wind will remain out of the west at 10 to 15 knots in the morning…

Dover Area Crash Leaves Motorcycle Operator Dead

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2021

 *Update: the motorcycle driver who died as a result of injuries suffered in a crash Friday night has been identified as 37-year-old Abimael Medina-Diaz of Dover* A crash at Maple Dale and Kenton Roads near Dover has left a 37 year old Dover man dead. Delaware State Police say the Dover man was traveling northbound…

Fire Heavily Damages Rehoboth Area Home

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2021

A fire that heavily damaged a home near Rehoboth Beach Saturday morning has been ruled accidental by the Delaware State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported around 8am and when Lewes firefighters arrived at the Dove Knoll Drive home they found fire coming from an attached garage. Crews from multiple fire companies provided assistance at…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-13-21

By Mari Lou / November 14, 2021

We had a gale warning on Saturday so very few boats ventured out on the bay or ocean.  Sunday will see west winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 shifting to the southwest in the afternoon and seas of three to four feet.  Monday those west winds will blow 15 to 20…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-13-21

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2021

Pat – 321-258-2738 – LOOKING FOR:  Affordable room or Apartment (he had a Jack Russell) Mark – 610-653-5702 – LOOKING FOR:  Dead storage for 1974 Jaguar Sedan 30 mile radius from Rehoboth. Niki – 443-536-6006 – 3 Women’s leather designer jackets (Black) – $50-75 Kay – 302-422-9584 – FREE AEOLIAN Player Piano with 30 music…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-12-21

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2021

Small craft advisories were up on Friday and to the best of my knowledge, no boats ventured out into the bay or ocean. Saturday will also see small craft advisories up for south winds at 10 to 15 knots with gusts to 20 moving to the southwest at 15 to 20 knots with gusts to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 13, 2021

John Bussard – Ocean Pines – South Gate Pond. Click for full view

Worcester Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2021

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a phone scam that is circulating the area. This is similar to the phone scam that was report in Wicomico County in July 2021. The recipients of these calls are told that they are the subject of a pending warrant out of the Circuit Court for…

Boat Ramp Dock at Holts Landing to be Removed for Repairs

By Mari Lou / November 12, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will remove the Holts Landing State Park boat ramp dock next week until spring 2022. The dock was damaged by a storm and a severe low- and high-tide cycle.  The dock will be removed for repairs and will be replaced in the spring. The boat ramp…