Mari Lou

Two Salisbury Men Indicted for Federal Conspiracy & other Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Two Salisbury men have been indicted for federal conspiracy, wire fraud and identity theft in connection with the theft of at least $900,000 from Shore Appliance where one of the men worked. The 10-count indictment says from mid-September 2016 through March of 2020, 53 year old Stephen Franklin and 46 year old Duane Larmore, who…

Crash at Rt 1 & Brick Granary Road Sends 9 to area Hospitals

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Nine people were taken to area hospitals after a crash just after 8 last night on Route 1 at Brick Granary Road. Delaware State Police tell WGMD that an RV driven by a New Jersey man was stopped on Brick Granary Road at the stop sign then entered the intersection where it collided with a…

DelDOT Brings CTP to Sussex County Council

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

The latest Capital Transportation Program (CTP) from DelDOT is now available for your review. This CTP covers from FY 23 to FY 28 and includes nine proposed projects in Sussex County that have been added to the plan and will start the design phase during this 5-year time frame. The full CTP includes 106 proposed…

Mosquito Spraying Today Near Millsboro

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the daylight hours on Wednesday, August 25, 2021: Application of Imperium (Deltamethrin) with an airplane (registration number N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: Near Millsboro. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 166, 167, 178, and 179. All insecticides…

DE to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Today

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for August to eligible households as part of the state’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance…

Planned Parenthood Clinic Coming to Seaford

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

A new Planned Parenthood of Delaware clinic will open in Seaford in September. This is the first new center that Planned Parenthood has opened in over 20 years – and will be the first in the county since the Rehoboth location closed in 2011.

Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Today is a Code Orange Air Quality action day for Delaware with enhanced ozone development expected. These conditions can be unhealthy for sensitive groups – like young children, the elderly and those with heart and/or respiratory conditions, who should limit outdoor activities that require a high level of exertion.

Two Arrested for Thefts from Vehicles in Kent County

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Two Harrington men have been arrested for stealing property from unlocked vehicles in Camden and Frederica. Police say the two took money, credit and debit cards, cell phones, identification and a firearm with ammunition and then went to various businesses in Camden and Harrington and used the stolen credit cards. Through their investigation police identified…

UPDATED: Coronavirus Closings, Cancellations & Postponements

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Last Updated – 10/25/21  3:50pm OTHER EVENTS/ACTIVITIES/ETC 12/11/21 – Milton Holiday House Tour – canceled for this year – will be held Dec 10, 2022 Sussex County Libraries – Georgetown Public Library – Rehoboth Beach Public Library – Lewes Public Library – South Coastal Library – Selbyville Public Library – Frankford Public Library – Millsboro…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-24-21

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Tuesday was a beautiful day to be fishing.  Unfortunately, I was working.  The rest of the week looks good as well so hopefully, we can all get out and enjoy some good action on the bay and ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had a mixed bag of dolphin, sea bass and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2021

Jacqueline Kenworthy – U D turbine – click for full view

City of Lewes Looking for Donation of Christmas Tree

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Christmas is still some time off – but the City of Lewes is looking for a donation of a Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season. The tree should be 30 feet tall and nicely shaped – which will be installed at Zwaanendael Park. If you have a tree that you’d like to see at…

DNREC to Lift Advisory on Use of Bird Feeders and Baths

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Occurrences of a mysterious songbird illness and mortality event have decreased in the state to the extent that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has lifted an advisory issued in June asking that the public temporarily discontinue use of bird feeders and baths. The advisory was initially issued as a precaution to minimize…

IR School Board “No Confidence” in Gov Carney’s Mask Mandate

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

The Indian River School Board listened to dozens of parents on both sides of the mask issue during Monday night’s school board meeting then the Board voted 9 to 1 on a motion by Dr. Donald Hattier on a vote of “no confidence” regarding the Governor’s mask mandate and the Division of Public Health. The…

DSP Investigating Burglary Near Milton

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Delaware State Police are investigating a burglary in the Overbrook Shores community near Milton early Monday morning. Police say a female resident was assaulted by a male suspect before he ran from the home. Police ask anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers – 800-TIP-3333.

Felton PD Arrest Out-of-State Fugitive

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

An out of state fugitive was arrested by Felton Police Saturday after a traffic stop. Police stopped 37 year old Chris Morales of Woodbridge, Virginia for numerous traffic violations and during a computer check learned there was an active warrant with full extradition from Florida, where Morales was wanted for a violation of probation and…

Disorderly Man Arrested on Weapons Charges and DUI Near Millsboro

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Delaware State Police were called to McDonald’s on Plaza Drive near Long Neck Sunday night for a disorderly person . Police say 53 year old Jacob Burke was being disorderly in the drive-thru when two patrons contacted him about his behavior. He followed them to their vehicle carrying a large knife. The man got out…

Gov Carney Signs 2 Joint Resolutions into Law

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Governor John Carney has signed House Joint Resolution 4 which directs the Criminal Justice Council to establish and publish integrity reports concerning complaints made against police officers in each police agency in the state – as well as create and publish a list of de-certified police officers in the state. The resolution is sponsored by…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-23-21

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Monday was back to hot and humid weather at the beach with a bit of a south breeze.  The rest of the week will see wind of five to fifteen knots and seas on the ocean running three to four feet. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Tommy reported that the Katydid came in with 37 flounder…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2021

Carol Joyce – Ocean View – Beach roses along the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. Click for full view

Disorderly Man Charged with a 4th Offense DUI and other Offenses

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2021

Delaware State Police were called to McDonald’s on Plaza Drive near Long Neck Sunday night for a disorderly person . Police say 53 year old Jacob Burke was being disorderly in the drive-thru when two patrons contacted him about his behavior. He followed them to their vehicle carrying a large knife. The man got out…

DSP Searching for Wanted Millsboro Man

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2021

Delaware State Police are looking for a 25 year old Millsboro man on felony criminal charges. Police say Tyler Burrows was in possession of a firearm during a neighborhood dispute and when troopers tried to contact him during a traffic stop – Burrows ran from the vehicle. Later that night Burrows stole a motorcycle.  As…

Coronavirus Booster Vaccinations Begin Next Week in Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2021

At this time, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amendment of the emergency use authorizations (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow specific individuals with compromised immune systems to receive a third additional vaccine dose (booster). Patients should talk to their…

Dover Police Investigating Shooting on White Oak Road

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2021

Dover Police are investigating a shooting Sunday night in the parking lot of the White Oak Apartment on White Oak Road. Police were called just after 10:30 and found a 28 year old man with a gunshot wound to the side of his head. A female witness said she was driving away when a suspect…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-22-21

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2021

Sunday saw small craft advisories up for seas with some boats still going out in the ocean.  Those that fished in Delaware Bay had smother sailing and caught croaker, spot, blues and a few flounder.  The rest of the week will have winds of five to ten knots and seas running three to four feet…