Mari Lou
Friday’s marine forecast was for northwest at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20 so I cancelled my plans to fish the Delaware Bay. In fact, it never blew that hard and I missed a day of fishing. As a friend and fellow charter captain once told me, if you listen to the NOAA forecast…
UPDATED – 08/01/21 4a – Delaware State Police have identified the victim who died in a single vehicle collision on Friday, July 30, 2021, as Natalio Victor Ramirez Ortiz, 48, of Dover ================================================================= Delaware State Police continue to investigate a crash just after noon on Friday that left a 48 year old man from Dover…
Governor John Carney signed House Bill 86 on Friday alongside members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation provides increased funding for students kindergarten through third grade identified as eligible for basic special education services. “Our goal is to make sure that every child who walks through the door of a school in…
A Millsboro area man has been arrested on traffic, drug and weapons offenses after he led Delaware State Police on a chase early Friday morning. Police spotted 47 year old Edward McCarron operating a green camouflage ATV on Mount Joy Road just after 1am. When troopers tried to stop him McCarron refused to stop and…
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today announced that Maryland drivers impacted by Uber’s 2018 data breach are eligible to receive payments as a result of a settlement reached with the Office of Attorney General and Uber.  In September 2018, as part of a multi-state action, Attorney General Frosh settled a data breach case with Uber…
Harrington Police arrested a Georgetown man for a 3rd offense DUI and other charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. Patrol officers stopped a vehicle on Route 14 and when they contacted the driver, 60 year old Michael Patterson, they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle. They also saw an open alcohol container on the…
Thursday saw thunderstorms around with a brisk wind all day. Friday will have a northwest wind to 20 knots. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina is planning a big event for Saturday. He will have several big-name tackle reps there to demonstrate the latest gear as well as some local lure makers. He is also hoping…
Jean Messick – Millsboro – I got it!! / Click for full view
Wednesday was another good weather day. The wind will be swinging all around the compass beginning in the south on Thursday with two to three-foot seas in the ocean then go northwest on Friday with three to four-foot seas then north to northeast on Saturday with two to three-foot seas. At Lewes Harbour Marina the…
WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – revisiting September 4, 2009 and a WGMD remote broadcast with Midday host Don Geronimo – talking with Jim Mathias at Shenanigans / Click for full view
Tuesday was a lovely day and boats fished the ocean, Delaware Bay and the Inland Bays as well as the surf and the Inlet. I attended a ceremony honoring my long-time friend Harry Aiken. Harry has been a fixture on Delaware’s surf fishing beaches for many years and made a name for himself as a…
Monday was not as bad as predicted, but not a lot of boats went out in the ocean. The rest of the week looks fishable with thunderstorms and fog possible on some days. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Strike Zone came in with a catch of Spanish mackerel. On Saturday, the Ill’ Skipjack…
John Baker – Millsboro – Sun setting behind storm clouds over Chincoteague Bay / Click for full view
On Tuesday, Governor John Carney will sign Senate Bill 127, to promote sustained economic growth and create jobs in Delaware. The measure, which had bi-partisan support, was passed in late June. The Governor will sign the bill at First State Brewing Company in Middletown at 2pm. The legislation goes into effect after it is signed…
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today she is excited to announce her Project: Gray Fox website is ready for use at auditor.delaware.gov. “My team and I have worked hard to establish an online resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies to securely track their American Rescue Plan Act spending so that Delawareans understand how these…
A Lewes man has been charged with felony assault after an argument about money escalated to violence when 39 year old Michael Fitzgerald of Lewes struck a 48 year old Lewes man in the face multiple times. The victim was treated at Beebe Medical Center for serious physical injuries. Fitzgerald was identified as the attacker…
Seaford Police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Tuesday, July 20. The first incident occurred in the 400 Block of North Street around 6:19pm. Police responded to a report of shots fired and found evidence that there was one shooter and that a residence was struck by gunfire. While officers were at the…
As predicted, small craft advisories flew on Sunday and, to the best of my knowledge, no boats left their dock or trailer. Monday does not look good with seas to four feet on the ocean and the chance for thunderstorms. At Lighthouse View Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park, the report…
Emergency personnel from Georgetown and Millsboro were called for a two vehicle crash on Route 113 at Governor Stockley Road south of Georgetown just after 9pm. Delaware State Police say an 18 year old woman from Millsboro was driving a Neon when she collided with a Nissan Titan driven by a 47 year old Milford…
Six people were injured in a three vehicle collision on Route 24/John J. Williams Highway in the area of Gull Point Road west of Oak Orchard. Delaware State Police say the cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police say the drivers of three vehicles were all taken to area hospitals along with three children…
Dover Police are alerting everyone to a phone scam. They have received reports that a caller is using an active Dover Police officer’s name and rank and is asking for payment of fines or court fees. Police say this is a scam – Dover Police would never call anyone for these issues or demand payment…
The Five Points Working Group Meeting will be held virtually on Monday evening beginning at 6pm. The meeting of the Phase 2 working group will include a progress report on the pedestrian bridge study, implementation status and public comment. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIRTUAL ACCESS – passcode: 869600 Join by phone – Dial(for higher quality,…
Saturday was a beautiful day to be fishing. Sunday will be a beautiful day to stay off the water as small craft advisories are already up. It would not surprise me to see them still up on Monday. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda said sea bass fishing is still producing good catches and the Surface…