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Bishopville Crash Leaves 1 Dead

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2021

A Selbyville man is dead after a vehicle crash on St Martins Neck Road Friday morning near Bishopville. Worcester County Sheriff’s office deputies were called just after 10am and found a Jeep Wrangler failed to negotiate a curve in the area between Lighthouse Sound Clubhouse and Grove Market and went onto shoulder and flipped over…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-24-21

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2021

Barbara from Lewes – 302-645-0680                                                                                                                                              – Ethan Allen Georgian Court drop leaf cherry coffee table – $25 – Samsonite large black suitcase – $10 Don from West OCMD – 443-664-8768 Quantum Pride 600 power wheelchair with front and rear controls – $1000 Keith from Dagsboro – 302-542-6074 – Misc. plants – Misc. furniture…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-23-21

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2021

Apparently, the seas in the ocean were a bit more nautical than the NOAA forecast predicted. Gee, that seldom happens. The forecast for Saturday is still good. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid and the Savannah Lynn had good numbers of sea bass plus a few flounder on Friday. Billy Talbot and Ricky…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-22-21

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2021

Thursday saw good fishing conditions and this weather will continue for Friday and Saturday. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Tommy told us Jeff Tippett, Josh Mullins and Justin Hurley fished from Pooches Pride on ocean Structure to catch 20 triggerfish, four sheepshead and three flounder.  The Savannah Lynn had sea bass and a 15-pound dolphin over…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2021

WGMD Fishing Report 7-21-21

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2021

Big changes are on the way for cobia and tilefish regulations.  The proposed rules will have a three-fish per person bag limit for blueline tiles on private boats, a five fish limit on uninspected charter boats and a seven fish limit on inspected boats.  There will be a closed season from November 1 until April…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2021

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. Since the 2021 Delaware State Fair opens today – this is a look back to the 2011 Delaware State Fair. WGMD News Anchor Andrew Koch taking part in the Chicken Pickin’ with Mountaire Farms / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-20-21

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2021

Tuesday saw decent fishing conditions and that’s what we will have for the rest of the week. The wind will kick up from the southwest in the afternoon and that’s when the chance for thunderstorms is high, so plan your fishing for early in the day. Some bad news to begin the report. No Flounder…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2021

Cheryl-New Jersey – An Ocean City sunset from the Bayside Skillet / Click for full view

Downstate Mosquito Spraying this Evening

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2021

Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 20, 2021: Application of Anvil 10+10 (Sumithrin/PBO) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, Millsboro, and Selbyville. And near Dagsboro, Felton, Frankford, Greenwood, Lewes, Lincoln, and Milton. For notification purposes,…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-19-21

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2021

Monday was still a bit breezy and the ocean was a tad rough, but fish were caught there and in Delaware Bay.  I knew seas of two feet or less was too much to expect for a whole week and sure enough on Wednesday they want southwest at 10 to 15 with gusts to 20…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2021

S A Harrison – Millsboro – An osprey family in Rehoboth / Click for full view

Coronavirus Activity on Increase in Delaware

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

———————————————————————————————————————— Over the past several weeks Delaware has seen an increase in coronavirus activity statewide. Since June 24 the number of new positive cases has increased by 787 – an average of 32 new cases daily in the last 24 days. Last week Delaware Public Health said that while the numbers remain relatively low, the…

Gov. Carney Signs SB 15 to Increase DE’s Minimum Wage

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

Alongside labor leaders, advocates and members of the General Assembly on Monday, Governor John Carney signed legislation to gradually increase Delaware’s minimum wage to $15. “Delawareans who go to work full time shouldn’t be living in poverty,” said Governor Carney. “I am proud to sign Senate Bill 15 today, gradually increasing the minimum wage to $15. Thank you…

Reward Offered for Information in West Ocean City Arson

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office continues to investigate the arson which occurred on June 22, 2021 at 12847 Harbor Road in West Ocean City, Maryland. The 1:51AM fire destroyed an unoccupied home and boat house and also damaged three additional houses. Two firefighters received injuries while battling the fire. The owners of the property…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired at Bridgeville Home

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

An investigation into shots fired at at residents near Bridgeville Saturday is underway by Delaware State Police. Police say a Cannon Road home was struck by a single bullet in a second story window sometime Saturday night into Sunday morning. No one was at home when the shooting occurred – damage was discovered when the…

More Than 3 Million Maryland Tax Returns Processed

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced today that his agency has processed more than three million state tax returns for the 2020 tax year, with more than 2.7 million, or 90 percent of returns filed electronically. So far, more than $2.3 billion in refunds has been returned to 2.3 million Maryland taxpayers. The average refund check is…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-18-21

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

Sunday was rough on ocean fishermen and catching was not that great.  I can’t believe it, but the rest of the week calls for seas of two feet or less in the ocean. Steve at Smith Bait and Tackle in Leipsic said the Anchorage is producing trout and flounder on Squid, Gulp! and peeler crab. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2021

Jean Messick – Millsboro – Harbor of Refuge Light – Lewes / Click for full view

Magnolia Woman Charged After Crash with DSP Tahoe on Route 1

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2021

A Magnolia woman has been arrested for vehicular assault and DUI after she was involved in a crash with a state police vehicle just after 3 Sunday morning. Delaware State Police say the fully marked DSP Tahoe was northbound on Route 1 in the area of Conquest Road when a speeding, northbound Lexus, operated by…

Dover PD Investigation Shots Fired on Harrison Drive

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2021

A shooting incident on Harrison Drive in Dover early this morning is under investigation. Dover Police say an unknown black male rang the doorbell to a residence on Harrison Drive. The father answered the door to see the suspect walking away. He then turned and fired multiple rounds before running off. One round went through…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-17-21

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2021

Saturday saw a bit of a bumpy ride out in the ocean with smoother seas in Delaware Bay.  Fish were caught in spite of the stiff southwest wind.  Sunday will see more southwest and three-to-four-foot seas in the ocean, but the week ahead calls for seas of two feet or less. The Skipjack had a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2021

Nick Theophiles – Millsboro – Iced over Irrigation – do you feel any cooler? / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-17-21

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2021

Gary from Millsboro – 302-945-4906 – 5 drawer metal file cabinet 28″ deep x 57″ tall x 15″ wide – $50 – Pine dining room set w/4 chairs, round table w/pedestal center and extension, good condition – $100 Paul from Millville – 302-270-2833 – Lesco 48″ walk behind mower – $400 Keith from Dagsboro –…

PA Man Dies after Surf Incident in Ocean City

By Mari Lou / July 17, 2021

Ocean City Police were called to 19th Street and the beach Friday night for four swimmers in distress. OCPD spokesperson Ashley Miller tells WGMD that a 33 year old man from Pennsylvania became distressed in the current and several bystanders went into the water to help and pulled the victim from the water as police…