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WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-17-20

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2020

Robert – 302-569-5749 – Tan golf cart storage cover – $70 Joe – 302-448-9951 – Health-o-meter scale – $85 Nick – 908-930-2000 – 30″ Yard Machines Summit series electric snow blower – $300 or best offer Pauline – 302-645-9545 – Fine china Japan Roselle, service of 8 with extras – $135 – Model train Bachmann…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2020

Rosanna Knudtson – Fresh Pond trail near Ocean View / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-17-20

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2020

As I expected, small craft advisories were up on Friday and will be back up on Saturday.  Along with the wind and heavy seas we had plenty of rain and falling temperatures.  Right now, Sunday is looking good. NOAA Fisheries has tried a new survey in an effort to discover the most trusted source of…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2020

John McComas – Berlin – Ayers Creek in Berlin on a foggy Friday / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-16-20

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2020

Thursday saw small craft advisories up and I suspect they may be up on Friday.  A cold front will arrive this weekend dropping air temperatures and increasing winds first from the southwest and then from the northwest.  Rain is also expected on Friday. A call to Lewes Harbour Marina revealed that no boats sailed on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – Mighty Mo mounted and on display at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-15-20

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2020

Wednesday was a decent fishing day and boats worked in the bay and ocean.  Sea bass were caught along with some flounder and triggerfish. I have some very bad news from Maryland.  The 2020 young of the year numbers for striped bass are in and they are dismal.  The 2.5 young of the year number…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2020

WGMD Picture of the Day – Throwback Thursday to April 2012 – One of the 16-inch gun barrels from the USS Missouri, where the surrender ceremony took place ending the War in the Pacific with Japan. The gun barrel was to be sold for scrap when the Fort Miles Historical Association began the journey to bring the rusting hulk from Virginia to Lewes. Here the barrel arrives in Georgetown – ready to finish it’s trek by rail to Lewes and its new home at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-14-20

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2020

Tuesday saw small craft advisories up and no boats ventured out of Lewes Harbour Marina or Indian River Marina. Wednesday may not be much better, but as of late afternoon on Tuesday, no warnings have been posted. I have more information on the 13.2-pound flounder caught in Ocean City. The angler, Cleon Timothy, was fishing…

Weekly Coronavirus Update: Concerns in Sussex County, New Metrics & Vaccine Planning

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2020

During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney said that Sussex County has seen the most extensive spread of the virus – starting with the outbreak in April at the poultry plants. Other issues in Sussex County – senior week, the long holiday weekends, an outbreak at the long term care facility in Greenwood, as…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-13-20

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2020

Nasty is the only word to describe the weather at the beach in Monday. To the best of my knowledge, no boats sailed to the bay or the ocean. I did have one report from a person who fished the Indian River Inlet on Monday from 8:30 AM until 12:30 PM. He had a few…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – at Trap Pond / Click for full view

Gov Carney Announces Agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity & Delaware NAACP

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2020

Governor John Carney on Monday announced an agreement with Delawareans for Educational Opportunity and the Delaware NAACP to make significant new investments in Delaware public schools and dedicate additional funding for Delaware’s most disadvantaged students to help close achievement gaps. The settlement agreement announced on Monday suspends litigation currently pending in Delaware’s Court of Chancery…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-12-20

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2020

The rain held off for most of the day on Sunday and several botas did fish in the bay and ocean.  The weather for Monday and Tuesday looks pretty bad as Delta swings by with rain and wind. If you remember I said when we reported on the 12.69-pound flounder that I wouldn’t be surprised…

Selbyville Teen Charged with Drug & Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2020

A Selbyville teen has been arrested on drug and weapons charges after he allegedly stole money from the 73 year old victim that he is living with. Delaware State Police say the victim confronted 19 year old Darren Leager about the missing money when the teen grabbed a sawed off shotgun next to his bed.…

Millsboro Man Arrested After Threatening Victim with Gun

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2020

A Millsboro man has been arrested after he threatened a female acquaintance with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to Screenhouse Lane east of Millsboro and learned that 62 year old Linwood Shields was arguing with the female victim and broke through a bedroom door to confront her, took a firearm from the closet…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-11-20

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2020

Saturday saw small craft advisories up and no charter boats fished the ocean.  Sunday will see seas of three to four feet and rain.  Not my idea of good fishing weather, but some may go. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said no charter boats went on Saturday, but the Angler did fish Delaware Bay for…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth Bay Sailing Association thru a crystal ball / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-10-20

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2020

Jackson – 302-727-6479 FOUND: Official Vietnam Vet hat with 1967 pin found near old KMart parking lot Vicky – 302-645-2790 – Toro leaf blower w/vacuum – $40 – Pair of men’s western boots size 14 wide brown – $25 – Pair of tabletop fountains w/pump – $12/each Mike – 443-880-3707 – Small pine trees (you…

Milton Man Arrested after Threatening a Man with a Gun

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2020

A Milton man has been arrested after he threatened another man with a gun. Delaware State Police were called to West Springside Drive in Milton where the 42 year old victim said that 33 year old Djuan Sheppard pointed a gun at him during an argument and then rode off on a moped. Police located…

Firefighters Battling Blaze South of Seaford

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2020

Firefighters are on the scene of a blaze on Lynk Lane south of Seaford. Fire crews were called just after 6:30 this morning for a commercial fire and firefighters arriving at the scene found fire through the roof. Multiple crews from Sussex, Wicomico and Caroline Counties are on the scene or providing back up. The…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-10-20

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2020

Friday saw nice fishing weather in the morning, but the wind did pick up in the afternoon. A small craft advisory is up for Saturday with southwest winds at 15 to 20 with gusts to 25 and seas on the ocean at three to four feet. We want to wish everyone fishing the DMS Surf…

Two Sussex Tech Staff Members Positive for Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2020

Two staff members at the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District have tested positive for COVID-19, the District informed the school community today. The staff members followed proper social distancing and mask-wearing protocols when on campus. People who were in contact with the affected staff members have been notified individually and advised on the recommended…

Rehoboth Beach Library Partial Reopening

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2020

The Rehoboth Beach Public Library is reopening the building to the public Tuesdays and Thursdays forBrowsing the shelves and using library computers. Appointments will be required for the 5 sociallydistance computer terminals. Please call or visit the library during business hours to schedule anappointment. When visiting the library, cloth masks covering the mouth and nose…

GoFundMe Page to Help Milton Fire Victims

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2020

The Milton Community Foundation has set up a GoFundMe account to help raise money for the businesses and their employees that were affected by last month’s fire on Federal Street. Three businesses have been impacted by the fire that occurred on September 22 as well as the homes above the shops. Employees are in need…