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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / January 1, 2021

Bill Hunter – Ocean Pines – Moonlight over Ocean City / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 30, 2020

Jerel McCumbers – Milford – Near Hallwood, VA in Accomack County / click for full view

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By Mari Lou / December 29, 2020

Donnie Vanderslice – Slaughter Beach / Click for full view

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By Mari Lou / December 28, 2020

Carol Tabor – Ocean View – Sunset over Indian River / click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-26-20

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2020

Mark – 302-265-5088 – 4 matching Goodyear Wrangler tires, 18 inch, used, good shape – $200 for all 4 Dean – 302-644-4472 – 1968 Blue two tone four door Skylark, 103000 miles -,$6000 obo Kathy – 651-373-4321 – Twin size day bed, Includes two mattresses and pillows – $150 Jim – 240-899-7516 – 9ft by…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 26, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Dolphin chasing the Cape May-Lewes Ferry / Click for full view

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By Mari Lou / December 25, 2020

WGMD’s 2020 Christmas tree / Click for full view

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By Mari Lou / December 24, 2020

Throwback Thursday Christmas Eve Picture of the Day by Chick Bradford – Harbeson – around 2005 – the Rehoboth roundabout lighthouse decorated for the holidays / Click for full view

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By Mari Lou / December 23, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – December evening sky over Lewes / Click for full view

New Round of DE Relief Grants, Keeping the Holiday Safe and More Vaccine to DE

By Mari Lou / December 22, 2020

During today’s coronavirus update – while the numbers are still not good and community spread of the virus is high statewide – there are some things to look forward to – like the vaccines from Pfizer arriving in Delaware last week and Moderna this week. We have only just begun to fight the battle, but…

DE State Park Offices to Close Temporarily

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close all park offices within Delaware State Parks starting Thursday, Dec. 24 through Jan. 11, 2021, to limit the spread of COVID-19. The closures coincide with Gov. John Carney’s latest stay-at-home advisory, which strongly urges Delawareans to avoid gathering indoors with anyone from outside their…

A New Round of Relief Funding in DE to Support Small Business & Not-for-profit Organizations

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Small Business on Monday announced a new round of relief funding – $26 million to support small businesses most affected by COVID-19 restrictions. The DE Relief Grant program – funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – has supported roughly 3,000 Delaware businesses throughout the…

Crash Friday Near Fruitland Leaves 1 Dead and 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / December 21, 2020

Maryland State Police are investigating a crash on the Route 13 Bypass south of the overpass for Route 13 Business in the Fruitland area Friday night after 9:30. Police found a Toyota 4Runner went off the roadway in a curve and struck the guardrails and then overturned – both people in the SUV were ejected.…

Dolles Candyland Leaving Rehoboth Boardwalk

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

Another long-time business will be leaving the Rehoboth Boardwalk. The Cape Gazette reports that after nearly 100 years in its current location, Dolles Candyland will move west – to become part of Ibach’s Candy by the Sea. Owner Tom Ibach says the new lease on the property, which would take effect at the end of…

Over 2000 Vaccines Given; Moderna Vaccine Arrives Next Week in DE

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

As of Saturday, Dec. 19, Delaware has administered 2,061 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to health care workers at six health care systems statewide and three long-term care facilities owned by Genesis HealthCare, Inc. Additionally, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing plans to distribute the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine that was…

Dover Area Representative Charged with Assault

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

Delaware State Police were called to a home on St Jones Avenue in Dover on December 13th for a dispute.  After an investigation, police arrested 49 year old Andria Bennett, the State Representative of the 32nd District.  She was charged with 3rd degree assault – a misdemeanor – and released on her own recognizance.  According…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 20, 2020

Nativity north of Selbyville/Click for full view

Crisfield Home Damaged by Unattended Cooking Fire

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

Fire crews were called to a home on Freedomtown Road in Crisfield just after 2:30 Saturday morning for a structure fire. The fire was discovered by the occupant who was alerted by the smoke alarm going off. The Maryland State Fire Marshal ruled the fire accidental – as a result of unattended cooking. Damage is…

Dover PD Investigating Overnight Shooting

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

Dover Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning that left a 36 year old man with injuries. Police were called to Bayhealth Kent General Hospital after the victim arrived in a private vehicle – after being shot in the wrist and thigh in the area of South Queen and Reed Streets in Dover. Police…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 12-19-20

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

Irene – 302-945-2460 – Wooden corner TV stand, 40″ wide and 32″ high Barbara – 302-745-3735 – 2 Hallmark keepsake angel ornaments: “Angel of Promise” and “Graceful Glory” – Dated 2000 (in box) – $25 for the pair – Pair of Mt. St Helen’s volcanic art glass earrings (new pierced) – $35 – 3-horse carousel…

Live Nativity Returns to Circle in Georgetown Through Christmas Eve

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

The Live Nativity has returned to the Georgetown Circle for the second year. Presented by the community and the Good Ole Boy Foundation – the birth of Jesus plays out nightly until Christmas from 6 to 8pm – there’s also music, hot chocolate and cookies. Remember your face covering and social distance where possible. Donations…

WGMD Fishing Report – 2020 Final

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

This will be my last fishing report for 2020.  The fishing will continue when weather conditions permit, but with black sea bass closing on December 31 and cold and windy weather on more days that calm and warm, reports would be few and far between.  Many charter boats are done for the year because paying…

Rehoboth Man Charged with Attempted Vehicle Theft

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

Delaware State Police were called Wednesday about a man trying to get into a vehicle in a private driveway on Banks Road near Millsboro.  Police found 32 year old Sean Caldwell of Rehoboth Beach trying to get into a running vehicle – the homeowner’s son was sitting inside the vehicle and had alerted a family…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / December 19, 2020

Katie Rimel – West Ocean City lights / Click for full view

750 Vaccines Administered in First Week in Delaware

By Mari Lou / December 18, 2020

 Since the first pre-ordered doses of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine were delivered on Monday, Dec. 14, 750 vaccines have been administered to health care staff at the State’s six health systems and three sites of one long-term care organization. On Thursday, Delaware became one of the first states in the nation to offer vaccines to…