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DE Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force to Meet Thurs, April 29

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2021

The full membership of the Law Enforcement Accountability Task Force will convene Thursday, April 29, 10 a.m.-Noon, to consider recommendations for reform generated by its subcommittees during the last several months.   Members will discuss these proposals for inclusion in the Task Force’s formal list of recommended policy measures to be presented for further action by lawmakers,…

14 Year old Dead After Hit & Run Sunday Night Near Salisbury

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2021

A Salisbury teen is dead after a hit and run crash Sunday night in Salisbury. Maryland State Police were called to a home off Outten Road to help find a 14 year old who had gone for a walk but was long overdue. As troopers began to search, a search drew their attention to the…

WGMD to Carry The Dan Bongino Show Beginning May 24

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2021

WGMD will carry The Dan Bongino Show beginning on May 24, from noon to 3pm. Dan Bongino made the announcement this morning live with Mike Bradley just after 8am.

WGMD Fishing Report 4-18-21

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2021

Sunday was a nice day for fishing, but once again, the fish had better things to do.  We are beginning to see some activity from the bay and ocean with tog, but so far, not much else. At Captain Bones in Odessa, we learned that trout fishing at White Clay Creek in Newark remains very…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 19, 2021

ML – Our barn swallows have returned – well at least one of them has! Mama or Papa has been hanging on the security camera each morning this weekend as I arrived to work at 5am. I expect mudding and nest building will commence soon / Click for full view

Positive Coronavirus Cases Rising in DE; Nearly 1/4 of Delawareans Vaccinated

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

The number of positive cases of coronavirus has now passed 100,000 statewide in Delaware – with Friday’s new cases at 458. New Castle County has the bulk of the new cases – with Kent and Sussex at 75 each. The 7-day average of all new positive cases remains at 6.4% – which is quite a…

Eden Fire Displaces Family of 11

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

A fire at a home on Mercer Road in Eden, Maryland was found to be accidental by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Occupants of the home were alerted to the blaze by a smoke alarm that activated in the single story home just before 10:30 Saturday morning. Eight adults and three children were able to…

Route 1 Crash Saturday Morning in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

A crash between a pickup truck towing a small utility trailer and a Rehoboth Beach Ambulance is under investigation by Delaware State Police. The crash occurred just after 10am at the intersection of Route 1 and Old Landing Road. Police say the utility trailer was southbound with green light when the ambulance, with a patient…

UPDATED: Seaford Voters Send Both Incumbents Back to City Council

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

UPDATED – 04/18/21: Seaford voters have sent both incumbents back to the city council. James King was the top vote-getter with 169 votes, Orlando Holland received 166. Scott Pickinpaugh won 128 votes and Jeffrey Benson, Junior grabbed 124 votes. City officials say only 47 absentee ballots were cast of the 316 total ballots. ================================ Seaford…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-17-21

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

Saturday was mild, but chilly, with a brisk northwest wind.  I attended a funeral, and there is nothing to break the wind at a graveyard.  Fortunately, some folks had it better than me and actually went fishing.  Of course, the good news is, it wasn’t my funeral. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had some very…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 18, 2021

Donge Burdwell – Masseys Landing / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-17-21

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2021

Charles – 302-945-3753 or 443-310-0686 – Oak 2-tiered entertainment center – $75 – 19″ Samsung TV – $20 – Jazzy select power wheelchair – $100 George – 302-249-8048 – Heavy duty bike rack holds 4 bikes drops down – $50 – R-200 Trek recumbent w/wind screen w/custom carrying rack – $800 Paula – 302-278-1654 –…

Millsboro Man Charged After Argument turns Violent

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2021

A Millsboro man has been arrested on felony criminal charges following an altercation Thursday night. Delaware State Police say 45 year old Christopher Fedder and 52 year old male acquaintance were at a home on Sport Drive when they began arguing. Fedder got a rifle and shot the other man once in the legs. The…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-16-21

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2021

Friday was sunny but windy and to the best of my knowledge fishing was poor to pitiful.  Truth be told, I had a fall on Friday and by the time I recovered it was too late to make my usual phone calls.  I did stop by Lewes Harbour Marina early in the day and they…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 17, 2021

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

DE Unemployment Higher than National Average

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

Delaware’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was up 2-tenths of a percent in March to 6.5% from February. The US unemployment rate dropped from 6.2% in February to 6% in March. The rate in Sussex County is just below the state’s rate at 6.4%. The only sector to show an increase in over-the-year jobs is Transportation…

DE State of Emergency Extended Another 30 Days

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

Governor John Carney on Friday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement: “We have fully opened our vaccine program so that any eligible Delawarean who wants a COVID-19 vaccine should be able to get one,” said Governor Carney. “We are making progress by…

License Plate Reader Alerts OCPD to Wanted Berlin Man

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

A Berlin man was arrested by Ocean City Police last week after police received a license plate reader alert. The alert told police that a Jeep Compass associated with a person with an outstanding warrant had entered the resort by way of Route 90. Police learned 49 year old Carlos Smullen of Berlin was wanted…

DE to Start 10-Digit Dialing April 24

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

Federal communications officials are urging all Delawareans to start dialing the area code and 7-digit phone number on local calls starting on April 24, 2021. The change is due to a decision made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last summer. On July 16, 2020, the FCC adopted rules to establish 9-8-8 as the new, nationwide phone number…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-15-21

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

Thursday started out a bit damp, but the sun came out in the afternoon.  Unfortunately, the fish did not.  Small craft advisories are up for Friday, so I don’t expect fishing to improve. I called Lewes Harbour Marine, Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle to hear the same sad story. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 16, 2021

Mary Byrd – Bethany Beach – Flowers on the deck / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 4-14-21

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2021

Wednesday saw decent weather with warm air temperatures, but the water in the bay and ocean is still on the cold side.  Rain is in the forecast for Thursday and the wind is going to up on Friday.  Right now, the weekend looks fair. Wow, the 1,000 vouchers for Surf-Fishing Permits went fast.  Cars began…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 15, 2021

Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – WGMD’s Ron Letterman(l) and Randy Nelson(r) at CASA San Francisco in Milton in 2006 / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 4-13-21

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2021

Tuesday saw small craft advisories up and apparently not much action on the fishing front.  Only one tackle shop answered my calls and that was Lewes Harbour Marina.  Their report was nothing reported on Tuesday.  The weather looks a bit unsettled for the rest of the week. Wednesday, April 14, is the day DNREC will…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 14, 2021

Carmen Rogers – Milton – At sunset / Click for full size