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WGMD Radio Flea Market 8-29-20

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2020

Fonda – 302-945-4961 – 3 new clam rakes – $30 each – Small crab pots – $3 each – Canning Jars – $3 a case Ron – 609-790-4370 – 2 bikes men’s Roadmaster / women’s Schwinn – $150 – Thule 2 bike hitch with lock – $140 Louis – 215-900-6291 – table empire style –…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-29-20

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2020

The wind dropped out on Friday, but is going to pick back up on Saturday and Sunday.  In addition, we are expecting lots of rain as what’s left of Laura goes by. We had a very sad incident at Indian River Inlet on Thursday afternoon.  A fisherman got his line caught in the prop of…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 29, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Horseshoe crabs and gulls at the Rehoboth Bay / Click for full view

DPH UPDATE: New Daily COVID Cases, Recoveries Remain Steady; Number of Hospitalized Persons Increases

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020. A total of 17,083 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020, including 9,156 individuals…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-28-20

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2020

Thursday was a bit rough on the ocean as the southwest wind had the water churned up.  The weekend is not looking good with increasing south winds, lots of rain and high seas in the marine forecast. At Lewes Harbour Marina Tommy said the Angler was able to fish in Delaware Bay and came back…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 28, 2020

Charles May – Lewes & Austin, TX – Lewes Beach at the end of the day / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-27-20

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2020

Wednesday was a very pleasant day on land, but the northwest wind made for a less than pleasant experience at sea.  The next few days are questionable as we begin to feel the effects of the hurricane. I went down to Indian River Inlet Tuesday evening around 7:15 to take some photos.  When I arrived,…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 27, 2020

WGMD is celebrating 40 years of broadcasting this year. This throwback Thursday Picture of the Day goes back to the 1995 15th Anniversary party. This is PM host Kelly Terranova. Kelly left WGMD in 1999 eventually to pursue a career in comedy! He’s opened for Joan Rivers – in Rehoboth Beach! Performed at Dover Downs and other comedy clubs around the country – and if you’ve been on a Carnival Cruise – he’s a regular performer in the Punchliner Comedy Club! / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 8-26-20

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2020

Tuesday was another good weather day and the boats that fished the ocean and bay did well.  The rest of the week looks a bit iffy.  The storm that is churning in the Gulf of Mexico could be here by late in the week or not.  Thunderstorms are also in the forecast. Tommy at Lewes…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 26, 2020

Madalyn Pettenati – Bethany boardwalk during the off-season / Click for full view

UPDATED: CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH: WATER RESTORED AT 6:15pm

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2020

UPDATE:  CITY OF REHOBOTH BEACH – WATER RESTORED AT 6:15pm Repairs have been made to the water system problem south of Route 1 and east of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Water was restored at 6:15 p.m. Thank you for your patience.  For more information, please contact the Communications Department at 302-227-6181 ext. 522 or communications@cityofrehoboth.com. ============================================================== Due to…

Student Testing for Cape Wednesday & Thursday, Face Coverings for Kids, ZOOM Help for Small Business Relief Grant Applicants

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2020

Governor John Carney says Delaware’s numbers are getting better, but they still need to be pushed down more. The percent positive 7-day average is currently at 4.4% but needs to drop below 3%. He adds that the more people who are tested and have negative results will help to push those numbers down. Public Health…

DSP Arrest Third Suspect for Theft & Burglary in Magnolia

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2020

UPDATED 8/25/20 – The third suspect in several burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Magnolia area has been arrested. Delaware State Police say 19 year old Dominic Hurley of Dover turned him self in at Troop 3 on Monday. He is charged with multiple counts including felony 1st degree burglary and theft of a…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-25-20

By Mari Lou / August 25, 2020

Monday saw decent fishing weather and boats that fished the ocean had good catches of flounder, dolphin and sea bass. At the Mid-Atlantic Tournament, it was a blue marlin bonanza. The Shark Byte had a 741-pound blue marlin disqualified because of a shark bite. Then on the last day of the tournament an 815-pound blue…

Dr. Desmarais Declines Wicomico County Executive Position

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

Last week Salisbury cardiologist Dr. Rene Desmarais was appointed by the Wicomico County Council to fill the remainder of the term of the County Executive after the death of Bob Culver. Two others were also running for County Executive – Delegate Carl Anderton and former county Finance Director Michele Ennis. After last week’s vote –…

DPH Updates Guidance on Face Coverings for Children

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

As Delaware families consider a safe return to school, Governor Carney and the Division of Public Health on Monday announced an update to Delaware’s face coverings guidance for children. All children who are in kindergarten or older must wear face coverings in public settings, including school buildings, according to the updated DPH guidance. All children…

Indian River School District & Perdue Farms on Forbes List of Best Employers in Delaware

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

Forbes has released it’s 2020 list of America’s Best Employers – by State. The list was compiled with help from Statista by surveying 80,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 500 employees from October 2019 to May of 2020. The surveys were anonymous and respondents were asked to rate their employers on a variety…

DSP Release Names in Fatal Harrington Crash

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

UPDATED – 8/24/20 – Delaware State Police have identified the names of the of the individuals who died in a crash on August 21, 2020, on  southbound DuPont Highway (US 13) at State Fair Boulevard, as 81-year-old Joyce E. Thompson of Lincoln, DE and 80-year-old Terry L. Troutman of Lincoln, DE. The crash continues to…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-24-20

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

Sunday was a good fishing day and good fish were caught.  The rest of the week looks like two to three-foot seas and west winds.  Take lots of DEET. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said on Saturday the Strike Zone had tuna and sea bass.  The Chasin’ Tail had a good catch of sea bass…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 24, 2020

Marty Barret – Milton – Overlooking Gordons Pond / Click for full view

Seaford Woman Charged with 7th DUI

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2020

A Seaford woman has been charged with her 7th offense DUI after a vehicle crash near Bridgeville. Delaware State Police say 39 year old Melissa Jurado of Seaford was found near her vehicle around 3:30 Saturday morning – and showed signs of impairment. Police also detected an odor of alcohol. A DUI investigation was started…

Houston Man Arrested After Leading DSP on Chase

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2020

A Houston man has been arrested after he led Delaware State Police on a chase while driving a stolen motorcycle. Police spotted the motorcycle on Greely traveling on the wrong side of the road, but when the trooper tried to stop the rider – he raced off leading police on a chase that ended at…

Wilmington Man Arrested After Threatening Demonstrators in Dover

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2020

A Wilmington man was arrested on gun charges after a pointed a weapon at pro-life demonstration at the Dover Planned Parenthood Friday morning. Dover Police say 31 year old Jerome Aniska contacted the demonstrators who were on a public sidewalk and an argument began. That’s when Aniska pulled a handgun and made threatening statements to…

WGMD Fishing Report 8-23-20

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2020

My hope for good weather on Thursday was not realized as Ric and I faced a stiff northeast wind and three to four-foot seas upon clearing Rudee Inlet.  We tried to troll for Spanish and king mackerel to no avail and after four hours we gave up.  I was the worst beating I have had…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / August 23, 2020

Donny Reed – Ocean City – Beach at Ocean City in 2006 / Click for full view