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WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-25-20

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2020

Barbara – 302-745-3735 – Budweiser 2 oz vintage collectable glasses – 3 for $12 – Pepsi Cola vintage Rattan with glass serving tray – $40 – Vintage bronze bulldog bookends with Bill O’Reilly book “Killing Lincoln” – $40 Bo – 302-684-4886 – Red Miami-Sun adult 3 wheel bike – Best Offer Dorothy – 302-231-8790 –…

A Dozen People Taking Coronavirus Test at Delaware Walgreens Given Incorrect Results

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2020

In partnership with Walgreens, 2,791 samples were collected for processing through the Delaware Public Health Lab in the first week of testing. In the process of results delivery, 12 persons who tested positive for COVID-19 were inadvertently given negative results by phone due to an internal DPH system error, however all correct lab reports were…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-25-20

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2020

Friday was a lot cooler and just a bit damp around the edges.  The weekend weather looks really good, but you will want to get out very early to avoid the crowds. Having a boat capable of reaching the Old Grounds or B Buoy will be a big advantage since that is where the majority…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 25, 2020

WGMD trip to Casablanca in Wilmington. Three busloads of listeners went for dinner and entertainment. Jack Renault is imitating one of the belly dancers. A good time was had by all! / Click for full view

Gov. Carney Makes 24th Modification to State of Emergency – Allowing Driver Ed to Resume & Senior Centers to Open

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2020

Governor John Carney on Friday signed the 24th modification to his State of Emergency declaration, allowing driver education services to resume immediately, with safety measures in place to prevent transmission of COVID-19. Governor Carney’s modification also allows senior centers to open with safety precautions at 30 percent capacity. “Delawareans have made real progress against this disease,…

Rescheduled DE Bar Exam in September – Canceled

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2020

Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. announced today that the Supreme Court has canceled thein-person 2020 Bar Examination scheduled for September 9-11 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.The Court and the Board of Bar Examiners concluded that COVID-19 public health concerns andquarantine requirements in other states necessitated cancellation. In lieu of the 2020 Bar Exam,the Board…

DPH UPDATE (7/24/20): DPH Identifies Additional COVID-19 Deaths Through Vital Records Review

By Mari Lou / July 24, 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, July 23, 2020. A total of 14,202 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020, including 7,936 individuals…

Gov. Hogan Announces Open Enrollment for MD Dept. of Housing & Community Development’s Assisted Housing Relief Program

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced open enrollment for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) Assisted Housing Relief Program, which will provide a four-month rent rebate voucher for renters living in DHCD-financed properties who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “One of the first actions I took in response to this unprecedented crisis…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-24-20

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2020

Thursday was another hot and humid, but calm day with good fishing in the ocean and bay. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Tommy told us the Katydid came in with 40 flounder and some triggerfish off of ocean structure.  The Pirate King and the Angler both had kings and croaker off of structure in the Delaware…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 24, 2020

Brad – Bethany Beach – Feeding Time. This picture was sent to WGMD by listener Brad and kicked off the WGMD Picture of the Day in the mid-2000s. The better part of 5 years of mostly listener-sent pictures ended up in a compilation video – https://youtu.be/yTxYUMWsu1Y (best not to watch in full-screen) / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-23-20

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2020

Still hot and humid on Wednesday and the fishing remains steady if not spectacular. At Lewes Harbour Marina Amanda said the Katydid had a limit catch of flounder.  Another boat had a good number of triggerfish over ocean structure.  The Pirate King fished in Delaware Bay for a good catch of kings.  Michael Jordan and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 23, 2020

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – Looking back at 2012 and a Mike Bradley remote broadcast at Shenanigan’s Irish Pub on the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Here owner Greg Shockley is talking with Mike and Walt Palmer. Thanks to former WGMD personality & account representative Wayne Cannon for the picture / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-22-20

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2020

Tuesday was a bit cooler, but still hot. Fishing is very good in the ocean.  The chunking bite over inshore lumps has some boats back at the dock early with limits of yellowfin tuna for their parties.  Flounder action is holding up at the Old Grounds and there are still a few keeper sea bass…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 22, 2020

Matt Nein – Enjoying the beach at Conquest Drive / Click for full view

Governor Carney Discusses Schools, Testing for Businesses and the NJ Quarantine List

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2020

During this week’s coronavirus update, Governor John Carney spoke briefly on the upcoming school reopening and what might be forthcoming. There are three scenarios regarding community spread that will guide them. Minimal spread – would allow school buildings to open for in-person instruction. Minimal to moderate spread – schools might use a hybrid model of…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-21-20

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2020

Monday was the hottest day of the year and while the fish didn’t mind, some of the fishermen did.  When we called Lighthouse View Tackle on the fishing pier at Cape Henlopen State Park the report was only four people were on the pier. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda said the Katydid came in with…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 21, 2020

Kiyah Young – Millsboro – Osprey fishing at Massey’s Landing / Click for full view

School Board Elections Tuesday

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2020

Delaware school board elections are Tuesday – statewide. In Sussex County there are three contested elections. For the Indian River School District – Gregory Goldman and Constance Pryor are running for the District 4 seat. Incumbent Charlie Bireley is not running for re-election. Polling locations are Lord Baltimore Elementary School and Indian River High School…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-20-20

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2020

Sunday was beautiful and fish were caught from the ocean and bay. Speaking of Delaware Bay, Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic reported that trout, spot and flounder have all been caught over upper-bay reef sites.  Peeler crab is the top bait.  I suspect that bloodworms, squid and minnows would also work and FishBites might…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 20, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – July 4th in Bethany Beach

WGMD Fishing Report 7-19-20

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2020

Saturday, we had a typical summer day for the middle of July in Delaware; hot and humid.  Which brings me to a subject that never ceases to amaze me.  The local and national news casts will lead off with the breaking news that it’s hot outside in Delaware in July.  I have spent 78 summers…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 19, 2020

Nick Theophiles – Millsboro irrigation on ice / Click for full view

Warrant Attempt Leads to Weapons Charges

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2020

Delaware State Police have arrested 55 year old Calvin Wyatt of Milton for maintaining a drug property and 38 year old Jennifer Bachman of Georgetown on weapons charges.  Police were trying to locate Wyatt after an incident on Thursday and found him and Bachman at the rear of Wyatt’s property on West Springside Drive.  Bachman…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-18-20

By Mari Lou / July 18, 2020

Barbara – 302-684-3041 – HBO Sopranos watch Mint in box needs battery – $25 – Retro Swatch Landline Phone – $45 – Retro Unisonic Model 6900 Landline clear phone – $55 Dale – 302-228-5984 – Big dog crate with accessories – $40 Kathy – 302-644-7234 – LOOKING FOR: Small moving dolly Lauren – 347-723-4871 –…

DPH UPDATE – (7/17/20): DPH Continues to Announce Additional Positive Cases; Hospitalizations, Deaths Remain Steady

By Mari Lou / July 18, 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, July 16, 2020. A total of 13,337 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March 11, 2020, including 7,315 individuals…