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Harp Seal Rescued in OC Released; Gordons Pond Grey Seal in Critical Condition at National Aquarium

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2021

Stuart Little was released to his natural habitat at Assateague State Park on Friday. The harp seal was rescued on March 2 after he was observed eating sand on the beach in Ocean City. He was taken to the National Aquarium’s Animal Care and Rescue Center where he was treated with fluids and for parasitic…

Gov Announces Trauma Awareness Month Beginning May 1

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2021

Governor John Carney on Monday announced May 2021 as the third annual Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware. This year, Trauma Awareness Month includes a series of educational webinars and recognition of the Compassionate Champion Awards recipients. Trauma Awareness Month is co-sponsored by the Family Services Cabinet Council (FSCC) and Trauma Matters Delaware (TMD). …

WGMD Tribute to Wayne Cannon

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2021

On Monday, April 19 former WGMD Host and Account Representative, Wayne Cannon died from pulmonary fibrosis. Wayne has been in radio for most of his life and has worked at many radio stations – all on Delmarva. His last stop – and his longest stay was at WGMD, where he did middays until Rush Limbaugh…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-25-21

By Mari Lou / April 26, 2021

Small craft advisories were up on Sunday and will be up into Monday morning.  After that, it looks pretty good for the rest of the week. The upper Delaware Bay is finally producing big rockfish.  Both Captain Bones in Odessa and Smith Bait in Leipsic reported rock inside and above the 28 to 35-inch slot…

Update: Md. Woman Struck & Killed on Rt 24 Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2021

Update: Delaware State Police have identified the Maryland woman who died after being struck by a bus as she was walking across Route 24 over the weekend.Police say 30-year-old Jennifer Hoffman of Huntington, Maryland was hit early Sunday morning near Warrington Road.Hoffman died later in a hospital.According to State Police, she apparently walked in front…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-24-21

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2021

The weather on Saturday was as good as advertised.  Sunday looks to be as bad as Saturday was good with seas to seven feet in the ocean.  The week ahead should see air temperatures to 80 degrees with south winds.  I can’t wait. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Loghan Slaughter was fishing the Lewes…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 25, 2021

Eliot Howell – Scrub pine at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

Friday’s Eden Barn Fire Accidental

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2021

Firefighters from Wicomico County were called to a barn fire on Collins Wharf Road in Eden Friday evening just after 6pm. The fire was discovered by a passerby and arriving Allen fire crews found fire in two-story pole barn. Multiple fire companies provided aid and back up. Investigators say the fire was accidental and caused…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 4-24-21

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2021

Brenda – 302-381-6193 – Oak porch swing w/chain ready to hang – $75 – 2 white bamboo roll-up blinds 60w x 72 long – $10 apiece – Camping rug 5 x 7 reversible indoor/outdoor – $25 Don – 410-213-1858 – NEW hospital bed, hoyer lift, and gel mattress top – $300 Ed – 202-957-9357 –…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-23-21

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2021

Friday was another blowout, but Saturday looks good. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said no boats sailed on Friday, but several are prepared to go on Saturday. When we spoke with Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em they said the Judy V was planning to run for tog on Saturday. At Old Inlet Bait and Tackle…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 24, 2021

Connie Langhans – Ellendale – April on Willow Street / Click for full view

Saturday is Drug Take Back Day in DE from 10am to 2pm

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

Delaware will hold its 20th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 25 locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by the Division of Public Health (DPH).…

MD Senators Announce $2.8-million in Critical Water Infrastructure Funding

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Andy Harris, M.D., (all Md.) today announced more than $2.8 million in federal funding to modernize critical water infrastructure across the state. “As we redouble our efforts to strengthen our nation’s critical infrastructure, this new round of federal funding will revitalize water…

Georgetown Man Charged with Burglary & Theft

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

A Georgetown man has been arrested on burglary and other criminal charges. Delaware State Police were called to a home off Farm Lane Thursday night for a reported theft in progress just after 9:30. The female resident said an unknown man was on her property and taking items from her vehicle. She fired a warning…

Camden Man Charged with Assault and Weapons Offenses

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

A Camden man has been arrested by Delaware State Police on weapons and other charges after a fight Thursday afternoon in Dover. Police say the 36 year old male victim was at a home on Harriet Street when 31 year old Kurt Ruffin of Camden, who is an acquaintance, arrived. The two began arguing when…

US Sen Carper Highlights Drinking Water Infrastructure Act in Milford

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), joined Rick Duncan, Executive Director of the Delaware Rural Water Association, and David Baird, National Rural Water Association President, along with representatives from water suppliers throughout Delaware to highlight the support for the bipartisan  Drinking Water and Wastewater…

DSP Investigating Shots Fired into Seaford Area Home

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

Delaware State Police were called Thursday evening for shots fired on Daisy Lane near Seaford around 6:20pm. Police learned that four people were sitting in the home having dinner when a bullet entered through a north-facing wall, through a wood door and family room wall. No one was struck or injured. Police located no suspect…

Controlled Emergency Landing at Wicomico County/Salisbury Regional Airport

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

At approximately 1100 hours the Maryland State Police received a call from Wicomico County Administrators that an private airplane declared an emergency upon taking off from the Wicomico County / Salisbury Regional Airport. The aircraft was said to be returning back to the airport. Shortly after notification, the aircraft in question conducted a power off…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-22-21

By Mari Lou / April 23, 2021

Gale warnings were still up on Thursday and to the best of my knowledge, no boats left the dock or their trailers.  Friday doesn’t look much better with seas to three and four feet, but Saturday morning does look fishable with southwest winds of five to ten knots and seas two feet or less.  The…

Update: Lewes Controlled Burn Delayed Until Friday

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2021

As part of the City of Lewes 5-year phragmites management plan, the City and the Delaware State Forest Service have planned a controlled burn of portions of the marsh in Lewes for Friday April 23rd. The date and time are subject to change based on weather conditions. The controlled burn originally was scheduled for Thursday…

WGMD Fishing Report 4-21-21

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2021

With gale warnings up on Wednesday fishing was pretty much at a standstill.  There was a hit and miss bite of small rockfish at the South Pocket of Indian River Inlet in the morning according to Old Inlet Bait and Tackle.  The gale warning is scheduled to continue through Thursday.  The temperature dropped from 81…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 22, 2021

WGMD’s Wayne Cannon & Sean Rima from 1999 at Frozen Alive in the parking lot of the old Bill’s Sports Shop & Perms & Worms in Lewes / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 4-20-21

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2021

Tuesday was a beautiful day for fishing and I went to Broadkill Beach and tried for black drum. I fished with two rods baited with sand fleas and bloodworms and never had a bite. The only fish I saw caught was a skate. There were a lot of folks on the beach so surely a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / April 21, 2021

Margaret May – Lewes – Blue heron(s) on the pond / Click for full view

Statement from DE AG Jennings on Derek Chauvin Verdict

By Mari Lou / April 20, 2021

Justice prevailed today, and I applaud the prosecutors and jurors who made it possible. George Floyd’s murderer has been held accountable; but our work is not done. History will look back on 2020 as a searing but critical inflection point in our nation’s painful journey toward racial justice and equity. In the weeks and months that followed George Floyd’s public murder, overwhelmingly peaceful…