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Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Now in All of NCCo

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2020

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.  This is an expansion of the quarantine initially enacted in February 2019 and updated in September 2019. DDA continues to partner with USDA to conduct surveys and property…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-30-20

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2020

Monday was warm, but not humid with a north breeze.  Fish were caught from the ocean, bay and beach.  The rest of the week looks to have decent weather and now is a good time to get out on the water. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Julie told us the Katydid had 30 flounder for her…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2020

Remy Haynes – Seaford – Ocean City Sunrise / Click for full view

State Representative Quinn Johnson(D) to Retire

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

Chairman Raser-Schramm’s statement on the  retirement of Rep. Quinn Johnson A statement from Delaware Democratic Party Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm on today’s retirement of State Rep. Quinn Johnson: For 12 years, Quinn Johnson was a favorite legislator among both his fellow lawmakers and his M.O.T. area constituents. His candor, accountability, and willingness to reach across the…

DPH UPDATE (6/29/20): 150 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 150 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Sunday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19…

Car-Based Coronavirus Testing Wednesday at Rehoboth Elementary School – Registration Required

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

Beebe Healthcare, in partnership with the Delaware Restaurant Association, is hosting a free car-based COVID-19 testing event on Wednesday, July 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rehoboth Elementary School. The event is primarily for those who work in restaurants, but the public is also welcome. Pre-registration is required for this event. Please pre-register…

Investigation by Rehoboth Beach PD Leads to Arrest of 2 on Drug Charges

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

Rehoboth Beach Police have arrested two men on charges related to suspeted drug dealing after a three day investigation. Police received a complaint of a suspicious package at the Brighton Suites last week. Police were presented with an open package delivered by the USPS to the attention of a registered guest, 54 year old Timothy…

DelDOT Opens New Milton Trail

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

DelDOT officials were joined by state and local officials Monday morning for the ribbon cutting of the new Milton Trail.  This is part of the State’s Rails to Trails project first broached by Governor Jack Markell in 2012.  This was Phase II for the Milton Trail – the first part, which linked Chestnut and Federal…

Missing Jet Skiers Rescued Near Chincoteague

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

A woman and child were rescued by the US Coast Guard and Virginia Marine Resource Commission Sunday after they were reported missing near Chincoteague just before 2am. A Coast Guard helicopter and boat went in search of their jet ski and with help from the VMRC they were located – still onboard in Horntown Bay,…

Sussex County Council Returns to Chambers for Tuesday Meeting

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

After several months of meeting by teleconference, the Sussex County Council returns to the Circle in Georgetown on Tuesday.  Seating within the council chambers is limited and seating assignments will be enforced.  Anyone attending the meeting in person is required to go through  a wellness and security screening.  The public will be required to wear…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-29-20

By Mari Lou / June 29, 2020

Sunday was another beautiful summer day.  Fishing was good in the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, but not so hot along the surf. At Lewes Harbour Marina Tom said the Katydid had 31 flounder and some sea bass for her party over ocean structure.  The head boats from Anglers fished Delaware Bay for kings…

Rehoboth PD Address Unprofessional Social Media Posting

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

A seasonal Rehoboth Beach police officer is out of a job after posting an inappropriate, racially based post on social media.  Police investigated and say that each member of the department – both sworn and civilian is expected to abide by a code of ethics. Rehoboth Police would like to reassure citizens and visitors that…

Happy 75th Anniversary Wallops Flight Facility!

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

Today is Wallops Flight Facility’s 75th Anniversary.  They’ve come a long way from the small test range for guided missile research that the facility started out as.  Today – they’re NASA’s premier location for suborbital and small orbital activities – including unmanned resupply missions to the International Space Station. 

DSP Investigating Hate Crime in Seaford

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

Delaware State Police are investigating a trespass and hate crime complaint at the Holly View Mobile Home Park in Seaford.  Police were called after a 59 year old black man said that someone trespassed on his property while he was at work on Friday and tied a small white cord tied like a noose on…

Fire at Farmington Home Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

Fire crews from Farmington, Greenwood and Harrington as well as paramedic units were called early Sunday a house fire on Main Street in Farmington.  The call came in just after 5am and firefighters arriving at the scene found flames showing from the rear of the home.  The State Fire Marshal is investigating. 

06-28-20 Colin Bonini Announces a Run for DE Governor

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

MD Gov Hogan Proclaims Today “Freedom of the Press” Day

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed June 28 “Freedom of the Press Day” in honor of the five Capital Gazette employees who were murdered in the newsroom on June 28, 2018: Gerald Fischman, Rob Hiaasen, John McNamara, Rebecca Smith, and Wendi Winters. “Two years ago today, five Marylanders lost their lives to a heinous and unthinkable…

Sussex County Coronavirus Testing

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

There will be several saliva-based testing sites this week in Sussex County.  On Monday from 1 to 6pm at the Starboard Restaurant in Dewey Beach.  Thursday July 2nd from 10 to 2pm at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth and from Noon to 4pm Thursday at Delaware Tech in Georgetown.  For…

WGMD Fishing Report 6-28-20

By Mari Lou / June 28, 2020

Saturday was a beautiful summer day and I did something I never do; I went to the beach on the weekend.  The line waiting to get into Cape Henlopen was back to the Ferry Terminal so we headed to Seashore State Park to find full parking lots until we got to Conquest Road.  My son,…

DPH UPDATE (6/27/20): 74 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 74 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported Friday. A total of 507 Delawareans have passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Individuals who have died from COVID-19 ranged…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 6-27-20

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

Jim – Millsboro – 703-477-9768 – New drywall stilts – $40 – King size bed frame, steel – $15 – Sportrack SR1002 – Roof rack system – $50 Ron – Lewes – 609-790-4370 – Thule bike hitch for 4 bikes – $125 – 20′ Aluminum Werner ladder – $100 – 6′ step ladder, fiberglass Anna…

UPDATED: Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Locate Salisbury Man

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

UPDATED 1pm – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s office has located Nathanial Ennels. He is safe. ==================== Wicomico County Sheriff’s office continues to look for 69 year old Nathanial “Teddy” Ennels who went missing Friday afternoon just before 3pm.  Police say he is an African American man, about 5’ 7” and 160 pounds with greyish brown…

06-27-20 – IPoD Candidate for US Senate – Mark Turley

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

WGMD Fishing Report 6-27-20

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

The excellent weather continued on Friday, but the fishing is beginning to slow down a bit.  Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the final total for the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament held on June 5th.  The tournament and associated sales and donations came to a very impressive $14,000 that will be given to…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / June 27, 2020

Jeannine Streeter – Long Neck – Perfect Reflection / Click for full view