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WGMD Fishing Report 11-1-20

By Mari Lou / November 1, 2020

Saturday was a bright and sunny day, but the wind and seas kept most folks off the water.Ā  Sunday looks fishable for a short time in the morning before a gale watch goes up in the afternoon.Ā  After that it will be Wednesday before the seas settle down enough for boats to venture out on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 1, 2020

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

UPDATED: Investigation Into Deadly Crash on Route 24 Near Oak Orchard Continues

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

UPDATED – 10/31/20 – Delaware State Police have released the name of the woman who died after a crash east of Millsboro as 67 year old Evelyn Westover of Millsboro. ================================================================= A Millsboro woman is dead after a two vehicle crash Wednesday east of Millsboro. Delaware State Police say a pickup truck driven by 57…

No Visitation Policy In Effect at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

TidalHealth Nanticoke has returned to a no visitation policy. The change is only for TidalHealth Nanticoke after an increase in positive coronavirus cases in Sussex County – and an upward trend in new cases in western Sussex County, where there is a larger at-risk population compared to other parts of the state. Officials will routinely…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-31-20

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

Mike – 302-542-7625 – Decoys, geese, swans, furniture & hand carved fish Daryl – 302-436-2312 – 4-digit active DE license plate – $5000 or best offer Rich – 443-591-4971 – Craftsman snow blower w/electric start – $125 – Greenworks electric lawn mower 21″ cut – $100 Richard – 302-349-4120 – 1969 Chevy C10 pickup special…

Texas Man Charged in Dewey Beach Burglary

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

A Texas man has been arrested by Delaware State Police for a burglary in Dewey Beach. Police were called to a home on Coastal Highway where someone entered a home by smashing the glass to the front door. Items inside were damaged. A cleaning lady discovered the break-in and contacted police, who found 28 year…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-31-20

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

Friday was another wash out and it looks like Wednesday before we get good fishing day on the open water. The brief bout of cold weather is not going to cause a drastic drop in water temperature and that is good news. Sudden drops will shut down fishing as the fish suffer a shock and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 31, 2020

Melodee Schauer – Lewes – Herring Creek by kayak / Click for full view

Sussex Tech Announces 2 Positive Coronavirus Tests – Building Closed Next Week

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

A staff member and a student at the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District have tested positive for COVID-19, the District informed families today. After consultation with the Delaware Division of Public Health, Sussex Tech instructional staff will work remotely the week ofĀ Nov. 2-6, and all student visits to campus are canceled. The district will…

DE Health Insurance Marketplace Opens Sunday

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

Delawareans looking for health insurance will see a second straight year of reduced rates when they shop for 2021 coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. The marketplace’s eighth open enrollment period starts Sunday, Nov. 1, and ends Tuesday, Dec. 15, at www.HealthCare.gov, where consumers can renew existing coverage or sign up for a new plan. Coverage…

DE State of Emergency Extended 30 Days

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

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: ā€œWe are working with communities and the Division of Public Health to prevent the spread of this virus as we prepare for a resurgence. Wear a face covering and avoid large…

Selbyville Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

A Selbyville man has been arrested on charges of aggravated menacing after an incident Wednesday on Lincoln Avenue where 22 year old Demetrius Jenkins was pointing a rifle style firearm at four people on the property as he asked each if they’d thrown a rock at his vehicle. Jenkins then left the property. He was…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-30-20

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

With a gale warning up I don’t think anyone went fishing on Thursday.Ā  Friday is not going to be any better and the weekend will be cold and windy.Ā  It was just a matter of time before our run of mild weather came to an end and now seems to be that time. Amanda at…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 30, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – The ever changing Cape Henlopen / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-29-20

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2020

I hate to say this, but Wednesday may have been the last day anyone will be fishing for a long while.Ā  Gale warnings are up for Thursday and Friday and the long-range outlook has seas running five to six feet early next week.Ā  With the storm coming along with a full moon on Saturday, I…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 29, 2020

WGMD’s Thtrowback Thursday Picture of the Day – It was Halloween at Atlantic Cellular with Mike Bradley broadcasting live – with Mike Bradley peeking over Mike Bradley’s shoulder! / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-28-20

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2020

The marine weather was not bad on Tuesday, but not many boats went out. Wednesday is looking good, but the rest of the week is going downhill fast with winds to 30 knots and seas to eight feet with rain. At Lewes Harbour Marina the report was a good catch of tog, sheepshead and sea…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 28, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Star gazing from the Rehoboth Bay Sailing Club / Click for full view

Sussex County Council Approves DelDOT TID, Cancels Caroling on the Circle

By Mari Lou / October 27, 2020

After 7 years of work, the Sussex County Council has approved the Henlopen TID (Transportation Improvement District) with a unanimous vote. DelDOT explains a TID – as a defined geographic area where land use and transportation needs are planned in detail in advance. Instead of focusing solely on the area surrounding proposed development for infrastructure…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-27-20

By Mari Lou / October 27, 2020

Monday saw small craft advisories up and to the best of my knowledge no boats went out in the bay or ocean. Tuesday and Wednesday look fishable, but the end of the week may see the remnants of another hurricane. The oil spill that was first reported at Broadkill Beach has spread as far south…

Update: Police ID Victim Of Fatal Crash Near Bridgeville

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2020

Update: Monday morning, Delaware State Police identified the person who died in a crash on Coverdale Road east of Bridgeville early Saturday as 19-year-old Leon Mann Jr. of Bridgeville. ———————————————————————————————————————————————— A crash just after 1am Saturday has left one person dead. Delaware State Police say an SUV was speeding on Coverdale Road east of Bridgeville…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-26-20

By Mari Lou / October 26, 2020

Sunday was just a nasty day. Wind, rain and temperatures in the 50s had most fishermen watching football or doing chores around the house. I went to a sportsman auction. Small craft advisories are already up for Monday, but the weather should improve as the week goes on. No one answered the phone at Lewes…

Dover & Kent County Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze in Dover

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2020

UPDATED – 8:30am – Fire crews have cleared the scene of a 2-alarm house fire on Woodland Road in Dover. The call came in just before 5:30 Sunday morning and firefighters from companies across Kent County battled the blaze. The State Fire Marshal is investigating. ===================================================== Fire crews from across Kent County are on the…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-25-20

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2020

Saturday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean, but the larger boats were able to get out to the sea bass grounds. Sunday is pretty much a lost cause with high northeast winds and seas to six or seven feet. Monday may be fishable and the rest of next week does not look too…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 25, 2020

Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Fountain at Silver Lake / Click for full view