Mari Lou

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-24-20

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2020

Chuck – 410-852-6093 – Pachino slot machine – $125 – WW2 Towers – $45 apiece Kathy – 302-226-4567 – New Black and Decker circular saw w/charger – $75 – Total Home Gym Premium – $100 Dale – 302-228-5984 – Bavarian china never used, 6-place setting with extras – $300 or best offer Jim – 941-661-2400…

Watch for Bogus Instagram Messages from State Sen. Ernie Lopez

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2020

In his weekly newsletter this week, State Senator Ernie Lopez says an inactive Instagram account of his has been spoofed and he’s warning about bogus messages being sent out in his name. Dear Friends, Well, it seems as though the goblinsĀ of Halloween are at work a little early as there is a Senator Ernesto B.Ā LópezĀ Instagram…

Saturday is Drug Take Back Day

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2020

Today is Drug Take Back Day. You can dispose of prescription drugs safely and responsibly. During last October’s drug take back day in Delaware – nearly 4000 pounds of drugs were disposed of. You can drop off your expired, unused or unwanted medications between 10 and 2pm. Vape pens & e-cigarettes will be accepted –…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-24-20

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2020

Friday was another beautiful day on land, but on the ocean, not so much. Seas running to six feet or more made for difficult fishing conditions and a cold front moving in is going to increase the wind on Saturday and Sunday with small craft advisories already up for Saturday. The oil spill has closed…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 24, 2020

Magie Cannuli – Ocean City – Sunrise at 56th Street / Click for full view

Woodbridge HS Closed for Coronavirus

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2020

Tonight’s first football game between rivals Delmar and Woodbridge was sidelined before it even began after multiple positive coronavirus tests came back for staff and students at Woodbridge High School. The Woodbridge School District posted a statement today closing the High School campus for 2 weeks while the situation is investigated and the building is…

DNREC Taking Public Comment on Implementation of Ban on Single Use Plastic Bags in Retail Stores

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2020

On Wednesday , Oct. 21, 2020, DNREC conducted a virtual hearing on proposed regulations implementing a ban on single-use plastic bags in retail stores. Anyone who attempted to watch the hearing online by clicking on a direct link on the DNREC public hearing page was able to attend, and 12 members of the public were in…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-23-20

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2020

Thursday was like summer came back for a visit.Ā  The weather was beautiful, but the ocean was a bit rollie with six-foot seas that will carry us through the weekend with small craft advisories.Ā  These seas should not bother larger boats that can handle them, but small boats should be careful especially around inlets and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 23, 2020

John Baker – Millsboro – Sunset behind storm clouds over Chincoteague Bay / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-22-20

By Mari Lou / October 22, 2020

Wednesday saw good fishing conditions, but small craft advisories are already up for Thursday and Friday as seas will build to six feet due to the hurricane in the Atlantic. This situation will make for dangerous anchoring on the oceanside of the Outer Wall. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Captain Pete Haines on the…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-21-20

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2020

Tuesday was a great fishing day and those who fished the ocean did very well. While winds are forecast to be five to ten over the next few days the seas in the ocean will be building to six feet as the storm in the Atlantic grows to hurricane force. I would think the Delaware…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2020

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

Worcester Sheriff’s Deputy Suspended during Assault Investigation

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2020

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged Deputy Sheriff Corporal Stephen Gulyas of Pocomoke City after a domestic related incident. His police powers were suspended on Monday – and he remains suspended pending the outcome of an internal investigation – and the outcome of the criminal charges. Gulyas, who is 36, is charged…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-20-20

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2020

Monday saw a fresh breeze on the water, but boats that sailed caught plenty of fish.Ā  The rest of the week is looking good with winds at five to ten knots and incoming water in the morning. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had 120 sea bass for the Monday Group. On Sunday…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2020

Carol Tabor – Marsh along the Indian River shoreline / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-19-20

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2020

There was a bit more wind on Sunday than what the marine forecast called for.Ā  However, the boats that fished the ocean did very well.Ā  The rest of the week looks very good, if the forecast remains true. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid came in with 90 sea bass and three flounder…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2020

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – 2020’s Lighthouse Sunset Cruise passing the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-18-20

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2020

Small craft advisories were up on Saturday, but Sunday looks good.Ā  In fact, all of next week appears to be good fishing weather with warming air temperatures and light winds. The Lewes Harbour Marina Tog Tournament began on Saturday and will continue until 4:00 PM on November 21.  The entry fee is $30 for the…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-17-20

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2020

Robert – 302-569-5749 – Tan golf cart storage cover – $70 Joe – 302-448-9951 – Health-o-meter scale – $85 Nick – 908-930-2000 – 30″ Yard Machines Summit series electric snow blower – $300 or best offer Pauline – 302-645-9545 – Fine china Japan Roselle, service of 8 with extras – $135 – Model train Bachmann…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2020

Rosanna Knudtson – Fresh Pond trail near Ocean View / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-17-20

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2020

As I expected, small craft advisories were up on Friday and will be back up on Saturday.Ā  Along with the wind and heavy seas we had plenty of rain and falling temperatures.Ā  Right now, Sunday is looking good. NOAA Fisheries has tried a new survey in an effort to discover the most trusted source of…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2020

John McComas – Berlin – Ayers Creek in Berlin on a foggy Friday / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-16-20

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2020

Thursday saw small craft advisories up and I suspect they may be up on Friday.Ā  A cold front will arrive this weekend dropping air temperatures and increasing winds first from the southwest and then from the northwest.Ā  Rain is also expected on Friday. A call to Lewes Harbour Marina revealed that no boats sailed on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2020

Margaret May – Lewes – Mighty Mo mounted and on display at Fort Miles at Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-15-20

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2020

Wednesday was a decent fishing day and boats worked in the bay and ocean.Ā  Sea bass were caught along with some flounder and triggerfish. I have some very bad news from Maryland.  The 2020 young of the year numbers for striped bass are in and they are dismal.  The 2.5 young of the year number…