Mari Lou

WGMD Fishing Report 5-6-20

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

Summer disappeared on Tuesday, and it looks like it will be quite a while before it returns.  Winds were light and the temperature was in the 60s, so fishing was possible.  Wednesday isn’t looking real good with northeast winds to 20 and gusts to 25 knots.  NOAA weather thinks seas on the ocean will only…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 6, 2020

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Salisbury City Park / Click for full view

Gov Carney Announces Interim Steps Allowing Small Businesses to Expand Services with Social Distancing in Place

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020

Governor John Carney on Tuesday announced a series of interim steps allowing small businesses to resume limited operations effective 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8. The goal of the interim steps is to provide economic relief to Delaware citizens and businesses who are struggling financially – while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.…

DPH Update: 83 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 131 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total, 187 Delawareans…

UPDATED: DSU to Hold First-Ever Virtual Commencement – To Start at 12 Noon

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020

Delaware State University has a detailed plan for its first-ever Virtual Commencement to be held May 16 in place of the traditional in-person ceremony that has been canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic. The University will broadcast the Virtual Commencement at 10am 12 noon Saturday, May 16 on the University’s website ( www.desu.edu ) and its…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-5-20

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020

Monday saw sunshine and wind with small craft advisories up for the ocean and bays.  Tuesday is supposed to be better as the wind lays down. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said two charter captains took their families out tog fishing on Sunday.  Captain Carey Evans on the Grizzly and Captain Pete Haines on the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 5, 2020

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunset after the wind and rain / Click for full view

Departmental & Statewide Awards Presented During Correctional Officers and Employees Week in Delaware

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

As the Delaware Department of Correction commemorates Correctional Officers and Employees Week, May 3 – 9, Commissioner Claire DeMatteis today announced that several DOC staff members are being recognized with annual Departmental awards and statewide awards for providing service above and beyond the call of duty during 2019. “It takes a special person to work in corrections, and the Delaware Department of…

New Castle Man Charged in Bridgeville Burglary

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

A New Castle man has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a Bridgeville business early Monday morning.  State Police were called to OA Newton for an alarm just before 2am and found the front window smashed and the business had been burglarized with cash and two TVs or computer monitors taken.  Delmar police…

AGs Call for Improved Enforcement Against Illegal Robocallers

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom, the leading organization representing telecommunications provider, and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to continue its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. The letter asks USTelecom to advance…

UD President & Others Volunteer Portion of Salaries to Preserve Workforce

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Recognizing that sacrifices are required across the University, President Assanis shared that he and other administrators will be voluntarily forgoing portions of their salaries. He made the announcement this afternoon in a letter sent to faculty and staff. The President, Provost and Executive Vice President will be taking 10% cuts in their salaries for Fiscal Year 2021.…

DPH Update: 80 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 76 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.   In total,182 Delawareans…

Laurel Cancels July 4th Celebration & Fireworks

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

After much conversation, consideration, discussion and based on the continued increase in COVID 19 cases in Sussex County and the likelihood that the social distancing will be required through summer, the Mayor and Council of Laurel and Town Manager Smith have agreed that it is in the best interest to cancel our traditional July 4th…

Two Seaford Teens Arrested on Drug and Assault Charges Near Lewes

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Two Seaford teens have been arrested on drug and other charges after a suspected drug deal resulted in the assault of a 16 year old girl.  Delaware State Police were called to Surf Bagel in Lewes for an assault Saturday night.  They learned the two teen boys agreed to meet with others to sell marijuana. …

Sussex County Recovery Virtual Town Hall – Wed, May 6 at 7:30pm

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

The next Public Recovery Town Hall is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6th at 7:30pm with Lt Governor Bethany Hall-Long. This meeting will include stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback in Sussex County on the economic recovery plan for the state of Delaware. For more information, visit https://governor.delaware.gov/delawares-recovery/#shape-recovery 

Over 2100 Tested at Wicomico Drive-Thru Coronavirus Testing at Shorebirds Stadium

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

On Friday, May 1st and Saturday, May 2nd, the Wicomico County Health Department held drive thru testing at the Delmarva Shorebirds Stadium for critical employees (including poultry workers) and their families.  This massive undertaking would not have been possible without the help of the following agencies: Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset County Health Departments Department of…

Gov Hogan Announces Continued Expansion of Coronavirus Testing at Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Stations

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state will continue to expand its COVID-19 testing program by opening a new drive-thru site on Tuesday, May 5 at the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) station in Hagerstown. The Hagerstown site will be the first state-run, drive-thru testing site in Western Maryland. Last Wednesday, Governor Hogan announced…

IRSD Kindergarten Registration Being Conducted Electronically for 2020-2021 School Year

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now being conducted electronically in the Indian River School District. Registration documents can be found online at https://www.irsd.net/parents___students/registration or by clicking on the blue Registration button on the district homepage at irsd.net. Documents can be filled out and submitted electronically to each school. Parents will receive a…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-4-20

By Mari Lou / May 4, 2020

Sunday wasn’t quite as bad as the forecast would have us believe.  Monday looks to be windy and the remainder of the week appears to be below average temperature wise. Steve at Smith Bait in Leipsic said slot-sized rockfish continue to come in from boats at Collins Beach.  Bunker has been the bait of choice. …

DPH Update: 170 Additional Positive Cases; 9 New Deaths; 94 Additional Recovered

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing nine additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,177 Delawareans have…

DOC Report on Employee Coronavirus Testing

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that it has completed an initial round of proactive COVID testing of Correctional Officers and contract healthcare workers at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center (JTVCC) and Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC).  Of more than 300 of these proactive COVID tests administered, only 6 test results for Correctional Officers and 1 test result…

UPDATED: Route 54 Crash Near Keenwick Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

UPDATED 5/3 9:30am – A Selbyville area woman is hospitalized with serious injuries after she was struck by a pickup truck on Route 54 near Salty Way near Keenwick.  Delaware State Police say the 69 year old woman was riding a bicycle in the bicycle lane when she suddenly crossed the roadway in front of…

WGMD Fishing Report 5-3-20

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

Saturday saw continued small craft advisories up for the ocean, but that was for seas and not for wind.  Sunday will see an increase in the wind and we may get back to small craft advisories in the bays and the ocean. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina had the news we have been waiting for. …

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / May 3, 2020

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – USAF Thunderbirds over Dover / Click for full view

Laurel Man Charged with Aggravated Menacing

By Mari Lou / May 2, 2020

A Laurel man is charged with aggravated menacing after an incident on Whaleys Way in Laurel Friday afternoon.  Delaware State Police met a 17 year old female victim who said she was outside when her dog began barking.  She saw a man – identified as 24 year old Gideon Sisk – talking to her dog…