Mari Lou

Salisbury’s Summer Youth Work Program Will Go On

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2020

The 2020 Summer Youth Work Program will be held this year in Salisbury.  The program has seen a few changes and safety measures – and applications are being taken through July 10th.  Applications from the spring will also be considered.  Ten to 12 applicants will be chosen for the 6 week program which will include…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-4-20

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2020

Friday was a scorcher!  The hot temps didn’t keep most folks at home and the beaches and boat ramps were packed, or so I was told.  There is not a fish in the world that would get me out of the house on a 4th of July weekend. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the…

Fiery Crash on Old Furnace Road West of Georgetown Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2020

UPDATED 7/4/20 3am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that took the life of a 64 year old  Seaford man Friday afternoon.  The call came in just after 1pm for a crash on Old Furnace Road in the area of Asbury Road west of Georgetown.  Delaware State Police say for unknown reasons the…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 4, 2020

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Grand daughter Tatum celebrating our nation at Cape Henlopen High School / Click for full view

DPH UPDATE (7/2/20): 192 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 192 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as well as two additional fatalities related to COVID-19, as of 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020. In addition, 57 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 13 of whom are critically ill.…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-3-20

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2020

Thursday was beautiful and the weekend looks great. The new Delaware cobia regulations are now in place.  The minimum size is 40 inches total length and the bag limit is three per boat per trip.  The season will run from June 1 to September 15. The summer striped bass season began on July 1 and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 3, 2020

Ben Hudson – Whaleyville – Looking towards Ocean City and the Route 90 Bridges / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 7-2-20

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2020

Wednesday was a bit unsettled with thunderstorms about and not a lot of folks fishing. Beginning on Friday, July 3, there will be new rules at Delaware State Parks.  The number of vehicles allowed on Cape Henlopen, Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island State Parks will be limited to 60% of parking capacity.  Once the 60%…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 2, 2020

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day. WGMD is celebrating 40 years on Delmarva – but this picture revisits the mid 1990s – and I believe the 15th Anniversary of WGMD. Cubes showing the host lineup at the time – Dan Gaffney, Dr. Laura, Rush Limbaugh, Wayne Cannon, Kelly Terranova & Jack Shannon. And next to Jack – a picture from the Chili Cook-off with WGMD owner David Schoumacher / Click for full view

UPDATE: 2 Missing Swimmers Found Deceased in South Bowers Waters

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2020

UPDATE – 7/1/20 3:30pm – Tuesday afternoon several visitors to South Bowers Beach went swimming in the Delaware Bay, but when the tide turned the strong currents carried them into the Murderkill River. Assistant Chief of the South Bowers Fire Department, Michael Hignutt and his cousin rescued a 20 year old man from Philadelphia –…

WGMD Fishing Report 7-1-20

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2020

Tuesday was just another in a long string of great fishing days.  At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda said the Top Fin found seven sandbar sharks to 200 pounds for the Buchanan family on one trip and for the McGinnis family on another trip.  Kyle Kirsch caught a limit of four flounder to 5.24 pounds on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 1, 2020

Red Moulinier – Osprey nest at Roosevelt Inlet at sunset / Click for full view

Face Coverings Mandatory in Rehoboth Beach Beginning 5pm Wednesday, July 1

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2020

Today, at a special meeting of the Mayor and Commissioners to address the ongoing pandemic caused by COVID-19, the Commissioners voted unanimously to mandate the wearing of facial coverings on all public streets, public sidewalks, public parks, the Boardwalk, the beach and in commercial establishments in the City of Rehoboth Beach. Mayor Kuhns, by virtue…

DE Phase 3 Delayed Indefinitely, Bars in Beach Communities to Close Friday

By Mari Lou / June 30, 2020

Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the 23rd modification to the State of Emergency declaration, closing bars in eastern Sussex County to limit spread of COVID-19 in Delaware’s beach communities. The modification also includes consumer protections for Delawareans who may face foreclosure or eviction filings. Click here to read Governor Carney’s modified State of Emergency. “Delawareans and…

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…