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Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Rehoboth Bay horseshoe crab Invasion / Click for full view
Governor John Carney on Saturday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. Under Delaware law, State of Emergency declarations must be renewed every 30 days. Click here for Governor Carney’s State of Emergency extension. “As more people interact with one another in Delaware and across the country, we need…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day. In total, 390 Delawareans…
Matthew – 302-841-1424 – 7 x 16 enclosed Trailer – $4500 – 7 x 14 Enclosed Trailer – $3800 – 6 x 12 Enclosed Trailer – $2900 Jody – 410-340-0008 – Stairlift Chair lift – $500 to buy and you must remove it Bud – 302-321-9280 – Roper washing machine – $100 – Kenmore Refrigerator…
Ellendale Police are looking for a man wanted for breaking into a business under renovation and taking a generator. Police have warrants for the arrest of 54 year old Ronald Singletary of Ellendale for burglary, criminal mischief and other offenses. They say Singletary was seen pushing a generator on South Old State Road early Friday…
Friday was pretty windy and I don’t think too many boats ventured out into the ocean. The Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament saw 425 anglers entered and when the final tally was completed at 4:00 PM Price Lindsay was the winner with a 5.98-pound beauty that he caught on a shiner fished on a…
A crew member who suffered burns after an explosion in the engine room of the cargo ship Laura Maersk was medevaced by the US Coast Guard to Norfolk. The cargo ship, which was disabled after the explosion, was about 275 miles off the coast of Ocean City Friday morning. Coast Guard officials say they were…
Bethany Beach is amending the parking modifications that were made last month. With Phase 2 of the Governor’s reopening of Delaware going into effect on June 15, beginning on June 12 at 4pm, all parking spaces on Atlantic Avenue and all ocean-front street ends and parking lots will be available as both residential parking permit…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day. In total, 388 Delawareans…
Wednesday was not a good day for fishing. The winds were out of the south and while the old adage,” Wind out of the south, blows it right in their mouth.” may apply in some locations, it doesn’t work in Delaware. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said he hadn’t seen a fish all day. He…
ML – Angola – Moon through the clouds in the WGMD parking lot! / Click for full view
Wednesday was not a good day for fishing. The winds were out of the south and while the old adage,” Wind out of the south, blows it right in their mouth.” may apply in some locations, it doesn’t work in Delaware. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said he hadn’t seen a fish all day. He…
WGMD is celebrating 40 years on the air. This Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day goes back to the 2014 White Marlin Open in Ocean City. Mike and Jake in the Morning – with OC Mayor Rick Meehan broadcasting live in the early morning hours from the docks at Harbour Island Marina / Click for full view
Tuesday was a fair fishing day with winds out of the north moving to the south in the afternoon. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina wanted me to remind everyone that Friday, June 5, is the Joe Morris Memorial Canal Flounder Tournament. The entry fee is $40.00 of which half will go the Pancreatic Cancer Action…
Governor John Carney began Tuesday’s coronavirus update talking about the riots and looting in the wake of the death of George Floyd – around the country – as well as in Delaware. He said violence is not the answer but the coronavirus has also laid bare the inequities in our society in communities of color…
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 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
Monday was a perfect fishing day. Light winds and three-foot seas on the ocean allowed the sea bass fleet to harvest their limits and the Delaware Bay boats were able to find some black drum. The Angler out of Lewes found a 45-pound black drum for Josh Truitt. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said her…
Lisa Hamaker – Sun and cloud over Angola / Click for full view
UPDATED: 6/1/20 7pm – There will be one new face on the Blades Town Council. Bobbi Jo Tice was the top vote-getter with 66 in Monday’s election. Voters returned Donald Trice and Ashley Hudson to the council with 57 and 49 votes respectively. Challenger David Ruff received 39 votes. The three new and returning council…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two 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 6:00 p.m. the previous day. DPH is sharing information…
A State of Emergency and curfew are in effect in Dover after protests there turned violent over the weekend. A peaceful protest took place on the Green and Legislative Mall. Dover Police said that the peaceful protests in support of George Floyd of the afternoon – gave way to incidents of property damage and looting…
A business was damaged by fire this morning near Milton. Lewes firefighters arrived at Mary’s Touch Moving and Packing consignment shop on Route 9 just after 4:30 and found smoke and flames coming from the building. Crews from Rehoboth Beach, Milton, Indian River, Georgetown, Slaughter Beach, and Sussex County Paramedics assisted or provided cover. State…
Sussex County libraries are restoring limited services to the public as Delaware begins its Phase I recovery following this spring’s COVID-19 outbreak that temporarily shuttered businesses and governments and curbed most daily routines. The three County owned and 11 independent libraries are now accepting checked-out materials at each location. Patrons now can return books, DVDs,…
Delaware’s five state museums will begin reopening this week with self-guided tours that allow visitors to experience the history of the First State while continuing to take all recommended steps to safeguard public health. In accordance with the Phase I reopening plans issued by Gov. John Carney, museums administered by the Delaware Division of Historical…
Sunday saw some gusty north winds keeping the oceangoing fleet at the dock. The Delaware Bay drum beat just keeps on keeping on. At Lewes Harbour Marina, Amanda told us that Zachary Pollard had a 62-pound black drum at the Coral Beds on a clam. Lance Barrow caught a 45-pound black drum also at the…