Mari Lou

Salisbury Man Cited for DUI after Willards Crash

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2019

A Salisbury man has been arrested after a single vehicle collision on East Line Road in Willards.  Maryland State Police say the driver, Juan Gabriel Perez reported no injuries and refused medical treatment at the scene, but during their investigation, police believed Perez was driving under the influence of alcohol.  Perez performed poorly on field…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 10, 2019

Red Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Sunset at the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse / click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 11-9-19

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2019

Dale – 302-228-5984 – 1997 Toyota Paseo Convertible – 220000miles – Runs good – $1000 Matthew – 302-841-1424 – 2010 Ford Focus Sedan – 180000 – 38 mpg – $2200 Ron – 609-790-4370 – Weber Grill – $125 – Aluminum Telescopic ladder – $65 – Men’s bike – 26 inch – $110 Michael – 917-273-7987…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-9-19

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2019

Friday saw the air temperature drop and the northwest wind increase making for some very uncomfortable fishing conditions.  Saturday looks good with less wind and smaller seas. Tog action continues to improve as the water temperature drops.  Robbie Baxley fished the rocks at the Outer Wall with green and box crabs purchased at Lewes Harbour…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 9, 2019

Jane Bardon – Slaughter Beach – Beach Skiing – something to look forward to now that the weather has turned colder! / Click for full view

DSP & Other Police Agencies Conduct 2-Day Kent County Crime Blitz

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2019

A two-day multi-agency operation was recently conducted at locations throughout Kent County to address quality of life crime, violent crime and reduction in the number of persons with outstanding warrants and probation absconders. The operation concluded on November 6, 2019, was a collaborative effort between the Delaware State Police Troop 3, Milford Police Department, Camden Police…

Lewes Woman Charged with 6th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2019

A Lewes woman was arrested after she was found driving under the influence Thursday night.  Police were called for an accident on Conley Chapel Road just after 9:30pm where they found a GMC Sierra went off the roadway and overturned.  Police smelled alcohol coming from the driver, 56 year old Cheryl Surber of Lewes.  She…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-8-19

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2019

The weather wasn’t perfect on Thursday, but it was a whole lot better than it’s going to be on Friday.  Small craft advisories are already up for northwest winds gusting to 40 knots and seas running to seven feet.  The winds are supposed to settle back down on Saturday with seas running less than two…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 8, 2019

Henry Hensel – Ocean View – At field near Indian River HS – Huge lily pads looking for the morning sun / Click for full view

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 7, 2019

Angry White Female at the WGMD Oil Rally on the Circle in Georgetown in 2009 / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 11-7-19

By Mari Lou / November 7, 2019

Wednesday was a beautiful fall day, but very few boats went fishing.  Things look to go downhill over Thursday and Friday as colder weather moves into our area. Tom at Lewes Harbour Marina said Rick Rumble caught a 28-inch rockfish on a live eel out of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. Captain Cary Evans called…

Salute the Troops – USAF Reserve Airman 1st Class Mallory T. Sterrett & Airman Cameron T. Mankovitch

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2019

USAF graduates from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. USAF Reserve Airman 1st Class Mallory t. Sterrett is from Berlin and Hebron, MD USAF Ariman Cameron T. Mankovitch is from St. Georges, DE and Tamaqua, PA https://soundcloud.com/user-284190339/stt-11-06-19

WGMD Fishing Report 11-6-19

By Mari Lou / November 6, 2019

Tuesday saw decent weather and a few boats did manage to get out tog fishing. Tom at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had 17 keepers and the Top Fin had 15 tog in the box.  Both captains reported catching numerous short tog. At Old Inlet Bait and Tackle it was the same story.  Lots…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-5-19

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2019

Monday saw clear skies and light winds with good fishing for sea bass and tog. Captain Pete Haines on the Top Fin had a photo on Facebook of a double header of tog he caught.  He said fishing was good, but they still had more shorts than keepers. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina posted a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 5, 2019

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Osprey nest on boom at the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal / Click for full view

DEC’s Georgetown-Area Solar Farm to Expand

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2019

Construction is now underway to dramatically expand Delaware Electric Cooperative’s Bruce A. Henry Solar Farm near Georgetown. Earlier this year, the Cooperative signed an agreement with Constellation, a leading retail energy provider, to nearly double the size of the 23-acre solar facility. Constellation, an Exelon company, is currently building a 17-acre, 4.2 MW (DC) addition…

IRSD: Kindergarten Registration for 2020-2021 School Year Underway

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2019

Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is underway in the Indian River School District. Registration is for children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2020. Parents can register their child by presenting an original birth certificate, proof of immunization, proof of residency and the required district registration forms to…

UPDATED: Crash in Bridgeville Leaves 1 Dead and DNREC Mopping Up Large Fuel Spill

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2019

UPDATED – 11/4/19 – 11am – Delaware State Police have identified the driver who died in the crash on Sunday, November 3 at Route 13 and Redden Road in Bridgeville, as 49-year-old Isaias Perez of Bridgeville. The crash remains under investigation. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 11/3/19 – One lane of southbound Route 13 has reopened…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-4-19

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2019

Sunday was a bit on the breezy side, but Monday and Tuesday look good. When I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina none of the charter or head boats were out.  Captain Pete Haines was getting the Top Fin ready for a Monday tog charter, but that was the only activity on the dock.  I did…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 4, 2019

Kelly Brown – Lewes Canal – January Super Moon / Click for full view

Dagsboro Couple Arrested for Burglary

By Mari Lou / November 3, 2019

A Dagsboro couple has been charged with burglary after they were found in a Lewes home.  Delaware State Police were called to Derby Drive Saturday evening for a report of a burglary in progress.  Police found two people in the garage and another in a van that was parked in the garage.  The two adults…

Early Morning Dagsboro Area Fire Under Investigation

By Mari Lou / November 3, 2019

Firefighters from Dagsboro were called for a structure fire on Gum Tree Road this morning just before 3am.  Fire crews found three vehicles on fire next to an abandoned structure.  Crews from Frankford and Millsboro assisted – the State Fire Marshal is investigating.   Crews were on the scene for just over an hour.

DSP Investigating Pedestrian Crash on Camp Arrowhead Road near Lewes

By Mari Lou / November 3, 2019

Delaware State Police were called after a crash involving a pedestrian on Camp Arrowhead Road just after 9 Saturday night.  Police say a pickup truck came out of a sharp curve in a wooded area when a pedestrian on the right edge of the roadway stumbled or fell into the right side of the truck…

WGMD Fishing Report 11-3-19

By Mari Lou / November 3, 2019

Saturday was chilly, but the wind dropped out and both head, charter and private boats were able to sail.  Sunday looks a bit breezy, but Monday and Tuesday look fine. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid came in with a nice catch of tog.  A few private boats had limits of sea bass…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / November 3, 2019

John Devlin – Laurel – At the Delmarva German Shepherd Dog Club in Harrington