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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…
Henry Hensel – Ocean View – Mulberry Point at the Assawoman Wildlife Area / Click for full view
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…
Delaware State Police are investigating a vehicle crash in the Lincoln area last night. Police say around 9:30pm a car driven by a 29 year old Ellendale man went off Greentop Road, struck a tree and rotated overturning on its side and caught fire. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected –…
Protests in Minneapolis over the death of George Floyd have spread across the country – including in Wilmington, where “Justice for George Floyd” protesters took to the streets and blocked I-95 in both directions through Wilmington Saturday afternoon. Protesters blocked the highway for about an hour before it was reopened to traffic. In a statement…
Saturday saw lighter winds, but seas were still running four to five feet. Most of the boats we heard from experienced a bit of a rough ride out, but the good fishing was worth a few bounces here and there. Several reports from Delaware and Ocean City confirmed excellent tuna fishing at the Baltimore Canyon. …
Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Plane over Indian River Bay / Click for full view
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. Health care systems and…
A Millsboro man has been charged with weapons offenses after a traffic stop near the entrance to Baywood Greens on Long Neck Road Friday afternoon. Police smelled marijuana coming from inside the vehicle – a search of the driver, 36 year old Levaughn White turned up a small bag of marijuana in his pants pocket. …