Mari Lou

Sussex County Council Bid Farewell to Retiring Airport Manager & Consider Lodging Tax

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2019

The Sussex County Council is back Tuesday morning after a week off. They will recognize Airport Manager Jim Hickin who is retiring at the end of this month. Eric Littleton of Bridgeville is taking the controls at the Delaware Coastal Airport and Business Park in Georgetown and has been working with Hickin since July. The…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-21-19

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2019

Sunday saw gale warnings up and if anyone was fishing, they’re nuts.  The early part of the week does not look promising, but by Thursday we should see better weather. Keeper rockfish are beginning to show up in the Upper Delaware Bay.  Patty at Captain Bones near Middletown checked in a 29-incher caught on bunker…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 21, 2019

Amy Davis – Rehoboth Sunrise / Click for full view

DSP Investigate Shot Fired at Lincoln Home

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

Delaware State Police are investigating a complaint of a shot fired at a home on Heritage Road in Lincoln Saturday afternoon.  Police say a 64 year old man was sitting in his yard when a grey 4-door vehicle drove by – and an unknown suspect fired a single gunshot into the front yard.  No one…

Traffic Stop in Wicomico County Leads to Drug Arrest

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

A traffic stop around 2:30 Saturday morning by Maryland State Police on Route 13 in Wicomico County led to the arrest of 3 men.  Police saw the driver make an unsafe lane change and continued to drive in an unsafe manner and Troopers stopped the vehicle.  Police spotted marijuana on the driver’s sweater and then…

Berlin Man Charged with DUI after 2 Crashes Minutes Apart

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

A Berlin man has been charged with DUI after he was involved in two vehicle crashes Saturday night.  Maryland State Police say a pickup driven by 36 year old Rogelio Gutierrez struck a telephone pole on Mt Hermon Road in Pittsville just before 8pm breaking the support lines.  Gutierrez left the scene but left debris…

Milton Man Arrested for 2-Week Rash of Burglaries & Thefts

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

A Milton man has been arrested for multiple burglaries and thefts over the past two weeks in the Milton and Harbeson areas.  Delaware State Police investigated three home burglaries and three vehicles that were broken into and developed 36 year old Bruce Satchell as a suspect.  He was arrested Friday and charged with multiple counts…

UPDATED: Fire Damages Dagsboro Area Home Sunday Morning

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

UPDATED 10/20/19 9am – State fire investigators say a fire this morning on Hoot Owl Lane near Millville was accidental and started in an attached garage.  Millville and Dagsboro firefighters were called just before 3am and crews arriving at the scene found the residence fully involved.  Multiple area fire crews helped to battle the blaze…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-20-19

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

Saturday was beautiful, if a bit chilly, and I was surprised that only a few folks were fishing.  Gale warnings are up for Sunday and the seas in the ocean won’t drop below four feet until Thursday. I stopped by Lewes Harbour Marina on Saturday afternoon and almost all the local charter and head boats…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 20, 2019

Bill Docca – Ocean Pines – October Sunset and rainbow! / Click for Full View

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-19-19

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2019

Jerry – 302-231-8242 – ProForm top of the line Treadmill – $175 Tony – 240-549-9690 – Moving sale everything must go call for info John – 302-249-1690 – Brown enamel wood and coal burning stove – $275 – LOOKING FOR: Cedar Spreader attachment for tractor David – 443-624-3433 – LOOKING FOR: Used Bedroom sets Light…

DE Unemployment Rises for 3rd Month, but Sussex Unemployment Decreases

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2019

For the third month in a row – unemployment in Delaware has risen – one-tenth of a point – and in September was at 3.5% – right where it was at the start of the year.  In Sussex County it dropped from 3.5% in August to 3.4% in September.  Statewide, the Department of Labor says…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-19-19

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2019

Friday saw a drop in the wind speed with bright, sunny skies, but as far as I could tell, no boats fished the bay or ocean.  I did notice the Thelma Dale IV was not at her dock, but I did not receive a report from her other than they were going to fish for…

Fatal Crashes Spike in Delaware – DSP & OHS Offer Traffic Safety Tips

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2019

Traffic Safety Tips: Limit distractions: Using your cell phone, texting, and fiddling with the radio or GPS should all be done when you are at a complete stop or avoided altogether.  Give 100% of your attention to the road. Walk Smart: Distracted walking, wearing dark clothing, and walking under the influence are common factors in…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 19, 2019

Barb Moulinier – Rehoboth Beach – Autumn Sailing on the Delaware Bay / Click for full view

Laurel Man Pleads Guilty to 2nd Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2019

A Laurel man has pleaded guilty in the death of another Laurel man in September of last year.  The body of 19 year old Isaac Hatton was found along side a pond near Portsville Road – he had been shot.  The investigation led Delaware State Police to 22 year old Traevon Dixon of Laurel and…

UPDATED: Scooter Rider Dies after Early Morning Crash in Lewes

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2019

UPDATED 10/19/19 -9am – Delaware State Police have released the name of the scooter operator. He was 56 year old Dale Carter of Lewes. ============================================== A crash Friday morning just before 7am has left a 56 year old Lewes man dead.  Delaware State Police say the scooter was westbound on Kings Highway near Clay Road…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-18-19

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2019

It was just a tad windy on Thursday.  Gale warnings were up for the ocean, Chesapeake and Delaware bays.  Friday will be a little better, but I don’t think many boats will sail until Saturday. I did get a late report from the Thelma Dale IV.  They ran out to the sea bass grounds on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 18, 2019

ML-Georgetown – Georgetown Fountain / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-17-19

By Mari Lou / October 17, 2019

If anyone was outside on Wednesday, they love fishing a whole lot more than me.  We had high winds and heavy rain for most of the day with even stronger winds on tap for Thursday.  It will still be rough on Friday, but the weekend looks good from here. We told you about the Lewes…

Salute the Troops – US Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2019

US Army Master Sgt. Mark Allen, 46, from Loganville, GA. He died 10/12/2019

WGMD Fishing Report 10-16-19

By Mari Lou / October 16, 2019

Tuesday was a beautiful fishing day with light winds and clear skies.  The rest of the week is a washout with high winds and rain.  Looks like Saturday before anyone will be out on the ocean or bay. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid came in with 60 black sea bass caught over…

Salute the Troops – Airman 1st Class Nasir D. Saylor

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

USAF Graduate from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, Air Force 1st Class Nasir D. Saylor of New Castle, DE & Sinking Spring, PA.

Lewes Woman Dies after September Crash on Route 9

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

A crash on September 25 on Route 9 at Nassau Commons Boulevard has turned deadly. Delaware State Police say the driver of the Dodge Caravan, 78 year old Virginia Moore of Lewes died last week from her injuries at Beebe Medical Center. The driver of the pickup was treated for minor injuries. Police say the…

TIDEWATER WATER MAIN BREAK IN LEWES AREA

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

Residents in the Red Mill Pond and Sweetbriar developments who use Tidewater Utilities have been without water since about 11am. Tidewater officials tell WGMD that a contractor ruptured a 12-inch main this morning and service has been shut down for the afternoon. About 570 homes are affected by the break. When service is restored –…