Mari Lou

Milton Fire Department Growing & Expanding

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

Milton is a growing town – and now to work to meet the increased need of an increased population, the Milton Fire Company is looking to expand. With help from Horizon Philanthropic Services, the company last month entered into a year-long capital campaign to raise at least $2-million of the needed $4.2-million total cost. The…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-15-19

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

Monday saw decent weather and fish were caught in the ocean and Delaware Bay.  Tuesday looks good, but from Wednesday until the weekend it’s back to high winds and waves. Tom at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid had just come in when I called.  He had a boat limit of sea bass and a…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 15, 2019

John McComas – Berlin – New Year’s Eve sunrise at Assateague State Park / Click for full view

Salute the Troops – Airman Joshua Rodel Castro

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2019

USAF Graduate from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas, Airman Joshua Rodel Castro of Dover, DE

State Fire Marshal Investigating Lincoln Area Fire at Ashley’s Christian Center

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2019

Ellendale firefighters were called for a fire at the Ashley’s Christian Center on Young Lane near Lincoln. Fire crews arriving on the scene found active ire inside the building, which was not occupied when the fire was discovered. State Fire Marshal investigators are on the scene looking for the cause and origin of the fire.…

Flu is Now Confirmed Statewide in Delaware

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2019

The flu is now statewide in Delaware. The first case was recorded in New Castle County last week. This week brings the first laboratory confirmed cases of the flu in Kent and Sussex Counties. Delaware Public Health officials say the Sussex County case is a 7 year old boy. In Kent County it’s a 26…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-14-19

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2019

No advisories on Sunday, but not many folks were fishing.  Monday and Tuesday look good as far as the weather and then it’s back to high winds and seas. Julie at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid was out and came back from ocean structure with 150 black sea bass. At Hook ‘em and Cook…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 14, 2019

Debra Swartzlander – at Holly Lakes / Click for full view

Three Dead after Overnight Crash North of Seaford

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Three Seaford men are dead after a crash just after 1 this morning on Wesley Church Road south of Cannon Road north of Seaford.  Delaware State Police say the driver of a Mercedes, 23 year old Austin Moore, lost control of the car and crossed the roadway where it struck and severed a utility pole.…

2 Injured in Dover Head-On Crash

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Two people are in critical but stable condition after a crash just after midnight Saturday in Dover.  Dover Police say a Charger driven by 51 year old Marvin Price was south bound on North DuPont Highway at a high rate of speed when he lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes colliding head-on with…

Ribbon Cutting & Open House Today for Berlin Fire Company Station 3

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

The Berlin Fire Company is holding an open house today from 3 to 5pm as they cut the ribbon on their new Station 3 off Route 50 east of Stephen Decatur High School by the Sunset Memorial Park.  During the open house – there will be apparatus displays and fire prevention information.  The ribbon cutting…

Fire Crews Battle Barn Fire near Delmar

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Delmar firefighters were called just before 8 this morning for a structure fire on Walnut Street.  Crews arriving at the scene say it is a barn or an abandoned building and is fully involved out in the middle of a field.  Crews from Salisbury and Hebron were also been for assistance. 

Overdue Windsurfer Found Safe at Long Neck

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

An overdue windsurfer has been found.  DNREC officials say the windsurfer went missing on the Rehoboth Bay Thursday evening from Towers Road Bayside.  He was located Friday morning at Bay City off Long Neck by DNREC officials.  The windsurfer was fully outfitted with needed safety equipment, but told officials that the sail disconnected from his…

Pittsville Man Charged with DUI after Saturday AM Crash

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

A crash near the intersection of Old Ocean City Road and Pitts Avenue in Pittsville led to the arrest of a Pittsville man for DUI.  Maryland State Police found that a pickup truck driven by James Harte, Jr. crashed into a fire hydrant and that Harte was driving under the influence.

Seaford Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

A Seaford man will spend over 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of a Laurel man.  Seaford Police listed 28 year old Donnell Davis of Laurel missing in September of 2017    – he was last seen arguing with 49 year old Michael Moore at Moore’s home.  Moore was arrested in February…

Gas Prices Continue to Fall

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Gas prices continue to fall – the national average fell 2 cents in the past week to $2.64 – and the average price in Delaware is down 7 cents on the week to $2.31.  Triple A Mid-Atlantic officials say healthy gasoline stock levels and stable oil prices are helping to keep prices cheaper.  However, several…

Lincoln Man Convicted of 1st Degree Murder

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

A Lincoln man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted in the murder of a Smyrna man after a party in Dover.  In May of 2018 Ahmir Bailey and 19 year old Eugene Riley of Milford got into an argument with Jameir Vann-Robinson as he left a house party…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-13-19

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Small craft advisories were up for the ocean, but at least one boat fished Delaware Bay.  Seas remain high for Sunday and Monday, but I believe some of the larger head and charter boats will fish with Monday being a holiday for a few lucky folks. The Grizzly with Captain Cary Evans fished the bay…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 13, 2019

Rick Platt – Mackenzie at Bethany Beach / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-12-19

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

Robert – 302-569-5749 – 36 volt golf cart battery charger – $125 – Golf cart storage cover – $75 Mike – 302-245-7312 – LOOKING FOR: Drum sander & Edge sander Mary – 607-727-7574 – Stand up paddle board – $100 Antoinette – 302-947-1289 – 86″ leather La-z-boy recliner – TAUPE – $450 Lorraine – 443-373-8100…

Seaford Man Charged with 7th Offense DUI

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

A Seaford man has been charged by Harrington Police with his 7th offense DUI.  Police stopped 51 year old Bradley O’Neal for a registration violation and smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle.  After taking standard field sobriety tests, O’Neal was arrested – and a computer check showed he wa vs driving with a suspended license…

59 Graduate DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

During the summer, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy program was run – with 59 students taking part.  The program is for students aged 12 to 15 who are interested in natural resources and law enforcement with a focus on acquiring or enhancing boating, fishing and hunting skills.  At graduation the Basic…

Salisbury Chosen Again to Participate in MICD Workshop

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

The Mayors’ Institute on City Design (MICD) announced Friday that Salisbury has been chosen to participate in an MICD technical assistance workshop for small and mid-sized cities.  These workshops bring mayors face-to-face with leading design and development experts to find solutions to the most critical planning and design challenges facing their cities.  This session will…

DSP Trying to Identify Dollar General Armed Robber in Dover

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

Police continue to try to identify the suspect in an armed robbery on Sunday, October 6th at the Dollar General Store on Gateway South Boulevard in Dover.  Delaware State Police say a man approached the counter and pulled a knife from his sweatshirt and demanded money.  When the employee opened the register, the suspect grabbed…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-12-19

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

Gale warnings were up on Friday, but it looks like the wind may begin to drop out a bit over the weekend.  I know of at least one boat that will try to fish Delaware Bay on Saturday. The Delaware Mobile Surf Fishermen Annual Surf Fishing Tournament has been cancelled for 2019.  The decision was…