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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 12, 2019

Barb Moulinier -Rehoboth Beach – Looking down on autumn sailors from the top level of the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse / Click for full view

Salute the Troops – Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Rawle A. London

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2019

USAF Graduate from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Rawle A. London of Dover and Camden, DE

Woodland Ferry – to Reopen Next Week

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2019

It was hoped that the Woodland Ferry would be open by Friday – but work has been delayed.  DelDOT now says that the Ferry closure will extend into next week due to additional repair work on the engine. It’s hoped the Ferry will reopen on Wednesday, October 16.

WGMD Fishing Report 10-11-19

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2019

Gale warnings remain in effect through Friday for the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay.  The wind will subside a bit on Saturday, but not much.  Seas will drop from 11 to seven feet so I don’t think many folks will venture out on open water.  It looks like Monday before we get decent fishing conditions.…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 11, 2019

Greg Ryan – Millsboro – Sunrise from Georgetown / Click for full view

Salute the Troops – Airman Juan A. Rivera, III

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2019

USAF Graduate from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas Airman Juan A. Rivera, III from Magnolia, DE and Indianapolis, IN.

WGMD Fishing Report 10-10-19

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2019

Wednesday saw gale warnings up and they will remain until at least Friday.  Seas will stay above five feet right through the weekend on the ocean and will be at least three feet on Delaware Bay. Once again saltwater fishermen will be hard pressed to find a location to wet a line.  The Indian River…

UPDATED: 2019 HALLOWEEN EVENTS & TRICK OR TREAT

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2019

TRUNK OR TREAT EVENTS Thu, Oct 31 – 6-8pm – Conley’s UM Church, Jolyns Way, Angola 302-945-1881 HAUNTED HOUSES The Cemetery House – 205 W. 10th Street/Laurel Vol Fire Dept Admission $10 or $9 with a canned good donation OPEN  October  11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26  Tickets sold from 7 to 11pm SELBYVILLE HALLOWEEN…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-9-19

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2019

Tuesday saw small craft advisories up, but not to worry, they are coming down on Wednesday to be replaced by gale warnings that will be up through Friday.  This nasty weather is going to have an impact on the ocean beaches and could cause flooding in low lying parts along the ocean and bay. I…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-8-19

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2019

Monday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean and it looks like they will be up for the rest of the week. I called Tom at Lewes Harbour Marina just in case one of the head boats tried the Delaware Bay, but none did.  No one answered the phone at Lighthouse View Tackle on…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2019

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – The ocean view from Cape Henlopen State Park / Click for full view

WGMD Fishing Report 10-7-19

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2019

The weather gods giveth and the weather gods taketh away.  After a run of good weather in early September we have been blessed with nothing but nasty winds in October and there is no end in sight.  Winds on the ocean are forecast to blow up to 30 knots with waves to ten feet right…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2019

Eric Reifsnyder – Baxter Farm Georgetown / Click for full view

AG Jennings Urges Court to Reject Purdue Pharma’s Request to Stop Lawsuits

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2019

Attorney General Kathy Jennings, along with a bipartisan group of 24 attorneys general, filed today two briefs opposing a request by Purdue Pharma to stop all lawsuits against the company and the Sackler family. “The Sacklers extracted up to $13 billion from Purdue while drugs like OxyContin wreaked havoc on Delaware,” said Attorney General Jennings.…

Fallen Firefighters to be Honored Sunday

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2019

Today fallen firefighters across the nation will be remembered and honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.  American flags are to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today.  There were no fallen firefighters from Delaware last year, however there are three from Maryland who are being honored during Sunday’s Memorial…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-6-19

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2019

Saturday was another blow out.  I don’t think Sunday will be any better so it looks like either fish from shore or try getting the fall yardwork done. The Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control Shoreline and Waterway Management Section will be holding three informational public open house workshops to share information about dredging and…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2019

Barb Moulinier- Rehoboth Beach – Trap Pond State Park -Sailboat & Cormorant / Click for full view

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-5-19

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

Kelly – 302-864-0292 – LOOKING FOR: Serger Sewing Machine Mark – 443-883-6178 – Whirlpool – over the stove – stainless steel micro wave – $100 – 14 Epson 410 printer cartridges – $100 for all – Coffee and End table – $250 Matthew – 302-841-1424 – 2005 Green Jeep Liberty Limited – 200,000 miles –…

Two Arrested on Drug Charges after Traffic Stop in Lincoln

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

Two men have been arrested on multiple drug offenses after a traffic stop in Lincoln Friday afternoon.  Delaware State Police followed the SUV and watched a rear door open as something was thrown from the vehicle.  Police stopped the vehicle – and saw 28 year old Joshua Wright of Milford lying across the back seat. …

Crash Thursday Night Leaves Milton Man Dead

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

A single vehicle crash Thursday night just after 11 has left a Milton man dead.  Delaware State Police say for unknown reasons the car, driven by 64 year old Joshua Clendaniel went off Route 1 near Lockerman Road near Milton and struck a tree.  Police say Clendaniel was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-5-19

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

Friday saw small craft advisories up and it looks like they may remain up until Wednesday.  This often happens when the seasons change and we just have to live through the wind and hope it brings some good fall fishing. Shore fishing will be the only option this weekend with Indian River Inlet, the fishing…

Arrest in James M. Bennett Bomb Threat

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

A 13 year old girl has been charged with calling a bomb threat to James M. Bennett High School just before 9:30 on Wednesday morning.  Members of the Sheriff’s Office and other agencies as well as K9 officers checked the building for threats but found no explosive device on school property.  Deputies were able to…

DSP & DNREC Investigating Kite Boarder Death South of Dewey Beach

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

A kite boarding incident in the Towers Bay area south of Dewey Beach has left a 48 year old man from Bear dead.  Delaware State Police say the victim was with his father – and practicing kite boarding using on the harness and kite – but no board – while standing in the water.  Heavy…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2019

Dave Nelson – Ocean View – Rainbow over Indian River Inlet Bridge / Click for full view

4 Arrested after Greenwood Drug Investigation

By Mari Lou / October 4, 2019

Four people have been arrested in Greenwood after Delaware State Police executed a search warrant at a home on Hickman Road.  The search ended a 2-month drug investigation with the arrest of 27 year old Demond Anderson, 55 year old Karen Clineff, 35 year old Steven R. Keely and 58 year old Steven C. Keeley,…