Drive-in movies come to Ocean City this month
Drive-in movies are coming back to Ocean City. Movies will be shown Monday nights on the big screen in the parking lot of the Roland E- Powell Convention Center. Ocean City Special Events Director Frank Miller says it offers a safe way for individuals and families to stay in their car and be entertained. The…
Read MoreGroup claims victory in battle against COVID-19 worship service restrictions
The State of Delaware is rescinding restrictions that were placed upon houses of worship services during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A revision in Governor John Carney’s order this week replaces prohibitions and restrictions with recommendations that guide indoor services. The Rutherford Institute says it’s a victory in their legal case filed against the state…
Read MoreAmid rumors of a protest, Tanger Outlets will close early
Tanger Outlets on Coastal Highway will close at 2:00 p.m. today, two hours before a possible vigil and protest in solidarity with the national movement against police misconduct in the death of George Floyd. The busy shopping complex indicates that it will shut down early out of an abundance of caution. Stores also closed early…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-5-20
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…
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ML – Angola – Moon through the clouds in the WGMD parking lot! / Click for full view
Read MoreDelaware & Choptank Electric Co-ops Issue Beat the Peak Alert
Delaware & Choptank Electric Cooperatives have issued a Beat the Peak Alert for this afternoon (Thursday), as temperatures and humidity continue to rise. Between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., the Co-ops ask members to conserve electricity usage. Possible steps include setting your air conditioner thermostat so it doesn’t run as often, putting off the use…
Read MoreBreaking & Updated: Boy Possibly Bitten by Sand Shark in Cape Henlopen State Park
10:40 a.m. Friday UPDATE: DNREC has lifted swim restrictions and closures at Cape Henlopen State park following a suspected shark bite Thursday. 3:30 p.m. UPDATE: DNREC is confirming that a 12-year-old boy surfing off Herring Point today was taken to the hospital after he sustained puncture wounds to one leg. “While initially reported as a…
Read MoreSurf-fishing permits are hot sellers in Delaware
About 15,500 of this year’ available surf fishing permits have already been issued, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Annual permits are capped at 17,000 to avoid overcrowding at park beaches and to manage limited resources. Starting today, Parks and Recreation is suspending online sales and reducing the number of locations where surf fishing…
Read MoreJake Smith Monologue – 06-04-20 – “Washington: The Home of the Whopper”
Fire guts Habitat for Humanity home in Salisbury
A fire has damaged a Habitat for Humanity property in Salisbury. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office in Wicomico County, the blaze broke out Wednesday afternoon in a vacant home on Martin Street. The home was vacant at the time. Someone who was passing by discovered the fire, which apparently started in a…
Read MoreMD moves into second phase of reopening Friday
Maryland moves into a second stage of its gradual reopening of workplaces and businesses. Governor Larry Hogan said Wednesday as of 5 p.m. Friday, the closure of non-essential businesses is lifted which allows a wide range of establishments to be back in business. More personal services such as nail salons, massage parlors and tattooists may…
Read MoreWorcester Co. FY ’21 budget holds the line on property taxes
Worcester County will maintain its real property tax rate at 84.5 cents per $100 of assessed value under a budget approved by County Commissioners for fiscal year 2021. The spending package totals more than $204,000,000, one-and-a-half percent more than the current year’s budget. Worcester County Officials say they tried to act proactively to address the…
Read MoreProtestors line Georgetown Circle in tribute to George Floyd
The movement of peaceful protests sweeping the nation came to Georgetown Wednesday. Demonstrators chanted the name of George Floyd, the black man who died in Minneapolis when a white police officer used his knee to pin Floyd by his neck. The protest at The Circle in Georgetown generated honks of support from passing drivers Wednesday…
Read MoreMaryland regulators hold virtual evidentiary hearing on offshore wind project
Skipjack Offshore Energy LLC’s offshore wind project goes before Maryland regulators today during a virtual ‘evidentiary hearing.’ The Maryland Public Service Commission will examine the project’s compliance with conditions that were approved in 2017. Critics say the proposed tall turbines would disturb beach and ocean views and could cause other problems. The hearing can be…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-4-20
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…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
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
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Bandstand 2020 Concert Series Canceled
The popular Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Summer Concert series is canceled for this year. Program Director Corey Groll says the decision was made in considering the health and safety of the public as well as performers. According to Groll, the open-air venue would be unable to safely enforce social distancing among visiting patrons. Also the decision…
Read MoreMillsboro woman claims $1-Million Powerball Jackpot
A 48-year-old woman who bought a ticket for the May 16th Powerball drawing at Royal Farms in Oak Orchard matched the five white balls and is $1-million richer – before taxes. According to the Delaware Lottery, the woman lives in Millsboro. She wishes to remain anonymous. “We’re happy to see Delaware residents playing these games…
Read MoreUPDATED: Fire Breaks Out at Aqua-Leisure Center near Rehoboth – Arson
UPDATED – Wednesday – 2:25pm – State fire investigators performed an investigation to determine the fire’s origin and cause, which determined that the fire was intentionally started. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. Any persons with information are encouraged to call the State Fire Marshal’s Office Sussex Division at (302) 856-5600 or…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-3-20
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…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Announces Phase 2 – to Begin in 2 Weeks
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…
Read MoreDPH Update: 80 Additional Positive Cases; 5 New Deaths; 89 Additional Recovered
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…
Read MoreWGMD Fishing Report 6-2-20
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…
Read MoreRehoboth Deals with More Protesters!
A protest that supposedly got canceled at one point still drew about 90 participants Monday evening to downtown Rehoboth Beach. The organizer reportedly canceled the event after rumors circulated on social media suggesting that after the protest they would loot and burn the Outlet stores. The protesters — predominantly white folks — chanted and marched…
Read MoreWGMD Picture of the Day
Lisa Hamaker – Sun and cloud over Angola / Click for full view
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