Mari Lou
Sunday was a rare day in April with warm temperatures, light winds and no rain. Lots of people fishing, and a few actually caught something. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa told us about fourteen-year-old Matthew Santoro who caught a 7.58-pound snakehead on a chatterbait and an 8.4- pound blue catfish on a nightcrawler out…
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Saturday’s weather was much better than I expected. The sun was out, there was no rain and while the breeze was out of the east, there was enough south in it to provide for a nice spring day. Unfortunately, the fish in the ocean and bay did not cooperate with the many anglers who tried…
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With the final marking term of the 2020-2021 school year underway, graduation is starting tofeel very close for the Class of 2021. Wicomico County Public Schools is pleased to announcethat commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2021 for all four high schools will be held atArthur W. Perdue Stadium (Shorebirds Stadium) in June. Though events…
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Friday was cool and cloudy with periods of very light rain and strong east winds. The weekend weather is not looking good with rain and wind and seas to four feet. DNREC has selected April 14 as the day they will issue the 1,000 Surf-Fishing Vouchers. Six state parks have been selected as the sites…
Read MoreA lawsuit was filed Friday morning in Wilmington – in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, which is Federal Court, to bring an end to the Delaware General Assembly’s virtual meetings which have been going on since the last session, and return to in-person meetings at Legislative Hall in Dover. Attorney Julianne…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney on Friday announced a series of judicial nominations, which will be sent to the Delaware Senate for consideration: Vice Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick will be nominated as Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. McCormick would be the first woman to serve as Chancellor and would replace Chancellor Andre Bouchard, who is retiring. McCormick…
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In response to the eighth modification to the COVID-19 emergency order, issued by Gov. John Carney on March 29, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will issue up to 1,000 additional one-year surf fishing permits for 2021, with a special voucher distribution Wednesday, April 14. Those who wish to purchase one of…
Read MoreLaurel Police were called to the area of Daniel and Wilson Street Wednesday for a fight with possible shots fired. Police arriving at the scene found no fight and no eyewitnesses, however a black male, identified as Antoine Deshields of Salisbury, was found with a gun shot wound. Police went into two apartments at Carvel…
Read MoreI had planned to go fishing around Broadkill Beach or the Broadkill River on Thursday morning, but by the time I got my lazy butt in gear the wind was up, the tide was out and fishing prospects didn’t look good. I finally got away around noon and drove to several fishing locations looking for…
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The weather was just about perfect for fishing on Wednesday, but unfortunately, the water temperature in the bay and ocean remains on the cold side of 50 degrees so not much action in either of those bodies. I took a trip over to Laurel to fish at the new dam and spillway below Records Pond. …
Read MoreWGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – going back to 2005 – and the WGMD ‘The World Is Yours’ Contest – and the grand prize winner William Bryley with WGMD’s Ron Letterman. The contest was held at the Cottage Cafe. WGMD’s Wayne Cannon in the background.
Read MoreTuesday was a beautiful day, but still most Delaware boats remain on the hard or tied to the dock. The lone exception is the Top Fin with Captain Pete Haines who fished the Outer Wall from Lewes and brought some tog back to Angler’s Marina. Old Inlet reported that young Brooke Timmons caught what was…
Read MoreDelaware’s coronavirus numbers are starting to even out again as the 7-day average of total positive test has dropped from 5.7% on Saturday to 5.5% on Monday. While there were 30 more new positive tests over Sunday – the number of people hospitalized decreased by 27. Delaware Public Health reports one death – a Sussex…
Read MoreUnited Airlines has set a new diversity goal – that 50% of students at its new pilot training academy will be women and people of color. In a release today, United will begin accepting applications as it works to train 5000 new pilots by 2030 – with at least half women and people of color.…
Read MoreAttorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that two people have been charged with multiple felonies over the abuse and eventual death of Emma Cole, a child whose remains were found at a Smyrna softball field. Brandon Haas, 39, and Kristie Haas, 28, were indicted Monday afternoon on charges including First Degree Child Abuse and Endangering…
Read MoreMonday saw sunny skies and light winds, but most Delaware boats remain sitting high and dry. We are still waiting for the water temperature in the bay and ocean to get above 50 degrees before flounder and rockfish show much interest in taking a bait or lure. Dan’s Tackle reported a young man caught a…
Read MoreInstead of the weekly press briefing, Governor John Carney will hold a COVID-19 Update and Virtual Town Hall on Delaware’s response to COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 6 at 6:00pm. He will be joined by Delaware Public Health Medical Director, Dr. Rick Hong and Community Intervention Team Program Director, Darryl Chambers. Delawareans can submit questions to townhall@delaware.gov.…
Read MoreEaster Sunday was a perfect day for attending church and showing off you spring finery, but it was still a bit too windy and cold for open-water fishing. I talked with Captain Pete on the Top Fin out of Angler’s Marina in Lewes and he is in the water and ready to go tog fishing. …
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Saturday was another cold and windy day with plenty of bright sunshine. Sunday looks to be a good day and the week ahead is also shaping up with decent weather. The problem is the water temperature has dropped into the mid-forty-degree range and it will have to get past fifty degrees before the fishing improves.…
Read MoreDave Nelson – Ocean View – Indian River Bay – Sunrise on the bay and rain over the ocean / Click for full view
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