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WGMD Radio Flea Market 7-11-20

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2020
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Bo – 302-684-4886 – Red Miami Sun 3 wheeler Bike – BEST OFFER Rock – 410-461-4640 – LOOKING FOR: 11 to 13ft Boston Whaler Gerald – 302-424-1516 – Battery Powered Golf Cart – $175 Dale – 302-228-5984 – Large Metal Dog Crate – $40 Steve – 410-441-1712 – Drywall Lift – Used once – $75…

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Skipjack Wind Farm Interconnection Facility On Hold

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2020
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On hold!  Orsted announced Friday that it will no longer pursue plans to build an interconnection facility at Fenwick Island State Park.  The company entered into a non-binding MOU with DNREC a year ago to construct the Skipjack Wind Farm’s interconnection facility within the park – however a thorough evaluation of the area shows that…

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WGMD Fishing Report 7-11-20

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2020
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I don’t believe anyone went fishing on Friday with tropical storm warnings, seven-foot seas and heavy downpours. I do have one correction to make.  On the cobia regulations, the bag limit is one per person, or three per boat if three or more anglers are on the boat.  In my original comment I may have…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 11, 2020
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Margaret May – Lewes – Storms moving in at Dewey Beach / Click for full view

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Flash Flood Watch CANCELED

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2020
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Flash Flood Watch CANCELED for Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD Sussex County, DE Wicomico County, MD Somerset County, MD Worcester County, MD Dorchester County, MD

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Killens Pond Water Park Reopens Saturday

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2020
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DPH UPDATE (7/10/20): 121 Additional Positive Cases, No New Deaths

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020. No additional deaths were reported on Thursday. In addition, 58 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 11 of whom are critically ill. While the…

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WGMD Fishing Report 7-10-20

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2020
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Thursday wasn’t quite as bad as expected.  However, Friday and Saturday are going to be pretty bad with winds to 30 knots and seas on the ocean to seven feet.  Added to all of this they are calling for tropical downpours. At Lewes Harbour Marina Tommy said the Katydid had 32 flounder for her party…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 10, 2020
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Tony Manuel – Bethany Beach – Bethany Beach Sunrise / Click for full view

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DPH UPDATE (7/9/20): 69 Additional Positive Cases; 2 New Deaths

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 69 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported. In addition, 63 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 12 of whom are critically ill. A total of…

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WGMD Fishing Report 7-9-20

By Mari Lou / July 9, 2020
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Wednesday saw a bit more wind and Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be wet and windy.  The excellent weather couldn’t last forever, but it will return next week. The very popular Flounder Pounder Tournament put on by the Paradise Grill on Long Neck has been canceled.  They just could not plan the type of…

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By Mari Lou / July 9, 2020
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WGMD is celebrating 40 years on the air! This WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day revisits 1995 and WGMD’s 15th Anniversary celebration. Bob Snyder (AM Announcer), Don Dussias (WGMD News), Genevieve Wilson (Ocean Travel), Bob Frederick / Click for full view

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WGMD Fishing Report 7-8-20

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2020
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Tuesday was a bit cooler than Monday, but the fish kept right on biting.  It looks like we may get some bad weather over the weekend, so what else is new. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Chauncey Parsons caught his first yellowfin tuna on Monday while fishing on the Wild Goose.  Captain Jackie on…

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Biden & Trump Winners in DE Presidential Primary (Unofficial Results)

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2020
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The Delaware Presidential Primary had no surprises – VP Joe Biden easily won the Democratic vote with 89% of the vote. Bernie Sanders got 7% and Elizabeth Warren 3% of the vote. On the GOP side – President Trump grabbed 88% of the vote and Roque de la Fuente got 12%. In Sussex County Joe…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 8, 2020
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Steven Rust – Milford – Working the fields on Deer Valley Road / Click for full view

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Gov Carney Discusses the Coronavirus Numbers, School and Enforcement

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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After extending the State of Emergency for another month, Governor John Carney discussed the coronavirus pandemic during his Tuesday update.  The recent uptick in positive cases at the beach areas has shown in an increase in numbers in the 18 to 35 group – which now nearly equals the 35 to 50 age group.  Delaware…

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Rehoboth Commissioners Modify Face Covering Requirement

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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The Rehoboth Beach commissioners unanimously voted to modify the City’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency and Order that face coverings are required in all public places. The decision was made at their July 7, 2020, special meeting. While the health and safety of our community remain the top priority, the commissioners have reevaluated and determined they…

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07-07-20 Interview: David Bosco – GOP Candidate for DE Governor

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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DSP Troopers Assoc Offering Reward for Information into Memorial Vandalism in Dover

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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Delaware State Police continue to investigate the vandalism to the Delaware State Police Memorial at the DSP Headquarters complex in Dover but need your help to identify the suspects responsible.  The vandalism occurred in the overnight hours of June 15 into the 16th – the memorial was spray painted with “Black Lives Matter.”  The DSP…

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DPH UPDATE (7/7/20): 121 Additional Positive Cases, Two New Deaths

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 121 additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020. Two new deaths were also reported.  In addition, 56 individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, 15 of whom are critically ill. While the total cumulative number…

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WGMD Fishing Report 7-7-20

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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Monday was back to the good ole’ summertime.  The heat didn’t bother the fish and good catches were made in the bay and ocean. Tommy at Lewes Harbour Marina said the Katydid came in with 28 flounder from ocean structure.  The Wild Goose had a catch of yellowfin tuna. Dave at Lighthouse View Tackle on…

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WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / July 7, 2020
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Alan Henney – Rehoboth Beach – Twins / Click for full view

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DPH UPDATE (7/6/20): 165 Additional Positive Cases; No New Deaths

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2020
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Burn Ban Now in Effect in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2020
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Effective immediately, Worcester County Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon issued a burn ban, and ALL outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time in Worcester County. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions: proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the County’s commercial, State, and Federal campgrounds,…

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Gov Carney Formally Extends State of Emergency

By Mari Lou / July 6, 2020
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Governor John Carney on Monday formally extended the State of Emergency declaration another 30 days to confront community spread of COVID-19, and issued the following statement:  “For months, Delawareans and Delaware businesses have made significant sacrifices to flatten the curve, and protect the health of their family members, friends, and neighbors. We are beating COVID-19. Let’s not…

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