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WGMD Fishing Report 9-14-19

By Mari Lou / September 14, 2019
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As promised, Friday saw small craft advisories up for the ocean and bay.  On Saturday they will stay up for the ocean and drop down for the bay, but it will still be a bit lumpy out there with three to four-foot seas.  We have a new Delaware State Record blue catfish.  The 47.75-pound monster…

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Sentencing for 3 Vaughn Inmates Involved in 2017 Prison Riot

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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Three inmates have been sentenced for their roles in the 2017 Vaughn prison riot that resulted in the murder of Correctional Officer Lt. Steven Floyd.  Dwayne Staats was sentenced to 2 life sentences plus 153 years.  The 37 year old Staats was the only inmate found guilty of 2 counts of murder and other offenses. …

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IRSD Taps New Business Manager

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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The Indian River School District has a new Director of Business.  Tammy Smith began her new duties this week at the district office in Selbyville.  Before joining the Indian River School District, Smith worked in the State Auditor’s office for 14 years in various audit and management roles. 

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Berlin Man Sentenced in Theft Scheme in Worcester County

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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A Berlin man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison with all but 14 months suspended after he was convicted of theft scheme over $100,000. Sentencing for 51 year old Richard Perry was postponed to give Perry time to gather the substantial amount of restitution owed to the victim. As part of his plea,…

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MSP Make Arrest in Cold Case Murder of ECI Corrections Officer

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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In June of 2001 Maryland Correctional Officer from ECI in Somerset County never made it home from work.  Gregory Collins of Vienna, Maryland was found in his car, which went off into a wooded area on Indiantown Road near Vienna.  Collins had been shot.  Maryland State Police have made an arrest in Collins’ murder.  A…

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New DE State Record Blue Catfish

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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A new state record catch of a blue catfish!  DNREC officials confirm the record in the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament.  The 43-inch, 47.75 pound blue catfish was caught on the Nanticoke River by Colt Williamson of Harrington on August 31st.    The record catch was initially weighed by Taylored Tackle Shop in Seaford and later verified by…

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Sussex County Woman Indicted for Insurance Fraud

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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A former Ocean View woman was indicted by a Sussex County Grand Jury this week on two counts of insurance fraud and one count of identity theft.  An investigation by the Delaware Department of Insurance Fraud showed that 59 year old Janet Lane was a passenger in a car that was involved in a crash…

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Massey’s Ditch Dredging Expected to Begin in November

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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Dredging for Massey’s Ditch is expected to begin by November.  DNREC officials say the contractor will begin mobilizing to the project site on November 1st – with dredging to begin shortly after that.  Massey’s Ditch connects the Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay.  The dredging window runs from November 1 to March 1, 2020.   …

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WGMD Fishing Report 9-13-19

By Mari Lou / September 13, 2019
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Thursday saw good fishing weather, but it will go downhill fast.  Small craft advisories are already up for Friday and may be needed for Saturday.  Right now, Sunday looks fishable. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said on Wednesday Bill Swords, Kevin Legates and Tanner Virden ran out to a canyon where they deep-dropped for a…

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