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Bingo, Fundraisers, Events All Canceled, You Can Still Support Your Local Fire Company
During this COVID-19 outbreak, some in the community can’t stay inside. Our first responders are out there every day responding to accidents, medical calls, fires and other calls for service. In recent …
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Police Reporting Train Derailment In Newark, Traffic Backups Reported
Newark – At around 8:00 this evening a reader reported that a train was blocking North College Avenue. The reader told First State Update that t6he train had been blocking the …
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Limestone Road WAWA Employee Test Positive For COVID-19 Prompting Store Closure
Earlier this afternoon, First State Update readers began reporting that the Limestone Road WAWA was closed. WAWA issued the following statement after we contacted them. Wawa has been notified by …
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Noise Coming From The Delaware City Refinery Explained
Several of our readers have contacted us regarding a loud humming noise coming from the Delaware City Refinery. The noise is being caused by steam venting and will continue through …
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Dover Mall Closes Its Doors Until The End Of March
Officials at the Dover Mall have closed the mall until March 29th, according to a statement released yesterday. “After extensive discussions with federal, state and local officials and in recognition …
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Governor Allows Restaurants To Sell Alcohol With Take-Out Orders
Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued a second modification to his emergency declaration that allows any restaurant, brewpub, tavern or taproom with a valid on-premise license to sell alcoholic beverages …
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Delaware COVID-19 Cases Double To 16, Sussex Sees First Case
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing eight additional positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) bringing the statewide total to 16. Seven of the eight individuals are …
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File Photo Barricaded Subject Near Middletown Surrenders To Police
Middletown – The armed subject who had barricaded himself on the property at a residence located in the 1900 block of Middleneck Road has surrendered to police without further incident, …
Read MoreFile Photo Police Surround Barricaded Subject West Of Middletown
Middletown – At around 10:00 last evening Delaware State Police responded to a home on Blackbird Greenspring Road for reports of shots fired. Initial reports are that several rounds were …
Read More Governor Orders Delaware Restaurants And Bars To Offer Take-Out, Delivery Only, Closes Casinos
Governor John Carney on Monday modified his March 12 emergency declaration to limit Delaware restaurants, taverns and bars to take-out and delivery service only to help prevent the spread of …
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