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Claymont- The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred last evening on I-495, according to Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe. …
Troopers Update Saturday’s Fatal I-495 Chain Reaction Crash Read More Wilmington – Rescue crews have responded to I-495 SB in the are of E Holly Oak Road for reports of a motor vehicle crash. Initial reports from the scene indicate that …
Happening Now: I-495 Shut Down Due To Fatal Accident Read More
Bear – Firefighters from across New Castle County are racing to the Cheltenham Village Apartment for a structure fire with possible entrapment. First arriving crews reporting smoke showing. Initial reports …
Happening Now: Crews Responding To Apartment Fire In Bear, Subject Reported Trapped Read More 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 …
Bingo, Fundraisers, Events All Canceled, You Can Still Support Your Local Fire Company Read More
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 …
Police Reporting Train Derailment In Newark, Traffic Backups Reported Read More
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 …
Limestone Road WAWA Employee Test Positive For COVID-19 Prompting Store Closure Read More
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 …
Noise Coming From The Delaware City Refinery Explained Read More
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 …
Dover Mall Closes Its Doors Until The End Of March Read More
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 …
Governor Allows Restaurants To Sell Alcohol With Take-Out Orders Read More
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 …
Delaware COVID-19 Cases Double To 16, Sussex Sees First Case Read More