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File Christina Board Votes To Cut $10M Should Referendum Fail, See What They Cut
On June 9, residents of the Christina School District will be asked to vote on four questions to help our District retain, rebuild and restore programs, services, facilities, and staff …
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Employees At Newark Business Refuse Paychecks, Making More On Unemployment
As the local governments began to shutter businesses across the country in late March, plans to help business owners and their employees made their way through Congress. Today some are finding that …
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Troopers Identify Newark Man Killed In I-495 Chain Reaction Crash
Claymont– The Delaware State Police have identified the name of the driver who died in a motor vehicle crash on I-495 on April 18, 2020 as 30-year-old Dannie M. Fenwick of Newark, …
Read More Troopers Update Saturday’s Fatal I-495 Chain Reaction Crash
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. …
Read More Happening Now: I-495 Shut Down Due To Fatal Accident
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 …
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Happening Now: Crews Responding To Apartment Fire In Bear, Subject Reported Trapped
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 …
Read More 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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