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Day: August 21, 2018

Life / Newark

Firefighter Jerry W. Fickes Honored With Trail Dedication

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

This evening the City of Newark and Fickes family gathered with elected officials, first responders, neighbors, and friends to honor the life of fallen firefighter Jerry Fickes and unveil the …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Third Shooting In Less Than 24 Hours Leaves Man In Serious Condition

August 21, 2018

At approximately 3:50 this afternoon, Wilmington Police responded to the 2400 block of Lamotte Street regarding a complaint of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from …

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Crime / National News

Undocumented Immigrant Charged With Mollie Tibbet’s Murder

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Iowa authorities have made an arrest in the death of Mollie Tibbets, a 20-year-old who went missing over a month ago in her hometown of Brooklyn, Iowa. Police have arrested 24-year-old Cristhian …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Happening Now: Crash On Route 141 Sends Four To Hospital

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Wilmington – Rescue crews from the Cranston Heights Fire Company, along with crews from the Elsmere Fire Company, New Castle County Paramedics, and Delaware State Police have responded to Route 141 …

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Life / Newark

Jerry W. Fickes Trail Dedication In Newark

August 21, 2018

What: The City of Newark and Fickes family will join with elected officials, first responders, neighbors and friends to honor the life of fallen firefighter Jerry Fickes and unveil the …

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Public Safety / Wilmington

Update: Two Wilmington Police Officers, Two Civilians Injured In Crash

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

At approximately 11:00, a Wilmington Police vehicle was involved in a collision at W. 2nd and N. Adams Streets. The marked unit was traveling northbound on N. Adams Street when it …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Man Shot In The Back After Parking His Car In Wilmington

August 21, 2018

Late last night, Monday, August 20, 2018, at around 10:50, Wilmington Police responded to the 2000 Block N. Jefferson Street regarding a complaint of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Cops Find Shell Casings But No Shooting Victim, Man Shows Up At Hospital

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Early this morning, Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at around 1:40, Wilmington Police responded to the 3800 block of N. Madison Street regarding a complaint of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers …

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Business

Delaware’s Unemployment Rate Continues To Decline, Fell To 3.9% In July

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

Delaware’s unemployment rate continued its decline last month. In July 2018, unemployment in the US and in Delaware fell to 3.9%. Payroll data through March of this year indicates that Delaware gained approximately 6,500 jobs …

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