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Day: March 16, 2020

Life

Delaware Toll Booths Go Cashless During State Of Emergency

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to review operational needs while keeping the health and safety of our employees and customers in mind. To that end, all public facing …

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Life / Health

Just In: Woman Over 50 Is Eighth Positive Case Of Coronavirus In Delaware

March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the eighth positive case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The case involves a New Castle County woman over the age of …

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Uncategorized

Governor Orders Delaware Restaurants And Bars To Offer Take-Out, Delivery Only, Closes Casinos

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

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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Uncategorized / Public Safety / Shelbyville

Troopers Identify Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area

March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Selbyville – The Delaware State Police have released the name of the victim who was located in a wooded area off of Polybranch Road earlier this month. Officials said the victim has …

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Public Safety / Crime / New Castle

Know This Guy In His Very Distinctive Shirt?

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Last Thursday (Mar 12), patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to the community of Springfields for multiple reports of theft from motor vehicles. When …

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Life

DART Cleans Facilities, Offers Free Rides So Students Can Access School Meal Programs

March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

As of Monday, March 16, all DART public transit services are operating as regularly scheduled. Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware and the direction of medical professionals, …

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Life

Foot Passenger Travel Suspended On Cape May-Lewes Ferry, Drivers Urged To Remain Inside Vehicle

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Today, Cape May – Lewes Ferry officials will implement pro-active social distancing measures at the terminal and on-board the ferry vessels. Effective Wednesday, March 18 with the 7:00A departure from …

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Life

Delaware DMV Strongly Encouraging Customers To Use Website, Waiving Late Fees

March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

In support of the State of Emergency issued by Governor Carney advising the public against gathering in large crowds, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is strongly encouraging customers who …

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Crime / Life

Delaware DOC Suspends In-Person Prisoner Visitation, Free Phone Calls Added

March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) is offering free inmate call time to facilitate community support during coronavirus response. Effective today, the DOC and GTL, the Department’s vendor that provides inmate …

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Life

Senator Carper Delaware Staff Member Test Positive For Coronavirus

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 - by Staff Writer

Shortly after the Delaware Division of Public Health announced another Coronavirus case in Delaware, a New Castle County woman under the age of 30, Senator Tom Carper released a statement …

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