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Day: May 3, 2020

Brandywine / Public Safety

Report: Shots Fired At Water Tower Again While Police Are On Scene

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

Wilmington – We are receiving multiple reports that someone is once again shooting at the water tower that was damaged by gunfire over the weekend. We’re hearing that at least …

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Fire / Pike Creek / Public Safety

Crews Working Apartment Fire In Pike Creek

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020

Pike Creek – Firefighters from the Mill Creek Fire Company along with mutual aid from Cranston Heights, Hockessin, Belvedere, Aetna, Elsmere and Five Points have responded to 4500 Linden Hill …

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Bridgeville / Crime / Public Safety

Investigators Say Wheatley Elementary School Fire Was Arson

May 3, 2020

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is seeking those responsible for Friday night’s building fire on Woodbridge School District property in Bridgeville, according to Chief Deputy State Fire …

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Crime / Newport / Public Safety

Four Month Investigation Leads To Seizure Of Guns, Suspected Fentanyl, $86,000

May 3, 2020

A four month long drug investigation results in the seizure of weapons, suspected fentanyl, marijuana, and drug proceeds, say Newport Police. Officials said between January and April of 2020, Newport …

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Life / Rehoboth Beach

Rehoboth Beach Reopens Bandstand Circle To Takeout Traffic

May 3, 2020

Rehoboth Beach has reopened the Bandstand Circle to assist businesses with takeout. This area was closed to vehicular traffic shortly after the beach and Boardwalk closed on March 21 to …

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Life

Why The CDC’s Delaware COVID Numbers Don’t Match The States

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve noticed that several commenters have been posting numbers from the CDC on our Facebook page. The posts mention that the latest numbers posted …

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Life

State Reports 170 New Positive COVID Cases, Deaths Rise To 177

May 3, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has announced 9 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and has provided an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals.  All …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Cold Case Unit Looking For The Person That Gunned Down This Teen

May 3, 2020

The Wilmington Police Department’s Cold Case Unit is asking for the assistance of the public in connection with the 2013 murder of Lamar Wilmer. On December 9, 2013, 17-year-old Lamar …

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Public Safety / Selbyville

Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Truck

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020

Selbyville – The Delaware State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a bicyclist that occurred at approximately 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2020, at the intersection of Lighthouse Road …

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Life

Bridge Repairs Will Keep Paper Mill Road Closed Until The End Of June

May 3, 2020

Bridge repairs on Paper Mill Road in Newark will continue through the end of June, according to DelDOT. The bridge consists of one 121″ x 77″ aluminum pipe arch. There were …

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