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Month: August 2020

Life

Governor Carney Extends State of Emergency For A Fifth Time, Some Take Issue

August 5, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

AUGGovernor John Carney today renewed his State of Emergency declaration for the fifth time since it was first initiated on March 12 to fight the spread of COVID-19. Under Delaware …

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Life

Delmarva Power Has Restored Electric Service For More Than 115,000 Customers, 8,000 Remain Without Power

August 5, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

Delmarva Power has restored electric service for more than 115,000 customers impacted by Tropical Storm Isaias. Despite the extensive damage from high winds, heavy rains, and, in some areas, tornadoes, …

Delmarva Power Has Restored Electric Service For More Than 115,000 Customers, 8,000 Remain Without Power Read More
Life

Two Bodies Found Floating In Maryland River, 38 Years Later Their Killer Dies In Delaware Prison

August 5, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

A Delaware inmate serving two life sentences for murder died Wednesday. The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) today announced that 71-year-old Jackie R. Lovett, suffering underlying health conditions, died on …

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Bear / Public Safety

Pedestrian Struck On Route 40 Late Tuesday

August 5, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

At approximately 10:00 last evening, New Castle County Paramedics and surrounding fire companies were dispatched to the 1600 block of Pulaski Highway for a pedestrian struck, according to Paramedic Corporal …

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Crime / Public Safety / Wilmington

Man Found Shot In Wilmington Late Tuesday

August 5, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

Wilmington Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at approximately 9:07 p.m. Tuesday in the 2300 block of Carter Street. Police located a 24-year-old male gunshot victim, who arrived …

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Milford / Public Safety

Woman Killed Assessing Storm Damage Tuesday Morning

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

Milford – On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at approximately 11:45 a.m., Troopers responded to North Shore Drive in Milford, in reference to a deceased adult female. The investigation is in …

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Life

It’s Remote Learning For Newark Charter School

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

A letter sent to the families of Newark Charter students details the school’s plan to reopen. Dear Newark Charter School Community, Following Governor Carney’s announcement today, I write to share …

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Life

Delmarva Power Releases Statement On Power Restoration, 56,000 Still Without Power

August 4, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

NEWARK, Del. (August 4, 2020) – Delmarva Power is working to assess the significant damage across its service area and restore service for customers who lost power due to Tropical Storm …

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Hockessin / Public Safety

Three Sucked Into Drainage Pipe In Hockessin

August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

Just after 11:30, Tuesday morning rescue crews responded to Lantana Square Shopping Center in Hockessin for reports that a man stranded in floodwaters. Sources familiar with the incident tell First State …

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Life / Newark / Public Safety

200 Guest Evacuated From Newark Motel Due To Flooding

August 4, 2020 - by First State Update News Room

On August 4, 2020, at about 11:30, Newark Police responded to the Rodeway Inn at 1120 South College Avenue for reports of flooding due to Tropical Storm Isaias. Officers found …

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