New Castle County News
News, public safety, government, and community updates from New Castle County.
Councilman To Withdrawl Mass Rezoning Ordinance
New Castle County Councilman David Tackett announces his plans to immediately withdraw Ordinance No. 23-083 (and any variation), which proposes mass rezonings in…
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Driver Charged With DUI In Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Townsend
The Delaware State Police arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for DUI and related charges following a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening…
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Red Clay Failed To Mention Student Had Ammo In Email To Parents
Officials update a story that only First State Update brought you earlier today. Delaware State Police are investigating an incident that occurred at…
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Dickinson Student Reportedly Found With Gun At School Wednesday
The John Dickinson School in Wilmington informed parents late Wednesday afternoon about an incident that took place earlier in the day. Just after…
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Elderly Man Fighting For Life After Wednesday House Fire
Wilmington Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1700 block of W 14th Street in Wilmington, just before…
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Reports: House Fire Seriously Injures One Wednesday Afternoon
Wilmington Firefighters and rescue crews were dispatched to a structure fire in the 1700 block of W 14th Street in Wilmington, just before…
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Man Charged With Using Device To Steal Large Amount Of Fuel
The Delaware State Police arrested 34-year-old Kelvin Giron-Brand, of Paterson, New Jersey, for a felony theft of fuel that occurred at a New Castle…
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Ebay Lays Off 1000 Employees, Plans On Additional Cuts
On Tuesday ebay sent the following note to it: Team, We are on a path to building a stronger eBay for the future…
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Newark Man Hits It Big In The Lotto, Wins $248,000
A 69-year-old retired man from Newark, who wished to remain anonymous, recently purchased a MULTI-WIN LOTTO® ticket while visiting Shop Rite on Chestnut Hill…
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Pedestrian Airlifted In Critical Condition Tuesday
Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 3:32 pm at the intersection of Concord Pike and…
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