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10 unoccupied cars, 5 homes struck by gunfire in Dover, Del., police say

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Ten unoccupied cars and five homes were struck by gunfire Monday afternoon in the Village of Westover community in Dover, Delaware, according to the Dover Police Department. Around 5:11 p.m., officers responded to reports of multiple gunshots in the area of East Broadstairs Place. When they arrived, they found approximately 40 spent shell casings on the road, according to officials. Police said preliminary investigation and video surveillance indicate that a maroon SUV was travel

Lyft Driver Carjacked at Gunpoint in Frederica; DSP Investigating

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KENT COUNTY, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a carjacking incident that occurred Saturday evening. On Jul. 4, around 6:45 p.m., troopers responded to the first block of East Oak Street in Frederica for a reported carjacking. A preliminary investigation revealed the victim, an unidentified Lyft driver, picked up three unknown suspects in Dover and drove them to...

Delaware agencies report busy Fourth of July weekend as officials compile holiday numbers

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DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are wrapping up one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer as thousands of residents and visitors celebrated Independence Day across the First State. From packed beaches along the Delaware coast to increased traffic on major highways, law enforcement agencies, firefighters and emergency responders experienced a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Delaware...

COOLING STATIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

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COOLING STATIONS FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DELAWARE Sussex County - Georgetown / County Administration Building - open through Sunday - 8:30am to 4:30pm Kent County - Milford / Avenue United Methodist Church - open through Sunday - 10am to 5pm Harrington / Power Praise Ministry - open through Sunday - 10am to 6pm Felton / Felton Fire Hall - open Friday & Saturday - 10am to 8pm Frederica / Bowers Beach Fire Co - open Friday & Saturday - 10am to 8pm Camden / Camden Wyoming Fire Hall -

Man dies in officer-involved shooting in Kent County, Delaware 

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A Delaware man was shot and killed by state troopers after attempting to enter the residence of his ex-partner’s home while armed, according to police.  The Delaware State Police said troopers responded around 9:15 p.m. to a reported domestic incident in the 100 block of East Cherry Drive in Magnolia, Delaware.  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by

Gov. Meyer signs nearly $7 billion operating budget

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Dover, Del. – On Tuesday, Governor Matt Meyer signed Delaware’s Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget, approving a plan that invests in public education, affordable housing, healthcare and child care. “A budget is more than dollars and cents. It’s a statement of our values,” Meyer said. “And today, we’re signing a budget that invests in people, that tackles affordability and expands...

Cooling Centers Open on Delmarva Amid Soaring Temperatures

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DELMARVA – Counties are designating sites as cooling centers ahead of record-breaking temperatures expected to blanket the Delmarva Peninsula this weekend. With temperatures forecasted to soar above 100 degrees, Delmarvans are advised to stay indoors as much as possible. The following locations are offering free air-conditioning to help residents keep cool. Kent County The Delaware Department of Health and Social...

Local Orgs. Partner to Provide Blood Pressure Monitors in Kent, Sussex Co. Housing Communities

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Image Courtesy of Delaware State Housing Authority KENT & SUSSEX COUNTIES, Del. – The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Delaware chapter of the American Heart Association (AHA) are teaming up to help Sussex and Kent County residents by providing tools and educational resources to self-measure and self-monitor blood pressure. Through the collaborative agreement, AHA provides blood pressure devices, cuffs,...

DHSS Opens Cooling Stations at State Service Centers Today thru July 2

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The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services is opening cooling enters to provide residents with a safe place to escape the heat as a stretch of dangerously hot and humid weather arrives on Delmarva. DHSS cooling centers will be open in all three counties from today through July 2 from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  These spaces offer a safe, air-conditioned environment where anyone can cool down and stay hydrated.  Kent County: Smyrna State Service Center, 100 Sunnyside Road, Smyrna (302-514-

Incarcerated students earn high school diplomas

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DOVER, Del. – 27 incarcerated students earned their high school diplomas Thursday evening. The commencement ceremonies were held in the prison chapels of Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution in New Castle and Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown. The events were hosted by the Delaware Department of Correction and Department of Education. Graduates were joined by 100 family members and community supporters,...

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