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Gov. John Carney signs bill to provide free school meals to low-income Delaware students into law
WILMINGTON — Surrounded by Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School students and educational advocates, Gov. John Carney signed legislation into law Tuesday that will guarantee free school meals for
Big Lots is closing dozens of stores, many near Delaware
Big-box retailer Big Lots recently announced the closure of dozens of locations by the end of the year, and while the lone Big Lots in Milford will remain open, four other Big Lots near Delaware are scheduled to close. Is Big Lots closing in Delaware? ...
The Waysiders chat with WMDT at the Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON, Del. – The Waysiders, a cover band based out of Smyrna, Delaware, joined WMDT live at the Delaware State Fair. They play a dynamic blend of alternative rock, classic rock, blues, and country. Check out their interview with WMDT’s Rob Petree.
Do-not-swim advisory in effect for Lake Como in Smyrna
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources has issued a do-not-swim advisory for Lake Como in Smyrna. The advisory was issued Tuesday. Recent water testing detected high levels of bacteria. The advisory is day-to-day as monitoring continues. For more information please call 1-800-922-WAVE or visit www.de.gov/recrwater.
$20,000 donation received from Friends of the Kent County Public Library
The Friends of the Kent County Public Library describe themselves as a group of people who “donate hearts, hands, and more to the library we love.” This week, the Friends demonstrated the “and more” when they presented Kent County Public Library with a check for $20,000 in unrestricted funds to contribute to the library’s 2025 fiscal year budget. Since 1973, the Friends have supported the Kent County Public Library with gifts of materials, technology, educational programs, and budgetary support. Their unwavering support and generosity have...
Walmart building massive new warehouse of the future in NJ
PILESGROVE — Walmart giveth and taketh away in Salem County with the closing of one facility and the announcement of a new one. A Walmart distribution center under construction in Pilesgrove is one of five being built around the country as part of a plan to make its online grocery business more efficient.
Produce recall in New Jersey expands due to possible listeria contamination
🔴 Ohio-based produce farm expands recall due to possible listeria contamination. 🔴 The affected produce was shipped to several states, including New Jersey. Out of an abundance of caution, an Ohio-based produce farm has expanded its July 12 recall to include additional produce because it may be contaminated with listeria, the U.S. Drug and Food Administration has announced.
Dehumidifier, cooling technology company chooses Newark area site
AirJoule LLC has chosen to locate in northern Delaware. AirJoule is leasing a 30,000-square-foot site on Shea Way in the Delaware Industrial Park, south of Newark for its main office and manufacturing facilities. It is also leasing 500 square feet at The Innovation Space in Wilmington’s DuPont Experimental Station for research and development work.
Dover Hotels Raise Concerns Over Crime and Homelessness
Hotels in Dover are sounding the alarm over a rise in crime and homelessness, which they argue is driving away business. Axia Management, which owns four hotels in the city, sent a letter to the Dover City Council this week highlighting these issues.
Gold Alert Issued for Missing Harbeson Woman
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 63-year-old Karen Brown of Harbeson. Brown was last seen leaving Bayhealth Kent Campus on 640 South State Street earlier this month on July 11th and has not been seen or heard from since. Attempts to contact or locate her have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for her safety and well-being. Brown is described as a black woman, who is 5’6″, and 150 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes. It is unknown what she was wearing at the time she was last seen. If you have any information on Brown’s whereabouts, please call 302-736-7111.
Avelo adding two new destinations to/from Wilmington
Avelo Airlines is adding two more routes out of Wilmington's airport. The airline announced today new service to Charlotte, using the airport in nearby Concord, North Carolina, and Orlando, using the airport in Lakeland, Florida. The Charlotte flights will be offered on Mondays and Fridays, beginning November 8th. The Orlando...
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