Townsend
GOVERNMENT
674 more houses will be built north of Middletown
Hundreds more houses will soon arrive in the fast-growing stretches of land north of Middletown and south of the canal – where new houses arrive so quickly they often seem to have fallen from the sky onto a single endless lawn. In a largely ceremonial vote July 9, the New Castle Count Council...
Community Reacts to Smyrna School District's New No-Phone Policy
SMYRNA, Del.- Changes are on the horizon for Smyrna School District students this fall as a new policy will prohibit the use of cell phones during class time. Beginning in September, students across all grades will be required to place their phones, or any electronic devices, in designated areas while classes are in session.
Galena, ‘gem of North Kent County,’ on exhibit at historical society
CHESTERTOWN — The Historical Society of Kent County has partnered with the Town of Galena for a new exhibit that begins with the town’s founding in the mid-18th century and traces the history of what some have called “the gem of North Kent County.”. The exhibit at...
Precautions to take during extreme heat: Kent County cooling centers open
Kent County is encouraging residents to take precautions over the next few days during the extreme heat, reminding residents of air-conditioned places to go for relief. Cooling centers in Kent County include: ...
Delaware's Big Brothers Big Sisters receives state and federal funding for Youth Enrichment Center
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Inc. is renovating a building in Dover with $875,000 in state and federal funding. The new youth enrichment center in central Delaware will help the organization continue to serve 2,200 children statewide, according to executive director Anya Lindsey-Jenkins. The center is expected to open...
Music in sewers unexpected topic at State of the County
The New Castle Chamber of Commerce‘s second annual State of the County included a number of revealing, and often unexpected, moments: The county plays classical music through its sewers to see how well the sound travels and uses that information to decide whether sewer work is needed, saving time, trouble and overall expense, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer told ... Read More
'A Day in Their Boots' hits ground running Thursday in Dover
The fifth annual "A Day in Their Boots," which allows kids to learn about first responder careers, is set for Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Delaware State Fire School, 1461 Chestnut Grove Road, Dover.
Roadwork on Several Sections of MD 272 in North East
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a project to patch several sections of MD 272 in the Town of North East in Cecil County on July 21. The project should be complete in one week, weather permitting. The sections of roads to be improved are as...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.