Fires Damage Two Kent Co. Homes

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Two house fires in Kent County are under investigation. A Sunday fire on Melissa Street in Magnolia’s Alexanders Village community started in the garage and spread to the main structure. Occupants discovered the fire and got out safely. Damage was estimated at $100,000. Also Sunday, fire swept through a two-story home in Jockey Hollow, Clayton.…

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Suspect Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts

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A man has been arrested and charged with stealing catalytic converters from several vehicles in Kent County and southern New Castle County. Delaware State Police say an investigation into numerous thefts of the auto parts began this month. Mostly Ford trucks and vans were targeted. According to police, 41-year-old Steven Roussell of Clayton was developed…

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Sunday is Deadline to Apply CARES Act Funds for Community & Faith-based Charitable Organizations

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The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is reminding community- and faith-based 501c3 charitable organizations that primarily serve low-income and/or racial or ethnic minority populations in Kent or Sussex counties that CARES Act Relief funds are available for expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline is Nov. 15, 2020, for eligible organizations…

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Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Expands To Kent Co.

Spotted Lanternfly (photo: WGMD's Mark Fowser)
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Kent County is being added to the spotted lanternfly quarantine that already covers New Castle County. Established populations of the destructive, invasive plant-hopper have been found in Dover, Harrington and Smyrna according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. Under the quarantine, residents and businesses in the affected communities are not to move any material that…

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VIDEO: Kent County Vietnam Veterans Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

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Kent Vietnam Veterans to host Virtual Memorial Day on May 25 At 10 a.m., May 25, Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, in conjunction with the Veterans Story Project, will stream a virtual Memorial Day ceremony at聽www.VeteransStoryProject.com. The presentation will be available afterward on the site as well as on other social media…

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DPH Update: 458 Additional Positive Cases; 8 New Deaths; 102 Additional Recovered

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 8 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total,120 Delawareans have passed away due to…

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DPH Update: 134 Additional Positive Cases; 12 New Deaths; 106 Additional Recovered

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The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing 12 additional fatalities related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is providing an update on the number of positive cases and recovered individuals. All data reported through the daily updates are based on data received as of 6 p.m. the previous day.  In total, 112聽Delawareans have passed away due to…

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