Today, Sen. Tom Carper, chairman of the Senate Subcommittee that oversees the U.S. Postal Service, along with Gov. Jack Markell, Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. John Carney (all D-Del.) wrote to United States Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe urging him to review the U.S. Postal Service’s proposal that would revamp Delaware’s only mail processing facility, causing a significant negative impact on Delaware.
New Castle County Council President Tom Kovach is continuing his efforts with the Kovach Food Drive by supplying food donationa for the Kingswood Community Center food pantry and school supplies for Edgemoor Resource Center.
New Castle County is reminding dog owners that state law requires them that their pets need be licensed and vaccinated.
County licenses are needed for dogs six months or older as of Jan. 1 and need to be purchased by March 1.
Clerk of the Peace Ken Boulden announced this week that he feels that Delaware’s new Civil Union Licensing System may be the “comprehensive, sophisticated system in the country.”
Reflecting a broadening support for the Occupy Wall Street Movement in Delaware, a group of African American clergy and other church leaders joined with Occupy Delaware for an “Occupy the Dream” rally on Jan. 16 to mark Martin Luther King Day. The rally took place at Spencer Plaza, in the 800 block of French Street, where Occupy Delaware has maintained an encampment for two months.
New Castle County Police have arrested Marvin Banks, a 20 year old male whose last known address was in the 900 block of North Pine Street in the City of Wilmington. He has been charged with rape in the fourth degree after he engaged in sexual relations with an acquaintance.
The National Transportation Safety Board made a bold move Tuesday, Dec. 13, calling for a nationwide ban on cell phone use while behind the wheel.
While 35 states, including Delaware, currently ban texting while driving, the NTSB is recommending a complete ban of the non-emergency use of portable electronic devices while driving, including the use of hands-free technology.
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On Tuesday, Dec. 27, Save Our County and four individual plaintiffs filed suit against new Castle County in the Delaware Court of Chancery, stating that not enough traffic data was completed in order to make a wise vote for the community.
In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service, AmeriCorps Delaware, VolunteerDelaware.org and the Blood Bank of Delmarva are collaborating on the first statewide hero blood drive beginning Jan. 9 and ending on the national holiday in Dr. King’s name, Jan. 16.
With delivery assistance from Volunteer Delaware, RSVP Sussex and members of the Rotary Club from Kent and Sussex counties, culinary students at Delcastle Technical High School will begin their marathon baking session Wednesday night at the school to produce and deliver 10,000 cookies for Delaware’s law enforcement officers.
