Good afternoon everyone,
It was not your average 4th of July weekend. Covid-19 virus saw to that
While this newsletter took a three-day break ending today, the cascade of news continued unabated. Fifteen stories were posted over the holiday, most with some links to the virus.
The state saw its share of traffic fatalities and shootings but did not experience the driveby deaths of children reported in Philadelphia, Chicago, and other cities. Nor did we see the unrest that led to a Columbus statue being dumped into the harbor in Baltimore.
Fireworks caused only limited damage, despite lighting up the sky all over the state. One illegal display was so impressive that I spent a few minutes admiring the work while hoping that no sparks landed on the roof. Luckily, no one used hand sanitizer (70 percent alcohol) before shooting off their munitions.
Here’s a sampling of links to earlier stories.
- Rehoboth-Dewey Chamber chief demands end to mandatory masks on the beach, claiming commissioners made move to hold down the number of visitors.
- Sussex Correctional sees a 58-case outbreak in coronavirus after escaping the county’s first wave tied to the poultry worker community.
- Jury trials remain on hold as chief justice keeps Phase 2 court opening plan in place.
- Gas prices hold steady in Delaware, with southern New Jersey coming in cheaper, despite a gas tax that is 18 cents higher.
- Drive-thru Arias brings OperaDelaware to the community.
- Fireworks injure Felton women, damage house in New Castle area.
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Enjoy the rest of the day, even with the heat and humidity we see this time of the year. – Doug Rainey, chief content officer.
