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Habitat adds 4 affordable homes in Middletown

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County will dedicate four new homes in Middletown on Thursday "It has never been more important, with the affordable housing deficit, to create new affordable homeownership opportunities for working families," said Kevin Smith, CEO of Habitat NCC. "This project in Middletown (Grace Point II) does just that; adding four new homes, while continuing our...

Media notes: Investigative reporter Baker joins Journalism Initiative; Contacts at the News Journal

Karl Baker is joining the Delaware Local Journalism Initiative as the senior reporter for the new nonprofit newsroom Spotlight Delaware. The Seattle native joins Spotlight Delaware after working at The News Journal/Delaware Online and later as a freelancer and publisher with a Substack newsletter site, The News Aracde. While at the News Journal and later as a freelance contributor to the newspaper...

Delaware sees snow in large portion of state

State of Delaware offices in Kent and New Castle counties were closed on Friday, January 19. The City of Newark also closed offices, as a powerful storm arrived Friday morning. The National Weather Service said the strong would be strongest in northern Delaware and southern New Jersey. Non-essential state employees who live or work in Kent and New Castle Counties...

Birdie’s indoor golf complex opens in Middletown

Birdie's, a brand new indoor entertainment center, opened this week. With several public golf courses nearby, including one co-owned by the University of Delaware and NFL quarterback Joe Flacco, Middletown is the ideal location for Birdie's concept. Birdie’s features golf for all levels, miniature golf courses, and a bar and restaurant under one roof, a release stated. Birdie's plans...

Former Business Times Editor Owens to head Spotlight Delaware newsroom

The Local Journalism Initiative named Jacob Owens as the editor in chief of Spotlight Delaware, a new collaborative nonprofit newsroom and news website slated to launch next month. Owens has nearly 15 years of experience in reporting, editing and managing newsrooms in Delaware and Maryland. He most recently served as editor of Delaware Business Times and before that was Executive Editor of the...

Lung Association: High levels of radon found in about 15% of state’s homes

Samples show high levels of radon in a sizable number of Delaware homes. Radon is a radioactive gas emitted from rocks and soil. The gas is odorless, tasteless and colorless. and can enter a home through cracks in floors, basement walls, foundations and other openings.  The gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in people...

Chesapeake focuses on regulated holdings with purchase of Florida City Gas

Dover-based Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completed of the acquisition of Florida City Gas, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. This $900 million-plus transaction represents an expansion of Chesapeake Utilities' footprint in a high-growth market in five of the top 10 most populous counties in the Sunshine State. It will double Chesapeake Utilities' customer...

Newark man charged with multiple business burglaries

A suspect in multiple business buglaries has been charged. Delaware State Police have arrested 44-year-old Jimmy Kelly, 44,  of Newark on multiple criminal charges following burglary investigations in New Castle County during the past month. Between Oct. 21 and Nov. 17, State Police investigated nine burglaries of businesses in the Newark, Wilmington, and Middletown areas....

Battery manufacturer with Middletown site wins award for recycling efforts

Clarios is the 2023 winner of the World Sustainability Awards' "Circular Economy Award." Clarios was one of 15 companies shortlisted for the award and the only automotive company to make the final round of consideration. Clarios operates a battery formation facility in Middletown that employs 325 people. The site contributes to the final stages in manufacturing advanced technology. This includes starting,...

Bethany Hall Long says audit shows did not detect major issues

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long said her campaign for governor will move at full speed after an audit showed no serious errors. Hall Long has run a low-key campaign and reportedly canceled a fund-raiser while her Democratic primary opponent New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has been holding numerous ribbon cuttings and other events in his current role. Issues...

100+ electric vehicle charging stations coming to New Castle County libraries, parks

The state's congressional delegation and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer gathered Monday to announce a network where you can charge an electric vehicle while jogging at the park or visiting the local library. The project is funded in part by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. New Castle County currently has eight public EV charging plugs between Brandywine...

Food and drink: Two quiet restaurant openings, Helen’s Sausage House and about that Wawa pizza

Taco Reho has opened its Middletown location with a minimum of fanfare. The Southern California-style taqueria used the formula that led to its first location on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth by rehabbing a fast food joint (Steak & Shake) and gaining a drive-up window. In Rehoboth, the owner overhauled a vacant Burger King. The concept was first launched...

Food and drink: Best Hotel restaurant, best new brewery & new beers in Chesapeake City

Le Cavalier at the Hotel DuPont was named a Best Hotel Restaurant winner in the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. Headed by Chef-Partner and Wilmington native! Tyler Akin is joined by nine other restaurants from California to New York City. Le Cav, as it its sometimes called, finished eighth, with a restaurant at the legendary Peabody Hotel...

Middletown, Bear residents charged in connection with scheme to obtain Covid-19 loans

Five individuals, including Bear and Middletown residents, were charged for their roles in obtaining federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL. Prosecutors said the multi-state scheme involved laundering loan proceeds. Adrienne Ponzo, 48, of Bear, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and remains at large. James Wessels, 53,...

Sprouts to join Target at new shopping center in Middletown

Sprouts Farmers Market has confirmed that the company will open a store in fast-growing Middletown at the Northside Shopping Center. Sprouts also operates a store in north Wilmington near Concord Mall. The Phoenix-based company operates smaller stores focusing on organic and other specialty foods with its own private labels. Competitors include Amazon's Whole Foods, which has no stores in Delaware. The...
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