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Yesterday | WBOC-TV Salisbury

Potential Delaware Casinos Wouldn't Be Aiming Just at Delaware

A plan for two new casinos - one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County - is still being discussed in Delaware.

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Related Topix: Delaware, Sussex County, DE, Delmar, DE, Millsboro, DE

Wed May 15, 2013

WMDT

DE House Panel Eyes Proposal For More Casinos

A proposal for more casinos in Delaware is getting its first hearing in the legislature.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE, Dover, DE, Jack Markell, US Governors

Tue May 14, 2013

CBS Local

Police Release Sketch Of Wilmington Burglary Suspect Who Claimed To Be Comcast Employee

New Castle County Police have released a sketch of a burglary suspect who they say claimed to be a Comcast employee.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE

Mon May 13, 2013

The Cecil Times

Christiana Opens Emergency Medical Unit in Middletown, DE; New Health ...

The renowned Christiana Care Health System's hospital and trauma center in Delaware recently opened a satellite "Emergency Department" in Middletown that provides a new source of medical services to southern Cecil County, Maryland residents-but local ambulance transport in emergencies is still a while away.

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Related Topix: Middletown, DE

Cape Gazette

Thanks for passing background check bill

I would like to thank the legislators and especially Sen. Ernie Lopez, my district representative, who voted for the background checks done on every purchase of a firearm in Delaware.

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Sun May 12, 2013

The Citizens' Voice

Police nab W-B man wanted in Delaware

An officer pulled over a car carrying Tucker, 44, around 1:30 p.m. for an unspecified equipment violation.

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Sat May 11, 2013

The News Journal

Atlantic City casino revenue falls 12 percent in April

If you can't handle 'too many cooks in the kitchen' on a daily basis, then you might not be cut out... PHOENIX - Roy Halladay called an improptu press conference two and a half hours before Friday's game at Chase Field.

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Related Topix: Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy, Economics News, Bankruptcy

Fri May 10, 2013

The News Journal

Urban adventurers rediscover cities on foot

Sometimes in Delaware it seems like we go from winter straight into summer. But this year, it hasn't been like that at all.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE

WBOC-TV Salisbury

Dover Downs Opposed to Plan to Add Casinos in Sussex and New Castle Counties

Delaware's largest casino is preparing to push back against revived plans to put more casinos in the First State.

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Related Topix: Delaware

The News Journal

Lawsuit alleges Sussex councilman sexually assaulted teenager

The real estate tracking service TREND MLS released monthly data Friday on home values for New Castle and Kent counties.

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Related Topix: Renewable Energy (Green Energy), Alternative Energy, Energy

Thu May 09, 2013

WMDT

DE Lawmaker Proposes More Casinos

A Democratic state lawmaker is reintroducing legislation to allow more casinos in Delaware.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE

Wed May 08, 2013

KRMG-AM Tulsa

Police: Prisoner floods holding cell

New Castle County Police say a man awaiting arraignment on drug charges broke a sprinkler head in a holding cell and caused the area to flood.

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Related Topix: Drugs, New Castle, DE

Cape Gazette

Lewes-Rehoboth Rotarians learn about playground

At the April 29 meeting of the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary Club, Mike Kazala, Rotarian and general manager of Delmarva Broadcasting, discussed the efforts underway to develop the Can-Do Playground in Milford.

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Related Topix: Lewes, DE

Tue May 07, 2013

USA Today

Del. fights custody for courthouse shooter's relative

Since Christine Belford was shot to death by her former father-in-law inside a county courthouse in February, at least one relative has stepped forward and sought guardianship of her daughters.

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Related Topix: Wilmington, DE

SFGate

DSU board approves tuition freeze

Officials outlined plans to hold tuition steady and seek revenue elsewhere at a Board of Trustees meeting Monday.

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Related Topix: Dover, DE

Mon May 06, 2013

WMDT

4 Seriously Injured In New Castle-Area Crash

A New Castle County official says four people were seriously injured when a car and pickup truck crashed on U.S. 13 near New Castle.

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Related Topix: New Castle, DE, Wilmington Manor, DE

Cape Gazette

Lung specialist advises close attention to ...

Dr. Albert A. Rizzo has been a pulmonologist practicing in Delaware for three decades.

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Related Topix: Delaware, Newark, DE, Kent County, DE

Sat May 04, 2013

The News Journal

Marriage should be between a man and a woman

We are pastors of churches in New Castle County. Because of conviction of truth and out of compassion for our neighbor, we are compelled by conscience to speak as one voice about marriage.

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Related Topix: Wedding

The News Journal

What's New: Delta Sigma Theta scholarships, Possum Point Players' 'Les Mis'

The week is designed to emphasize higher education among black women. A spelling bee was to be held Friday at Warner Elementary School in Wilmington, and an oratory contest, which will include both an oratory and spoken work component, will be Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ed Oliver Golf Course.

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Related Topix: Student Society, Sororities, Delta Sigma Theta, Wilmington, DE, Theater, Arts, Winterthur, DE

Fri May 03, 2013

Cape Gazette

High-capacity magazine ban heads to House

Legislation to restrict the sale and use of magazines capable of firing more than 10 rounds cleared a House committee May 1 and now heads to the House floor for a vote.

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Related Topix: Guns, Elsmere, DE, Jack Markell, US Governors