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🌱 How Millsboro police reached full staffing and cut serious crime

Millsboro, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Millsboro! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Millsboro police reached full staffing and cut serious crime
  • Could Millsboro’s former coal plant return as a natural gas facility?

Also on today's calendar: Mathew Street Band: American Legion 28 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Millsboro Police highlights full staffing, leadership growth, crime drop (coasttv.com) — Millsboro residents are being asked to complete a community survey as the town’s police department celebrates full staffing, expanded leadership, and a 15% drop in serious crime. Under Chief David Moyer, the department also earned renewed accreditation, grew youth programs, and invested in technology to strengthen safety and accountability.
   

• Indian River site makes Cycle 1 of proposed PJM power plants (delawarebusinessnow.com) — Residents near Millsboro could see the former Indian River coal plant site converted into a natural gas facility, as PJM has advanced the proposal into its first new interconnection review cycle. The project is one of Delaware’s largest potential power additions and comes amid rising regional electricity demand and debates over how it fits with the state’s renewable energy goals.
   

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📣 Millsboro Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Chair Yoga - Salvation Army
    Georgetown Public Library Story Time Room,
    10:00 am
  • Butterflies of Delaware Botanic Gardens →
    Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Rd, Dagsboro
    10:00 am
  • Open Art for Adults
    Georgetown Public Library Meeting Room B,
    1:30 pm
    • Friday August 7
  • Information Table - The Department of Labor Employment and Training
    Georgetown Public Library Inside main entrance,
    1:00 pm
  • Wine Tasting and Line Dancing →
    Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery, 32512 Rd 374, Frankford
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning!
    Does anybody have a recommendation of who I can call for my gutter? I think it’s clogged. I live in Millsboro. Thank you! (Nextdoor Lakewood-Lakeview)
  • ISO suggestions for dryer vent cleaning service.
    Who is good in this area? What is a reasonable price range for this service? (Nextdoor Plantation Lakes)
  • Mountaire Corporation posted a job opening for Waste Water Operator Level B in Millsboro. Apply here.
  • Weis Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Meat Cutter in Millsboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Millsboro here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dagsboro

Frankford

  • Swim with otters, play with kangaroos at Delaware attraction (6abc.com)
  • Busy week at the Delaware beaches with skimboarding, softball and more (delawareonline.com)
  • Spacious End-Unit Townhome - Former Builder Model! (capegazette.com)

Ok Millsboro! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Millsboro

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Millsboro

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.