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New Castle, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning New Castle! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police seek witnesses after deadly New Castle intersection crash
  • How could this Bear wastewater permit affect New Castle County residents?
  • How will New Castle County’s new red-light cameras affect drivers?

Also on today's calendar: Household Hazardous Waste Collection-New Castle and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What's black & white and read all over? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Delaware election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 74 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 61, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington woman, 30, dies after Oct. 28 New Castle car crash (delawareonline.com) — A 30-year-old Wilmington woman died after her car was struck at West Basin Road and Washington Avenue in New Castle, closing the road for about four hours. Delaware State Police are still investigating and are asking anyone with information or video of the crash to contact investigators or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
   

2. NPDES Permit No. DE 0050083: Division of Parks and Recreation (delaware.gov) — State environmental officials are considering reissuing a wastewater discharge permit for a Parks and Recreation treatment facility on Howell School Road in Bear, which sends sludge through New Castle County’s system to Wilmington. Residents have until November 28 to submit comments or request a public hearing if they believe the permit could significantly impact local water quality.
   

3. Delaware's 15 new red-light cameras could make money, reduce crashes (delawareonline.com) — New Castle County drivers will see more red-light cameras this year, with nine of Delaware’s 15 new locations helping expand a program credited with sharply reducing fatal crashes. The article explains where cameras are being added, how violations are enforced, and how fine revenue is shared with municipalities while still emphasizing safety as the main goal.
   

4. DHSS Encourage Delawareans to Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations as Respiratory Illness Season Begins (delaware.gov) — State health officials in New Castle are urging residents to stay current on flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccinations as respiratory illness season ramps up. Delawareans are encouraged to talk with their providers, use DelVax to check records, and, if uninsured or underinsured, seek help through Division of Public Health clinics across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is there anyone in the area who can install a Tesla charging socket in my home?
    I already have an outside electric just not the right socket.. (Nextdoor Jefferson Farms)
  • Outback Steakhouse posted a job opening for Restaurant Busser in New Castle. Apply here.
  • AFR Furniture Rental posted a job opening for Retail Sales & Stock Representative (57016) in New Castle. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

Ok New Castle! 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: "What's black & white and read all over?" — The Patch Newsletter! (Thank you Cat H. for sending it in!)
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