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🌱 Two deadly Newark motorcycle crashes under investigation near Christiana Hospital

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In today's newsletter:

  • Two deadly Newark motorcycle crashes under investigation near Christiana Hospital
  • Police seek more information after alleged abuse of girl near Newark
  • What Newark’s state senator wants gun shops to do differently

Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Elkton and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: A little rain, temps: high: 64, low: 45.
  • Friday: Breezy with clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 motorcyclists killed in separate Newark, Delaware crashes (6abc.com) — Two separate motorcycle crashes in Newark Tuesday night left both riders dead, one near the entrance to Christiana Hospital on Churchmans Road and another on Christiana Road. Police are still investigating what caused each collision and have not released victim details. Expect ongoing police activity in these areas as the probes continue.
   

2. Registered sex offender charged with groping Newark girl; police believe there may be additional victims (newarkpostonline.com) — A registered sex offender has been extradited back to Delaware and jailed on high cash bail after police say he repeatedly had inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old girl near Newark. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and describe encounters beginning in a local park and continuing at a home and party. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police.
   

3. Advocates say State Sen. Sokola's proposed gun vendors regs are necessary, critics call them redundant (delawarepublic.org) — Newark-area State Sen. Dave Sokola is pushing a bill that would add new state-level licensing, security, and reporting rules for Delaware gun vendors, sparking a sharp debate. Supporters say it targets in-state gun trafficking, while critics argue it burdens lawful buyers and diverts police resources from background checks.
   

4. Shooting at Delaware State University 'not a random act,' teen injured (delawareonline.com) — A recent nonfatal shooting at Delaware State University has renewed attention on campus safety across the state, including at the University of Delaware in Newark. The story recalls a 2025 incident where a driver fleeing police fatally struck a UD graduate student on Newark’s Main Street, underscoring ongoing concerns about violence affecting Delaware’s college communities.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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