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In today's newsletter:
- What investigators say happened inside a Smyrna home on Oakwynn Circle
Also on today's calendar: Life in the Bay Seining Program and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 64.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot with lots of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Smyrna man arrested for murder, child abuse (wmdt.com) — Police say a Smyrna resident has been arrested after his 10-year-old daughter was found dead in a home on Oakwynn Circle, and two other children were also discovered with signs of abuse. Investigators allege the girl was repeatedly struck with a belt and later died in her bedroom. The suspect is being held on a substantial cash bond while the case proceeds.

📸 Around Smyrna
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
Saturday June 6
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Bronx Wanderers →
The Smyrna Opera House, 7 W South St, Smyrna
7:30 pm
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📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Sylvan Learning Center
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, 1050 Industrial Dr #110, Middletown
2:00 pm
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Town Council Meeting →
Town Hall of Townsend, 141 Main St, Townsend
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
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Downtown Charcuterie Crawl
Middletown Town Community Events, 19 W Green St, Middletown
5:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Cheswold – Paper Shredding →
Cheswold Collection Station, 54 Fork Branch Rd, Cheswold
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
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EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert at The Everett Theatre →
The Everett, 47 W Main St, Middletown
7:30 pm
Sunday June 7
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Youth Fishing Event →
Kent County Parks and Recreation, 1683 New Burton Rd, Dover
9:00 am
Monday June 8
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Sambo's Tavern →
Sambo's Tavern, 283 Front St, Leipsic
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Derby's Bar & Restaurant's Official Ribbon Cutting
Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, 1050 Industrial Dr #110, Middletown
12:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I highly recommend Charles Dubois for a myriad of projects.
His rates are more than reasonable, he checked with me on potential options, gave very insightful insights, was a true craftsperson and cleaned up… (Nextdoor Woodland Manor)
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Busy Bees North America posted a job opening for School Age Lead Teacher/Bus Driver in Smyrna. Apply here.
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SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dover
- Dover police increase summer patrols to boost visibility and address community concerns (wboc.com)
- Three Dover Teens Arrested after Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Through OC (wmdt.com)
- Delaware selects Thomas Jefferson University to establish state's first medical school (wboc.com)
Ok Smyrna! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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