🌱 What changes are coming to Smyrna’s state-run long-term care facility?

Coffee in hand, Smyrna? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What changes are coming to Smyrna’s state-run long-term care facility?
• Why Smyrna Pokémon fans may struggle to find 30th Celebration cards.

Also on today's calendar: Yellow Brick Road and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 63.
• Monday: Not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Delaware Bill Would Rename Smyrna Facility, Remove Outdated Language From State Law (tvdelmarva.com) — Lawmakers are moving a bill that would rename Smyrna’s Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill as the Eleanor Cain Center and strip outdated, demeaning terms like “inmates” from state law. The measure would modernize how the facility is described, align rules with current care standards, and honor longtime aging-services advocate Eleanor Lee Cain.
   

• "Several pallets" of Pokemon 30th Celebration seemingly stolen in Delaware van heist (wargamer.com) — A shipment of several pallets of Pokémon 30th Celebration products bound for Smyrna retailer Safari Zone has gone missing, leaving local fans facing even tighter supplies. The store says preorders will still be honored, but walk-in and online customers should expect very limited stock while police investigate the suspected theft.
   

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📸 Around Smyrna

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Smyrna

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 17

• Smyrna Opera House →
  The Smyrna Opera House, 7 W South St, Smyrna
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19

• Yellow Brick Road →
  Smyrna DE
  7:30 pm

Monday September 21

• Mayor and Council meeting →
  Smyrna DE
  7:00 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Duck Creek Gardeners →
  118 W. Commerce St, Smyrna
  7:00 pm

Wednesday September 23

• Parks and Recreation Committee meeting →
  325 W Glenwood Ave, Smyrna
  6:00 pm
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 9.23.26 at 6pm →
  Smyrna DE
  6:00 pm

Saturday September 26

• Sal "The Voice" Valentinetti →
  Smyrna DE
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 3

• Beatlemania Again →
  Smyrna DE
  7:30 pm

Friday October 9

• Betsy Ross →
  Smyrna DE
  8:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• Van Halen Nation →
  Smyrna DE
  7:30 pm

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📣 Smyrna Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 19

• Fall Yard Sale →
  Clayton DE
  8:00 am

Monday September 21

• Utility Bill Due Date →
  Clayton DE

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE!
  We will share the details of her recovery soon, and trust me there are plenty of thank yous to go around, but for today we’re focusing on making sure… (Nextdoor Twin Willows)

• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Smyrna. Apply here.
• Waffle House posted a job opening for Server / Wait Staff in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Dover

• New Kent County Family Court courthouse opens in Dover (wboc.com)
• Dover Man Arrested for Vehicle Theft, Burglary (wmdt.com)
• Zach Bryan Arrives in Dover for Two-Night Woodlands Run as Police Warn of Heavy Traffic (shorenewsnetwork.com)

Middletown

• Middletown developer expands Summerton brand with new apartments, hotel (delawarebusinesstimes.com)

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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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