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🌱 Where you can catch Delaware Shakespeare’s whirlwind tour this month

New Castle, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning New Castle! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can catch Delaware Shakespeare’s whirlwind tour this month
  • What sparked an ethics complaint against New Castle County’s Recorder of Deeds?
  • How Delmarva’s latest rate fight could hit New Castle bills

Also on today's calendar: MEDIA ALERT: Delaware Church Calls Community to Fast, Pray & Expect Breakthrough Sunday and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Sunday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Delaware Shakespeare Takes All 36 Plays On The Road In 100-Minute Comedy – Town Square Delaware LIVE (townsquaredelaware.com) — Delaware Shakespeare’s fast-paced tour of all 36 Shakespeare plays will visit community venues statewide this month, including a stop at Easterseals New Castle County. Many shows are low-cost or free, with special performances in prisons, schools, and libraries. The group also offers educational workshops and a fundraiser, aiming to make Shakespeare fun and accessible to everyone.
   

2. Ethics complaint filed against NCC Recorder of Deeds (delawarepublic.org) — An ethics complaint involving New Castle County’s longtime Recorder of Deeds centers on allegations that he offered a rival candidate a job to dissuade him from running. The Delaware Department of Justice and the New Castle County Ethics Commission will review the complaint, a process that could shape trust in how key county offices serving New Castle residents are run.
   

3. Delmarva Power sues to overturn interim rate cut (spotlightdelaware.org) — Electric customers in New Castle County could see bills rise faster after Delmarva Power appealed state regulators’ decision to cut its interim rate hike. The utility now seeks up to $75.6 million in additional revenue, while the governor and Public Advocate vow close scrutiny over affordability and profits. A second public hearing is set for Sept. 23.
   

4. NCCPD Announces the Passing of Spartan (nccpdnews.com) — New Castle County residents are mourning Spartan, the beloved police horse who served in the county’s Mounted Unit for more than a decade. The gentle Clydesdale was a familiar presence at parades, community events, and special details before cancer led to his peaceful passing this week. Officers and Carousel Park staff were by his side at the end.
   

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  • Hi neighbors.
    New to Nextdoor, not much else to say yet. Just hello for now. (Nextdoor Old New Castle)
  • Hello, I previously posted about this and want to inform all neighbors that there is a skilled individual named Erik from Lancaster offering blade sharpening services at Ace Hardware in Elkton this Saturday.
    craig operates a mobile sharpening shop from a red trailer attached to a red pick-up truck. I have personally used his services and will continue to… (Nextdoor Center St)
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for Package Handler- Switcher PT in New Castle. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I 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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Castle

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