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Despite acquittal, Brown will still face Senate ethics inquiry

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Brown was found not guilty Thursday on charges of offensive touching and disorderly conduct. Despite being acquitted Thursday on charges of offensive touching and disorderly conduct, State Sen. Darius Brown will still face a Senate Rules and Ethics Committee review when the General Assembly reconvenes.  In a statement following news that the jury found the Wilmington Democrat not guilty on …

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For many in 2022, snow days are just ‘work from home days’

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Charlie Megginson/Delaware LIVE News The first snow of 2022 has exceeded expectations with much of Delaware now forecast to see between eight and twelve inches of accumulation.  Some areas in central Delaware are rapidly approaching that estimate. Ruth Houston-Behrens/Facebook A coastal flood warning remains in effect for tidal areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. According to the National Weather Service, …

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Wilma’s hopes for strike with duckpin bowling, New Orleans dining

Betsy PriceFood, Headlines

Wilma’s opened Friday on Market Street in Wilmington.   Wilma’s, a new duckpin bowling alley and creole eatery on Market Street in Wilmington, ticks a couple of boxes for the owners and for future clients. The new restaurant — half vibrant colors for the bowling and half soothing streamlined earth tones in the bar and dining room  — starts by …

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Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – December 2, 2021

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom—scroll through the pdf, use direction arrows, zoom in or out, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. This Week’s Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Convoy taking wreaths to Arlington will stop in Delaware Santa brings back many beloved area Christmas traditions Mt. Cuba studies best way …

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Utility workers’ vaccine meeting unleashes anti-government ire

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

A panel of union members, parents, advocates and a state representative speak before 400 people at the Nur Shrine Center in New Castle. Left to Right: Linemen Jeremy Malin, Colin Lamb, Caleb Thomston, two parents, Abraxas Hudson of Delaware MFA, Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton. A meeting called by electrical workers to build momentum in their fight against a federal vaccine …

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Pro-business group, ACLU to rally to open police misconduct records

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Citizens for a Pro-Business Delaware will rally in Dover to support bills that would create transparency of policy records. Photo by Brian K. Leonard.     A business group that promotes government transparency plans to hold a rally at Legislative Hall to advocate for the passage of a bill that would make police misconduct records open to the public. Citizens …

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Del. utility workers fight labeling as federal contractors, vaccine mandate

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Government, Headlines

Delaware utility workers say they rarely work for the federal government and should not be included in vaccine mandate. Photo by American Public Power Association/Unsplash Local utility workers are talking to their unions and elected officials about how to change their designation as federal contractors who must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4, 2022. The workers say they aren’t …

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Senate cancels session, asks former judge for advice on ousting McGuiness

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Democratic Party legislators have asked former Superior Court Judge Randy Holland, right, to help it determine how to handle the case of state Auditor Kathleen McGuiness. The State Senate has canceled today’s special session.  The session would have brought senators to Legislative Hall to consider a resolution asking the Delaware Supreme Court to provide guidance on the General Assembly’s authority …

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McGuiness’ lawyer asks state to pay him $550 an hour

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

  State Auditor Kathy McGuiness Updated on 10/18/21 at 5:02 p.m. to include the Delaware DOJ’s response to McGuiness’ petition. State Auditor Kathy McGuiness has requested the state foot the bill for her legal representation after being indicted on a slew of felony and misdemeanor corruption charges. In a separate motion, McGuiness’ attorney asked the court to sanction Attorney General …