My Take: Refinery pollution and grandstanding
Last week, we learned that Delaware City Refining Co. will send more sulfur dioxide into the air while repairs are made to a boiler.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Delaware City Refinery to emit 'higher than normal' sulfur dioxide levels during repairs
New concerns are being raised as the Delaware City Refinery prepares to emit a harmful chemical for nearly a month.
May 8, 2026Open source
Delaware City Refinery will have higher sulfur dioxide emissions during upcoming repairs
The Delaware City Refinery notified DNREC it will emit significantly higher levels of sulfur dioxide than normal during some repairs.
May 7, 2026Open source
"Disappointing... unacceptable" - Refinery to release higher emissions for several weeks
Sulfur dioxide emissions that exceed permitted standards can be expected from the Delaware City Refinery for several weeks.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Early voting turnout increases from 2022
Election officials in Delaware, Chenango and Schoharie counties reported large increases in early voter turnout compared to the last midterm election in 2022.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
UPDATE: 19-year-old victim identified in fatal Lincoln crash
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Zyadon Briddell, from Ellendale, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurr...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Delaware auditor report finds foster kids without placements sometimes sleep in state offices
A special report from Delaware state auditor Lydia York this month found that “a small but significant group” of foster children under the Division of Fa...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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Port Penn is in New Castle County, Delaware.
Region: Delaware
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19731
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Early voting turnout increases from 2022
Election officials in Delaware, Chenango and Schoharie counties reported large increases in early voter turnout compared to the last midterm election in 2022.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
UPDATE: 19-year-old victim identified in fatal Lincoln crash
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 19-year-old Zyadon Briddell, from Ellendale, as the man who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurr...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
Delaware auditor report finds foster kids without placements sometimes sleep in state offices
A special report from Delaware state auditor Lydia York this month found that “a small but significant group” of foster children under the Division of Fa...
Nov 3, 2026Open source
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