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🌱 Bear man killed after roadside confrontation turns deadly in Newark

Bear, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Bear! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bear man killed after roadside confrontation turns deadly in Newark
  • How a Bear second-grader just smashed a national track record

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delaware man kills motorcyclist in road rage shooting, state police say (nbcphiladelphia.com) — A Bear resident was killed in a daytime road-rage shooting at a Newark intersection, according to Delaware State Police. Investigators say 46-year-old motorcyclist Jason Paoletti of Bear was shot after a confrontation with a car’s passenger, who has since been arrested and charged, and victim support services are being offered statewide.
   

• 8-year-old Delaware runner breaks records at national track and field meet (nbcphiladelphia.com) — An 8-year-old track standout from Bear just broke a national 100-meter record at the AAU Junior Olympic Games in Iowa, putting the community on the youth sports map. Emeri Cotton, whose family runs the Bear-based Cotton Club Posse running club, also won the 200 meters and will soon be back home training and enjoying time with friends before her next big meet.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Christiana HS Band Camp
    Christiana High School, 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713
    8:00 am
  • Rockwood Chair Yoga: Thursday AM →
    New Castle County, DE Calendar
    9:00 am
  • History Revival: Truly a Public House, Women and Tavern Keeping
    First State National Park The New Castle Court House Museum (211 Delaware Street, New Castle DE, 19720)
    7:00 pm
    • Saturday August 8
  • Lions, Sea Serpents, and Mermaids … Oh My!
    First State National Park New Castle Court House Museum, New Castle, DE 19720
    1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PAINTED SKY
    I am so grateful to be able to view the most beautiful sunsets from my back deck. It is an amazing, ever changing kaleidoscope of shape and color… (Nextdoor Village of Crofton)
  • My friend lost his little girls dog.
    Please share this. It’s in the New Castle Delaware Area. If you see him. His name is Toby please call 845-293-2154 or let me know (Nextdoor Village of Crofton)
  • Rogers Corporation posted a job opening for Production Operator - Multiple Shifts in Bear. Apply here.
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk in Bear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bear here.

🗞 Nearby News

Newark

  • Man in critical condition following shooting in Newark, Del. (6abc.com)
  • Man charged with murder following road rage shooting in Newark, Delaware: Police (6abc.com)
  • Don't miss Delaware events for free school supplies, giveaways, more (delawareonline.com)

New Castle

Ok Bear! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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