š± What could replace the shuttered Pepsi plant at Harringtonās industrial gateway?
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In today's newsletter:
- What could replace the shuttered Pepsi plant at Harringtonās industrial gateway?
- Investigators probe millionādollar Harrington poultry farm fire on Hayfield Road
- How Nite Time Deal surged late to win at Harrington Raceway
Also on today's calendar: Kingsmen Quartet and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 74, low: 56.
- Sunday: Showers; windy, not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Pepsi Bottling Ventures Plant sells in Harrington (delawarebusinesstimes.com) ā A major industrial property in Harrington, the former Pepsi Bottling Ventures plant on Cluckey Drive, has sold for $3.15 million and is expected to be listed for lease soon. While the building remains empty for now, its prime spot by the townās industrial park could attract new tenants and jobs, with lease rates likely competitive with nearby Dover. 
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2. Harrington Poultry Farm Fire (delaware.gov) ā A major poultry farm fire in Harrington destroyed two full chicken houses and another structure Wednesday afternoon, causing estimated losses over $1 million but no reported injuries. Harrington Fire Company and mutual aid crews battled the blaze on Hayfield Road, and the Delaware State Fire Marshalās Office is still investigating the cause. Ā Ā Ā
3. Nite Time Deal decisive in Harrington feature ā U.S. Trotting News (ustrottingnews.com) ā Harness racing fans saw Harringtonās own track spotlight Nite Time Deal, who captured Tuesdayās $22,500 Mares Open Pace at Harrington Raceway in 1:55.2. The 7āyearāold mare delivered driver Art Stafford Jr. one of his three wins on the card, as live racing continues on the trackās MondayāthroughāWednesday schedule at 4:30 p.m. Ā Ā Ā
4. Delaware Century Farm Program adds three new families, celebrates First State's agricultural heritage (delaware.gov) ā A longtime Harrington farm, Wright Family Farms, has been officially recognized as a Delaware Century Farm, honoring more than a century of family ownership and agricultural work on the property. The program also celebrated historic farms in Milford and Smyrna/Clayton, highlighting Delawareās deep farming roots and offering residents a look at how multigenerational operations have shaped the stateās rural communities. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Harrington
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Upcoming Events in
Harrington
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ā Featured events ā
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Capital Ringers - Harrington Senior Center
Harrington Senior Center Inc., 101 Railroad Ave, Harrington
4:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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After School Hangout
Harrington Public Library , Makerspace Lab , Harrington
3:00 pm -
Kingsmen Quartet
Harrington Senior Center Inc. , 101 Railroad Ave , Harrington
6:00 pm -
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Lawncare Angels Antique & Gift Shop , 332 Weiner Ave , Harrington
2:00 pm -
Jesse Garron's Tribute to Elvis at Harrington Raceway & Casino
Harrington Raceway & Casino , 18500 S Dupont Hwy , Harrington
6:00 pm -
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events
Rudy's Family Restaurant , 17064 S Dupont Hwy , Harrington
7:00 pm -
Kent County (Rudy's Restaurant)
Rudy's Family Restaurant , 17064 S Dupont Hwy , Harrington
10:00 am -
Paint Nite: Beach Bug
Rudy's Family Restaurant , 17064 S Dupont Hwy , Harrington
7:00 pm
Monday April 20
Friday April 24
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Sunday May 10
Tuesday May 12
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š Events Nearby
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Botanical by Me
Queenie's Curio , 39 N Walnut St Suite 106 , Milford
5:30 pm -
Shorebirds Along the Bayshore
DuPont Nature Center , 2992 Lighthouse Rd , Milford
10:00 am -
Bella Terra Spring Fling
Bella Terra Landscapes & Garden Center , 13482 Rd 240 , Ellendale
10:00 am -
ÄÅ(Vinyl) Listening Lounge: TBAÄÅÄ
Greenwood Public Library Conference Room,
1:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Austin I just want to thank you for your attention to details and doing a fine job.
Whether it's mowing the lawn or doing Handyman work you are so awesome. We got ripped off by a guy on here and he turned out not to be as honorableā¦ (Nextdoor Avon) - Yes i would like to know where the cops are in Harrington.
I live on third Street itās only about five houses long and you wouldnāt believe how fast people go down the street and thereās kids that live here. (Nextdoor Harrington)
- US Customs and Border Protection posted a job opening for Marine Interdiction Agent in Harrington. Apply here.
- Harrington Raceway & Casino posted a job opening for Porter/Housekeeping in Harrington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Harrington here.
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