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🌱 Why 14,000 fentanyl bags in New Castle have police on alert

Hello New Castle! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why 14,000 fentanyl bags in New Castle have police on alert
  • Why New Castle County drivers should rethink which day they buy gas

Also on today's calendar: Y.A.L.E. School Tri-State Ability Art Show: Metropolis and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 55.
  • Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Thousands of Fentanyl Bags Found in Woods Raise Concern (mychesco.com) — More than 14,000 bags of fentanyl were found in woods near the Radnor Green neighborhood in New Castle after two young people discovered suspicious bags and alerted family and police. County officers confirmed the drugs and are asking residents for tips while warning everyone never to touch suspected narcotics and to call authorities immediately.
   

• What day in Delaware is the cheapest to buy gas? Know before you pump (delawareonline.com) — If you’re filling up around New Castle County, data show it currently has the lowest average gas prices in Delaware, but the day you pump still matters. A GasBuddy analysis finds Monday is usually cheapest statewide, while Friday tends to be the most expensive, with recent AAA figures showing prices hovering around $4 per gallon.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello … I need some estimates on landscaping.
    specifically on replenishing spreading new mulch around the house. Thanks (Nextdoor Springfields)
  • Anyone else had issues with Casella Trash Company, they did not pick up trash or recycle Tuesday, my trash wasn't out the night before.
    This has happened several times before. I called them & best can do is to send out someone 3 days out or next week pick up. Trash already to the… (Nextdoor Jefferson Farms)
  • Croda Int Plc posted a job opening for Shipping Coordinator in New Castle. Apply here.
  • YMCA of Delaware posted a job opening for Sr. Day Camp Counselor- Brandywine Family YMCA Location in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Castle here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wilmington

  • Edgemoor container port poised to move forward after permit win (delawareonline.com)
  • Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware (delaware.gov)
  • Three Men Accused in Wilmington Drug Bust (mychesco.com)

Delaware City

  • Former Delaware city council member arrested after violating stalking protection order (614now.com)

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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Castle

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