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With Fuel Demand Weak, Refineries Shutting Down

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:31:53 GMT

Refineries from New Mexico to New Jersey are under severe economic pressure because of falling demand for fuel, with a number of facilities shutting down in recent months. Valero Energy Corp., which shuttered a major refinery over the summer, said Friday it would permanently close its Delaware City oil refinery and layoff 550 workers.

Family Dog On The Mend After Delaware Stabbing

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:35 GMT

A Delaware man is in custody after breaking into a Wilmington apartment and repeatedly stabbing a family dog Wednesday evening.

Del. Mall Expands Amidst Holiday Shopping Drought

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:26:46 GMT

At a time when malls are struggling to maintain occupancy rates and retailers are bracing for another challenging holiday season, the Christiana Mall in Newark Delaware is expanding. Thursday, they celebrated the opening of an expansion including nearly 50 new stores, but officials say the expansion isn't over.

Delaware Gets $1 Million To Fight Child Porn

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:09 GMT

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden says the state has received more than $1 million dollars to fight Internet child pornography.

Beloved Delaware Police Canine Put To Rest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:48:48 GMT

The New Castle County police department has lost a beloved member of their team.

Delaware Museum Employee Charged With Theft

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:41:06 GMT

Delaware State Police have charged a former employee at Winterthur Museum with theft over $100,000 after, they say, he used a company credit card and bought items for his own use.

Man In Drag Sought For Cashing Bad Checks

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:51:46 GMT

Delaware State Police are searching for a man dressed as a woman who has been passing bad checks throughout the state.

Delaware Woman Claims Bullying At Work

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:59:30 GMT

A Delaware woman says she has been the victim of tormenting at work. The taunt? That she really is a man. Now she has filed complaints with the city and state, saying it was illegal. Dave Huddleston has the story.

Clinton Compliments Beau Biden At Delaware Event

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:21:18 GMT

Delaware attorney general Beau Biden, who is considering running for the Senate seat held by his father, found himself in the spotlight at the state Democratic Party's annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner.

Teen Bicyclist Killed In Delaware

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:22:13 GMT

A young teen was killed after being struck while riding a bicycle in New Castle County Monday evening.