Matt McDonald

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[Matt McDonald @MattC_McDonald]

Elmer Jefferson moved into a camper in Pine Haven five years ago.

In July, his landlord told him the Lincoln, DE community would soon be sold. The buyers wanted him — and all of his year-round neighbors in campers — out.

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Bethany Hall-Long just released a statement regarding her campaign finance controversy.

Personal loans for campaign-related expenses were recorded on reports as expenditures but not labeled as loans. I’ll have more on this, as well as what the docs show for @TheStateNews #netDE

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The conference came after a gathering in Dover on Nov. 3, feet away from where 50-year-old Michael Jarrett was allegedly injured. His mother, Kim Chapman, said her son is still dealing with the trauma:

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Mayor Robin Christiansen in a Thursday press conference sought to assure citizens that an alleged city police use-of-force incident last month is under thorough - and independent - investigation
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The demolition of the McKee Run Generating Station could begin as soon as January. Here are the measures Dover hopes will minimize the impacts of noise, dust and hazardous materials disposal on people in the area.

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@TheStateNews The latest:

In the wake of a report about an alleged use-of-force incident involving Dover police, Black and Brown community leaders are calling for unity — and for changes to the police department.
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@TheStateNews The latest:

In the wake of a report about an alleged use-of-force incident involving Dover police, Black and Brown community leaders are calling for unity — and for changes to the police department.
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@TheStateNews Another update: Michael Jarrett is home as of this morning, Kim Chapman tells me.

Story to follow.

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Incident with Dover police leaves 50-year-old man hospitalized

Family members of Michael Jarrett are questioning a Dover police officer’s alleged use of force that left the man hospitalized. They plan to file a civil lawsuit over what happened.

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The Caraballo family moved into the Fleming Mansion in Harrington in the summer of 2017. Strange events soon followed inside the home, which many believe to be haunted.

Read the story and see the full video:
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The 85th Milford Community Parade kicked off Wednesday evening. This year’s theme was “The Great Outdoors.”
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Get caught up on what happened here:

Parent pushes for end to Magnolia Middle manga restrictions
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Magnolia Middle School is getting a new manga club in wake of ‘book ban’ claims @TheStateNews
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Police have arrested a person in connection with the shooting of a Camden Redner’s employee, Camden Police Chief Marcus Whitney said Thursday afternoon.
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@24_angier It only takes someone not being mentioned for two paragraphs for me to completely forget who they are, if I'm being honest

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@TheStateNews Earlier, they were demonstrating outside Delaware State Police Troop 3 in Camden.

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Family and friends are protesting about the death of 3-year-old Kasai Bull in the front of the Deputy AG's office here in Dover.

DE State Police said a driver struck and fatally injured Kasai last week and left the scene of the collision. (1/2)

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Authorities said the driver was contacted by patrol troopers and detectives in Smyrna. No arrest has been made in the incident, which is still under investigation. (2/2) @TheStateNews

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With a new $20 million fund for developers, the Delaware State Housing Authority is looking to make a dent in the affordable housing crisis.

The Catalyst Fund is designed to help developers build new homes on vacant land or renovate vacant houses.

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