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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avelo Airlines finished its busiest six-month period since starting service at Wilmington Airport in early 2023, serving 155,881 passengers by the first half of 2025 — the budget carrier primarily flew to top Florida destinations like Orlando and Fort Myers and will resume additional routes later this year. WDEL
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New Castle County police are searching for 22-year-old Shane Brank, a mixed-race male about 5-feet-6 who fled on foot after a shooting in Delaware City Trailer Park on July 7+ residents are urged to call 911 if they see him. Delaware Online
- ➤ Officers responded to a shooting at Delaware City Trailer Park on July 7 at 9:27 a.m.—finding a 39-year-old man who was shot and later died—and they arrested 22-year-old Shane Brank at 1:10 p.m. after witnesses saw him run. First State Update
- ➤ On Monday, July 7, police searched for a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting at Delaware City Trailer Park and located 22-year-old Shane Brank shortly after 1 p.m.—they also responded to a shooting on the 100 block of 5th Street in Stockdale around 9:30 a.m. where a 39-year-old man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and did not survive as detectives continue to investigate. WDEL
- ➤ New Castle County Police investigated two shootings Monday morning at Delaware City Trailer Park and in the Stockdale community of Claymont and are searching for a 22-year-old person of interest (5-foot, 6-inch, 130 pounds, seen in a black shirt, black pants, and a black beanie) believed to be armed. WDEL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington artist Sarah Saliba, who used yarn to earn income while traveling with her military husband, now works full-time on Crochet Vision—making plush dolls and sharing her creative journey on YouTube. 6abc
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware’s Technology Student Association delegation represented the state at the 2025 National TSA Conference in Nashville last week as 160 students from 17 schools competed in over 65 events on biotechnology, cybersecurity, engineering and emerging technologies. The delegation led by Newark Charter Senior High School state officers earned several top ten finishes and received national honors—showing strong support from the Delaware Department of Education. Deleware State Government
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DNREC will drop surf fishing reservations for seven drive-on beaches starting Saturday, July 12, so anglers can fish without reserving spots on Key Box, Conquest, Faithful Steward, York, Middle, South, and Beach Plum Island north of Lewes on weekends and holidays. Reservations will still be required for selected beaches at Cape Henlopen and Delaware Seashore State Park as staff monitor capacity and beach conditions—this change follows a two-year review of the program. Deleware State Government
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
N/A — Jul 9–11 — NBN Sports Academy — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your basketball skills in a fun, character-building environment.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers with live Americana music from Kid Davis and the Bullets.
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Coffee Crawl
9-11 a.m. — Scout Cafe — Free to attend — Connect with the community on a coffee journey between local favorites.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy live Americana music with $0.50 burgers every Thursday night.
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Rockwood Movie Club
6-8 p.m. — Rockwood Park & Museum — Free entry — Experience Victorian films followed by a thought-provoking discussion.
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Delaware Pinball Championship Tour Event #3
5:30 p.m. — 1100 First State Blvd, Wilmington, DE — $20 for members, $50 for non-members — Experience the excitement of the pinball tournament with a unique ladder finals format and live streaming.
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First State Duathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Bellevue State Park — Registration required — Experience an exciting combination of trail running and cycling at this duathlon competition.
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30th Anniversary Dickie DiSabatino Golf and Tennis Classic
10:30-10:45 a.m. — Bidermann Golf Course — Registration required — Participate in golf or tennis to support Cancer Support Community Delaware in a fun-filled day of contests and auctions.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers and Americana tunes at this lively weekly event.
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Drone Light Show
9:30-9:45 p.m. — Riverwalk Mini Golf — Free entry — Experience a mesmerizing array of 170+ drones illuminating the summer night sky.
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