AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: Delaware confirmed 13 measles cases in Kent County, including four children, after a July outbreak of five cases; officials urge anyone unsure about MMR vaccination to contact a provider. Public Health: DNREC also detected West Nile virus in Delaware for the first time in 2026 after routine testing found a positive sentinel chicken flock in eastern Kent County; no human cases have been reported. Public Safety: Delaware State Police arrested William Simpler Jr. of Saint Georges for murder after a road rage shooting in Newark left 46-year-old Jason Paoletti dead. Local Government & Food Access: Gov. Matt Meyer launched Delaware’s Farm to Processing program, expanding processing and freezing capacity to boost fresh food access, support farmers, and train incarcerated Delawareans for reentry. Community & Crime Investigation: Dover Police are investigating human remains found near a retention pond; forensic science will determine cause and manner of death. Business & Industry: Aternium selected Dover for its first U.S. heavy water and high purity hydrogen production facility, targeting major investment and jobs. Health & Science: CHOP marked its 500th prenatal repair for severe spina bifida, highlighting decades of fetal surgery progress. Sports: Delaware District 3 opened the Senior League Softball World Series with a 9-5 group-play win.
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