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A federal lawsuit says former Middletown police chief claimed overtime weekly and discriminated against women officers, including preventing training.

Delaware News Journal Police advisory boards started forming around Delaware last summer in response to protests calling for police reform in the wake of the death of George Floyd and others killed by police. The groups tied to municipal and state police agencies have some similar goals: police accountability, better community policing and improving police training and hiring processes. Another thing they have in common — no real timeline for making recommendations or implementing reform...

Senior centers in Middletown and Smyrna persevere during pandemic Smyrna/Clayton Sun-Times Senior centers in central Delaware, stung by the loss of hall rentals and fundraisers, are struggling to survive and meet the needs of older residents dealing with isolation and hunger during the pandemic. At the Mamie A. Warren Senior Center west of Smyrna, director Debbie Brown said 2020 was the most challenging year she’s faced during her 17 years in charge and 20 years total working at the center....

Middletown Transcript Two members from the newly-formed Police Advisory Board resigned Nov. 16, after they were appointed one month ago, Mayor Ken Branner said during the Mayor and Town Council meeting Dec. 7. Andy Nhan, appointed by the town council, resigned because he plans to move out of town limits, which prohibits him from serving on the board based on the boards guidelines. Bishop Jeffrey Broughton, appointed by the NAACP, resigned due to conflicts with his teaching schedule. Councilman ...