Riley Loses Court Bid Amid Election Week Turmoil
Riley dropped his bid for an injunction after a federal civil suit by Mayor Joseph Battle alleging harassment and defamation. Bier criticized timing, saying the late date before the election minimizes impact while Battle frames Riley as using the office as a campaign weapon.
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Joseph Battle
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Riley
Bier
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Undercover operation nets 85 arrests in tri state theft ring
Delaware and regional police announced a major sting named Flytrap recovering more than 400000 in stolen property and arresting about 85 suspects. The scheme used a fencing site on Governor Printz Boulevard to pay burglars for goods including a Cadillac valued at 12000 with 500 paid, along with tools weapons and machinery seized across Delaware Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Authorities plan to return property to owners and will release a full list of arrestees later today and provide a citizens assistance line 302-571-7930.
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Delaware
Governor Printz Boulevard
Cadillac
Erty
Ayl
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Tuesday Partly Sunny Skies Fade to Cloudy Night
A weather notice says Tuesday will feature sun interspersed with clouds with the atmosphere turning mostly cloudy by night. Details appear on page 2.
Delaware County Election Snapshot and Ballot Questions
Voter eligibility totals in Delaware County include 207,700 Republicans 79,943 Democrats 144 Constitutionalists and 13,019 nonpartisans. Polls open 7 am to 8 pm across 396 precincts. bars close a hour after polls, banks and offices close. Ballot items include state Supreme Court justice retention for William F. Cercone and district attorney, and three Delaware County Council seats. Local races list mayors commissioners and school positions. Constitutional questions seek amending to increase Superior Court judges and extend procedures to justices of the peace.
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Justice of the Supreme Court
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Witte
Caneel Civic Toiene Court
Superior Court
William F. Cercone
Delaware County Council
Common. Pleas Court
Joseph W. deFaria
Howard Reed Jr
Auto dealer license suspended in shooting in Essington
State motor vehicle board suspends DeFinizio Imports retail license for 30 days and the licenses of owner Adolph DeFinizio and others after a 1976 sale and a pistol shooting incident involving Bechtel and Sizemore. Alleged misrepresentation of a car’s condition and a 1000 mile warranty are cited as charges.
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Harrisburg
Adolph DeFinizio
DeFinizio Imports
Wanamaker Avenue
Essington
State Board of Motor Vehicle
DeFinizio
Hunt Club Lane
Upper Providence
Sharon
Gladys DeFinizio
Harry D’amato
Commonwealth Court
Nev
Kenneth C. Bechtel
Everette Sizemore
D’amateé
Bechtel
Oon
D’amato
Chester Voters Turnout Steady in Uncertain Mayor Race
In Chester today, nippy weather kept turnout near normal amid the mayoral contest between incumbent Republican Joseph F Battle and Democrat William Riley. Early reports from Media and Marcus Hook showed light to steady participation, with few machine hiccups and one lighted precinct noting temporary issues. Battle, canvassing his home district, predicted success citing experience and effort, while Riley framed his campaign around steady street campaigning and engagement across precincts.
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Joseph F. Battle
William Riley
Media
Marcus Hook
Stephen McFee
Delaware County Election Bureau
Delaware County
McFee
Battle
Pulaski Junior High School
City of
Highland Av
John J. Nacrelli
GOP
Nacrelli
Riley
8Th Ward
4Th Precinct
Gilmore
CBS
11Th Ward
PECO gas bills may rise by 42 dollars a year
The PUC backed a ALJ recommendation trimming 39000 dollars from PECO's proposed 15375000 annual gas rate increase. If approved, the average residential gas bill would top 565 dollars yearly. PECO serves about 270000 gas customers in four suburban counties around Philadelphia and Lancaster, with over 100000 in Delaware County. Judge Jones noted PECO justified 15336000 dollars in annual revenue for higher operating costs, but the increase is under review after 18 public hearings. The case includes the State Office of Consumer Advocate and Lukens Steel Co. as complainants.
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Lancaster County
Delaware County
Jones
PECO
PUC
State Office of Consumer Advocate
Lukens Steel Co
Coatesville
Freight train narrowly strikes car on railroad tracks
Anthony Napoli, 56, escaped injury when his car stalled on Baltimore & Ohio tracks at Holmes Road during a repair barricade incident. He jumped clear as a freight train struck and pushed the car a half mile. barricades had been placed but were reportedly moved.
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Claymont
Baltimore & Ohio
Holmes Road
Beca
Anthony Napoli
N. Cannon St
Napoli
Daily Double in Classifieds Lets Family Ad Be Picked
A note in today’s classifieds invites families to enter a Daily Double draw for a featured family ad. Details explain how the ad may be selected and displayed, with instructions for participation and timing.
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