It’s been one month since Gov. John Carney ordered nonessential businesses to close and required essential to comply with social distancing. Middletown-area small businesses have had different strategies to adapt for customers. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200421/…

Ducks Unlimited relies on local chapter fundraisers, like Appoquinimink’s Spring Fling, for their conservation projects. Future funding for those projects could be lower, if the Spring Fling has to go virtual because of social gathering restrictions. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200420/…

The intersection at Cedar Lane and Marl Pit roads will close from Monday, April 27 to Monday, May 18 as part of the ongoing roundabout construction project. See article for detour routes: middletowntranscript.com/news/20200420/…

"We just want you guys to know that we appreciate you.” The Middletown girls soccer team made a video thanking all the workers who have been on the front lines of the pandemic. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200421/…

"The response to our concept has been overwhelming right now." On June 1, the Wittes plan to reopen the former Vandegrift Golf Course, a nine-hole course in Middletown, and clubhouse bar rebranded at Mulligans the bar and Mulligans the restaurant. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200423/…

"It feels great to use something I am passionate about to provide something that helps someone else." Appo Project Lead the Way teachers are using 3D printers to make hundreds of ear saver straps and face shields for hospital workers. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200424/…

ICYMI: The intersection at Cedar Lane and Marl Pit roads will close starting Monday as part of the ongoing roundabout construction project. See link for detours: middletowntranscript.com/news/20200420/…

Back Creek neighborhood in Middletown held a parade for graduating high school and college seniors who live in the development. More than 30 seniors decorated their cars and drove around the neighborhood honking their horns as residents cheered them on. middletowntranscript.com/photogallery/D…

Discovery Channel’s “Road Trip Masters” will feature Historic Odessa in its May 2 episode. In July, the crew spent three days in Delaware, touring Odessa, Battle Axe, the Hagley Museum and Fort Delaware. middletowntranscript.com/entertainment/…

"Her passion for advocacy is refreshing in a world where most only care about themselves for the most part." Kennedy Porter's empathetic and compassionate personality as helped her family through loss and her community through the coronavirus pandemic. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200429/…

Three Philadelphia residents were arrested for organized retail crime thefts from southern New Castle County liquor stores, Delaware State police said. The suspects stole from Summit Liquors in Middletown and Smith Liquors in Townsend April 28. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200501/…

John Nanni was diagnosed with polio when he was 10 months old. Now he is 67 years old and MOT Rotary Club president. Spending his life learning about the virus that nearly took his life, he sees many similarities between the COVID-19 and polio outbreaks. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200505/…

Middletown town council met Monday night for the first time using Zoom. Car thefts continue to increase, plans for a new school move forward and DART wants a new bus route. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200506/…

Two separate thefts of more than $13,000 worth of cellphones, headphones and other goods from the Amazon fulfillment center occurred in April, according to Middletown Police Department’s monthly report. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200506/…

A Maryland man was arrested near Newark May 5 on felony drug charges after a traffic stop, Delaware State police said. He was found in possession of heroin, fentanyl and prescription pills that were not prescribed to him. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200506/…

A 24-year-old man of New Castle and a 21-year-old woman of Townsend were robbed at gunpoint, Delaware State police said. Police are still investigating the incident. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200518/…

Appoquinimink school board will discuss senior graduation plans at a special meeting Thursday, May 21. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200518/…

The MOT community gathered at the intersection of Main and Broad to honor George Floyd and protest police brutality on black Americans. Elected officials, religious leaders and community activists called for change on how police departments operate. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200608/…

Appo grab-and-go summer meals can be picked up Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting June 15 at Louis L. Redding Middle School. Children do not need to be present to receive food. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200608/…

Restaurants were allowed to open for dine-in service this month, but how have they adapted to the restrictions? Middletown and Smyrna restaurant owners speak on the biggest challenges they have faced through the phase 2 reopening. middletowntranscript.com/news/20200626/…