New Castle County has the highest population and population density of any Delaware county, even though it is the smallest. It is also the most economically developed of the three.
New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon took office on November 13, 2012.
New Castle County is home to two minor league sports teams: the Wilmington Blue Rocks (baseball) and the Delaware 87ers (basketball) which play in Newark.
It also has a professional auto racing track in New Castle known as Airport Speedway, which races on Saturday nights throughout the summer.
History
The first permanent European settlement on Delaware soil was Fort Christina, resulting from Peter Minuit's 1638 expedition on the Swedish vessels Fogel Grip and Kalmar Nyckel. The Swedes laid out the town at the site of modern-day Wilmington. They contracted with the Lenape Native Americans for land of Old Cape Henlopen north to Sankikans (Trenton Falls), and inland as far as they desired. However, a dispute ensued between the Swedes and the Dutch, who asserted a prior claim to that land.
New Castle is a city in Henry County, Indiana, 44 miles (71km) east-northeast of Indianapolis, on the Big Blue River. In 1900, 3,406 people lived in the town; in 1910, 9,446; in 1920, 14,458; and in 1940, 16,620. The population was 18,114 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Henry County. New Castle is home to New Castle Fieldhouse, the largest high school gymnasium in the world.
The city is surrounded by agricultural land. In the past, it was a manufacturing center for the production of sheet iron and steel, automobiles, caskets, clothing, scales, bridges, pianos, furniture, handles, shovels, lathes, bricks, and flour.
New Castle was platted in 1823, and named after New Castle, Kentucky. A post office was established at New Castle in 1823.
The Maxwell Automobile Factory, later owned and operated by Chrysler Motor Corp. was, at the time of construction in the first part of the 20th century, the largest automotive manufacturing plant in the world.
In 1798, John Carlysle Stewart, a civil engineer, traveled to western Pennsylvania to resurvey the "donation lands" resurveyed lands, which had been reserved for veterans of the Revolutionary War. He discovered that the original survey had neglected to stake out approximately 50 acres (200,000m2) at the confluence of the Shenango River and the Neshannock Creek, at that time a part of Allegheny County. Claiming the land for himself, he laid out what was to become the town of New Castle. Stewart laid out the town of New Castle in April 1798. It comprised approximately 50 acres (200,000m2), in what was then part of Allegheny County. New Castle became a borough in 1825, having a population of about 300. The city later became a part of Mercer County. On April 5, 1849, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania signed an act creating Lawrence County named in honor of U.S. Navy Captain James Lawrence. New Castle became a city in 1869 and was headed by its first Mayor, Thomas B. Morgan. At that time, the population had increased to about 6,000.
15-year-old shot, killed in New Castle County, Delaware
There are no reports of any arrests yet.
published: 11 Feb 2023
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
READ: https://6abc.com/delaware-shooting-apartment-complex-woman-injured/13454413/
published: 02 Jul 2023
New Castle County Police Recruiting New Officers
The New Castle County Police Department is looking for people with a passion for helping their community to join their ranks. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the qualifications needed and benefits offered to apply for their training academy.
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published: 31 May 2022
Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-shooting-investigation-murder-suicide-woman-dead/13811042/
published: 22 Sep 2023
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/several-cars-have-brake-lines-cut-overnight-in-middletown-new-castle-county/14599635/
published: 31 Mar 2024
New Castle County Gives Young People A Close Up Look At First Responder Careers
The camp is being held for the first time.
published: 20 Jul 2022
Man fatally shot by New Castle County police identified
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police in Delaware on Monday night.
It happened around 7:40 p.m. outside of a 7-Eleven on the 200 block of Maryland Avenue in Richardson Park. #delaware
https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-police-shooting-7eleven-maryland-avenue-richardson-park/12922785/
published: 08 Mar 2023
15-Year-Old Girl Shot, Killed Inside New Castle County Apartment:Police
Matt Petrillo reports.
published: 16 Feb 2020
New Castle County Re-Zoning Explained
New Castle County’s Comprehensive Plan estimates future conditions, and at least every 10 years, the Plan and its corresponding Zoning Code may be adjusted in response to changing conditions and circumstances. In such cases, re-zoning of County land may be necessary due to new economic conditions that render a specific land use infeasible or technologically obsolete, and/or shifting community needs and priorities. Accordingly, New Castle County employs a 7-step re-zoning process that is described in this brief animated video.
published: 23 Mar 2018
New Castle County Police release police body camera footage in fatal shooting of Lymond Moses
Newly released police-worn body camera video that was made public Tuesday shows the tense moments that led to the fatal shooting of Bear, Delaware man Lymond Moses.
Moses was shot and killed by New Castle County Police on January 13.
The video was released by police at the request of County Executive Matthew Meyer and pressure from the family of Lymond Moses, who reviewed the footage last week.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/police-bodycam-video-shows-tense-moments-before-fatal-shooting-in-delaware/10423737/
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
READ: https://6abc.com/delaware-shooting-apartment-complex-woman-injured/13454413/
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
READ: https://6abc.com/delaware-shooting-apartment-complex-woman-injured/13454413/
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
READ: https://6abc.com/delaware-shooting-apartment-complex-woman-injured/13454413/
The New Castle County Police Department is looking for people with a passion for helping their community to join their ranks. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on th...
The New Castle County Police Department is looking for people with a passion for helping their community to join their ranks. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the qualifications needed and benefits offered to apply for their training academy.
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Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-shooting-investigation-murder-suicide-woman-dead...
Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-shooting-investigation-murder-suicide-woman-dead/13811042/
Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-shooting-investigation-murder-suicide-woman-dead/13811042/
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/several-cars-have-brake-lines-cut-overnight-in-middletown-new-castle-co...
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/several-cars-have-brake-lines-cut-overnight-in-middletown-new-castle-county/14599635/
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/several-cars-have-brake-lines-cut-overnight-in-middletown-new-castle-county/14599635/
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police in Delaware on Monday night.
It happened around 7:40 p.m. outside of a 7-Eleven on the 200 blo...
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police in Delaware on Monday night.
It happened around 7:40 p.m. outside of a 7-Eleven on the 200 block of Maryland Avenue in Richardson Park. #delaware
https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-police-shooting-7eleven-maryland-avenue-richardson-park/12922785/
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police in Delaware on Monday night.
It happened around 7:40 p.m. outside of a 7-Eleven on the 200 block of Maryland Avenue in Richardson Park. #delaware
https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-police-shooting-7eleven-maryland-avenue-richardson-park/12922785/
New Castle County’s Comprehensive Plan estimates future conditions, and at least every 10 years, the Plan and its corresponding Zoning Code may be adjusted in r...
New Castle County’s Comprehensive Plan estimates future conditions, and at least every 10 years, the Plan and its corresponding Zoning Code may be adjusted in response to changing conditions and circumstances. In such cases, re-zoning of County land may be necessary due to new economic conditions that render a specific land use infeasible or technologically obsolete, and/or shifting community needs and priorities. Accordingly, New Castle County employs a 7-step re-zoning process that is described in this brief animated video.
New Castle County’s Comprehensive Plan estimates future conditions, and at least every 10 years, the Plan and its corresponding Zoning Code may be adjusted in response to changing conditions and circumstances. In such cases, re-zoning of County land may be necessary due to new economic conditions that render a specific land use infeasible or technologically obsolete, and/or shifting community needs and priorities. Accordingly, New Castle County employs a 7-step re-zoning process that is described in this brief animated video.
Newly released police-worn body camera video that was made public Tuesday shows the tense moments that led to the fatal shooting of Bear, Delaware man Lymond Mo...
Newly released police-worn body camera video that was made public Tuesday shows the tense moments that led to the fatal shooting of Bear, Delaware man Lymond Moses.
Moses was shot and killed by New Castle County Police on January 13.
The video was released by police at the request of County Executive Matthew Meyer and pressure from the family of Lymond Moses, who reviewed the footage last week.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/police-bodycam-video-shows-tense-moments-before-fatal-shooting-in-delaware/10423737/
Newly released police-worn body camera video that was made public Tuesday shows the tense moments that led to the fatal shooting of Bear, Delaware man Lymond Moses.
Moses was shot and killed by New Castle County Police on January 13.
The video was released by police at the request of County Executive Matthew Meyer and pressure from the family of Lymond Moses, who reviewed the footage last week.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/police-bodycam-video-shows-tense-moments-before-fatal-shooting-in-delaware/10423737/
New Castle County woman shot multiple times in apartment complex: Police
READ: https://6abc.com/delaware-shooting-apartment-complex-woman-injured/13454413/
The New Castle County Police Department is looking for people with a passion for helping their community to join their ranks. NBC10’s Tim Furlong has more on the qualifications needed and benefits offered to apply for their training academy.
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Barricade situation ends with woman, gunman dead in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-shooting-investigation-murder-suicide-woman-dead/13811042/
Several cars have brake lines cut overnight in New Castle County
READ: https://6abc.com/several-cars-have-brake-lines-cut-overnight-in-middletown-new-castle-county/14599635/
Police have identified the man who was shot and killed by police in Delaware on Monday night.
It happened around 7:40 p.m. outside of a 7-Eleven on the 200 block of Maryland Avenue in Richardson Park. #delaware
https://6abc.com/new-castle-county-police-shooting-7eleven-maryland-avenue-richardson-park/12922785/
New Castle County’s Comprehensive Plan estimates future conditions, and at least every 10 years, the Plan and its corresponding Zoning Code may be adjusted in response to changing conditions and circumstances. In such cases, re-zoning of County land may be necessary due to new economic conditions that render a specific land use infeasible or technologically obsolete, and/or shifting community needs and priorities. Accordingly, New Castle County employs a 7-step re-zoning process that is described in this brief animated video.
Newly released police-worn body camera video that was made public Tuesday shows the tense moments that led to the fatal shooting of Bear, Delaware man Lymond Moses.
Moses was shot and killed by New Castle County Police on January 13.
The video was released by police at the request of County Executive Matthew Meyer and pressure from the family of Lymond Moses, who reviewed the footage last week.
READ MORE: https://6abc.com/police-bodycam-video-shows-tense-moments-before-fatal-shooting-in-delaware/10423737/
New Castle County has the highest population and population density of any Delaware county, even though it is the smallest. It is also the most economically developed of the three.
New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon took office on November 13, 2012.
New Castle County is home to two minor league sports teams: the Wilmington Blue Rocks (baseball) and the Delaware 87ers (basketball) which play in Newark.
It also has a professional auto racing track in New Castle known as Airport Speedway, which races on Saturday nights throughout the summer.
History
The first permanent European settlement on Delaware soil was Fort Christina, resulting from Peter Minuit's 1638 expedition on the Swedish vessels Fogel Grip and Kalmar Nyckel. The Swedes laid out the town at the site of modern-day Wilmington. They contracted with the Lenape Native Americans for land of Old Cape Henlopen north to Sankikans (Trenton Falls), and inland as far as they desired. However, a dispute ensued between the Swedes and the Dutch, who asserted a prior claim to that land.
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A New Castle man, formerly of Crawford County, who led police on a high-speed chase through Lawrence County Thursday night died when his car crashed on Eastbrook-Harlansburg Road in Scott Township....
A New Castle man, formerly of Crawford County, who led police on a high-speed chase through Lawrence County Thursday night died when his car crashed on Eastbrook-Harlansburg Road in Scott Township....
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