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Man Out On Bond Back At It Again Police Say
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Thomas Hetzler, of Wilmington, for organized retail theft charges stemming from multiple shopliftings that occurred at the Wegmans in Wilmington. Officials said on July 23, 2024, at approximately 11:23 p.m., troopers responded to the Wegmans, located at 371 Buckley Mill Road in Wilmington, for a...
DSU & EHRI, Inc. Partnership Launches Geriatric Education Initiative
Delaware State University has partnered with Education, Health and Research International, Inc.(ERHI), in connection with the award of a five-year $5 million grant to support an education initiative to increase the expertise capability of the geriatric healthcare workforce in rural Kent and Sussex counties in the First State. Through this grant, a Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will be established. This initiative will develop and facilitate a training curriculum enabling healthcare workers to employ best practices, particularly as it relates to caring for senior citizens in various stages of dementia and other late-life diseases. The program will strive to increase the number of competent professionals who care for senior citizens. The training program will be conducted at the Milford Wellness Village, a health complex in Milford, DE.
New park under construction at old Wilmington reservoir site
The property that contained a long-abandoned Wilmington city reservoir is being transformed into a community park in the Hilltop- Little Italy area. Construction is moving forward to create a park with trails, other outdoor amenities, outdoor classrooms - and a feeling like "you're above it all." The former reservoir was well above ground-level, and that extra height will be available for visitors to enjoy.
Attorney general: NJ state trooper ‘inexcusably crossed the line,’ admits to punching handcuffed woman in the face in 2022
Authorities say the victim was accused of spitting in the direction of the trooper. She appeared to be drunk and was being detained for a medical evaluation.
Wilmington shooting leaves man dead
A 35-year-old man is dead, the victim of a shooting in Wilmington Friday night. Officers found the victim around 7:35 p.m. in the 500 block of South Van Buren Street, city police said. He'd been critically wounded, and died at the hospital. No other information is available yet, and police...
Routine traffic stop results in 5-year prison sentence for Glassboro, NJ, man
A Glassboro man is headed to prison after cops found a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Vineland last year. On April 26th, 38-year-old Joshua D. Alpheaus pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful possession of a handgun. Earlier this week, he was sentenced to five years in state...
Delaware State Police accuse convicted felon in apparent road rage incident
A Wilmington man is behind bars after what State Police say was a road rage incident in Hockessin last weekend. Troopers were responding to a report of a crash at Limestone and Brackenville Roads Sunday night when they got a report of an unrelated road rage incident involving a driver displaying a handgun, Delaware State Police said.
Uno Pizzeria And Grill Announces Closure In Deptford, NJ
I saw this trending on Facebook yesterday and it broke my little former-server heart. Uno's Pizzeria and Grill is officially closing up shop up in Gloucester County. It's been a year of bummer after bummer after bummer regarding restaurant closures in 2024. Seriously, I'm not sure I remember so many restaurants folding in such a short amount of time. Technically, though, that's not what's happening here.
Inspiring Confidence with Children’s Healthcare Book Launch
WILMINGTON, Del. – Every good story has a hero, but what if the characters are based on real-life healthcare heroes? This past Wednesday, the Wilmington Public Library united families, healthcare advocates, and elected officials for a children’s healthcare book launch. The book, created by Westside Family Healthcare, is titled Captain Westside and the Health Heroes.
Troopers Surround Bank Saturday Morning
Delaware State Police have responded to an incident at the Franklin Mint Credit Union on Quintillo Drive in Bear. Witnesses reported a significant police presence, with troopers surrounding the credit union with long guns drawn. Sources indicate that the troopers are also investigating a carjacking or motor vehicle theft believed...
Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 27, 2024
Picks and analysis for this afternoon’s card from Delaware Park:. 3. Secret TemptationSolid effort in latest when chasing willingly throughout and finishing well clear of the rest; two of four to run back have won follow-ups 5. Ritz On BroadwayVery competitive at this level. 2. Abundant LifeDrops to lowest...
2 M-O-T Little League squads advance to World Series
A big summer is unfolding for players in M-O-T Little League after their Senior Softball and Intermediate Baseball teams advanced to their respective World Series. M-O-T's Intermediate (50/70) team completed a perfect 4-0 run through their East Regional in Dover with a 2-0 victory over a team from South Vineland, New Jersey.
Trooper admits to punching handcuffed woman in late-night incident
BRIDGETON — A state trooper has admitted he punched a woman in the face while she was handcuffed in a police vehicle, according to the state Attorney General's Office. The trooper — Nicolas J. Hogan, 28, of Gibbstown — held a metal flashlight in his hand while striking the victim during a 1:30...
Fighting Food Insecurity in South Jersey with America’s Oldest Farm Co-Op
An innovative partnership among the Landisville Produce Cooperative, the Food Bank of South Jersey, and its agencies is helping farmers stabilize revenues while feeding hungry people. Ploch Farms, Inc. was established as a dairy farm in 1880, and has been growing produce since 1915. Its 200 acres of triple-cropped Vineland...
Hamilton Twp., NJ, police seek help finding missing 16-year-old
Authorities in Hamilton Township are asking for your help locating a missing 16-year-old female. Police say Autumn M. Felmey of Mays Landing was last seen at around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon in the area of the Woodlands and she may have taken a New Jersey Transit bus via the stop at Hamilton Mall.
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