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NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother die after their bicycles were hit by car in NJ
NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed Thursday night when they were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding bicycles in their home state of New Jersey, police said Friday. Gaudreau, 31, and brother, Matthew, 29, are Carneys Point, New Jersey, natives and were scheduled to be groomsmen at their sister Katie’s wedding […]
State Police Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash in New Castle
The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash occurred Saturday evening that left one man dead. On August 31, 2024, at approximately 9:46 p.m., a black Volkswagen Passat was driving southbound in the right lane of North Dupont Highway, approaching the intersection of Hazeldell Avenue. Initially, a pedestrian was walking on the right side of North Dupont Highway southbound, north of the intersection and crosswalk. The pedestrian began to cross eastward, from right to left, and entered the right lane of the North Dupont Highway southbound, into the path of the Passat. The Passat swerved but was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
Haunted dining experience returning in 2024 to NJ shore restaurant
MIDDLE TOWNSHIP — The spot that describes itself as "the most unique restaurant at the shore" is making waves again. And if you want a chance to enjoy the new experience, you should probably make a call right now. Keeping the yearly tradition alive, Menz Restaurant & Bar in...
How this Wilmington rowhome made reggae legend Bob Marley a Delaware local
Details are often omitted when a story is recounted. In Bob Marley's biography, a frequently overlooked detail in the legendary reggae musician's story is his life in Wilmington, although clearly marked signs provide this information. One such fact is where the music legend resided in the state's largest city. When attention is given...
Arrest Made In Tuesday Afternoon’s Camden, New Jersey Fatal Shooting
CAMDEN, NJ.- Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay reported that following a swift-moving investigation, Detectives of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit have arrested and charged a 17-year-old Woodbury, New Jersey boy in connection with last night’s fatal shooting in Camden, New Jersey. Charges Filed. The teen...
Meyer: 'Fed up but not giving up'
I ran for office because I was fed up. I taught middle school math in downtown Wilmington. Some of the children I taught came to school hungry. Some woke each morning to unimaginable instability at home. They had witnessed gun and domestic violence, even at a young age.
Multiple drownings in NJ this week, with the latest in South Jersey
MONROE (Gloucester) — Another drowning reported this summer in New Jersey, this time in Gloucester County. Rescuers were notified around 2 p.m. Thursday about a missing swimmer around the Cedar Lake Wildlife Management area, according to a statement from Monroe Township Police Department. A New Jersey State Police helicopter...
Why it’s illegal to sit on these benches in this New Jersey town
One New Jersey town has some nice benches for the public to use — but, apparently, it's not legal to sit on them. Let's assume for a moment that you are a weary traveler walking along Route 40 across South Jersey and you need to take a brief break.
Death of Diana, food prices soar, desegregation: News Journal archives, week of Sept. 1
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including the Wilmington Morning News and the Evening Journal. Sept. 1, 1997, The News Journal Death of a princess: World mourns loss of Diana ...
Delaware State's Montes stops 2-point conversion for 17-15 win over Sacred Heart
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Eric Montes sacked John Michalski on a 2-point conversion attempt and Delaware State held off Sacred Heart 17-15 on Saturday night. The Hornets (1-1) took a 17-9 lead on Jaden Sutton's 39-yard touchdown run midway through the fourth quarter, but the Pioneers (0-1) responded with an 11-play, 66-yard drive. Xavier Leigh capped the drive by scampering around left end with 1:54 to play.
Volleyball Takes Down the Hornets after Five Sets
HARRISONBURG, Va. – The Presbyterian College Blue Hose volleyball team (1-1) defeated the Delaware State Hornets (0-3) 3-2 (21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 21-25, 15-6) after an exciting five sets. COACH BENSON'S THOUGHTS. "It was a battle back and forth. They are a quick team so we had to make adjustments...
Monroe police report town's fourth drowning this summer
MONROE — A Pitman resident has drowned while swimming in a lake here, authorities say. Rafael Martinez Pascual, 38, died in Cedar Lake on the afternoon of. Aug. 29, according to Monroe police. Police went to the lake, where swimming is prohibited, when friends reported Martinez Pascual was missing...
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