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Pair sought for repeatedly using fake bills at Chester Co. gas station
Police in Chester County are looking for help from the public to identify two men who, officials claim, have used counterfeit bills repeatedly at the same gas station in Kennett Square. And, officials said, the same men may have used fake currency in an incident that happened at a CVS...
NJ Senate OKs bill to raise penalties for home burglaries, invasions. See the details
Responding to a surge in home burglaries in recent years, New Jersey's Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would increase penalties for offenders caught breaking into residences. "Law enforcement personnel have expressed an urgent need to pass legislation to combat the troubling wave of residential home burglaries spreading across New Jersey,"...
We're starting our Fourth of July holiday celebrations early this week ...
We're starting our Fourth of July holiday celebrations early this week with an undated postcard from Hagley Library’s Waldron collection of Christmas and holiday postcards (Acc. 200.223). This collection of over 500 items was donated to the Hagley Library in 1973 by Maxine Maxson Waldron (1898-1982), an artist and...
West Grove Man Charged in Death of Toddler
WEST CHESTER, PA — Authorities arrested Enrique Lopez Gomez, 30, of West Grove, Pennsylvania, on June 27, 2024, in connection with the death of a 21-month-old child. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges, which include Murder of the Third Degree and Involuntary Manslaughter. Magisterial District Judge Matthew Seavey set bail at $10,000,000 cash.
Police: Bear spotted in Newark died trying to cross highway
The bear that captivated Delawareans last week has died, state police said. The animal was struck and killed by a vehicle while attempting to cross Route 1 in the area of School Bell Road near Bear, Delaware, around 11 p.m. last Tuesday. Police said the Delaware Department of Transportation has removed the animal from the roadway. The driver who hit the bear was not injured. ...
Newark man sets record with 500th blood platelet donation
A Newark man set a record at the Blood Bank of Delmarva last week when he made his 500th donation of blood platelets. Eric Mayer hit the milestone June 28. “His monumental donation comes during the critical, summertime need for blood donations, and we can’t thank him enough for his dedication to saving lives and ensuring that patients have access to safe and readily-available blood products,” said Kristin Frederick, director...
Walgreens in Elkins Park makes list of nationwide shutdowns
The Walgreens at 1 Yorktown Plaza in Elkins Park will be closing as part of the pharmacy store chain’s planned shutdowns for underperforming branches across the country, MSN.com reported. While no exact timeline has been given, CEO Tim Wentworth indicated that the wave of closures is due to ongoing...
Woman's arrest by New Castle County officers captured on social media under investigation
New Castle County police are investigating an incident in which four county officers are captured on video forcefully arresting a woman in a Route 40 Royal Farms parking lot, according to New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer. Meyer's statement, posted to New Castle County Government's Facebook page, also promised to release police...
Young children removed from burning vehicle by good Samaritans in New Castle County
Two young children were removed from a vehicle fire in New Castle County on Monday thanks to the quick work of good Samaritans.It happened just after 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of A and South Walnut streets in Wilmington, Delaware.Firefighters were called to the scene for a vehicle fire. While responding, crews were alerted that children were reportedly trapped in the car.At the scene, firefighters found the vehicle engulfed in flames.Crews say they were told at the scene that employees of a nearby auto detailing shop had removed the two children from the burning car.The children are 5 years old and 8 months old, authorities say.The children's mother, who was reportedly driving, also escaped the flames.Emergency crews say they immediately put out the fire and began to treat the injured victims.The children both suffered extensive burns and were transported to Nemours Children's Hospital in serious condition.The mother was transported to Christiana Trauma Center with extensive burns as well, authorities say. Her condition is unknown at this time.No further information has been released on this incident. Police have not said what may have led to the fire.
Delaware State Police investigating fatal 3-car, head-on collision
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal three-car crash that took place in New Castle County on Monday.It happened at approximately 4 p.m. on the 1100 block of Wilson Road in Brandywine Hundred.Troopers responded to the scene for reports of a three-car, head-on collision.Upon arrival, authorities said two people in two of the vehicles were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.An elderly man in the third vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.Wilson Road has been closed for investigation.State police have not released the victim's identity or what led to the crash.
Businesses Damaged By Two-Alarm Blaze Sparked In Commercial Building: Maryland Fire Marshal
First responders from several agencies in Harford and Cecil counties were called at around noon on Tuesday, June 2 to Blue Ball Road in Elkton, when the owner of one of the businesses reported a garage fire that sent smoke billowing through the air that could be seen for miles.
Bridge Tolls From New Jersey to PA Could Go Up 20%
When you think of how expensive everything else has gotten, it's somewhat amazing that the four bridges drivers use to cross from New Jersey to Pennsylvania haven't increased in price in 13 years. That may be about to change. DRPA Considers a 20% Toll Hike on Bridges Crossing the Delaware.
ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care to Open 4 New Delaware Locations
To make access to urgent care services easier and more convenient for Delawareans, ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is opening four new locations in Newark, New Castle, Dover and Wilmington. The new centers, which open July 14, bring the total number of ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care locations to 16, with 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland. Visit […] The post ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent ... Read More
Delaware's Johnny Weir joins Kim Zolciak, Josie Canseco on new season of The Surreal Life
Delawarean and Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir's summer just got busier. Not only will he be in France as part of NBC's Paris 2024 Olympics coverage starting Friday, July 26, but he also will be among the cast of returning reality show "The Surreal Life" when its seventh season kicks off three days...
Meet our new faculty: Jesus Beltran
New University of Delaware faculty member Jesus Beltran grew up in a small town in Colombia. He was always fascinated by nature and agriculture. The South American town depended on coffee plantations, fruits and vegetables to drive employment and the local economy. Spending school breaks on farms ignited Beltran’s fascination with living things, likely influencing his decision to study biology.
MaidPro Welcomes Hair and Makeup Entrepreneur to Vast Network of Franchise Owners
MaidPro, the nation’s leading home cleaning franchise, has awarded a new territory along the Delaware and Maryland coast to first-time franchise owner Kathryn Timerson. The territory includes Sussex County in Delaware and Kent and Ocean City Counties in Maryland. Timerson brings a wealth of entrepreneurial knowledge and spirit to...
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