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St. Patrick's Chapel to hold mass Sept. 7
CONOWINGO — The historic St. Patrick’s Chapel will open its doors Saturday Sept. 7 for the fall mass beginning at 10 a.m. Located at 287 Pleasant Grove Road in Conowingo, the chapel was built by Irish immigrants more than 200 years ago. It was restored by the St. Patrick’s Historical Society over seven years, costing more than $160,000. It was rededicated in 2010. Father Jay McKee with the Good Shepherd Parish in Perryville will officiate the mass. There will be tours and light refreshments afterward.
MARYLAND NEWS – Maryland based company set to auction off Jeffery Epstein’s ‘black book’
Alexander Historical Auctions in Elkton, Maryland, known for its auctions of historic documents and relics, is auctioning off Jeffrey Epstein’s personal address and telephone book, calling it “one of the most provocative criminal relics of modern times.” The small, plastic-bound book, containing 64 pages and 368 entries, is set to go up for auction on Friday with a minimum opening bid of $35,000. The book has previously been offered for private sale with offers reaching around $100,000, but those were rejected.
Driver pronounced dead after Northampton County crash, police say
A driver was pronounced dead following a crash Thursday afternoon in Northampton County, according to police. The vehicle left Kesslersville Road just south of Lefevre/Youngs Hill Road in Plainfield Township and struck a tree, Slate Belt Regional Police report. The lone occupant of the vehicle was taken by ambulance to...
Convicted mobster 1 of 5 arrested in Chickie's and Pete’s brawl: police
PHILADELPHIA - The suspects in a fight that broke out at a Chickie’s and Pete’s nearly two weeks ago have been identified by police. On August 2 at around 5:57 p.m., Philadelphia police arrived at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Avenue in response to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm.
OFFICERS ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, INCLUDING A JUVENILE WITH A STOLEN HANDGUN
(Newark, DE 19702)- On Thursday, August 16, 2024, at 2:00 a.m., Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police responded to a call regarding a group of individuals attempting to open unlocked car doors in the 1000 block of Sandburg Place. As Officers arrived, they spotted several suspects sprinting away from the scene. Officers quickly gave chase and managed to apprehend two individuals: 18-year-old Ahmed Moustafa and a 15-year-old male who was in possession of a stolen handgun.
‘Disheartening and frustrating’: Del. education secretary pleads with Christina school board to focus on students amid controversies
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Christina School District’s board approved an interim superintendent Tuesday night during a meeting...
Delaware County Youth Compete in State 4-H Dairy Judging
Eighteen 4-H youth from Delaware County recently competed in the State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. In the Senior division, Delaware County youth earned the top five overall spots and seven of the top ten youth ranked in Reasons. Senior Team 1 (pictured...
Delaware First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney announces statewide reading tour
WILMINGTON — Tracey Quillen Carney and Gov. John Carney announced the launch of a statewide reading tour Wednesday, which coincides with the release of the first lady’s original
'Devastating Loss': Elmer Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash In Quinton
Peter Pino, 37, was killed in the crash in Quinton Township, a state police spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 15. The crash happened at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Investigators said Pino was traveling east on Lawrence Road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he crashed into the back...
Court upholds blockbuster $267 million legal fee award in Dell lawsuit
WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -Five law firms should receive $267 million in legal fees for obtaining a $1 billion settlement for shareholders of Dell Technologies, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting arguments that the payment was a windfall.
Welcome back! DE Game Day has what you need to prep for the H.S. season
The chin straps have been tightened. The running spikes are on. The nets are up. We're ready to go. Hi, I'm Greg Giesen, sports strategist for DelawareOnline.com, and this is the DE Game Day newsletter. It feels like months have gone by since we last talked. 😎 We're back together and high school...
Motorcyclist dies of injuries days after hitting trailer parked in N.J. roadway
A Salem County man died of his injuries days after a motorcycle crash last weekend, according to the New Jersey State Police. Peter M. Pino, 37, of Elmer, was riding a motorcycle east on Lawrence Road in Quinton Township around 10 p.m. Saturday when he struck the rear of an equipment trailer parked in the eastbound lane of travel, a state police spokesman said.
St. Mark’s DiGennaro named state track coach of year
The inspiration from two Delaware legendary coaches has led to a 22-year career and plenty of achievement for a track and field coach at St. Mark’s High School. Coach Mike DiGennaro has been named the 2024 Boys’ High School Track & Field Coach of the Year for Delaware by the US Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He ... Read More
Investigators search Conowingo camp after discovery of skeletal remains
CONOWINGO — Numerous law enforcement officers returned to a Girl Scouts camp in Conowingo on Wednesday — six days after skeletal remains of an unknown person were discovered there — and they found additional “items of evidentiary value” during a search on that property, according to the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. Lt. Michael Zack, a CCSO spokesman, declined to specify what investigators found when they revisited Camp Shadow Brook on Shadow Brook Road, citing the ongoing investigation. ...
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