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Memorial Day 2024 ceremonies and parades in Delaware
Following the first official weekend of summer comes a day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 27, this year, means plenty of local ceremonies and parades around the state. Poppies, a common symbol for fallen military members, and American flags will be aplenty...
Clubs’ Youth of Year says kids need more mental health help
High school sophomore Kiara Flowers had to grow up fast, helping to manage the care of her six siblings when most children were worried about recess and or what video games they wanted next. Having those responsibilities made her the person she is today and that, along with a slew of other positive attributes, helped make her the 2024 George ... Read More
Marchello Williams Hammer Attack Tysheem Porter
Marchello D. Williams, of Browns Mills, was convicted on Thursday, May 16 of first-degree murder and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for causing the death of Tysheem Porter, 47, of Newark, Delaware, according to Salem County Prosecutor Kristin J. Telsey. Just before 11 p.m. on May 6, 2021, Porter...
College student from York County charged with antisemitic hate crimes
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — The 23-year-old woman charged with spitting on flags commemorating the Holocaust and going on an “antisemitic tirade” is from York County, abc27 News has learned. Jenna Kandeel — charged with three misdemeanors, including hate crime, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct — is from Stewartstown, York County, confirmed Mat Marshall, a […]
Breaking Bread invites everyone for free fellowship, food and fun Saturday
NORTH EAST — Members of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship in Elkton will hold its annual Breaking Bread, the community outreach held in memory of the founder, Phil Meekins. Amy Hall, wife of The Rev. Sam Hall, pastor of the church in Northside Plaza on North Bridge Street, said Breaking Bread will be held once again in North East Community Park from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and everything is free. ...
Police identify man killed when speeding car hit vehicle he was a backseat passenger in
A 27-year-old man killed when Delaware State Police said a speeding car hit the vehicle he was a passenger in has been identified. Edwin Baawa, of the Newark-area, died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred on Saturday. Baawa, according to police, was in the backseat of...
Child, parents flown to hospital after head-on crash in Centre County
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — An 8-year-old girl and her parents were flown to the hospital with serious injuries after a head-on crash in Potter Township over the weekend. The crash happened on General Potter Highway (Old Route 322) Saturday, May 11, around 1:30 p.m. State police said that the family of three, from Newark, […]
Elkton High School hosts successful Mental Health Matters event
ELKTON — Cecil County Public Schools partnered with the Live for Thomas Foundation to host the 2nd annual Mental Health Matters Community Event last Friday evening, May 10, 2024. The event proved to be a resounding success, drawing a crowd of 275 residents from Cecil County and beyond, up from the 110 attendees last year. This collaborative effort aimed to shed light on critical issues impacting the community’s mental well-being. Attendees participated in discussions led by mental health and other resource vendors, focusing on topics...
Fusco’s Italian Water Ice opens on Kirkwood Highway
The Fusco’s Italian Water Ice stand in Wilmington’s Little Italy has long been part of Joseph Staffieri’s life. His great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts and uncles worked in the seasonal business. “As a kid, I would stop in to see whichever family member was working,” said Staffieri, who went to St. Anthony of Padua Grade School. “I have great memories. I loved it.” But it ... Read More
Check out Newark Free Library's new design, with performance space, game centers and more
The Newark Free Library is ready for its makeover, and its new look was recently unveiled. After over a year of community meetings and feedback sessions, the new and improved Newark Free Library promises to impress with nearly double the space, sustainable design elements, designated areas for teens and children and plenty of...
Burglar arrested after using master key to steal from central Pa. hotel rooms: police
A 26-year-old Delaware man was arrested this week after police said he obtained a master key to a Lancaster County hotel, which he used to steal money, goods and medications from several customers’ rooms. An officer with the Lancaster City Police Department responded to the Holiday Inn location in...
Human composting law, water rate hikes, new service to PHL airport
Hey, there, Delaware. Welcome to the weekend! Traveling this summer? There’s an less stressful way to get to the Philadelphia Airport from Wilmington. More on that down below. But first, what...
Event aims to ease the transition to middle school for Downes Elementary students
It's safe to say that Veronica Alves, a fifth-grader at Downes Elementary, is looking forward to her upcoming transition to middle school. “I'm just so excited to get out of here,” she said. “I love this school, but I need somewhere new.” Alves is headed to the Middle School Honors Academy at Christiana High School, a school she chose to apply for after hearing representatives speak at an assembly. She...
University of Delaware increases tuiton and fees for 2024-2025 school year
The University of Delaware Board of Trustees approves another raise in tuition. UD’s Board of Trustees approved a four percent tuition hike across the board Tuesday. In-state undergraduate tuition will increase $560 to $14,600 and out-of-state by $1510 to $39,100. The four percent increase applies to the cost of...
Man facing 40 years after plea deal in Charlestown home invasion
ELKTON — A man is facing up to 40 years in sentences after accepting a plea bargain relating to his role in a home invasion at a Charlestown residence in August, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. The defendant — Shamarr Chandler, 26, of Philadelphia — entered Alford pleas to conspiracy to commit home invasion, theft of more than $1,500 and less than $25,000 and two counts of reckless endangerment on May 8, as part of a plea deal in which prosecutors agreed to...
Police investigating after Newark council meeting is disrupted by racial slurs
Police are investigating after a Newark City Council meeting was disrupted by online provocateurs yelling racial slurs. The incident happened Monday night, shortly after the meeting began. Newark allows members of the public to participate virtually through the Microsoft Teams online teleconferencing platform. Two of the virtual participants — it appeared to be a female...
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