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Greg Nash Date of Birth / Feb. 10, 1962 Residence / Wilmington, Del. Education / B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University; master’s degree in urban

The Gazette’s 2024 all-area volleyball team

Mount Vernon’s Chloe Meester repeats as player of the year; Mustangs Coach Maggie Willems is coach of the year.

WATCH | Hornets down Trojans after early run

Hot Springs hosted Bryant Friday night at Trojan Arena and the Hornets cruised to a 85-64 victory after a big, early run.

Family, friends gather in vigil for Delaware County woman murdered

Family and friends gathered in memory of Tanyiah Bell, 19, on Saturday for a vigil and balloon release at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill. Police say she was shot and killed in an apartment she shared with her boyfriend,

UR just misses advantageous FCS playoffs seed, opens Saturday vs. Lehigh

The Spiders are seeded No. 9 in the 24-team field, one spot behind where they would have received a first-round bye.

Ivy League fraternity members and a sorority are charged over death of 20-year-old student

Beta Alpha Omega members Matthew Catrambone and Samuel Terry have been accused of providing alcohol to a person under 21, after Won Jang, 20, died in July.

Today in Delaware County history, Nov. 24

100 Years Ago, 1924: Edward Creighton, retired Chester business man, died Saturday afternoon at four o’clock at the Chalfonte-Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, following an illness of four days duration. He was past 72 years of age. On Monday last Mr ...

Overnight crashes in Delaware County keep police, fire and EMS busy

No apparent serious injuries in mostly rollover wrecks in Ridley Township, Upper Darby, Prospect Park, Chester and Edgmont.

Which Sussex County restaurants had the most violations in the past 30 days?

These food establishments racked up the most violations in Sussex County in the past 30 days. One place had 14 violations.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office investigating murder-suicide involving mother and two children

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office reported they found an abandoned vehicle with a deceased woman and two children inside.

Gettman kicks go-ahead FG as Villanova ends Delaware's FCS-era with a 38-28 win in finale

Ethan Gettman kicked what proved to be the game-winning field goal from 31-yards out midway through the fourth quarter and Brendan Bell added an insurance touchdown a minute later as Villanova pulled away from Delaware in the second half to post a 38-28 victory in the season finale on Saturday afternoon.

Delaware County Deputies investigating murder-suicide of mother and two children

DELAWARE COUNTY. Okla. — Delaware County Deputies are investigating the apparent murder-suicide of a mother and her two children. On Saturday morning, the Delaware County Sherriff's Office responded to a call reporting an abandoned vehicle near Highway 85 and East 340 Road.

‘Battle of the Blue’ is anything but for Villanova

It feels pretty darn good,” the Villanova coach said. “From playing them again or not playing again, it’s an easy trip, and I would love to play them as an FBS opponent, because then we’ll get a guarantee and we can make a day trip out of it.

Letter: The obsession over restroom access continues

A congressional representative-elect and current Delaware state senator is currently being challenged about restroom access at the U.S. Capitol.

2 charged in death of 20-year-old Dartmouth College student from Delaware

Jang was found dead off the shore of the Connecticut River on the school's campus on July 7 after drinking at a fraternity party the night before, according to police.

Dartmouth sorority, two members of fraternity face charges after student who attended party drowned

HANOVER, N.H. (AP) — A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party this summer.

A milestone with Delaware's Downtown Development District program

After ten years of Delaware's Downtown Development District program, the City of Wilmington is renewing for five more years. The program identifies potential opportunities in commercial business districts and other neighborhoods and encourages private capital investment.

3-day rain total in Delaware County more than total of 3 previous months

It might feel good Saturday to shake off that nasty cold and damp weather from the previous three days, but better yet was that more precipitation fell over those days than the entire total for the 90-plus previous days.

Delaware high school football semifinals scoreboard

Playing in the high school football semifinals Friday are Woodbridge at Caravel, Polytech at Indian River and Sussex Central at Salesianum.

DCCC campus likely to open in 2026 to get funding boost from county and Visit Delco

Hotel tax funds will support the Hospitality and Culinary Arts programs at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School.

A New Beginning: Georgetown Pallet Village Breaks Ground on Community Center

A new community center at the Georgetown Pallet Village is set to open in 2025, offering crucial support and social services to individuals without permanent housing.

The first transgender member of Congress, a bathroom ban, and much angst

In Congress, Republicans have long pushed anti-trans bills, and the party’s control of both the House and Senate come January has the trans community bracing for more attacks on their rights.

Justice Department declined to prosecute George Norcross in 2023 based on 'available admissible evidence,' court filings show

Federal authorities in Philadelphia listened in on George Norcross' phones for months in 2016, as part of a sprawling investigation into his relationship with Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty,

Cambridge Police arrest wanted fraud suspect in Pennsylvania

Cambridge Police arrested a wanted man in Pennsylvania on Thursday. We’re told 44-year-old Melvin Nalley was arrested at the Lebanon County Detention Center in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on an active Dorchester County District Court Arrest Warrant.

Big Lots to close 19 more stores amid bankruptcy: Here are 11 that have closed in Michigan

Big Lots announced in September that the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and planned on closing more than 340 stores.

Neighbors, township and owner reach tentative agreement on supersized Delaware County home construction

The home at 2 Willowbrook Road is owned by Marple Newtown School Board member Nick Reynolds, who owns township businesses, including Delco Steaks, Marple Public House and the Splash LLC pool complex. The home has a footprint of 3,900 square feet in a neighborhood where most homes are split levels with a third of that.

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace fundraising, selling T-shirts off of bathroom bill

"The Left wants to NORMALIZE balls in women’s stalls. Hell no. I’m NOT backing down," Mace wrote on the social media platform, X.

Letter to the editor: Bathroom brouhaha ridiculous

I suspect that those promoting the new bathroom rule do not actually believe so, either. We should expect more civility and graciousness from our elected representatives who must work together for the public good.

NYSEG reports more than 10,000 customers without power in Delaware County

DELHI, NY (WBNG) -- NYSEG is reporting more than 10,000 customers are without power in Delaware County on Friday morning. Most of the outages are being reported in the Village of Walton, NY. NYSEG reports that 1,733 customers are without power. According to the company, it has a total of 1,734 customers in the village.

Two arrested after police find stolen vehicle in Town of Bainbridge

(WBNG) -- The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of two suspects following an investigation into a stolen vehicle. The Sheriff’s Office identified the suspects as Aaron Howard, 37, and Courtney Condon, 36. Both are from Walton.

New Castle - area man faces numerous charges following drug investigation

A man is behind bars following a drug investigation that Delaware State Police said also involved New Jersey authorities.

Fenwick Island Bridge Replacement Project Delayed

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the delay of a bridge replacement on Route 54 (Lighthouse Road) in Fenwick Island.

Today in Delaware County history, Nov. 22

50 Years Ago, 1974: The state Legislature Thursday approved spending nearly $15 million on 23 Delaware County highway projects. Among the approved projects are widening to four lanes and other improvements to the Conchester Highway (Route 322) from Market Street in Upper Chichester to Baltimore Pike (U.S. 1) in Concord.

Abortion, immigration: What issues ACLU Delaware is prioritizing ahead of Trump presidency

But how could these policies affect Delaware, and what are activists doing to protect civil rights in the First State? The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware hosted a virtual community gathering Thursday night to address these questions for over ...

Ex-Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, IRS

The former fifth-round draft pick allegedly conned two programs and conspired with others to obtain thousands of dollars in loans and tax refunds.

As ‘Need Continues to Grow,’ CRS Rice Bowl Aims for Record 50th Year

Organizers of the venerable Lenten fundraising and awareness campaign are hoping to raise more than ever after a record-setting collection last year. Funds raised go to feed people in need both locally and across the globe.

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