WILMINGTON — For young men at Ferris School, a suit isn’t just clothing — it’s a chance to reimagine who they are and who they can become. That was the message from Mark P. Gardner, chaplain and volunteer services coordinator at Delaware’s secure juvenile detention facility, during this week’s A Better Discussion hosted by Jane Brady of A Better Delaware. …
Fire crews from the Delaware Forest Service began a controlled burn Wednesday evening west of Clayton to contain a large fire involving roughly 200 hay bales. The burn is expected to last between 24 and 30 hours, according to State Forester Kyle Hoyd. Officials say it’s the safest and most effective way to prevent the fire from spreading or continuing …
Delaware has introduced the Blue Envelope program, a new statewide initiative aimed at making traffic stops safer and more comfortable for drivers with autism and other disabilities. The voluntary program provides drivers with a blue envelope to store essential documents like their driver’s license, vehicle registration, and insurance. More than just a storage tool, the envelope includes clear communication tips …
WILMINGTON— The Wilmington Fire Department graduated its largest-ever recruit class on Friday, with 36 new Firefighter/EMTs officially joining the ranks during a ceremony at the Chase Bank Conference Center. The graduates of the department’s 44th Recruit Academy were celebrated by family, friends, city officials, and fire department leadership for completing 14 weeks of intensive training. Their addition brings the department’s …
A Newark man was sentenced to seven years in federal prison last week after robbing two banks and being found in possession of an untraceable firearm, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware. Joshua Lewis, 37, was sentenced to 84 months by U.S. District Judge Gregory B. Williams following his conviction on charges related to two …
A Wilmington man is facing a long list of charges after crashing into two parked police vehicles early Sunday morning while allegedly driving under the influence. According to the New Castle County Division of Police, 40-year-old Francisco Santos was arrested following the incident, which occurred around 3 a.m. on July 20 on Route 141 in Newport. Police say a New …
A team of Delaware firefighters has been dispatched to Colorado to assist with efforts to contain the massive Turner Gulch wildfire, which has scorched more than 15,000 acres since it was sparked by lightning earlier this month. The Delaware Forest Service announced that it deployed E-613, a newly built Type 6 wildland fire engine, along with a three-person crew from …
