St. Anne’s Episcopal will search for an interim head of school and explore increasing counseling services for students.

Head of St. Anne’s Episcopal arrested on 25 counts of child porn

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Justin Smith, head of school at Middletown’s St. Anne’s Episcopal School, has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts of Dealing in Child Pornography. “I write on behalf of the St. Anne’s Episcopal School board of trustees with shocking and deeply troubling news,” said Harry Baetjer, president, on behalf of the school’s Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees …

The first emergency sirens test of the year will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7.

Emergency sirens test Jan. 7, to be heard in parts of Del. City, Middletown, Woodland Beach

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Emergency siren tests are back in Delaware, so no need to fret on Tuesday, Jan. 7, if you hear them.  The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police, and the Public Service Enterprise Group will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station’s Alert and Notification system at 10:45 a.m. The sirens cover an area …

Paramedics deliver whole blood pre-hospital

DE becomes First State where paramedics provide whole blood to patients statewide

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Health

Delaware has become the first state to offer whole blood in ambulances across all its counties, marking a significant advance in emergency medical care. The milestone comes as paramedics report treating hundreds of patients since the program began in May 2023. New Castle County paramedics have now administered 151 units of whole blood, contributing to a statewide total of 250 …

The emergency sirens test will occur at approximately 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.

3 areas of Del. to hear emergency sirens test Tue. morning

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

First Staters living in the area north from Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach should expect to hear emergency sirens for a few minutes Tuesday morning.  The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police and the Public Service Enterprise Group will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and …

There have been four bank robberies this year throughout Delaware. (Photo from ultramarine5/iStock Getty Images)

Despite 4 bank robberies, police say less than ‘23

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

There’s been four bank robberies throughout the First State since the end of April, something the Delaware State Police say they have taken notice of. However, the overall number of bank robberies this year is lower compared to the same period last year, said India Sturgis, spokesperson for the organization. “We continue to thoroughly investigate each incident and work closely …

Friday's drive will yield a distribution of 16,000 backpacks to Delaware children.

Cradles to Crayons host largest backpack drive in state

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Tunes from AC/DC, Lady Gaga and other hits rang through Wilmington’s Chase Center on the Riverfront Friday morning as 230 volunteers stuffed backpacks with essential school supplies for children in need.  “This is the season for backpacks for kids,” said Michal Smith, executive director of Cradles to Crayons, a group that works to fight childhood clothing insecurity directly in Chicagoland, …

Several car-related bills passed the state legislature this year.

Legislative Wrap-up: road, traffic, car bills passed in 2024

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The Delaware General Assembly concluded its 2024 session with a flurry of bills affecting  highways, traffic and cars, many focused on improving safety and reducing crashes. RELATED: Legislative Wrap-up: gun bills passed in 2024 House Bill 373 – donations for highway safety Sponsored by Rep. Bill Bush, D-Cheswold, the bill enables the Office of Highway Safety to solicit and receive …

This year's Women's Hall of Fame class has been anounced. From top left, clockwise: Raye Jones Avery, Julissa Coriano, Anna Marie Leo and Colonel Melissa Zebley.

Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame 2024 class to add 4  

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame will add four new members this year: Raye Jones Avery, Julissa Coriano, Anna Marie Leo and Col. Melissa Zebley. The honorees are chosen by the The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy and the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame Committee. This year, they received more than 50 nominations. Jones Avery said she’s devoted her …

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Black bear seen in Newark killed by vehicle on Route 1

Betsy PriceCulture, Government, Headlines

The black bear seen around Newark was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 1 Tuesday night. The accident happened about 11 p.m. on Route 1 near School Bell Road in New Castle, according to the Delaware Natural Resources Police. Delaware State Police and the Delaware Department of Transportation removed the bear. Wildlife biologists  with the Department of Natural …

An Indian River teacher was arrested this week.

Indian River teacher arrested for child endangerment  

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

A 22-year-old female teacher in the Indian River School District has been arrested on charges of endangering the welfare of a child. The teacher, who the district and Delaware State Police have not named, teaches at the  Howard T. Ennis School in Georgetown and has been placed on unpaid leave.  The incident involves a student with a developmental delay who …