Multiple intersections are being addressed. (DelDOT)

DelDOT rethinking area around Augustine Cut-Off bridge

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Plans are under way to make roadways around the Augustine Cut-Off bridge over the Brandywine safer and better for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. And slower for drivers. The Delaware Department of Transportation project  extends from Brandywine Hundred down to Lovering Avenue in the northern edge of Wilmington. The most prominent change involves reconfiguring the triangular intersection of Lovering Avenue and N. …

William Penn basketball Emmanuel Vonhm puts upa shot agianst Jameer DeShields from Howard photo by Nick Halliday 2

William Penn, Salesianum advance to boys championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

William Penn and Salesianum both won their semi final games to advance to the DIAA Boys Basketball championship this Saturday night at the Bob Carpenter center.     William Penn entered the night as the lowest seed at No. 7, but they knew they belonged. They reached the semis by knocking off the No.2 seed Seaford Blue Jays on their home …

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Top seeds advance in first round of wrestling state duals

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

All the top seeded teams in the DIAA Wrestling Dual Meet State Championships advanced to the semifinal round next Saturday at Smyrna High School.   Three Henlopen Conference teams advanced to the semifinals on Saturday. Sussex Central, Cape Henlopen and Caesar Rodney will represent the conference while Salesianum secured the fourth spot in the state’s final four.   Sussex Central …

A recent SALSATHON, a fundraiser uniting Salesianum, Padua and Ursuline.

SALSTHON sets $175K goal for Ronald McDonald House

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Students at  Salesianum, Ursuline and Padua will dance their hearts out from dusk to dawn in March as they attempt to raise $175,000 for children in need.  SALSTHON is an annual event inspired by Penn State University’s THON, which has become so popular that many high schools in the country have some version of the all-night dance marathon.  The student …

Odessa High School's marching band members have said extracurricular activities have prepared them for adulthood. (Courtesy of Odessa High Facebook page.)

Appo’s band show underscores value of extracurricular activity 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Saturday’s Sounds of Champions marching band competition at Odessa High Stadium shines a light not only on the bands, but on the importance of extracurricular involvement for high school students. “Band has become a huge part of my life,” said Emma Sipes, pit section leader in Odessa High’s marching band. “It’s always the highlight of my day because I can …

Donte DiVincenzo signs with the Golden State Warriors photo courtesy of Fadeaway World

Salesianum Alum Donte DiVincenzo finds new NBA home in Golden State

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Sports

Former Salesianum graduate and Delaware native Donte Divincenzo recently agreed to a two-year 9.3 million dollar deal with the Golden State Warriors, first reported by Shams Charania of the Athletic. The deal will include a player option in year 2 and will be part of the Warriors Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception. The Kings declined to make DiVincenzo a qualifying offer when …

Caesar Rodney shocks No. 2 Salesianum in state wrestling semis

Benny MitchellHeadlines

Shamar Nelson took his opponent down for a pin in 2:44. SMYRNA — The Caesar Rodney Riders ended the regular season with a loss at Salesianum. Eight days later the two met in the semifinals of the D.I.A.A. Dual Meet State Championships at Smyrna High School on Saturday afternoon. The Riders came out firing on Saturday recording five pins beating …

Howard Falls to Neumann Goretti in Overtime

Joe SinglesSports

Robert Wright III from Nuemann Goretti (left), Rahsaan Matthews Jr Howard (right) The Howard Wildcats boys’ basketball team hosted regional powerhouse Neumann Goretti this afternoon at Salesianum High School. The Saints traveled North to Delaware after securing a big win Saturday night in Arlington, VA beating Bishop O, Connell High School 72-70. Both teams came out with a ton of …

Delaware LIVE Weekly Review – June 20, 2021

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Hover over the image below and a gray bar pops up at the bottom. From here, you can scroll through the pdf, forward and backward, zoom in or out in 10% increments, download the PDF, or view in full-screen mode. [pdf-embedder url=”https://delawarelive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/DelawareLive-June-20.pdf” title=”DelawareLive – June 20″] This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Carney to lift state of emergency on July …