Shooting survivor still looks to cultivate community, joy in Delaware

Less than a decade ago, she survived the most deadly mass shooting in American history. Megan O'Donnell Clements attended Las Vegas' Route 91 Harvest Country Music Festival, where a gunman opened fire on more than 22,000 attendees in 2017. Some 61 …

8 Ways Delaware homeowners can cut energy costs as summer approaches

Delaware homeowners are feeling the pinch of soaring energy bills, with the state’s electricity costs ranking among the highest in the country. After a winter of steep price hikes sparked heated debates over the causes, residents are seeking solutions to …

Weird-named towns in Delaware you should visit

In Delaware, you don’t need to travel far to find a place with a name that raises an eyebrow or piques curiosity. While some states boast straightforward town or city names like Springfield or Washington, Delaware's map reads more like an eclectic …

Newark, Delaware councilwoman arrested, charged with DUI

Newark, Delaware councilwoman arrested, charged with DUI NEWARK, Delaware (WPVI) -- A City Councilwoman in Newark, Delaware is facing numerous charges after allegedly driving under the influence. Police say 54-year-old Dwendolyn Creecy hit four parked cars …

Two Donation Drives to Benefit Food Bank of Delaware – April 1st & 3rd

Next week members of the Delaware Democratic Caucus will hold donation drives to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. Officials say the Food Bank of Delaware is facing cuts coming from the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program because of Trump …

Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – March 30, 2025

Delaware County Literacy Council celebrates 50 years, unveils new name

CHESTER — Delco Literacy, formerly known as the Delaware County Literacy Council, will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a festive birthday celebration, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24 at Harrah’s Casino in Chester. The organization’s new name, announced …

Today in Delaware County history, March 30

100 Years Ago, 1925: Harry “Goose” Howard, 25, of 826 E. Eighth St., who was arrested on Jan. 18 as a member of the “Hotfoot” gang, which assaulted two Chester policemen, was released on Saturday afternoon under $2,000 bail through a habeas corpus …

PennDOT road work in Delaware County, week of March 30, 2025

New project PennDOT says that sound wall removal and replacement operations will begin on Monday, April 7, on the ramp from U.S. 1 North (Media Bypass/State Road) to Route 320 (Sproul Road) in Springfield Township. April 7 through Aug. 15: The ramp …

Local History: Solomon Thorn, Part 1: Gunsmith to the Shawnee and Delaware

One early resident of Cape Girardeau who is often mentioned in passing was Solomon Thorn. Louis Houck states in his “History of Missouri” that Thorn came to Illinois with the regiment of George Rogers Clark in 1778, serving in Capt. Dillard’s company. …