New Castle County libraries to reduce hours starting July 1
New Castle County libraries will see changes to their schedules as a result of county-wide budget cuts July 1. The FY 27 budget called for an 11% reduction in library operations. New Castle County Department of Community Services General Manager Carrie Casey said library officials had to be creative in...
My Take: The New Castle County budget debate
It came as no surprise that taxpayers are unhappy with the newly adopted New Castle County budget. The tax hike comes after the debacle over reassessments, which raised questions such as how Amazon got such a big tax break and why legislative actions allowed school districts to shift more of the burden from residential
Speaking out over Wilmington’s plan to close encampment for homeless
Calling the City of Wilmington's treatment of homeless citizens "inhumane," a member of City Council rallied support Wednesday for her proposal to delay the June 15th eviction of people who've been staying at Christina Park. The city began directing homeless individuals to sleep at the park over the winter. Residents..
Chester mom turns her pain into purpose with nonprofit honoring son
After losing her son, Chester mom Anita Carrington is starting a nonprofit called Ny'Leek's Village in her community.
Elk Township: Where Covered Bridges Still Define the Landscape
Morning fog rises slowly from Big Elk Creek, drifting between weathered fence posts and open pastureland as sunlight spreads across the fields outside Lewisville. A pickup truck rumbles down a narrow country road. Nearby, the wooden timbers of a covered bridge emerge from the mist, their familiar silhouette standing mu
Man tied to Luzerne Co. cemetery investigation waives arraignment in human remains theft
DELAWARE CO. (WOLF) — An Ephrata Borough man accused of stealing human remains and artifacts from multiple Pennsylvania cemeteries has waived his formal arraignment in Delaware County Court, allowing the case to move to the next stage. Jonathan Christ Gerlach, 34, did not appear in court Wednesday. Court records...
Chester woman arrested, charged with animal cruelty after video shows intent
A 35-year-old Chester woman has been arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty by the Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA). If convicted, the charges carry a large fine and potential jail time. In a widely circulated video on social media, Lauren Carter, of the 500 block of Rose St.,...
Attempted burglary suspect sought in New Castle County, Delaware
Police in Delaware are searching for a suspect who they said peered into the windows of multiple homes and attempted to break into one of them. According to the New Castle County Police Department, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, officers responded to a residence on Oak View Drive in the Thornwood community after receiving a
Accused grave robber Jonathan Gerlach waives formal arraignment in Delaware County court
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. — Note: The video is from Gerlach's last court appearance in March. A Lancaster County man accused of stealing human remains from a historic Pennsylvania cemetery waived his formal arraignment Wednesday in Delaware County, court records state. Jonathan Gerlach, 34, of Ephrata, is charged with 574..
Small Business Chamber honors businesses, organizations, individuals
The Delaware Small Business Chamber (DSBC) honored the achievements of ocal businesses and individuals at its 15th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards Brunch, held at The Waterfall in Claymont. This year’s Blue Ribbon Awards highlighted contributions across multiple categories, with both Voter’s Choice (VC) and Judge’s Choice (J
