Mantua man charged with repeated assault on 13-year-old girl
What happens when trust is betrayed in a home meant for safety? A Mantua couple’s story reveals unsettling truths that are hard to believe.
Fox warms up inside Delaware County supermarket amid subfreezing temperatures
The sleepy fox was curled up on a store shelf for at least an hour before animal control removed it.
The Enormous Thrift Store In Delaware Where You’ll Find Rare Treasures Under $25
Remember that childhood feeling of digging through a sandbox and suddenly finding a buried toy?. Prime Thrift in Wilmington, Delaware recreates that exact sensation, except the sandbox is the size of a department store and the treasures won’t disappoint your adult self. This sprawling secondhand emporium has quietly...
New Castle County, DE – Police Alert: Armed Robbery Leads to Carjacking in Wilmington
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Wilmington, DE – Police are investigating an armed robbery and carjacking that unfolded Wednesday night at a shopping center in Wilmington, leaving one man shaken but uninjured. According to the Delaware...
People Drive From All Over Delaware To Feast At This Legendary Seafood Restaurant
There’s a little slice of maritime heaven tucked away in Wilmington’s historic Trolley Square neighborhood that has Delaware residents willingly crossing county lines and battling city traffic just for a taste of what many swear is the finest seafood in the First State. The Trolley Square Oyster House...
Regional Fire Company Proposed for Swarthmore, Nether Providence
A report recommends that three fire companies in Swarthmore and Nether Providence merge to form a regional fire company. A report recommends creating a regional fire department that would come from a merger of the South Media and Garden City fire companies in Nether Providence with the Swarthmore Fire and Protective...
Delaware DMV updates hours, Wilmington closure extended
DELAWARE– The First State's Division of Motor Vehicles announced updated operating hours will go into effect Feb. 2. Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DMV says closing to the public...
Middletown home to first Freddy’s in First State
A new eatery in Middletown has begun serving frozen custard and burgers, and many folks have noticed.
What is The Oldest City in The State of Delaware?
DELAWARE STATE - Delaware, the First State, boasts a rich history that stretches back to the earliest days of European colonization in North America. Determining the state's oldest city, however, is a matter of friendly debate, with both Lewes and New Castle laying claim to the title. While Lewes proudly asserts its...
Rosegate fire results in mayday call
For the second time this week, a fire in a townhouse resulted in a mayday call. Firefighters were initially called out around 3 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026, to Simonds Gardens for the report of an outside fire, however, they soon discovered the fire was actually in the 100 block of Thorn Lane in Rosegate.
