Young women were raped, strangled, dumped. The case is finally solved, but too late
Advanced DNA testing has linked Francis T. Schooley, who died in 2000, to the 1993 and 1994 murders of Marebeth Welsh and Jennifer Persia in New Jersey.
Red Clay Board of Education debates hiring policy changes
A proposal to change how new administrators are hired in the Red Clay School District sparks a lengthy debate among school board members. The district’s former policy relied on a committee composed of teachers, parapros, school administrators, and district staff. That committee interviews applicants and forwards a list
One Tank Trips: Inside the Antique Ice Tool Museum in Chester County
The antique Ice Tool Museum in West Chester was created in 2009 by a family who wanted to preserve the history of an industry that changed the way we live forever.
PennDOT Begins Work on Westbound U.S. Route 322 Ramp to I-95 North in Chester
PennDOT has announced that a concrete repair project on the westbound U.S. 322 ramp to northbound I-95 in Chester will require a weekday overnight lane closure from midnight to 6 a.m. between May 18 and May 29. These repairs will affect traffic along the Commodore Barry Bridge corridor. The ramp...
Pastor Shirley Caesar to Headline Juneteenth Celebration at Canaan Baptist Church in New Castle
Gospel legend joins 250Ride.org and community partners for two nights of worship, music, and reflection honoring freedom and faith NEW CASTLE, Del. — As communities across Delaware prepare to celebrate Juneteenth and America’s approaching 250th anniversary, legendary gospel artist and pastor Shirley Caesar will headlin
Milton and Ellendale Seeking DDD Designation
Governor Matt Meyer expanded the Downtown Development District program from 12 to 15, opening the application process for additional towns to reap the benefits of the DDD. As of now, Ellendale, Milton and Newark have expressed interest in applying for the designation. The deadline to apply is June 15, 2026.
Heat wave brings swarms of bugs, but experts say you shouldn’t kill them all
With a sudden blast of heat and humidity across the region, many people are noticing more bugs filling the skies around their yards and patios. At an office park in North Wilmington, crews from Brownco Termite and Pest Control spent Tuesday fogging grassy and wooded areas to target mosquitoes and other insects that bec
New legislation supports Delaware restaurants and hospitality businesses
The bill allows licensed businesses to sell private label spirits sourced from a Delaware-licensed importer
Chester County Inspections Flag Hot Holding, Handwashing Issues
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County health inspectors cited multiple food establishments Sunday for violations involving food temperature control, sanitation, handwashing and equipment maintenance, according to inspection reports released by the Chester County Health Department. The inspections, conducted Sunday, May 18,
Delaware man pleads not guilty in Crawford County rape, grooming case
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Ark. — A Delaware man has pleaded not guilty in Crawford County Circuit Court to charges of rape, sexual assault, sexual indecency with a child, and sexually grooming a child. According to a probable cause affidavit, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Arkansas...

















