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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
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When do New Castle County's public pools open this summer?
Now that summer is unofficially upon us in Delaware, it's time to take a dip. Here's when public pools open. In Wilmington, the five city-operated pools will be open June 16 through Aug. 22. They will operate from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., except the P.S. duPont pool, which will operate from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. City pools are closed on July 4. Newark's two pools will be open from June 14 to Aug. 16, except for July 4. The GWC pool and Dickey Park pool will operate from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. New Castle County's Surratte Pool near New Castle opened on Memorial Day, the county parks website said. The hours are not listed. Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Public pools in New Castle County: When do they open for summer 2025?
USA Today
10-06-2025
- USA Today
From waterfalls to lighthouses, here are the 11 best scenic spots in the Northeast
From waterfalls to lighthouses, here are the 11 best scenic spots in the Northeast These are the Most Treasured Views in the Northeast From lighthouses to waterfalls to state parks, the northeastern United States offer plenty of destinations for phenomenal sightlines and gorgeous nature. This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps, underappreciated – views throughout the United States. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic vistas and hidden gems you can truly treasure throughout the nation. Here are a few of our favorites from the Northeast: Gilette Castle State Park, Connecticut Located in East Haddam, Gillette Castle stands atop a hill overlooking the Connecticut River and at first glance looks like an edifice straight out of Game of Thrones. The unique castle was actually built in 1914 for silent film era actor William Gillette, famous for playing the role of Sherlock Holmes. Visitors can tour the house and museum and enjoy the grounds with hiking, picnic spots and food concessions. — Norwich Bulletin staff Gordon's Pond Trail, Delaware What makes Gordon's Pond Trail special? These trails offer a coastal vibe that can linger from the summer into autumn, being known for coastal views and bird watching. These trails are primarily flat. The surface of the Gordon's Pond Trail is a mix of crushed stone and boardwalk, so it's a great option for walkers and anyone on wheels, too. Great blue herons, green herons, great egrets, snowy egrets, dunlins, sanderlings and other sorts of shorebirds abound, making for great photography, as well. — Delaware News Journal staff Nubble Lighthouse, Maine The Nubble Lighthouse, in York, Maine, is one of the most photographed sites in the nation, and each day, artists set up their easels and paint to capture its scenic beauty. The Nubble Lighthouse, officially called the Cape Neddick Light Station, is visually stunning. While visitors are not allowed on Nubble Island, Sohier Park offers close-up views of the red-roofed, whitewashed Victorian keeper's house and the cast-iron lighthouse tower. — Howard Altschiller, Portsmouth Herald Annapolis Rock, Maryland Annapolis Rock, a popular hiking destination along the Appalachian Trail in southern Washington County, offers stunning views. The overlook near the eastern county line is featured on the Maryland stamp in the U.S. Postal Service's Appalachian Trail collection. "It's an iconic view. It's such a popular destination for tourists and locals. To have it on a national stamp, I think, is amazing," said Dan Spedden, president of Washington County's tourism bureau, Visit Hagerstown. — Hagerstown Herald-Mail staff Highland Light, Massachusetts Highland Light is in North Truro, Mass., in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Both the lighthouse and the lightkeeper's house are set back from an ocean bluff within a historic district that includes an old-style links golf course and a museum. From the top of the lighthouse, you can see the Atlantic Ocean, the national seashore, dunes, golfers, the outermost tip of Cape Cod, remnants of an old Air Force station, the Jenny Lind Tower and Cape Cod Bay. A lighthouse has been on that property since 1797. — Mary Ann Bragg, Cape Cod Times Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire Bounded by Portsmouth, Newington and New Castle in New Hampshire and Kittery and Eliot in Maine, Portsmouth Harbor is a rough and tumble working waterfront with postcard-perfect charm. The harbor is fed by the Piscataqua River, with currents so strong that tugboats are used to guide vessels ranging from cargo ships hauling road salt and petroleum products to $3 billion nuclear submarines in for overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. — Howard Altschiller, Portsmouth Herald Paterson Great Falls Historic Park, New Jersey Paterson Great Falls is home to one of the nation's most spectacular waterfalls, featuring a grand 260-foot wide, 77-foot high drop that rushes into the Passaic River. The site has existed since the beginning of time, with Paterson being established around it in 1792, and is both a National Natural Landmark and a National Historic Landmark. Get a great view from either Overlook Park or Mary Ellen Kramer Park. And while you're there, you can also go down the block to the Paterson Museum at 2 Market St. Here, you can explore Paterson's history as the nation's first planned industrial city through interpretive exhibits. — Maddie McGay, The (Bergen, N.J.) Record Niagara Falls, New York Niagara Falls is located on the border between Niagara Falls, New York, and southeastern Ontario, Canada. Niagara comes from the word 'onguiaahra' of the Haudenosaunee people, also known as the Six Nations. The term translates to 'a thundering noise,' referring to the sound of the falls. The natural wonder is a popular tourist destination, drawing about 8 million visitors to the U.S. side each year. — Genae Shields, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Buy reprints: Purchase select prints of Niagara Falls and other Most Treasured Views Presque Isle State Park, Pennsylvania Presque Isle State Park sits on a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula with Lake Erie on one side and Presque Isle Bay on the other. Located in Erie County in northwestern Pennsylvania and known to locals as 'the peninsula,' Presque Isle provides plenty of places for stunning year-round views of nature and of structures built by humans. Start at the park's Tom Ridge Environmental Center, where visitors can climb stairs or ride an elevator up the 75-foot-tall glass-enclosed observation tower. The top offers views of Lake Erie and is a great spot for watching migrating birds in the spring and autumn. — Erie Times-News staff Beavertail State Park, Rhode Island Beavertail State Park is popular with sightseers of every sort, from those who observe from their cars on a loop road through the park to hikers and picnickers to fishermen and others who scramble down the rocky cliffs to the water's edge. One undeniable attraction is the granite lighthouse at the southern end of the park. Built in 1856, it replaced earlier structures dating to 1749, the third lighthouse in the United States, after ones in Boston Harbor and on Nantucket. — Paul Edward Parker, Providence Journal Lake Willoughby, Vermont Experience the beauty of the outdoors in Vermont's deepest lake between Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor in northeastern Vermont – 30 minutes from the Canadian border. The 5-mile-long lake is 328 feet deep and was carved out by glaciers. The lake is located in Westmore, Vermont, which is home to less than 400 people according to the 2020 census. — Caitlyn Kelleher, Burlington Free Press
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Woman killed in Milton car crash with EMS vehicle identified by police
Delaware State Police have identified the woman who died in a car crash in Milton June 6 as 74-year-old Mary O'Bier of Ellendale. Around 4:30 p.m., a Sussex County EMS Chevrolet Suburban, with its emergency equipment activated, was traveling west on Milton Ellendale Highway police said. As the Suburban approached the Mulberry Street intersection, a Ford Bronco traveling north on Mulberry Street proceeded past a stop sign and into the path of the Suburban, police said. The Suburban struck the passenger side of the Bronco, causing the Bronco to spin and hit a tree, police said. O'Bier, the driver of the Bronco, was taken to a hospital where she later died. The driver of the Surburban, a 38-year-old female paramedic, was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Car accidents: Car crashes through Milford Dollar Tree, injures shoppers Police continue to investigate the crash. Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Master Cpl. R. Albert at 302-703-3266, send a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Victim identified in June 6 Milton car crash with EMS vehicle
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
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2 charged with murder following March shooting in Wilmington's Southbridge neighborhood
Two men have been charged with murder following the March 28 shooting of a 24-year-old man in Wilmington's Southbridge neighborhood. Quadre Wright, 20, and 18-year-old Amir Morris, were also charged with gun offenses, robbery and conspiracy in the fatal shooting, which killed Santee Renwick, police said on May 30. The shooting occurred in the 200 block of Bradford St. just after 2:30 p.m. That's where responding officers found Renwick critically injured. He later died at a local hospital, police said. BACKGROUND: Police ID man killed in Wilmington's Southbridge neighborhood Friday afternoon Renwick's killing came less than a day after a 42-year-old man was shot in Southbridge. That shooting occurred about two blocks away, in the 200 block of S. Heald St. Police said the man survived. Officers arrested Wright on April 17. Morris was already being held in prison for an "unrelated matter," police said. A New Castle County grand jury indicted him on May 27. Both men are being held in prison. Wright was given $2 million cash bail, while Morris was given $1 million. Got a tip? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on Twitter at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: March shooting in Wilmington's Southbridge: 2 charged with murder
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A lawsuit against Trump and concerns about Christina River. Try this week's news quiz
Think you've been keeping up with Delaware's latest headlines? From business developments and real estate shifts to politics, sports, and community buzz — this week's Delaware Online news quiz covers it all. Challenge yourself on the top stories and see how well you've been following the news. Take the quiz, test your knowledge, and don't forget to share your score with friends! If you missed one of these headlines, make sure to sign up for our newsletters for all the First State news. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: A lawsuit and concerns about a river. Try this week's quiz
