Randle was taken into custody during interviews at New Castle County Police Headquarters. She has been charged with one count of felony falsely reporting an incident. (Photo provided by New Castle County Police)

Mother charged after false kidnapping report that triggered Amber Alert

Claudia EstradaFeatured, Headlines, Police & Fire

A Newark woman has been arrested and charged with filing a false report after allegedly fabricating the kidnapping of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, which prompted an Amber Alert and multi-agency overnight search. On Tuesday evening, police responded to the 500 block of Gender Road after 31-year-old Darrian Randle reported that Nola had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown …

The 47th Annual Point-to-Point Races will return on Sunday, May 4, 2025.  (Photo:winterthur.org)

Winterthur’s 47th Point-to-Point is back with steeplechase races & tailgate traditions

Claudia EstradaCulture, Charity, Events, Featured, food and drink, Headlines

WINTERTHUR — The 47th Annual Point-to-Point steeplechase event will return to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on May 4. The popular spring event brings steeplechase races, tailgating, antique carriages, and family-friendly activities to the grounds of Winterthur, a former du Pont estate. Point-to-Point, which has been held annually since 1979, is known for its combination of exciting races and a …

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Delaware Roundup: News briefs from the week of Dec. 2

Peter OsborneEducation, Delaware Nonprofits, Featured, Government, Health, Sports

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to editor@delawarelive.com. If possible, please forward submissions via email or in a Word document. LEADING OFF Kiandra Parks was celebrated as the 1,000th graduate of the West End Neighborhood House Launcher Entrepreneurship Program …

DART Service Changes

DART service changes will go into effect Nov. 17

Peter OsborneDART, Featured, Government, Headlines, Traffic

Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …

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Erin Entrada Kelly: National Book Award finalist talks writing and Delaware libraries

Peter OsborneFeatured, Culture, Headlines

The National Book Awards announced last week that Middletown’s Erin Entrada Kelly is one of five finalists in the Young People’s Literature category for her book, The First State of Being. She’s received many awards for her work, including the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space. Erin sat down with …

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Winterthur’s new Artisan Market honors fine craftsmanship (and farming)

Ken MammarellaCulture, Don't Miss, Events, Featured, food and drink, Headlines

(Jack Russell terriers in a vignette by Tracy Shue of Walking Olive)     Winterthur expands its salute to craftsmanship and honors its history as farmland with its first artisan market. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17-18, 86 vendors, about half from Delaware, will sell antiques and collectibles; furniture and home décor; up-cycled and architectural salvage pieces; crafts …

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Pandemic convinced bridal shop owner to leave healthcare for dream job

Amy WhiteBusiness, Featured, Headlines

The windows of Mackenzie Lagarelli’s Mia Rosa Bridal Boutique in Middletown catch the light, and driver attention.   If you find yourself at the traffic light at Middletown’s Broad and Main streets on a summer evening when the setting sun is painting the sky above in pinks and amber, be careful to not look directly into the windows of Mia …