A Mass to honor the regionâs first responders is coming up. The Catholic Diocese of Wilmingtonâs annual Blue Mass for law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services and military will be 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at St. Elizabeth Church, 809 S. Broom St., Wilmington. The Mass will also be streamed on the diocese YouTube channel. The Blue Mass honors local, …
Del. Military Academy remembers 9/11 with touching ceremony
It was impossible not to feel chills or tear up at the Delaware Military Academyâs Patriot Day ceremony of remembrance for 9/11. During Mondayâs event, students took turns role-playing as the aircraft announcers on Sept. 11, 2001, making announcements for takeoffs, weather, destination and arrival times. âWelcome aboard United Airlines Flight 175,â one student said. âIt is 8:14 a.m. and …
Diocese of Wilmington to honor first responders, lawyers
The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and military personnel during its annual Blue Mass on Friday, Oct. 7. The mass will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, located at the corner of Cedar Street and South Clayton Street. The Diocese invites first responders and military personnel of any …
Senate passes tax relief for retired military, first responders
The State Senate on Tuesday unanimously approved two bills to provide tax relief for retired service members and first responders living in Delaware. If made law, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 188 will exclude up to $12,500 worth of military pension income from state tax calculations for all retired service members, regardless of age, starting in 2023. âOur nationâs …
Vials speak to first responders when you canât
Vials of Life are available at New Castle County libraries. Photo by Ken Mammarella A refrigerator magnet and a filled-out piece of paper inside the fridge could be a lifesaver. Theyâre part of the Vial of Life, a program just launched by New Castle County. âThe Vial of Life is a simple tool that can be used during …
American flags will line Wilmington Riverfront through Sept. 20
The Rotary Club of Wilmington has installed more than 500 American flags along the Wilmington Riverfront. Photo by Brian K. Leonard More than 500 American flags are flying on the Wilmington Riverfront again. For the second year in a row, the Rotary Club of Wilmington has installed the flags to honor the U.S. military, first responders and front-line workers …