Deontay Willingham, 35, of Bridgeton, NJ, received a 26-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree murder, second-degree robbery, and two counts of possession of a firearm. (Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA)

New Jersey man sentenced to 26 years for 2023 Wilmington murder and robbery

Claudia EstradaPolice & Fire, Headlines

A New Jersey man has been sentenced to more than two decades behind bars for the fatal shooting and robbery of a Wilmington resident.   On April 9, 2025, Deontay Willingham, 35, of Bridgeton, NJ, received a 26-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges of second-degree murder, second-degree robbery, and two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission …

Following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director (Photo by scott hewitt)

DRBA Executive Director transition delayed as Thomas J. Cook continues leadership

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines

NEW CASTLE- A planned leadership transition at the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) has been postponed following the unexpected withdrawal of incoming Executive Director Rashad Taylor. As a result, Thomas J. Cook will remain in his role as Executive Director, a position he has held since 2017. On March 18, 2025, the DRBA Commissioners adopted Resolution 25-16, appointing Taylor …

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Veolia surprises customers with credit in water bills

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

A mega-deal among two large French companies that operate a lot of local water systems has resulted in a one-time credit for Delaware customers and a bunch of other commitments. Veolia’s merger with Suez had to go through various regulatory agencies, including the Delaware Public Service Commission, which approved the credit in November and ordered Veolia to include it in …

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Cape May-Lewes Ferry ticket sales exceed pre-pandemic levels

Charles MegginsonBusiness, Headlines

Cape May-Lewes Ferry passenger counts have reached, exceeded pre-pandemic levels. Photo courtesy of CMLF on Facebook. The Cape May-Lewes Ferry has seen vehicle and passenger counts return to — and in some months exceed — pre-pandemic levels. Vehicle crossings during the month of October reached the highest number since 2007, while October’s passenger count reached the highest number since 2008. …

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State GOP predicts ‘red wave’ in 2022, plans to kick off campaign Monday

Charles MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

With just over a year until the next big election, the Delaware Republican Party has announced a campaign season kickoff with action items for every day until Nov. 8, 2022. The free rally will be held on Monday, Nov. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Nobles Pond, located at 13 Nobles Pond Crossing in Dover. The event will feature free …