Delcastle Invitational -- Ricky Jewell

Salesianum wrestlers take 4 titles, win team title at Delcastle Invitational

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON – Salesianum led the field at the Delcastle Invitational wrestling tournament, claiming the team title with 298 points and crowning four champions. Caesar Rodney had two champions and finished second with 249 points. William Penn (200), St. Georges (199.5) and Sussex Tech (165) rounded out the top five in the 24 team event. Salesianum won the first two weight …

Milford Invitational

William Penn Boys, St. Georges Girls win Milford Invitational titles

Staff WriterHeadlines, Sports

By Kevin Eickman MILFORD — Make no mistake about it, William Penn was the class of the Milford Invitational wrestling field, winning six individual titles on the 20-team Varsity Boys side. William Penn’s champions were Julian Philips at 106, Nazeef Bush at 113, Christian Smith at 126, Jason Hugart at 157, Franklin Norris (Tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler) at 175, and Eliedxander …

Hunter DiCarlantonio only allowed 2 hits in seven innings to earn the win over St Georges. Photo by Nick Halliday 1

DMA’s DiCarlantonio shuts down St Georges

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  No. 4 Delaware Military Academy (DMA) Seahwks hosted the No. 9 St. Georges Hawks Saturday night at Frawley Stadium, home of our Wilmington Blue Rocks.  The Seahawks got the 2-0 win behind a strong performance from pitcher Hunter DiCarlantonio.    DiCarlantonio only allowed 2 hits in seven innings to earn the win over the Hawks. The DMA offense got …

St. Georges Bridge (EaglesFanInTampa photo from Wikimedia)

St. Georges Bridge to close for 18 months for repairs

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

The St. Georges Bridge, which carries U.S. 13 over the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, will close for approximately 18 months for major repairs. The bridge will close to all traffic starting on April 4. The contractor will begin to close bicycle lanes in February, but at least one bicycle lane will remain open until April 4. A $45.8 million contract, …

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Tour New Castle’s historic Buena Vista mansion, grounds

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

Buena Vista mansion. Photo/Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs. Buena Vista, one of Delaware’s most historic estates, will welcome visitors for a one-day-only spring event on Saturday, May 14. The event, which will take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., will feature outdoor children’s games, nature walks, guided tours of the grounds and mansion, and educational programs by the …