NEW CASTLE — After an incredibly successful 18-year run the Matt Luce era of Wapahani boys basketball has come to an end Luce was named the next head coach at New Castle following a special session of the New Castle Community Schools board on Friday He went 335-99 during his time at Wapahani making him the program's all-time winningest coach "How exciting to be the new coach of the New Castle Trojans?" Luce said I think my wife and I will be excited for it so just excited to be standing here and thrilled to be the next coach at New Castle." The news was first reported May 1 on social media by Sam Frick of Around the Northeast Corner. led the Raiders to six Delaware County titles three regional championships and one semi-state title during his tenure Wapahani finished as IHSAA Class 2A state runners-up in the 2023-24 season Wapahani had endured 10 straight losing seasons the decision to leave Wapahani and the Selma community where he grew up was not an easy one New Castle athletic director Cory Bennett highlighted the characteristics that made Luce stand out as a candidate for the Trojans head coaching job he has a great record at Wapahani," Bennet said "But I think also just the fact that he's been running the ECI leagues so obviously he has a lot of knowledge with feeder systems and putting time into feeder systems And I think the last part was just personality Thought he would fit in well with not only all of us Luce began his coaching career as an assistant at Fountain Central from 1999-2001 He then was an assistant at Crawfordsville in 2001-02 before beginning his head coaching career at Southwestern (Hanover) in 2002-03 He returned to Crawfordsville as the head coach for 2003-04 before spending three years as the head coach at Benton Central from 2004-07 His overall career coaching record is 385-159 Joe Luce was recently named the next head coach at Wawasee after three seasons at Tippecanoe Valley Contact Cade Hampton via email at cbhampton@muncie.gannett.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @CadeHamp10. Plum’s Danielle Pici celebrates after hitting a home run against Thomas Jefferson during a 2023 WPIAL Class 5A playoff game. Jaiden Gentile and Riley Stephans hit a double and home run apiece and Lily Deluca Liana Yusko and Makenzie Marotta also homered for the Mustangs (12-5 Aliyah Stalczynski hit a double and two home runs Olivia Hood doubled and homered and Keara Mangieri and Zoe Shields also went deep for the Red Hurricanes (8-9 Laurel Highlands 3 – Leah Myers hit a walk-off two-run double for Albert Gallatin (4-11) in a nonsection win Aubrey Speelman went 3 for 3 with a double and two RBIs for Laurel Highlands (6-11) Trinity 4 – Delaney O’Connor went 2 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs and Lily Duffill went 2 for 2 with a double to lead Chartiers Valley (9-5) to a nonsection win Gabriella Humphreys and Hanna Suhoski hit a home run apiece for Trinity (10-8) Kiski Area 2 – Ceana Copeland went 2 for 2 with a double and three RBIs and Chloe Lancaster had a double and four RBIs to lead Franklin Regional (13-4 Kyla Hutcherson and Alyssa Perona doubled for Kiski Area (5-10 California 0 – Addison Hiles went 4 for 5 with a double Gracen Hartman doubled and drove in three runs and Grace Polkabla tripled as Frazier (12-2 9-1) clinched sole possession of the Section 4-2A title Madyson Morton hit a double for California (2-11 Derry 5 – Cate Waugaman went 3 for 4 with a double home run and two RBIs and Hannah Olbeter and Alle Scarpa hit a double apiece to lead Greensburg Salem (10-5 Southmoreland 1 – Abby Springer went 4 for 4 with three doubles and four RBIs and Natalie Bizup and Elyse Witcoski hit a home run apiece as Ligonier Valley (4-9 Makayla Etling hit a home run for Southmoreland (8-6 Lebanon 2 – Zoe Rychel went 4 for 4 with three doubles and three RBIs Avelyn Kropf went 2 for 3 with a double and four RBIs and McKenna Rowlands and Twila Goulding hit a double apiece for North Allegheny (12-7 Shady Side Academy 0 – Ava Brown and winning pitcher Carrera Conley hit a double apiece for South Allegheny (13-2 9-0) in a Section 2-2A win over Shady Side Academy (2-8 Cameran Colecchi and Cadence McBride drove in three runs apiece for the Gladiators Connellsville 0 – Allie Chalovich and Morgan Alisesky hit a double and home run apiece and Alayna Grese homered to lead Thomas Jefferson (11-5 Cali Leichliter and Kendal King singled for Connellsville (11-6 Yough 0 – Connor Bergman went 2 for 3 with a double and three RBIs and Cole Matusik hit a double and triple for Belle Vernon (13-2) in a nonsection win Braden Andrews threw a five-inning two-hit shutout Tyler Burkett and Mike Bobnar had the hits for Yough (2-12) Uniontown 4 – Jeremiah McDonald went 3 for 4 with a double triple and three RBIs and Noah Petroff doubled to lead Brownsville (5-11) to a nonsection win Luke Gresh hit a double for Uniontown (2-12) Aquinas Academy 0 – Eli Wittman went 3 for 3 Brayden Fisher doubled and Riley Mares drove in two runs to lead Carrick (7-6) to a nonsection win over Aquinas Academy (4-10) Beth-Center 6 – Julius Livingston went 3 for 4 with two doubles and four RBIs and Justus Buckingham went 3 for 4 and drove in a pair to lead Chartiers-Houston (7-7 Brady Gotfredson had two hits and two RBIs and Paul Williamson doubled and drove in a run for the Bucs Ashten Pinkney went 3 for 4 with two RBIs for Beth-Center (4-10 Avella 2 – Landon Trnavsky had a triple Ben Demascal homered and Colton Temple doubled and drove in three runs to lead Fort Cherry (12-4) to a nonsection win Noah Kimberland and Tristan Davis hit a double apiece for Avella (10-7) Jeannette 3 – Stephen Kochis had a double Nick O’Mahoney hit two doubles and a triple and Tyler Samide hit a double and home run for Greensburg Central Catholic (12-2 Amari Thomas singled and drove in a run for Jeannette (8-8 Perry Traditional 0 – James Lozecki threw a three-inning perfect game 5-1) to a City League win over Perry Traditional Academy (0-5 Elijah Rawlings went 4 for 4 with five RBIs Roman Gray went 2 for 3 with a double and four RBIs and Clark Ehman doubled for Obama Kiski Area 2 – Jake Waddell hit two doubles and Benjamin Husted hit a home run to lead Pine-Richland (15-2) to a nonsection win doubled and drove in three runs and Michael Tedrick had a double and an RBI to lead Plum (15-2) to a nonsection win Winning pitcher Gregory Huff gave up one unearned run on two hits and struck out nine in five innings Vollmer and Jake Domkowski each threw a scoreless inning of relief Moon 2 – Todd Kagle hit two doubles and Henry Kupanc Ryan Finamore and Oscar Roig hit a double apiece for Quaker Valley (10-6) in a nonsection win Andrew Cross hit a home run for Moon (5-11) East Allegheny 0 – Cole Little went 2 for 2 with a double triple and two RBIs and Michael Bogdanovich drove in two runs for Shady Side Academy (6-12 5-5) in a 2-3A win over East Allegheny (0-15 Winning pitcher Ty McCaskey struck out 12 and allowed four hits in five innings for the Bulldogs Knoch 4 – Ella Pedley and Jadyn Dupal each scored four goals and Carly Venanzi scored three times to lead Plum to a nonsection win Farrah Susko and Gia Babilon also scored for the Mustangs Seneca Valley 2 – Maddie Korbel scored eight goals and Mallory Lutz added three to lead North Hills to a Section 2-3A win Addy Moriconi and Maddie Dembrowski also scored for North Hills Pine-Richland Invitational – A pair of athletes from the host Rams turned in first-place finishes during a rain-shortened meet Abby Satina swept the hurdles and teammate Maren Iski won the 1,600 Knoch had a pair of girls champs in Kara Fennell in the triple jump and Karlee Buterbaugh in the javelin Quaker Valley basketball star Mimi Thiero won the high jump Other WPIAL girls winners were Plum’s Gabrielle Layne in the 100 Moon’s Rachel Stepp in the 400 and the North Catholic 400 and Shady Side Academy 3,200 relay teams Latrobe’s Preston Miller won the 100 and helped the Wildcats claim the 400 relay Other WPIAL boys winners were Seneca Valley’s Gavin Skarbek in the 400 Freeport’s Michael Braun in the 1,600 Quaker Valley’s Davin Gartley in the 100 hurdles Riverside’s Carson 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Police did not initiate a pursuit and remained within the shopping center police said Tuesday The U-Haul struck two pedestrians on the north side of East Main Street before crashing into several parked vehicles One of the struck vehicles was occupied by five individuals A third pedestrian was also injured after being hit by a parked car pushed during the collision according to Newark Police The U-Haul came to rest at the intersection of East Main Street and Center Street in front of the Newark Post Office Numerous 911 calls reporting the crash were received by the Newark Police Communications Center and officers quickly responded to the scene A 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student was pronounced deceased at the scene A second 24-year-old University of Delaware graduate student was seriously injured and transported to a local hospital Turner was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and later released into police custody The passenger was detained but has not been charged at this time assisted by the University of Delaware Police East Main Street remained closed for approximately five hours including Murder Second Degree – Death Caused During Commission of a Felony Murder Second Degree – Reckless Conduct Showing Indifference to Human Life and Possession or Consumption of Marijuana in Excess of Personal Use Quantity Investigators also discovered Turner is wanted in Georgia A search of the U-Haul van following its seizure and tow to Newark Police Headquarters resulted in the discovery of a handgun Authorities say additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues Turner was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #11 and issued a $305,500 cash bond Young Correctional Institution in default of bond About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy, Terms & Rules Facebook ShareSaveCommentBusinessSportsMoneyWhy Newcastle United Shouldn’t Be Worried About Alexander Isak’s FormByHarry De Cosemo Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights Harry is a freelance writer on Premier League and European soccerFollow AuthorMay 05 ENGLAND - MAY 04: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United in action during the Premier League .. More match between Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Newcastle United FC at Amex Stadium on May 04 Travelling to the AMEX Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday was always going to be a tough proposition for Newcastle United as it looked to maintain its Champions League qualification hopes the club directly behind them in the Premier League table after its 3-1 win over newly-crowned champions Liverpool Alexander Isak’s late penalty rescued a draw for the Magpies after Yankuba Minteh a former Newcastle winger who was sold last summer without playing a competitive match It was a moment of huge relief; in the context of the match despite an impressive performance overall with domination which maintains control over its own destiny Coach Eddie Howe spoke afterwards about the strength of Isak’s character to level the scores after having a quiet game until that point “I’ve not been there myself [taking a pressure penalty] so I can’t put myself in his shoes,” Howe said of Isak “But I can only imagine the process he is going through and then he has to stop and that’s why he did very well because it would be very “He’s got that ruthless mentality to scoring goals And that’s where you really lean on those type of players To have the coolness of mind to just take a step back and go this is what I need to do’ and deliver it for the team “It was a brilliant penalty in a big moment because we needed something from the game Brighton's Dutch goalkeeper #01 Bart Verbruggen watches the ball as he concedes a penalty from .. More Newcastle United's Swedish striker #14 Alexander Isak during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE club/league logos or 'live' services An additional 40 images may be used in extra time Social media in-match use limited to 120 images games or single club/league/player publications / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Yet a lot of the discourse surrounding Isak at the moment among Newcastle fans is quite negative Many are concerned that his impact on games has dwindled since the Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool on March 16 It comes after a strong run of games since December when the Swede was hitting the headlines after every game through his goals and overall play; at the moment he failed to have a single touch in the opposition box and in truth it is merely a progression of a pattern Howe suggested that Isak is becoming a victim of his own success; because of the impact he had over the winter opposition teams are planning to mark him a lot closer now making it hard for him to play with his trademark freedom Fans have noticed his runs have been less effective in recent games; he is the sort of player who doesn’t get attracted to the ball but rather finds positions and waits for it to come to him or drops deep to become part of the build up It is no coincidence he is not being found as often in dangerous areas when teams are now so focussed on stopping him Extra surveillance has also led to more space for teammates with the likes of Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes profiting with their own good form and setting up Sandro Tonali for a crucial It the sign of an elite striker that even when not at their best Few players have been as good as he has for Newcastle in any year Known as the ‘live free’ state, New Hampshire is the perfect place to get off-grid, inspired, and adventurous. These charming small towns offer gorgeous scenery, natural attractions, and historical sights — all with a hefty dose of the famous New England hospitality Take a road trip around some of the state’s oldest and most iconic covered bridges hike the soaring peaks of the White Mountains Whatever you get up to in these off-the-grid towns you’ll come home refreshed and ready for anything A tiny town nestled in New Hampshire’s White Mountains region Sugar Hill promises dazzling scenery and plenty of outdoor attractions the fields around the village burst into pink and purple blooms thanks to its high concentration of lupine wildflowers Don’t worry if you’re a winter visitor; there’s striking scenery in the cold weather Sugar Hill is the site of America’s first ski school — as you explore the town look out for the historical marker commemorating its establishment Take to the slopes yourself at nearby Sunset Hill Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Center or the Cannon Mountain Ski Resort both of which offer lessons and runs for all abilities To the south of Sugar Hill lies the sprawling White Mountain National Forest and 400 miles of snowmobile trails through mountain hardwood forests and rugged alpine peaks spend an afternoon at the Sugar Hill Historical Museum The easternmost town in New Hampshire, New Castle, is perched on an island at the mouth of the Piscataqua River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean is also the only one in the state that’s composed entirely of islands making it the perfect place to find serenity Head for the Great Island Common to see the coastal scenery at its best as well as a sandy public beach where you can dip your toes in the ocean North of the Common is the imposing structure of Fort Constitution Historic Site the fort played a key role in American history warning the colonists of British plans to reinforce the military outpost’s defences The fort’s three-acre grounds include the Portsmouth Harbour Lighthouse For more about the history of New Hampshire’s coastal defences and the early days of New Castle’s founding drop into the New Castle Historical Society Museum on Main Street this speciality museum features exhibits on forts and the early peoples of the Piscataqua River You can also book a historical walking tour to wander the town with a knowledgeable local guide Franconia is a must-visit if you need a nature reset The town is minutes away from the Franconia Notch a breathtaking mountain pass which you can explore at the Franconia Notch State Park Be sure to take a trip on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway an eight-minute cable car ride over the valleys and peaks below There are walking paths from the top of the tramway to a summit observation station which charts the history of the New Hampshire slopes Get more incredible views while enjoying the water at Echo Lake or pedal boats are all available to rent so visitors can swim you’ll find the trailhead for the 5 mile Coppermine Trail which heads to Bridal Veil Falls This dazzling 80 ft waterfall is one of Franconia’s hidden natural gems and a great place to snap a vacation photograph The scenery around Franconia has inspired artists and creatives for generations one of the most iconic being the former poet laureate Robert Frost You can see where the poet wrote some of his best work at The Frost Place The property is now a museum and arts center where you can see first editions of his books Hebron is a quintessential New England village and the tranquility of the natural surroundings gives the tiny village a laid-back feel Explore one of the area’s more unusual natural attractions this 272-acre wilderness features meandering canyons and deep potholes carved out of bedrock The park’s main trail is an accessible 3.1 km hike through the rocks to the Cockermouth River and back again There’s more unusual geology to discover at Polar Caves Park It is the home of nine granite caves formed during the Ice Age The park has constructed a network of stairs and boardwalks so visitors can walk deep into the caverns Newfound Lake is New Hampshire’s deepest lake and one of its cleanest thanks to its spring-fed waters and undeveloped surroundings or simply walk the 22 miles of scenic shoreline Hikers and birdwatchers will enjoy a day at the Hebron Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary a 34-acre preserve consisting of open fields The sanctuary has 1.5 miles of hiking trails from which you can view its resident wildlife Founded in 1759, Pembroke is a pretty waterfront town east of Concord on the Merrimack River The town includes part of the historic village of Suncook which can trace its history back to 1728 and is known as one of the best preserved mill towns in the state Learn more at the Pembroke Historical Society where you can pick up a self-guided walking tour of the village Pembroke is minutes away from Bear Brook State Park the largest developed state park in the state There are 40 miles of trails through the park’s dense forests as well as facilities for camping You can also rent boats at the park’s Beaver and Catamount Ponds where you can swim or fish Bear Brook State Park also features a museum complex in historic Civilian Conservation Corps buildings The three on-site museums include the New Hampshire Antique Snowmobile Museum and the Bear Brook Camp both listed on the National Register of Historic Places If you’re travelling with kids or young-at-heart adults At this family-friendly petting zoo you can get cuddly with the friendly farm animals or join one of the regular seasonal events such as sheep shearing day The Great North Woods region of New Hampshire is tailor-made for going offbeat. These dense forests are a vast swathe of wilderness, marking the state’s border with Quebec If you like the idea of getting lost for the weekend a historic town tucked into the woods that’s attracted hardy adventurers since the 1700s Colebrook is home to the Beaver Brook Falls Natural Area This impressive waterfall drops 80 feet and is located within a 7.3-acre preserve with hiking trails and picnic facilities it’s a beautiful spot to take some vacation photos with the autumnal foliage providing a stunning backdrop you might be lucky enough to see the town’s annual North Country Moose Festival The legendary event includes a moose calling contest A small town on the banks of the Connecticut River Cornish was settled in 1763 under its original name ‘Mast Camp’ which came from the tall ships sailing downriver with its tranquil scenery attracting creatives from all over the country and others looking to get away from the grind and find their muse One such artist was the renowned sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens who lived in Cornish in the 1800s his home and studio are the centerpiece of the Saint-Gaudens National Historic Park where you can view large bronze sculptures while wandering the beautifully landscaped gardens To explore Cornish’s many natural beauty spots visit the Cornish Town Forest and Cornish State Wildlife Management Area both of which offer scenic hiking trails with stunning views of the landscape Climb to the 1,110 ft high rocky overlook in the state forest to enjoy breathtaking views of Mt Cornish is also home to four historic covered bridges: the Blacksmith Covered Bridge The latter is the longest covered bridge in the country and a must-see for fans of the iconic structures From the skyscraping White Mountains to the windswept Atlantic coastline and from the deep woods of the North Country to the farmfield valleys of the Merrimack River the state has a timeless beauty that provides the ultimate escape it’s easy to get back in touch with nature and away from the stressors of everyday life New Hampshire welcomes more than 10 million visitors a year you can still avoid the crowds in the Granite State Visit these off-the-beaten-track towns to have a true rustic adventure that will stay with you long after the vacation’s over photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com Newcastle United have drawn a Premier League fixture that fact alone warrants (moderate) celebration What in isolation appears to have been their least remarkable result of 2025 so far (in a positive or negative sense) could actually prove to be among the most consequential Especially so given Chelsea’s victory over Liverpool later the same afternoon Without the point Newcastle secured on Sunday they would have slipped from fourth to below Chelsea who they are now above on goals scored alone “Losing the game would have dented us,” Howe said in his post-match press conference “You look at the league table — not that I’m a great believer in doing that but sometimes you just have a little look at it — and we look stronger for the point than we would have done without it.” The Briefing: Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 - Isak's late leveller The manner of Newcastle’s comeback made this draw even more important Newcastle had fallen behind in the 28th minute to a goal from their former player-who-never-actually-played-for-them Yankuba Minteh had been awarded two second-half penalties by the on-field referee only to see both correctly overturned by VAR and had generally struggled in the final third with Alexander Isak touching the ball just once in the opposition box inside the opening 88 minutes Yet rather than succumb to a second successive away defeat following the 4-1 capitulation at Aston Villa last month Fabian Schar whipped a free kick from inside the Brighton D towards goal and Yasin Ayari instinctively stuck out his arm to block it despite the VAR officials taking several minutes to determine that the ball had actually struck Ayari’s arm this time a penalty award for Newcastle was not rescinded Isak — having been starved of service and having twice psyched himself up to take spot kicks only to have those opportunities to score taken from him — stepped up and confidently dispatched the penalty in the 89th minute with only his second touch inside the opposition box There were even opportunities to claim what had appeared an unlikely victory but there can be tangible long-term value in ensuring you do not lose it despite their greatly improved away form this season which has featured eight victories on the road do not tend to recover against top-half sides on their travels once they fall behind Across their nine away matches against top-10 teams this season (they are yet to travel to the Emirates to face Arsenal) Newcastle have conceded the first goal on every occasion If that stat in itself is quite concerning it is even more alarming when you consider seven of those goals have come inside the opening 21 minutes Newcastle lost six and drew just one (1-1 at Bournemouth in August) of the first eight of those Their solitary victory came at Nottingham Forest in November when Newcastle delivered an excellent second-half display to overturn their one-goal deficit They went on to lose all four by a combined scoreline of 14-3 Had they continued that trend and been defeated at the Amex then another away defeat may have proven disastrous such a reversal could have been damaging to their Champions League qualification chances given how congested the top-five race has become a point could be really important,” Howe said we probably haven’t dug out enough points in games that are in the balance really (that we haven’t drawn since December).” Newcastle’s lack of a Premier League draw for precisely five months is actually they also won 14 of the 20 top-flight matches they played the most victories in the division across that time But it also marked the longest run of games in Newcastle’s Premier League history in which they did not record a single draw Only 11 Premier League teams have ever gone longer without sharing the points This curious stat demonstrates that Newcastle had become an all-or-nothing team regularly blowing their opponents away in the process as evidenced by the Villa reversal and the 4-1 home defeat against Bournemouth but somehow they managed to scrap their way to a point so you’ve got to be careful what you wish for,” said Howe “We want to win games and we’ll attack and try to do that you’ve got to make sure you don’t lose the game I’m really pleased to come here and come back from a goal down The Amex may remain a bogey stadium for Newcastle — they have visited Brighton’s ground eight times in the Premier League and never returned with a victory the most occasions they have travelled to an away ground in the competition without winning — but it may also prove to be the site of a season-defining fightback And that genuinely is a significant statement (Top photo: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Rain giving way to foggy conditions overnight The seared salmon at Salt Kitchen & Bar at Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle has layers of flavors my fiance and I completed the last leg of a journey from Texas to the Seacoast of New Hampshire parking next to the clay tennis courts at the Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle Our MG Midget convertible was loaded with luggage and a potted cactus We were hungry and hoping for a snack and a drink at the hotel bar We were out of luck; the staff told us it was near the end of the season and the restaurant was closed The venerable landmark (it opened in 1874) would shut down for good in 1982 its Victorian glory fading and then crumbling until it was renovated and reopened as a Marriott resort in 2003 My dining partner and I had better luck last month booking a table for two at the hotel’s Salt Kitchen & Bar We entered through the lobby and were escorted to comfy wing chairs in the dining room with harbor views Our smiling server offered us something from the bar but we had miles to go before we slept and opted for sparkling water We ordered appetizers and enjoyed watching the action at the chef’s bar where patrons could see fresh flatbreads being prepared A 19th-century dome ceiling mural dominates the main dining space which has windows on three walls and a porch along the harbor side There is also a lounge with live piano music in the evenings The lobster bisque jumped out at us from the top of the menu “It’s velvety and has great depth of flavor,” my dining partner said when his arrived offering a sample from a silver soup spoon I was focused on the mushroom arancini — two deep-fried Italian rice balls They were served with whipped goat cheese accented by marinated tomatoes The arancini’s falafel-like texture was shot through with mushrooms and went well with the sharpness of goat cheese; an arugula-based herb salad gave it a peppery boost Our attentive server whisked away the empty appetizer plates and returned with sous vide sirloin for the dining partner and pan-seared Scottish salmon for me Sous vide is the French method of vacuum-sealing meat or fish and cooking by immersing it in warm water Salt chefs start a liquid bath at 91 degrees and hold it to 128 degrees The sirloin was cooked correctly; it had a crispy char with a pink interior But it was not as flavorful as we had hoped “The roasted veggies — broccolini and mushrooms — were good,” my dining partner said of the sides “The blue cheese whipped potatoes were outstanding — smooth The seared salmon had layers of flavor — toasted sesame a sweet-tartness from the lemon beurre blanc sauce The garlic-roasted asparagus that accompanied it was fresh and the rice pilaf a tried-and-true complement but couldn’t resist a strawberries-and-cream confection (my favorite) and a chocolate trio (the dining partner’s favorite) I separated the strawberry mousse from the creme brulee top to savor the delicate flavor of the fruit then dipped into the strawberry and basil compote alongside The caramelized wafer that came with it was like eating lighter-than-air toffee The dining partner’s trio featured a chocolate flourless cake base dark chocolate mousse and white chocolate mousse “Raspberries and chocolate — a classic combination,” he said This dessert has depths of chocolate intensity.” We asked about the upcoming Mother’s Day Sunday brunch which is on the pricey side ($89.95 per person) but boasts complementary champagne and a New England raw bar; omelette egg and Belgian waffle stations; a carving station; hot entrees; artisan cheese display; fresh fruits and smoothies; chilled salad buffet; freshly squeezed juices; and a dessert display 588 Wentworth Road, New Castle, 603-373-6566, opalcollection.com/wentworth/restaurants/salt $7-$26; all-day menu $11-$40; dinner $28-$62 Salt Kitchen & Bar 588 Wentworth Road, New Castle, 603-373-6566, opalcollection.com/ wentworth/restaurants/salt Hours: Dining room {related_content_uuid}09dae6fd-270f-4294-a13e-abf4495c17f5{/related_content_uuid} Scores for Salt Kitchen & Bar Atmosphere: 19/20 Menu: 17/20 Food: 18/20 Server: 19/20 Value: 15/20 Total: 88/100 {related_content_uuid}9e9e9c4a-a5b8-429e-be6e-858991b75fff{/related_content_uuid} Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Newcastle’s recent 1-1 draw against Brighton wasn’t a classic performance With just minutes left, Alexander Isak slotted in an 89th-minute penalty to snatch a point, which also was Newcastle’s first Premier League draw since the 3-3 mouth-watering clash against Liverpool at St James’ Park on December 5.This was also their sixth league draw all season; Eddie Howe’s men have made a habit of going for broke: 14 wins and just those six stalemates have come in the last 26 league games No side in the top flight has won more in that stretch But it also is Newcastle’s longest run in Premier League history without a single draw Only 11 teams in the league’s history have endured longer streaks without sharing the points the Toon boss reflected on their all-or-nothing style Howe said: “If you look at our season as a whole we probably haven't dug out enough points in games that are in the balance But we are a team that's set up to try and win so you've got to be careful what you wish for We want to win games and we'll attack and try and do that I thought today was a really battling performance.” 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp former Sunderland boss Roy Keane has had his say All praise for Howe and Newcastle’s approach Roy Keane believes Newcastle can finish second in the Premier League "Huge ((Newcastle’s chances of finishing second) I think the confidence they would have gained in the last few months they have that great belief that they can do it in the big matches," said Keane They recovered after getting knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton." the pace in the team and physicality… they have the momentum," Keane continued "Eddie Howe has done a fantastic job there that belief in their camp that they can compete with the top teams and go and beat them." Ajay Gandhar is a content producer for The Sporting News working across our English-language editions Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker No parade will snake through adoring crowds in the centre of the city No joyous tears will be shed or speeches delivered But in a season when Newcastle United have finally ended their long wait for a trophy The possibility represents a half-achievement for Eddie Howe and his team which is all the more impressive given the headwinds they have faced Might the Premier League title be the next bit of silverware in Newcastle’s sights It has been on the bigger-picture agenda at St James’ Park since the club’s Saudi-led takeover in October 2021 stated that the plan was to be competing for all the big prizes within five to 10 years it is not an unrealistic question to ponder now Newcastle have won 20 of their past 26 matches an unparalleled run of form (contained within a single season) in their existence as a Premier League club they are better than they have ever been and better than their rivals Newcastle have not been playing in the Champions League games which are extremely difficult to win Howe has had more time to work with a tight squad that has not been stretched unlike a year ago when their return to Europe coincided with a dreadful list of injuries And victory is not the only metric that matters Newcastle have not drawn a game since sharing six goals with Liverpool on December 4 an anomalous statistic that skews the overall landscape they lose – and often lose badly – either in the sense of who they’re playing or the circumstances: 4-1 at home to Bournemouth Liverpool have lost twice in the Premier League this season and only once since mid-September a level of consistency that lifts them above the rest of the division and 15 points clear of Arsenal Draws are important because they keep your points tally ticking over mid-season numbers are ultimately meaningless Newcastle have won 14 of their past 19 fixtures both Newcastle and Liverpool (who have played a game more) with no other team winning more than 11 times Liverpool have picked up 47 points compared to Newcastle’s 42 in this segment of the season but that is still more than any other club which means it is more than fair to describe this as title-challenging form Newcastle’s consistency stretches further back given that only Arne Slot’s side have won more league matches overall In the landscape of the club’s modern existence Howe has led his team to desperately unfamiliar territory Newcastle also won 14 of their opening 19 matches in 1995-96 a run that left them 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League was the season they finished second after being overhauled by a metronomic Manchester United (or letting it slip under the charismatic management of Sir Bobby Robson a season in which they were in a three-way title race with Manchester United and Arsenal In both of their most recent single-season stints in the Championship they had comparable runs and although the qualification here is considerable and necessary — it was a division below — Newcastle twice won the league it has left them third in the table and pushing for the Champions League again If they end the season still winning matches it would only be natural for them to be in the conversation about the title next time around It is difficult to imagine Manchester City struggling so badly again For Newcastle to trade blows — or to continue to trade blows — with those clubs there are some fairly big hurdles to overcome Howe repeatedly refers to the “small” size of his squad which is less a reference to numbers than its shallow quality And perhaps the life-cycle of this particular brilliant team whose triumph in the Carabao Cup final earned a first domestic trophy for 70 years Connected to both of those things: Newcastle have not signed a first-team-ready player for three consecutive transfer windows Liverpool have not added to the squad Slot inherited from Jurgen Klopp last summer but that comparison is not equal given their higher base and greater depth Newcastle have had much-publicised issues with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) An unknown quantity is what might happen if other clubs attempt to poach Newcastle’s truly game-changing players It was only in February that Howe spoke in stark terms about the challenge in front of Newcastle following a rare visit to Tyneside by Yasir Al-Rumayyan the club’s chairman and governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) “If we’re going to catch the teams above us we’re going to need to drastically improve everything that we’re delivering,” Howe told reporters “And that goes right across the board in every department of the football club because we have so much to do to get to the top “It’s not going to happen just by thinking it “I think just purely in terms of investment and taking the team forward but it’s through no one’s fault and we have to live in the world of reality We know that we want to take the team forward again we have ideas to do it and hopefully we can make that happen in the future It may take a bit of time because these clubs we’re talking about are way ahead of us.” Whether that timeline can change or has changed is uncertain and the point of this article is actually not to exert pressure or to acclaim Newcastle as future champions but rather to recognise and celebrate an extraordinary moment in their history It also feels slightly strange; in some ways this does not feel like a wholly transformational season in part because of those heavy defeats mentioned above in part because of its early inconsistency and in part because of the uncertainty they carried into it Howe’s success in this area is truly remarkable Retreat 11 months and Newcastle were scrambling to hit their PSR target and contemplating a 10-point deduction in the Premier League the ramifications of which lingered with them Paul Mitchell arrived as sporting director with Howe given no notice and it felt as though a club that had revelled in its own unity post-takeover was unravelling After their 4-2 defeat at Brentford on December 7 Newcastle were 12th in the table and wobbling there was some noise about Howe’s position and there were a series of one-to-one meetings between head coach and players and what is now regarded as a crucial reset at the training ground Newcastle allowed Miguel Almiron and Lloyd Kelly to leave their use of data and performance metrics developing but with no help in terms of playing reinforcements a sharp improvement that survived his own absence from the touchline for three matches as he recovered from pneumonia Perhaps his illness was symbolic given that so much of what surrounded it was so difficult and such hard work the man who changed everything for a club that tried and failed The past five months — to repeat: half a season but enough time to be more than fluke — have shown that it is within his capabilities to change things again winning the title was framed as “the impossible dream” George Caulkin has been reporting on football in the North East of England since 1994, 21 of those years for The Times. 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interstate at Post Road and a short time later struck two vehicles — a Ford Mustang and a BMW — at Mitthoefer Road and Washington Street the Durango flipped several times before coming to rest on its roof More: Troopers: Hartford City man rescued after jumping into White River in bid to avoid arrest An adult male was ejected from the Durango and pronounced dead at the scene Three other occupants of the SUV were taken by ambulance to Indianapolis hospitals The driver of the Mustang — who officers said had suffered non-life-threatening injuries — was also hospitalized while the driver of the BMW was treated for minor injuries at the crash scene Several firearms that were believed to have fallen out of the Durango were found at the scene "There were multiple police agencies involved in the pursuit and investigators are working to determine each aspect of this incident," state police said in a news release The name of the man killed was not immediately released Douglas Walker is a news reporter at The Star Press Contact him at 765-213-5851 or at dwalker@muncie.gannett.com as they make the long trip down south to face Brighton & Hove Albion The Magpies' Champions League hopes were boosted by Nottingham Forest's 2-0 defeat at home to Brentford on Thursday meaning they restored their two-point buffer over the sixth-placed side After succumbing at Villa Park two weeks ago who was back on the sidelines after recovering from an illness oversaw a processional 3-0 victory over Ipswich Town last Saturday to confirm the Tractor Boys' relegation They're now hunting their first Premier League win away at Brighton and are aiming to avenge the two defeats Fabian Hurzeler's men have inflicted upon them this season The Seagulls have impressively won twice at St James' Park and could do with another positive result this weekend to strengthen their European hopes They're in with a cluster of teams hopeful of securing an eighth-place finish which may be enough for a Conference League spot A dramatic 3-2 win over West Ham last time out could prove critical in their pursuit Here is Sports Illustrated's guide to Sunday's Premier League clash Joao Pedro is suspended for the hosts / IMAGO / Pro Sports ImagesBrighton have been hit hard by injuries this season and Hurzeler hasn't been handed much respire during the run-in Joao Pedro serves the second game of his suspension after he was sent off at Brentford two weeks ago with summer arrival Matt O'Riley filling in for the Brazilian last week against West Ham so the former Celtic star may retain his place in the XI on Sunday the Brighton boss could reintroduce Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh to his starting lineup after the pair were named on the bench against West Ham Joel Veltman could also start at right-back to offer a sturdier defensive presence against an impressive Newcastle frontline Joelinton's season might be over / IMAGO / News ImagesJoe Willock, who made his first Premier League start since February against Ipswich, is set to retain his place in Newcastle's midfield due to Joelinton's absence The Brazilian international is dealing with a knee injury could keep him out for the remainder of the season Lewis Hall remains out due an ankle injury while Jamaal Lascelles hasn't kicked a ball all season after tearing his ACL Harvey Barnes has enjoyed a prolonged run in the team down Newcastle's left but we could see Anthony Gordon return to Howe's XI on Sunday Sven Botman is also in contention after appearing off the bench last week While Brighton have slogged their way through the run-in so far last week's victory over West Ham should hand Hurzeler's men a huge boost heading into the final month of the season their record against the Magpies this term combined with Newcastle's inability to prevail at the Amex in the Premier League bodes well for the hosts the visitors rank among the division's form teams despite losing two weeks ago and there's no doubt that they've got the capacity to hurt a defensively frail Brighton side but they may be forced to settle for a point here The Seagulls have seemingly got a knack against Howe's men JAMES CORMACK The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER A teenage boy and a 41-year-old woman died by homicide in a fatal shooting at a Newcastle town home last week the King County medical examiner’s office confirmed Monday Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call around 7 p.m Thursday at a town home off 129th Place Southeast King County sheriff’s spokesperson Brandyn Hull said Detectives found blood on the front window and a lone hollow point bullet in the street Panyam’s and Dhruva’s deaths were classified as homicides according to the medical examiner’s office Hull said she could not comment on whether the case was believed to be a murder-suicide “An investigation such as this takes time and our detectives are working diligently to try and piece together what led to this incident,” Hull said in a statement early Monday the Sheriff’s Office won’t have any further updates.” wife and their two sons — lived in the home and mostly kept to themselves The sheriff’s office did not release any other information including any sign of a motive or the relationships among the deceased However, numerous Indian news outlets reported Harsha Kikkeri and Panyam were the CEO and president of HoloWorld an AI and robotics startup whose flagship product was the HoloSuit a wearable tracksuit with sensors that allowed users to engage with virtual reality “HoloSuit allows humans to skill themselves and their robots in HoloWorld Skill Metaverse using a combination of Augmented Reality Robotics and 5G,” the company’s website states HoloWorld did not respond to inquires from The Seattle Times Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser Newcastle United rescued a late point at Brighton & Hove Albion to keep their hopes of qualifying for next season’s Champions League in their own hands Eddie Howe’s side had won six of their previous seven top-flight matches but seemed destined for defeat on the south coast a result which would have left them vulnerable to the teams below them But Alexander Isak’s 89th-minute penalty — Newcastle were awarded three during this match but the first two were overturned — puts them three points clear of sixth-placed Nottingham Forest with the top five certain to qualify for the Champions League Forest (who play at Crystal Palace on Monday) have a game in hand Fifth-placed Chelsea (who beat Liverpool later on Sunday) are level on points with fourth-placed Newcastle three points behind Howe’s side having played the same number of games a necessary sale by Newcastle last summer for financial reasons put Brighton ahead with a curling first-half effort and it seemed that might be enough to win it But Isak’s late penalty salvaged a point for Newcastle at the end of a second half packed with penalty drama (more on that below) George Caulkin and Chris Waugh analyse the key talking points As anonymous as Isak was for large spells — he did not have a touch inside the opposition box until the 67th minute and had just 15 in general during the first half — Newcastle did have their moments and finally slid into a challenge with Sandro Tonali and caught the Newcastle midfielder only for Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler to immediately replace Wieffer with Tariq Lamptey The substitute’s first act was to foul Anthony Gordon who had only just come on to the field for Newcastle and with his opening contribution he cut inside and drew a foul but VAR intervened to (rightly) rule that contact had taken place outside the box Bruno Guimaraes played a pass in behind the Brighton defence Joe Willock got a foot to the ball before Jan Paul van Hecke and went down had actually pulled out of the challenge and Willock Pawson had initially signalled for a penalty but after being sent over to the monitor by Andrew Madley The third on-field award came after Fabian Schar’s goalbound free kick from inside the D of the Brighton penalty area was blocked by the outstretched arm of Yasin Ayari VAR checked to see whether the ball had indeed hit Ayari’s hand but having asked Pawson to rethink his previous two penalty decisions told the referee to stick with his original call It proved third time lucky for Newcastle because with only his second touch in the opposition box Isak coolly dispatched his second penalty in as many games to rescue a valuable point for Newcastle Given he did not make an appearance for Newcastle Minteh has played an outsized role in the club’s recent existence if only in the sense they needed him to leave Without the £30million ($40m) Brighton paid for the winger last summer Newcastle would have breached the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and a substantive points deduction would have rendered the notion of qualifying for the Champions League moot Having scored for his new club at St James’ Park in the FA Cup in March — Brighton won that game 2-1 after extra time — Minteh was at it again niggling away at Newcastle before chipping in with another goal When Tino Livramento headed away a ball into the box in the 28th minute cutting in and around Livramento and Sandro Tonali after feinting to shoot His curled finish took a nick off Dan Burn Minteh had refused to celebrate his goal on Tyneside out of respect to Newcastle He wagged his fingers at the traveling supporters and kissed the Brighton badge before being pulled away by his team-mates Newcastle fans responded with chants of “You’re just a s*** Jacob Murphy,” but Minteh had made an impact again Newcastle left it late — very late — to turn a bad day at the office into a half-decent one The experience was a familiar one for Howe’s team who have not won any of their eight Premier League fixtures at Brighton’s Amex Stadium but on this occasion they were not passive participants While Newcastle struggled to get their big players into the game, they had more possession than Brighton they did not allow a bitty performance and some unfavourable decisions to grind them down The final scoreline suggests Newcastle missed a significant opportunity given that a victory would have seen them move two points behind second-placed Arsenal they finished the day fourth in the Premier League level on points with Chelsea and three ahead of Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa The circumstances paint a slightly different picture with Isak’s penalty earning a draw which for long spells looked out of reach qualifying for the Champions League remains within their grasp although they next play Chelsea and Arsenal before finishing the season with a home match against Everton but this game allowed one conclusion to be drawn: Newcastle will not give up without a fight (Top photo: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinNewcastle have a golden opportunity to sign the next Lionel Messi | OneFootballFanSided World Football Newcastle United could be about to make one of the boldest youth moves in their recent history — by trying to sign a 16-year-old talent being dubbed the next Lionel Messi According to ChronicleLive the Magpies have been offered the chance to sign highly rated Mali youth international Aboubacar Maiga The teenager is already making waves at under-17 level and has attracted interest from heavyweights across Europe But there is a growing feeling that Newcastle could sneak ahead in the race with Maiga believed to have a strong desire to play in England one day With an ambitious project under Eddie Howe and a clear path to first-team football St James’ Park might just be the most appealing destination for the rising star Maiga is currently on the books at Academie Africa Foot in Mali — the same academy that has a working relationship with FC Barcelona That link gives the Catalan giants a head start and reports suggest they have already offered the youngster a pre-contract agreement With a focus on smart recruitment and youth development, Maiga fits perfectly into the club’s long-term vision. His style of play — low centre of gravity, excellent dribbling, and a lethal eye for goal — has led to comparisons with Lionel Messi but the early signs suggest this is no ordinary teenager The Magpies have already shown their willingness to invest in young potential with deals like Yankuba Minteh and Garang Kuol it would be another signal of intent from the Tyneside club that they are not just building for today Yes, Barcelona are a global brand with a pull few can match. And yes, their partnership with Maiga’s academy gives them an inside track. 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Man United hold talks in “recent hours” with Victor Osimhen’s agents over sensational summer deal Three things Barcelona must do to beat Inter Milan However, thoughts have already turned to the next vital game, as Eddie Howe's side host rivals Chelsea on May 11 in a season defining fixture at St James' Park. Both clubs are level on 63 points, with three games left to fight for UCL qualification. With plenty at stake, Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes wasted no time in getting the Geordie faithful fired up for the match. "An important point given the circumstances," he wrote on Instagram. "We keep pushing toward our goal. Your support will be vital next Sunday - let's create an unforgettable atmosphere. Howay the lads!" Newcastle's fourth place position is just about secure on goal difference - but Chelsea's win over weakened Liverpool team only made things more complicated - and fifth place can still seal a spot in Europe's top competition next season Newcastle's recent home record against Chelsea provides plenty of encouragement but the significance of the match has elevated pressure level on Tyneside to fever pitch Newcastle have been rock solid against Chelsea at St James' Park recently and losing just once in their last four home meetings so that game will be all we focus on now," Howe said that it's in your hands and you're not reliant on other teams and looking elsewhere We always enjoy the challenges that await us and we try to give our best." NEW CASTLE — New Castle boys basketball coach Daniel Cox has stepped down after 12 seasons leading the Trojans Cox announced that he had stepped down on Monday in a statement posted to X the social media platform formerly known as Twitter one full of priceless memories and countless relationships that have shaped who I am The memories and bonds I've built with players and fellow coaches are ones I will always cherish," Cox said in his statement Cox is stepping away to focus on "spending more time with (his) family and being present for the moments that matter most." Cox graduated from New Castle in 2005 and was hired as the head coach ahead of the 2013-14 season He finishes his New Castle career with a 163-127 career record over 12 seasons leading the Trojans New Castle won its 19th regional title in school history under Cox in 2018 ending its season with a loss to Delta in the sectional championship New Castle's search for the Trojans' next head coach is expected to begin immediately Contact Cade Hampton via email at cbhampton@muncie.gannett.com or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @CadeHamp10 Is your favorite New Castle County restaurant or food establishment among the places with the most health and food safety guideline violations in the past 30 days See the chart below for the list At the top of the chart is Ailyn's Mediterranean Deli in Wilmington; it had 25 violations on March 18 Or see how well food establishments in all three Delaware counties are complying with regulations by searching Delaware Online/The News Journal's restaurant inspection database and golf clubs are among the more than 3,500 permitted Delaware food establishments that prepare and serve food to the public and are included in the database The database is updated using information from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services a science-based regulation similar to the national model from the U.S The database is meant to be a tool for consumers to be informed it is only one measurement of a food establishment's operations and does not provide a full picture of any business's overall standards or offerings 🔗 Bookmark data.delawareonline.com/restaurant-inspections to always find the latest reports Previous Delaware food establishment inspection reportsWhich food establishments had the most violations during the previous 30-day periods NOTE: The chart below may take a few minutes to load. If you are having trouble viewing it, you may also see it here — Two New Castle residents face drug-related charges — including dealing in meth — after Henry County sheriff's deputies searched a house in the 400 block of South 15th Street The deputies on April 23 reported two bags containing meth in the home along with hypodermic needles and prescription medications are each charged in Henry Circuit Court 1 with dealing in meth possession of marijuana and two counts of possession of a controlled substance The meth dealing charges are Level 2 felonies with maximum 30-year sentences Martt and Bilbrey are also each charged with two counts of neglect of a dependent a Level 5 felony carrying up to six years in prison Investigators said Bilbrey's two young children were found in the home — one in a crib — in proximity to a kitchen knife More: Erratic driving leads to meth-dealing charge against Union City woman The children were placed in the custody of officials with the state Department of Child Services Deputies had gone to the South 15th Street home searching for the property's owner Bilbrey — being held in the Henry County Jail under a $62,000 surety bond and a $5,200 cash bond — has received a July 28 trial date He was being held under a $85,000 surety bond and a cash bond of $8,850 Martt has been convicted of crimes including reckless homicide possession of meth and driving while intoxicated Bilbrey's record includes a 2020 conviction for possession of meth Douglas Walker is a news reporter for The Star Press News | Mar 31 Town Manager Jim Mann declared “Silt has your back,” following a frantic call from New Castle Town Administrator David Reynolds The Town of Silt is pleased to announce that the former Silt round-a-bout sculpture will be gifted to the Town of New Castle for their newly constructed round-a-bout.  Due to ongoing governmental efficiency efforts the funds that were to be used to finish the round-a-bout were pulled from the project leaving New Castle in a bind on how to complete the amenities of the round-a-bout Mann said Reynolds stated that New Castle had been contacted by Abril Tontos Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) informing the Town that the Highway Administration had removed funding for non-transportation amenities including the costs associated with the landscaping and sculpture for the New Castle round-a-bout.  Reynolds further stated that it was a shock that the Town had gotten caught up in DOGE’s efforts and that they were scrambling to address the blank slate who jumped at the opportunity to help our neighbor to the east.  Mayor Richel stated: “we must help our neighbor to the east and we should do just that by donating the former Silt round-a-bout sculpture.” Richel further stated that “…while the sculpture has been horribly missed in Silt’s round-a-bout he is pleased that we have found a prominent home location next door in New Castle.” applauded the two communities in their efforts to reuse and repurpose infrastructure.  President Trump stated “…this is huge and it’s one of the greatest sculptures that has ever been sculpted.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy applauded Silt and New Castle as an example of heralding in a new age of government efficiency and cooperation.  Secretary Duffy stated “…it is refreshing to see governmental agencies cooperating to achieve the DOGE goals.” Reynolds stated “…it is great to know Silt has our back we thank them from the bottom of our round-a-bout and look forward to completing the project.” Installation details were still being worked out at the time of this release so please forgive us for running this April Fool’s story a day early Thank you to Silt Town Manager Jim Mann for seeking us out as a collaborator in the ongoing prank war with New Castle And to the fine folks of New Castle: We’re all ears on how we can help you get Silt back next year Readers around Glenwood Springs and Garfield County make the Post Independent’s work possible Your financial contribution supports our efforts to deliver quality Each donation will be used exclusively for the development and creation of increased news coverage Many trails are Garfield County are now open for recreational use — what is your favorite early(ish) season place to go View Results Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application of New Castle departed this Earth on March 4th surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness He was a 1979 graduate of New Castle Chrysler High School where he met the love of his life Todd attended Ball State University where he was extremely proud to be the Alpha Tau Omega freshman pledge class president He worked a variety of jobs throughout the years including an offshore oil rig off the coast of Louisiana He was an avid fan of the Indianapolis Colts Todd’s smile and quick wit lit up any room he walked into and he brightened the lives of those who had the privilege to be around him He will be sorely missed by his loving and devoted wife: Tracy; his children who were his pride and joy: Todd Kevin “T.K.” (Sergio Sanchez) and Ethan Patrick (Libby) Klotz; Sisters: Cynthia (Michael) Worthington and Molly Bryan; father-in-law: Michael Atkins; sister-in-law: Gretchen Cobb; brother-in-law: Michael (Mary Lou) Atkins The family would like to show their sincere gratitude to the staff at Henry County Memorial Hospital and Ascension St Vincent’s Hospital in Anderson for the love and compassion they have showed the Klotz Family during Todd’s time there 2025 at First Baptist Church in New Castle with Karl Niles officiating Burial will follow at Green Hills Memory Gardens March 14 and one hour prior to the service on Saturday also at First Baptist Church Memorial contributions may be made to the New Castle/Henry County Kiwanis Club Arrangements have entrusted to Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle You may express condolences or share a memory of Todd at www.hinsey-brown.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Two New Castle County Councilmembers hope to levy a local tax on retail marijuana products in its meeting Tuesday New Castle County Council will hear a resolution sponsored by Councilmembers Janet Kilpatrick and Kevin Caneco on instating a local tax on retail marijuana sales The Delaware Marijuana Control Act established a 15 percent state tax on retail sales but counties don’t currently have the ability to put additional taxes in place the resolution in New Castle would lead council members and staff to draft a bill it would revise the Act to allow counties with more than 500 thousand residents to levy a local tax up to 5 percent One of the prime sponsors Janet Kilpatrick said she’s optimistic going into Tuesday’s council meeting can't even imagine why we wouldn't ask,” Kilpatrick said we will never know… We've designated that the proceeds from that tax would go to a couple of different programs The resolution states that at least half of the revenue from the tax would go to public safety and programs supporting disproportionately harmed communities in New Castle Kilpatrick said she envisions some of those funds going toward programs creating housing ‘Can we put a tax on top of yours?’ So you get the 15% 5 – whichever-they-would-allow-us-to-have percent because it's going to affect some of our services.” Wilmington City Council has considered a similar ask of the General Assembly with little support from state legislators New Castle County Council will hear the resolution at Tuesday’s council meeting Three people are dead after a shooting Thursday night in Newcastle the King County sheriff’s office said Friday morning Deputies responded after a 911 call came in around 7 p.m Thursday at a townhome off 129th Place Southeast The sheriff’s office is investigating A splatter of blood marked the front window to the townhome unit in the otherwise quiet complex Friday morning A lone hollow point bullet lay in the street who lives next door to the town home where the shooting took place said he didn’t hear gunshots Thursday evening but smelled something like smoke wife and their two sons – lived in the home and they mostly kept to themselves Some neighbors said they would occasionally see the family outside He remembered the woman as “the nicest lady He often saw her walking her sons to the bus stop Neighbor Cathy Dunbar said she left her keys at the mailbox one day and the woman and her young child brought them back to her Gumina said he was leaving to pick up dinner when police were arriving Thursday Officers were stationed with rifles and began blocking off the area yellow “crime scene” tape had gone up “This type of thing doesn’t happen here,” he said News | Mar 13 A man was arrested after firing a gun during a domestic disturbance in New Castle on Tuesday night New Castle Police responded to reports of gunfire and later confirmed it was not an officer-involved shooting Officials have not released further details The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office assisted New Castle officers at the scene but was dismissed shortly after the suspect was taken into custody it was over with,” Garfield County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Walt Stowe said “The guy was already arrested.” was involved in a domestic dispute and fired his gun before police arrived and tackled him after he dropped his weapon The post also stated that police arrived quickly and made the arrest The identity of the man in custody has not been released New Castle police said more details may become available as the investigation continues Colorado has seen five known cases of measles this year View Results Watch Teams Matches Tickets & Membership Shop St. James' Park The highly-rated 20-year-old, who joined the Magpies from A-League side Central Coast Mariners in January 2023, recorded two goals and two assists in as many league matches at second-string level. The Australia international, who represented his country at the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar, netted a brace in the young Magpies' 7-1 thrashing of Reading at St. James' Park before registering two second-half assists against their Royals counterparts. Kuol, who spent the duration of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Dutch outfit FC Volendam, has netted eight goals in all competitions for United's second-string, returning to action in January after suffering a quad injury during pre-season. Nominated alongside Kuol are West Ham United pair, Lewis Orford and Kamarai Sawyer as well as Braiden Graham of Everton, Chelsea's Donnell McNeilly, Divin Mubama of Manchester City, Southampton's Lewis Payne and Jack Thompson of Nottingham Forest. The winner, also chosen by the Premier League Football Development panel, will be announced later this week. Map Sign InJoinBrighton fans comments after Sunday’s draw against Newcastle United – Interesting | OneFootballThe Mag Brighton fans have been commenting on what happened at he Amex Stadium on Saturday A match where Newcastle United were clearly the better team but ended up needing a very late penalty to rescue a point Plenty of talking points in an eventful match what did the Brighton fans think of it all… Brighton fans commenting via their North Stand Chat forum: ‘A good point on balance as they were much better than we were They looked stronger than us everywhere and if not for JP ‘I thought we were decent against a very good side.’ ‘My only complaint about that game is Pawson’s Newcastle bias along with the Sky commentary team’s Newcastle deserved at least a point though.’ some of our fans on here get irrationally angry about these things Got a point against a stronger side who also desperately wanted all three It’s not as if a draw was not a fair result for us.’ ‘It was good to have a reminder of how much I hate Eddie Howe It’s amazing how his teams still get away with pretty much constant cheating for the entire game.’ Pawson didn’t actually cost us the win by giving it.’ Did he even make a single competitive appearance for Newcastle???! Sam the steward in our lounge did a great job Away fans are allowed in the 1901 providing they are respectful Perhaps the time is coming for the club to review this policy….’ ‘2,001 unsold seats today for Newcastle when I checked just before kick-off.’ and travel chaos especially isn’t helping I don’t think Its a real shame travel is having an increasing effect on the attendances and early leavers ‘It was strange there seemed a lot more empty seats than for West Ham probably 4-5 thousand.’ ‘A Sunday match on the May Bank Holiday Weekend when many families will be busy/away.’ our 2nd highest top flight points haul with 3 still to play but it seems thousands of ST holders aren’t attending either yesterday or v West Ham If it’s ‘apathy’ then we have a seriously fickle fan base.’ ‘Got back late from Salisbury and didn’t try to go to the match…watched it at home and frankly wished I hadn’t bothered The only real negative was how easy we made things for Dan Burn today .He doesn’t play for us anymore It baffles me that this was not recognised by so many people’ ‘Hate Anthony Gordon and he looks like Dot Cotton.’ ‘Newcastle edged it overall so we should be happy with the draw Most threatening player on the pitch today was Newcastle’s Barnes.’ ‘I’m adamant that today was our hardest of the remaining 4 Newcastle were the only side with anything to play for as far as the table is concerned.’ ‘Is it my Albion bias to think Pawson let Newcastle get away with so many challenges that he gave free kicks against us for for very similar challenges?’ but came to the conclusion that the Pawson would cost us the win.’ ‘Got a point against a stronger side who also desperately wanted all three ‘Thought that was a gutsy defensive display IMHO even with the ref having an absolute shocker and giving every possible thing he could to the geordies.’ ‘The reason why Albion didn’t do owt today was nothing to do with the ref They were just too poor for long periods.’ ‘Maybe he should get his cards out for Newcastle ‘He got 900 things wrong today but that wasn’t one of them Wieffer grabbed the ball to delay the restart = yellow.’ We were playing a Champions League positioned team who have won a cup final I don’t think I’ll be criticizing that team performance today ‘Disappointing to come so close and let it slip but a decent point against a very good side who had the referee playing for them too.’ Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 – Sunday 4 May 2025 2pm Shots on target were Newcastle 5 Brighton 2 Touches in the box Newcastle 32 Brighton 17 (Brighton 1 Newcastle 1 – Match ratings and comments on all Newcastle United players – Read HERE) Related NewsBecky Langley wins Manager of the Month award Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle United headlines take decisive shift Brendan Rodgers reacts to Celtic v Newcastle United friendly as ticket prices made public Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea make enquiries for “extraordinary” defender Celtic friendly now confirmed – Newcastle United official announcement Image source, ReutersImage caption, Alexander Isak has scored 23 goals in the Premier League this season Alexander Isak earned a draw for Newcastle with a late penalty against Brighton at Amex Stadium. Brighton were on course for a narrow win as they led through Yankuba Minteh with stoppage time approaching. Newcastle had been awarded two penalties that were overturned by the video assistant referee (VAR) before being handed a third when Yasin Ayari used his arm to block Fabian Schar's free-kick. After a lengthy review, the on-field decision stood and Isak coolly converted to take his tally in the league to 23 goals for the season. A draw was fully deserved for Newcastle as they pushed and probed throughout the encounter on the south coast. Brighton mustered just three further shots after breaking the deadlock in the 28th minute as they struggled to find any rhythm. They did have a shout for a penalty of their own when Matt O'Riley appeared to have been caught by Sandro Tonali, but referee Craig Pawson waved away the appeals. Newcastle substitute Callum Wilson went close to snatching all three points in stoppage time when he forced Bart Verbruggen to make a fine save. The draw does no great favours to either side in their respective challenges for Europe, with Brighton staying 10th and Newcastle remaining fourth. Premier League: Brentford put four past Man Utd, Isak earns Newcastle draw Proud of Seagulls but have to focus on next match - Hurzeler Brighton felt euphoric last weekend after two late goals saw them come from behind to pick up a much-needed 3-2 victory against West Ham - ending a five-game winless streak. However, they did not appear to carry confidence from that result into this encounter and got a taste of their own medicine with Isak's late penalty denying them all three points. Minteh earlier showed great composure in a crowded box to craft space and curl cutely into the far corner to score for the sixth time this campaign, but it was against the run of play. The Gambia forward joined Brighton from Newcastle in a £30m deal last summer - after not making a single appearance for the Magpies. He was happy to celebrate in front of the travelling fans - pointing at his badge and then the floor. It took Brighton another 52 minutes to have their next shot as they were penned back by a Newcastle side desperate to take something from the game. Home boss Fabian Hurzeler turned to his bench but could not find the right formula to get Brighton up the field and eventually the pressure told. With three difficult remaining fixtures to come against Wolves, Liverpool and Tottenham, Brighton's hopes of qualifying for Europe are starting to look slim. Magpies not at clinical best in front of goal - Howe When a second on-field penalty decision was overturned with the help of VAR, Eddie Howe must have been thinking this was not going to be Newcastle's day. Both interventions from the VAR were correct, though, with the first incident rightly chalked off due to Tariq Lamptey's foul on Anthony Gordon having happened outside the 18-yard box, while the second saw Joe Willock awarded a yellow card for diving. It was third time lucky for the Carabao Cup winners, albeit after a lengthy VAR review, when Ayari clearly moved his arm towards the ball as Schar's free-kick was heading towards goal. Isak is exactly the man you want over a high-pressure penalty in the last minute and he did not miss a beat as he sent Verbruggen the wrong way. The Sweden striker has scored the most goals by a Newcastle player in a Premier League season since club legend Alan Shearer also hit 23 in 2001-02. Brighton could have had no qualms had Newcastle snatched all three points when Wilson unleashed a powerful shot in the sixth minute of additional time. The draw will leave Newcastle - who had won six of their past seven league outings - with mixed feelings, knowing that victory could have propelled them up to third but a loss would have left them with a huge target on their back. Newcastle face Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton in their final three games as they look to hold on to a top five spot, which would secure a return to the Champions League. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3Substituteshome team Brighton & Hove AlbionManager: Fabian Hürzeler Yellow Card at 90 minutes plus 3SubstitutesNumber 26 Wilson Match OfficialsReferee: Craig PawsonVideo Assistant Referee: Andy MadleyAssistant Referee 1: Timothy WoodAssistant Referee 2: Wade SmithFourth Official: Steve MartinAssistant VAR Official: Scott LedgerMatch StatsKey you need to enable JavaScript in your browser Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United AudioBrighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United 2:00:00Head to HeadSeason so farPremier League Scroll LeftScroll RightNewcastle are winless in all seven of their away Premier League games against Brighton (D4 L3) the joint-most they have visited an opponent in the competition without ever winning (also 7 v Watford & Wimbledon) It’s the outright most Brighton have faced a side without losing at home in the Premier League Brighton could complete their third league double over Newcastle after 1978-79 (second tier) and 2020-21 (Premier League) Brighton have already beaten Newcastle twice in all competitions this season 1-0 in the reverse Premier League fixture and 2-1 in the FA Cup fifth round The last side they won three games against in a single campaign were Wycombe Wanderers in 2009-10 while they have never beaten an opponent three times in a season as a top-flight side Brighton are one of two sides in the Premier League this season who’ve both scored and conceded 55+ goals (56 for each of their last 11 matches has seen at least three goals scored with 45 in total (4.1 per game) Newcastle United have won 19 Premier League matches this season and are looking to win 20 in a season for the first time since 2002-03 under Sir Bobby Robson (21) Eddie Howe would also become the first English manager since Frank Lampard with Chelsea in 2019-20 to win 20 Premier League games in a season no side has won more Premier League matches than Newcastle United (P19 W14 D0 L5) while champions Liverpool are the only teams to score more goals in that time (51) than the Magpies have (46) Brighton and Hove Albion have won four Premier League matches when they’ve trailed this season their most ever in a single campaign in the competition while the 17 points they’ve gained from losing positions is also their most in a season Newcastle United have won 27 Premier League matches by a margin of three or more goals the only side with more is Manchester City (38) while Howe has the most of these wins in Premier League history among Englishmen (38 – also 11 with Bournemouth) two more than the next best (Harry Redknapp Alexander Isak has scored 22 Premier League goals this season the most by a Newcastle player since Alan Shearer in 2003-04 (22) while Shearer was the last player with more (23 in 2001-02) Brighton are the only side he’s faced more than once without scoring against Kaoru Mitoma has scored in each of his last two Premier League appearances for Brighton the sixth time he’s scored in back-to-back games in the competition though he’s never scored in three in a row Sandro Tonali (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half Foul by Yasin Ayari (Brighton and Hove Albion) Lewis Dunk (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half Callum Wilson (Newcastle United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal Diego Gómez (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box misses to the left Assisted by Brajan Gruda with a cross following a set piece situation Pervis Estupiñán (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing Danny Welbeck (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United) wins a free kick on the left wing Foul by Joël Veltman (Brighton and Hove Albion) Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time News | Mar 25 Meet the New Castle Police Department’s newest recruit — a Belgian Malinois-Shepherd cross named Kipp “He’s pretty young for starting out on the road but we’re super excited,” Kipp’s handler New Castle Police Department Patrol Officer Jerry Alcorta “He did great throughout the academy and his training We’re looking forward to seeing how he can really help us out as a PD and the town.” Kipp completed a six-week academy at Johnson’s K-9 in Colorado Springs where he was trained to detect four narcotics — cocaine conducted by the American Law Enforcement K-9 Association Kipp was tasked with searching six rooms for various narcotics — four with and two without — and alerting his handler where the narcotics were located The second part of Kipp’s test was a search of four vehicles — two containing narcotics and two without Kipp passed both portions of the test with flying colors and is now ready for deployment so for how old he is and the training that he went through he’s performing better than anticipated and expected,” Alcorta said “He’s doing really well and ready to hit the road.” Alcorta pitched the idea of establishing a K-9 unit to Police Chief Chuck Burrows and Lt “I think it’s fantastic for the town and for the community We’ve been received very well by the community,” Burrows said who has been caring for Kipp since the dog was two months old He trained his own hunting dog and previously owned a personal protection Belgian Malinois trained in obedience and bite work it’s his bond with the dogs that means the most to him it’s seeing them develop a skill and what they are able to do and willing to do and their work ethic,” he added “It’s really rewarding when you invest so much time and energy and heart into a dog and see them perform successfully.” Kipp was donated to the department by a breeder in Denver and they “hit the ground running with it,” Alcorta said The department raised money for K-9 equipment and training through fundraisers like Spike’s K-9 Fund and a donation from the Aspen Philanthropic Association Garfield County and Sheriff Lou Vallario also donated a used K-9 vehicle to the police department The vehicle is equipped with a kennel that will protect Kipp from suspects Alcorta is transporting and a heat alarm sensor that monitors the vehicle’s temperature Kipp will return to the K-9 academy for apprehension training he’ll brush up on his narcotic detection skills in High Desert Police K-9 Association training groups “This is New Castle’s first K-9 We’re just really excited to get the program up and running,” Alcorta said I’ve had him since he was eight weeks old — he’s been in our house and under my care since he was barely able to go home so we’re looking forward to getting out and working.” Newly released data from Realtor.com for January shows that potential buyers and sellers in New Castle County saw lower home sale prices than the previous month's median of $325,500 An analysis of data from Realtor.com shows that the median home sold for $320,000 the most recent month for which figures are available the median home sales price was up 1.3% compared to $315,900 Realtor.com sources sales data from real estate deeds which results in a few months' delay in the data The statistics don't include homes currently listed for sale and aren't directly comparable to listing data Kent County: Homes in Kent County sold for lower prices recently: See how much here Sussex County: Homes in Sussex County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here Information on your local housing market, along with other useful community data, is available at data.delawareonline.com Here is a breakdown on median sale prices: Condominiums and townhomes decreased by 2.5% in sales price during January to a median of $238,950 from $245,000 in December the sales price of condominiums and townhomes was up 9.4% from $218,500 Two condominiums or townhomes sold for $1 million or more during the month compared to zero recorded transactions of at least $1 million in January 2024.About recorded home sales in New Castle County in DelawareIn January the number of recorded sales in New Castle County rose by 2.1% since January 2024 — from 420 to 429 All residential home sales totaled $159.1 million homes sold at a median of $364,900 during January There were 909 recorded sales across the state during January down 16% from 1,082 recorded sales in January 2024 The median home sales price used in this report represents the midway point of all the houses or units listed over the given period The median offers a more accurate view of what's happening in a market than the average sales price which would mean taking the sum of all sales prices then dividing by the number of homes sold Magpies remain fourth ahead of crucial St James’ Park clash despite the two clubs now sharing an identical points tally and goal difference Sport | Football featuring team news and expert analysis from Malik Ouzia I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice The crowded race for a top-five finish in the Premier League looks set to go right down to the wire With Liverpool wrapping up the title with four games to spare and all three relegated teams confirmed weeks in advance a fierce battle for Champions League qualification next term is taking centre stage in the final weeks of a memorable season Normally it’s only the top-four finishers in the Premier League that book a position among Europe’s elite though fifth place will also be enough in this campaign thanks to Arsenal’s quarter-final first-leg win over Real Madrid that sealed England a top-two slot in UEFA's association club coefficient rankings and led to a coveted European Performance Spot (EPS) English football could still have as many as 10 representatives across the three European competitions next season depending on how things work out in the coming weeks and in the various continental finals and FA Cup showpiece at Wembley Aimee Lou Wood says she criticised SNL sketch to not ‘spiral inwardly’ Eberechi Eze on target again as Crystal Palace made to settle for a point Neville hails Chelsea star with Ronaldo comparison: 'In same sentence' How Give Your Best aims to solve clothing poverty in the UK It’s a truly fascinating battle with so many caveats not least the fact that Chelsea still have to play both Newcastle and Forest before the end of the season Newcastle left it late to claim a share of the spoils after a lively second half against Brighton with top scorer Alexander Isak netting an 89th-minute equaliser from the spot in a 1-1 draw after Yasin Ayari’s handball from a Fabian Schar free-kick having trailed to a first-half effort from ex-Toon player Yankuba Minteh and seen two other penalty awards overturned by VAR That was followed by arguably Chelsea’s biggest win of the season at home to a Liverpool side who made six changes with the title already clinched with Cole Palmer also stepping up with a last-gasp penalty after Jarell Quansah had fouled Moises Caicedo with seconds to go in stoppage time to finally end his long drought of 18 games without a goal across all competitions dating back to mid-January Enzo Fernandez had finished off a fine move to give Chelsea a third-minute lead with the earliest league goal netted at Stamford Bridge since 2017 before Virgil van Dijk’s late header from a cornet set up a nervy finish after his earlier clearance had bounced in for an own goal off the unfortunate Quansah A third straight win for the likely Conference League finalists brought Chelsea level on points with Newcastle after they dropped two at the Amex Stadium while a two-goal swing also saw them equal their rivals’ goal difference of +21 Newcastle remain ahead of Chelsea leading up to Sunday’s pivotal meeting on Tyneside due to the fact that they have scored more goals than their next opponents as things stand - 66 to 62 Overall goal difference and goals scored are the primary tiebreakers in that order in the Premier League if points are level It is worth noting that Forest’s goal difference is currently +12 so they would not have leapfrogged Chelsea or Newcastle if they won at Selhurst Park on Monday Nuno Espirito Santo’s surprise package have also scored far fewer than both of those rivals with 54 - one fewer than Aston Villa whose goal difference is worse still at +6 Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Man charged after London student nurse stabbed to death in Texas 'in row over cat' Man charged after London student nurse stabbed to death in Texas NPR's Morning Edition takes listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country Police arrested the veteran New Castle County officer in August Now a lawsuit claims the victim's sexual orientation precipitated the attack New Castle County would not provide a photo of Justin M a 20-year veteran of the force who was put on leave after the incident last summer but he continues collecting his $105,200 annual salary Lawsuit against Justin Caserta by Cris Barrish but he also shared child porn and convinced a 16-year-old Ohio girl to send explicit pics who worked as a paraprofessional in the Caesar Rodney School District when he was allegedly attacked said he remains mystified by what transpired during the party at an old friend’s house in the midstate town of Smyrna Molina said he has known the retired county cop who owns the home The so-called “Beer Olympics” involved a series of games that involved imbibing He’d been drinking earlier in the evening but was “in my right mind” when the incident occurred about midnight The violence happened as he was talking with the owner’s daughter and Caserta’s son At one point Caserta’s son was “sort of fixing himself up in the mirror” and the girl teased him Don’t worry about it.’ It’s my impression that Justin heard these comments and afterwards came up to me and said ‘What the f— is going on right now?’” Molina said He grabbed me by my lapel and dragged me outside threw me down and got on top of me and choked me to the point of being unconscious and foaming at the mouth a nurse who has known Molina since middle school and accompanied him to the party of their mutual friend saw the commotion and rushed over to the chaotic scene She found Molina “dazed and confused,” then ran to Justin Caserta and confronted him What’s going on?’” she recalled demanding to know Giddings said the accusation was ridiculous The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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