Delaware might be the second smallest state in the US particularly in its lesser-known small towns away from the hustle and bustle of larger cities and busy beaches provide a peek into the First State's quiet beauty Whether you are looking for a peaceful retreat Overlooking the Delaware River historical town with a population just over 5,500 It holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley Good Housekeeping magazine named New Castle one of its 50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America Markell Trail connects Historic New Castle to Wilmington's Riverfront perfect for hikers or bikers who want to get away from the big city and visit New Castle for a while Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the many open spaces and nature areas found in New Castle The park is located along the Delaware River and hosts the Separation Day celebration each June which commemorates the separation of Delaware from Pennsylvania New Castle is also home to many dining options ranging from bars such as Jessop's Tavern to Moroccan food served at Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant Lodging options include motels such as the Courtyard New Castle on New Castle Avenue and bed and breakfasts like Terry House Bed and Breakfast on Delaware Street in the historic area The aerial view of the pond near Carousel Park Pike Creek is a quaint Census-Designated Place in New Castle County most who live there identify strongly with the Pike Creek area Its unique location between Newark and Wilmington gives it the benefits of a small town that is still close to larger city amenities Pike Creek is ranked as the fifth-best suburb to live in Delaware in 2024 Its rolling green hills and proximity to White Clay Creek all contribute to the natural beauty of the area and types of nature throughout the Pike Creek valley White Clay Creek State Park offers 37 miles of trails for hikers The White Clay Creek was named a National Wild and Scenic River by the National Park Service in 2000 Hungry folk in Pike Creek may choose from taverns such as Chuck Lager's American Tavern featuring American cuisine with French and Italian influences Accommodation choices in the area include bed and breakfasts and motels Wyoming is a small town with a population of 1,680. It is just five miles from the state capital, Dover giving it the added benefit of proximity to city amenities with much of that history connected to the Pennsylvania Railroad Town officials call Wyoming "The Best Little Town in Delaware." Founded near the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1856 Wyoming was a village originally known as Camden Station It was renamed Wyoming in 1865 to honor Reverend John J an important town figure who had moved there from Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania Brecknock County Park in nearby Camden is a popular outdoor spot encompassing 86 acres of Kent County and historic sites are available within the park The park is said to have been named for a shire of Wales Dining choices in Wyoming include Wyoming Tavern featuring bar food and a relaxed atmosphere; Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen serving American comfort food with a Texas twist; and Mike and Mel's Family Restaurant Lodging can be found in nearby Dover and includes a host of hotels and motels as well as bed and breakfasts Delaware: Abandoned farm buildings overgrown with trees and shrubs in a field of corn husks in rural Delaware Selbyville is a small town with a population is just over 2,800 that offers a slower-paced country lifestyle many of Selbyville's historic buildings are still standing today The Railroad Museum is one of the top historical sites in Selbyville Home to artifacts highlighting the town's history the museum celebrates the Breakwater & Frankford Railroad Selbyville honors the arts and culture through the many events held in the Freeman Arts Pavilion and theatre are just a few of the genres of art that have been featured at the pavilion Those interested in learning more about agriculture will enjoy a trip to Magee Farms Hungry travelers have their choices of many restaurants The Selbyville Pit & Pub offers bar food and drinks Signatures at Bayside Resort Golf Club offer five-star gastro-pub dining Lodging choices in the area include hotels and bed and breakfasts Bridgeville is a small town in Sussex County in southwestern Delaware with a population just over 2,500 It lies about 30 miles south of the state capital Bridgeville is one of western Sussex County's oldest surviving towns A Native American village called Attawattacoquin was located where the town would be After a bridge was built across the stream and the town was officially incorporated in 1871 The Bridgeville Historical Society Complex features historical pictures and displays of historic buildings and famous persons from the area The Old Bridgeville House Fire Museum houses information on the town's railroad as well as oral histories from many long-time residents Restaurants in Bridgeville include Passwaters Restaurant & 1730 Tavern in the Heritage Shores community; Jeff's Taproom & Grille serving bar food and featuring live music; and Snappy's Bar & Grille Bed and breakfasts are the main lodging choices in Bridgeville but some travelers choose to stay in the larger nearby cities of Dover or Salisbury instead Delaware - The view of the historic buildings on Main Street Editorial credit: Khairil Azhar Junos / Shutterstock.com It started as a thriving English port town located off the Delaware River on the Appoquinimink River in the 18th century When a railroad was built through the larger neighboring town of Middletown in 1855 who bought many of the historic buildings in the town creating what is known today as the Odessa Historic District The Corbit-Sharp House is a National Historic Landmark and the historic district itself is on the National Register of Historic Places Odessa is known as one of the most pristine colonial towns in the US. In addition to its history, it also is home to two National Parks Service Network to Freedom sites designating places that were part of the Underground Railroad The entire historic district can be toured today Cantwell's Tavern combines history with good food Other dining options are in nearby Middletown including the Odessa Diner and The Grille at Back Creek Cantwell House Bed and Breakfast and Miller-Dunham House Bed & Breakfast Located seven miles from the Delaware Bay and shipbuilding town at the head of the Broadkill River Agriculture and industry overtook shipbuilding in the 19th century Milton Historical District consists of 188 buildings in Milton's central business district and surrounding areas It has been named a National Historic District which can be viewed easily through a walking tour of the town The holly industry was huge in Milton's early days as the town was the largest producer of Christmas and holly holiday decorations giving it the nickname "The Land of Holly." Although the holly industry declined in the 1950s Milton still holds an annual Holly Festival each year Milton's dining choices include the Milton Dough Bar a bakery and restaurant featuring local foods Lodging options in Milton include the historical Mansion Farm Inn the Fenwick Island Lighthouse was built in 1858 and is a landmark on Delaware's coast and ships needed the light from the lighthouse to travel to Delaware but there is a small museum and gift shop that is open to visitors Fenwick Island State Park covers 344 acres with a three-mile-long beach and paddleboarding on the Assawoman Bay are activities available at the park Also at the park is a World War II fire control tower that helped to protect the coastline during wartime Many eateries in Fenwick Island focus on seafood and include Catch 54 There are many hotels and motels on Fenwick Island These unspoiled small towns in Delaware are anything but sleepy but they also offer visitors lively entertainment A real sense of community can be found throughout these small towns whether you visit the tiny town of Odessa or the larger village of New Castle Touring any of these small Delaware towns is sure to foster a sense of adventure photos and original descriptions © 2025 worldatlas.com (WJAC) — A family and their new puppy are safe after a fire broke out at their mobile home Thursday in Cass Township The fire occurred at a home on Trough Creek Valley Pike The Trough Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department responded and was able to knock down the blaze quickly With its wrap-around deck overlooking the outdoor patio built around the ruins of an old barn the new community clubhouse is the centerpiece of Milltown Village in New Castle County .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Special to NJ.comThe natural beauty of the Pike Creek Valley forms a dramatic backdrop to Milltown Village making it among the most spectacular active-adult communities in Delaware The picturesque landscape is the first of many appealing features of the community, the brainchild of Benchmark Builders one of Delaware's leading local homebuilders features five single-family and twin carriage models Adding to the appeal are a wealth of amenities that make these homes desirable: rich hardwood flooring in the foyer kitchen and breakfast areas; spacious family rooms; large kitchens with designer cabinets and granite countertops; and open-concept floor plans Open-concept floor plans cater to buyers' preferences For homebuyers seeking the rewards of the retreat-like setting there are incentive packages that have been tailored to specific models The community sales manager will have details A sunroom can be added for year-round enjoyment Dominating the airy first floor is a large family room that segues into the kitchen and breakfast areas to create a living space that is ideal for family get-togethers and entertaining guests In a quiet corner away from the home's activities is the spacious owner's bedroom suite with large walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with a ceramic-tiled floor The Bordeaux model is an example of the community's European-inspired single-family and carriage homes The curb appeal is enhanced by design elements The flexibility that comes with the second-floor loft area gives homebuyers additional choices An elevator is available in certain models Exceptional energy efficiency comes from features high-efficiency direct-vent water heater and Moen faucets The homes also feature a full basement and a dry-walled two-car garage Cultured stone or stucco provides attractive accents to the front elevation while low-maintenance exteriors and professionally maintained grounds leave homeowners with more free time the new clubhouse with its wrap-around porch includes a billiards room an exercise area and a great room dominated by an impressive fireplace give homebuyers a choice of styles and sizes at Milltown Village Milltown Village is convenient to many things that make New Castle County appealing including low taxes for which "The First State" is known The sales center is open daily from 11 a.m For further information, call (302) 366-1515 or visit BenchmarkBuilders.com to see a video tour then right onto Pike Creek Road and follow for approximately one-half mile For more news about new construction projects, including amenities, builders' incentives and luxury features, click here Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices The summer heat in Delaware is slowly fading and early mornings have a distinct and Delawareans should look to get outside and enjoy a walk or two on the state's many trails and hikes from Hockessin to Rehoboth Beach AllTrails, a leading trail rating platform, ranked the best trails in Delaware. Details for these trails, and many more around the First State, could be found on their website Fall is a great time to explore these and other trails Delaware Greenways' Terri Jones said different parts of the state offer different kinds of trails for hiking and cycling there are more hills and more views at the coming fall colors forest vibe some may be craving after a long summer She said Northern Delaware Greenway Trail which includes some of the trails listed above is a good example of that kind of experience Delaware kayaking guide: Delaware kayaking guide: Best spots to paddle, how to stay safe Walk this way: 6 places to hike, soak up history, see autumn leaves and maybe a few ghosts if you were feeling like you were up north That long trail extends from Brandywine Park and snakes north and then east towards I-495 along the Delaware River in Holly Oak She said some parts of the trail could be challenging Nancy Peffer of Wilmington Trail Club said White Clay Creek part was a standout trail in the Fall and beautiful tree color and stream running through makes it extra nice," Peffer said Further downstate, Jones recommends Gordon's Pond trail in Lewes and Junction and Breakwater Trail which extends from Lewes into Rehoboth Beach These trails offer a coastal vibe that can linger from the summer into autumn "They're great for coastal views and bird watching at that time of year," Jones said Those trails are also more user-friendly because they are mostly flat A trail that flies under the radar for most people, according to Jones, is the Oversee Farm Trail in Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn forests and buildings with architecture from a bygone era "It's just really lovely out there with a lot of very tall evergreen trees and then also forested areas," Jones said She also recommended the Michael N. Castle Trail which runs along most of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal from the Maryland border to the west and the Delaware Bay to the east It is a 8.7 mile trail that is mostly flat Jones said it won't have the hills and forest vibes of northern Delaware but it offers a great walk through fall colors while being a good bird watching spot because you're you're also seeing birds out there and other things going on Jones advised people venturing out this autumn to still plan ahead and bring plenty of water on their journey anywhere in the First State State Parks Guide: Amenities, parking, passes and all the fun you can get into she also recommended people be "present" while on these trails and allow for some decompression Delaware could often be overlooked as a place with good trails but they exist as much as anywhere in the Northeast "I think the best recommendation is to just really look around you and get your eyes off your phone and really just take in the beautiful surrounding," she said "Because we really do have Delaware is a gorgeous state if you're not just fully present with your outing on the trail." New Castle County government sued the owner of the former Three Little Bakers Country Club over its plans to build some 288 residences along its 18-hole golf course in Pike Creek which owns the 180-acre golf course property off Skyline Drive is suggesting a deal to end the litigation: Reduce the number of homes built to 224 and provide a $1 million fund for residents to maintain land once used for fairways and putting greens The county has already spent nearly $1 million in legal fees fighting to enforce deed restrictions that Onix will soon ask the County Council to amend. And some neighbors who live along the course that has been dormant since 2010 don't care to see development "I feel like we are going to be turned into Bear," said Ela Mandell who for two decades has lived in the Plum Run community adjacent to the course which was also known as Pike Creek Golf Club.  Onix is expected to present its new development plans in a public forum this month Its goal: Convince County Council members to ease rules that officials have argued allow only 60 residences to be built on the property The deed restrictions require the landowner set aside enough space for an 18-hole The new development concepts aim to keep that acreage open The deed change would allow Onix to build more than 200 units of townhomes apartments and single-family houses on the 50 remaining acres of the property STORY: Court: Former Three Little Bakers land to be open STORY: With land limited, builders target Delaware golf courses a proponent of the lawsuit to limit development, praised the new offer but said accepting it would be "a hard pill to swallow." "But it's hard after you have been in a fight The ongoing legal fight between the county and Onix has centered on how much power the deed restrictions carry The covenants are essentially promises that were formalized on the land's deed starting in 1964 when a group of developers struck a deal with the county to turn what was then 1,400 acres of du Pont family farmland into the Pike Creek Valley community The autumn-brushed hills reserved as a golf course were the heart of that early community planning effort.  Some residents would view council support for the new development plan as abandoning them on an important quality-of-life issue But others see opportunity in the $1 million fund to maintain and improve the 130 acres of open space father of two young children and a resident of the Linden Hill Village neighborhood beside the golf course said he loves living in Pike Creek — but wants to get to know his neighbors better The shared space of the former golf course could help bring people together We barely know our neighbors," Downing said He thinks it's time for the county to cut its litigation losses "We've spent a million trying to prevent something that will happen no matter what," Downing said.  The county's alternative is rejecting the plan and plunging back into complicated litigation. The current lawsuit still has several arguments unresolved and has been on hold for a year as the sides try to negotiate a compromise plan.  taxpayer treasure and political futures on the line it is unclear what appetite county officials and residents have to continue the fight.  The question falls to the administration of County Executive Matt Meyer and the current County Council general manager of the county's Land Use Department has been briefed on the issue but hasn't taken a position.  some with similar quantities of homes and open space, have been rejected during mediation through the past seven years a Wilmington resident and principal for the Onix Group said he thinks this time will be different.  if we can't reach an appropriate resolution I can foresee that the matter will end back up in court and it is our hope that it won't," Silver said "I think we will come to an agreement that everyone will be satisfied with." For the past 11 months, Onix officials have been preparing what they hope will be an acceptable compromise. They hired Shawn Tucker a local land use attorney and the county's former Land Use general manager to help create a plan residents might get behind. That effort has involved a handful of meetings to get input from a focus group of residents who live near the course two similar concepts to build 224 units have emerged One leaves the entire 130 acres around the property open for the required golf course Another version eats into that acreage slightly.  The proposal features about 60 fewer residences than the 2010 development proposal that sparked the litigation shortly after the golf business was shuttered But Silver said the new plan is more sensitive to neighboring residents' views of the rolling hills Onix also has aligned housing types and density of the proposed development to match the neighborhoods that already exist beside the planned clusters of homes Resident input has also resulted in different configurations of the planned houses it will finally put this to rest," Tucker said. "We feel like this is something that fits well with the surrounding communities."  New Castle County officials have said "informally" the land is fit only for about 60 units without amendment of the deed covenants the county's current land use chief.  Changing those restrictions requires approval from seven of the 13 council members If county land planners recommend against the change nine council members would be legally required I'd have to see a tremendous turnout of people at the public meeting and a tremendous amount of people in favor of that," said Councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick "Sixty units does not disturb the land dramatically Two-hundred-something units disturbs the land dramatically," she added Some residents in the focus group said they'd rather see nothing built but appreciate the developer being open to hearing their critiques.  "My main thrust was hoping it would be a golf course again," said Lewis Gangloff whose backyard patio overlooks a hill that was once part of the course He has been on the working group giving feedback to Onix. Gangloff started his new life in Delaware in 1985 and the course was a major attraction when he bought his home but I know it won't be the same," Gangloff said but I'm glad to give (Onix) feedback."  whose backyard in the Plum Run community overlooks the former course,  said the developer is asking for too much he worked with a group of residents who hired their own attorney to get involved in the litigation.  "The code arguably says they can only build 60 So is 220 a compromise?" Lehnert asked. "Ultimately The development plan will also be judged on more typical fears like traffic impact on local streets The neighborhoods around the course were built at a time when stormwater regulations were more lax so residents are particularly concerned about drainage.  Silver has offered to endow a nonprofit organization managed by his company or residents $1 million in seed money to maintain and augment the open space in the plan STORY: Capano fined $250 a day for state of Brandywine Country Club STORY: NCCo: Brandywine Country Club development must be scaled-down or reworked Part of Tucker's discussion with residents has been about how to use that space. Some of the group just want golf back; others want just walking trails Some see it as an opportunity that should not be ignored the young father who lives near the course and is a co-founder of the Delaware Sports League said he sees the open space money as a way to create a situation where neighbors will interact with neighbors He said he represents a more quiet contingent of adults in the area.  "People in my scenario want to see a sledding hill not an eighth hole or a place where their kids can ride bikes "It is nothing but a buyout for our vote," he said.  Tucker is planning an open house to gather feedback from the general public sometime in the coming weeks He said he wants to reach some consensus of community support behind the plan before filing an application for development and to amend the deed restrictions.  Silver said he is confident that can happen this year.  Historic restrictionsRestrictions on the property's use has landed the county in court multiple times since they were first applied in the '60s by four prominent local developers to turn a portion of Pike Creek Valley roughly between Upper Pike Creek and Limestone roads into "new city" that was aimed to be the state's second-largest town.  mega-developments like Bayberry and Whitehall currently underway in southern New Castle County Fortunato struck a deal with county officials first in 1964 and amended in 1969 that outlined the boundaries of the new community and plotted different housing types highways and amenities like schools and shopping centers that would be built.  the legal agreement that has followed the properties for decades gave the developers a boost in the number of housing units allowed in the area and mandated the inclusion of a 130-acre golf course in the area pray villages that we are trying to plan now," Sheldon said.  but those restrictions have remained both a source of legal consternation for county government and a rallying call for Pike Creek residents who felt the need to protect their slice of Delaware.  While many of the planned amenities did not come to pass the then-199-acre golf course was first permitted to operate in 1971.  purchased the property in 1982 and for decades operated the golf course as well as a dinner theater that became one of the state's top tourist attractions.  The theater closed in 2007 because of declining attendance The 177-acre golf course land and adjacent dinner theater property were sold to the Onix Group who razed the theater and built a 120-bed nursing home shortly after.  STORY: The last of the 'Three Little Bakers' STORY: Immediato's Bistro, last vestige of Three Little Bakers, to close The Onix Group's business is primarily in rehabilitation and hospitality with some residential development hotels and housing developments primarily in Delaware They paid about $1.5 million for the golf course property and have since put another $4 million to $5 million into litigation residents were told the course would remain open It is one of several New Castle County courses that have closed to make way for homes during a nationwide downturn in the country club business.  "We were never able to get to the number of members we needed to make it work," Silver said of the golf course business Silver's group began to float plans for a 280-unit housing development on the golf course land The county sued, citing the deed restrictions to stop development on the land and force Onix to operate the golf course The two legal challenges were merged before Judge Paul R Wallace ruled that the county can't force the group to operate a golf course but Onix had to leave 130-acres of the land open for a so-called "phantom" golf course.  The county said the ruling held the deed restrictions enforceable Attorneys for the developer celebrated the fact that 50 acres of the 180-acre property were deemed developable The issue was eventually appealed to the Delaware Supreme Court which in November 2014 affirmed the lower courts ruling that 130 acres must be kept open. Since then Onix has augmented its arguments that the deed restrictions are not enforceable They continued litigation before the court hit pause late last year so the two sides could try again to find a compromise The County Council's regulation over land use matters is the responsibility that is most closely watched by constituents "And this has been a real tough one," Sheldon said.  Sheldon raised the issue with then-Vice President Joe Biden at an organized labor soiree at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington Biden was a newbie-politician representing Pike Creek on the County Council right after deed restrictions were applied.  and here I am asking him about Three Little Bakers," Sheldon said 'That is Pike Creek's open space.' That stuck in my head."  Near the end of Tucker's presentation to the focus group of residents he notes that the same deed restrictions that mandate the golf course were also to allow now fewer than 5,454 units to be built throughout the planned community only 5,028 of those have been built or approved by county planners The golf course is virtually the last piece of undeveloped land included in the '60s community plans.  Since the courts upheld the legal force of the restrictions in favor of the county those litigating the matter for Onix have hinted that they will argue their client is entitled to some 400 remaining unbuilt homes included in deed restrictions That is if the current development proposal fails to win county support "If the courts said the covenants are the covenants are the covenants it has to cut both ways," Tucker said.  He emphasized he wants no part of litigation with the county and his role is only dealing with the proposed development plan a Wilmington attorney representing the Onix Group in its litigation has written that the group feels it has a legitimate argument to force government to permit a more-dense mid-rise apartment development on the land. That's one of the legal avenues they'll pursue if the current negotiations fail she said in a brief addressing Judge Paul R the outside attorney hired to litigate on behalf of local government responded to the brief saying he "obviously disagrees" with Hoffman's argument but did not go into detail He also declined to discuss the now-paused legal battle.  STORY: Cavaliers Country Club development nixes retail plans STORY: Pike Creek CVS moves forward amid debate "There is no way they could get that many units on that land What Sheldon does fear is residents losing the proposed million-dollar endowment and their preferred tweaks to the development plan if litigation continues the county loses and the developer is allowed 200-plus homes Council members were reminded of the controversy amending such restrictions can cause during a noisy debate over lifting covenants on another Pike Creek property to make way for a CVS Pharmacy last year.  Sheldon is still "chewing hard" on the idea of easing the deed restrictions at Three Little Bakers but currently isn't ready to support it "It is the toughest decision I'll make on County Council," he said.  Kilpatrick said the decision on how to proceed will also have implications for other golf course properties eyed for development Tucker is representing a group seeking to build on the Cavaliers Country Club land near Christiana Mall A developer is also targeting Brandywine Country Club for hundreds of residences An ongoing effort to build on the former Delaware National Country Club also saw the county fight a developer in Delaware's Supreme Court the Linden Hill resident, argued residents having some measure of say over inevitable development on Three Little Bakers is another reason for a truce in the legal battle.  "Is 224 units going to oversaturate Pike Creek and is it going to be horrible to live here?" Downing asked Contact Xerxes Wilson at (302) 324-2787 or xwilson@delawareonline.com the charred Pike Creek Bowling Center will remain an eyesore wrapped in uncertainty over its future The building, which housed the shuttered Charcoal Pit and Pike Creek Bowling Center, burned down more than a month ago and state fire investigators are not commenting about the cause of the blaze Local officials say the prospects of the 13-acre property at New Linden Hill Road and Pike Creek Boulevard remain handcuffed by restrictions placed on the property's deed "Everybody hates it," said Councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick and pretty much everybody knew that at some point something was going to happen to that building and it was going to burn down." Kilpatrick said the property was the subject of regular trespassing and maintenance code complaints officials said the building was a total loss Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Fox said he could not comment on the cause of the fire because it is still under investigation but declining business led the 32-lane center to close in 2009 The attached Charcoal Pit restaurant stayed open a little longer but had also been closed for years leading up to the fire The center is owned by Louis Capano III, who pitched a failed 80,000-square-foot development dedicated largely to retail in 2009. The abandoned building is contrasted by glitzy plans for the soon-to-be-built Linden Hill Station development down the road That plan consists of 29,000 square feet of retail 30 apartments and 32 townhomes in the former Citibank office plaza "I'm sure (the bowling alley property) would have been redeveloped once the bowling alley went down hill if it had not been for those deed restrictions," said Jeff Peters president of the Pike Creek Valley Civic League The most recent deed restrictions applied by New Castle County and the property owner in 1992 The rules limit the land to housing one building with square footage not to exceed 35,000 square feet that building can be used only as an "indoor sports-recreational center" that does not serve alcohol Pinball machines and billiards are also prohibited under the restrictions Those deed restrictions will remain in place unless there is an agreement to lift them by the Pike Creek Valley Civic League as well as residents living in the nearby Linden Hill Kilpatrick said the vague language of the deed restriction makes it unclear exactly how that would work She said it would likely involve some sort of vote in the Linden communities New Castle County would also have to approve a change STORY: Mixed-use development underway in Pike Creek STORY: Pike Creek blaze levels abandoned bowling alley Sunday "It's a poorly written document," Peters said He said his organization would be open to discussing future uses of the property with Capano who did not respond to a request for comment for this story "(The fire) might open it up to more imaginative ideas instead of reusing that building," Peters said but I have no idea of what kind of development they'd bring forward." Kilpatrick said the bowling alley is shows how deed restrictions can be a bad tool for land planning She said she favors more specific zoning categories instead of restrictions tied to individual deeds "It would be nice if it were something that was taken care of so it could be an asset for the community," Kilpatrick said Efforts to lift deed restrictions have been controversial in the past. In October, the County Council voted to lift restrictions on Dempsey's Garage at Paper Mill and Corner Ketch roads to allow development of a CVS Pharmacy on the property. Local residents railed against the lifting of the restrictions in a contentious series of hearings Attorney Larry Tarabicos represented the garage owners seeking to lift the restrictions as well as the developer building Linden Hill Station He has said deed restrictions often needlessly hamper rethinking underused parcels He added the development of Linden Hill Station shows the property has potential mixed-use development would be an excellent use for that property," Tarabicos said "I think it is a disgrace that it continues to remain in its current condition because of bad deed restrictions." Contact Xerxes Wilson at (302) 324-2787 or xwilson@delawareonline.com Demolition has been started to make way for a new mixed-use development at New Linden Hill and Limestone roads in Pike Creek It's the kind of project that may become more common as a way to combine retail is planned on 7 acres on the south corner occupied by Citibank offices Plans call for the site to be anchored by two three-story buildings arranged in an L-shape and connected by a covered walkway One will front New Linden Hill Road and feature 17,000 square feet of shops and restaurants Second and third stories will contain 30 apartments primarily one or two bedroom units," said Larry Tarabicos The other primary building will front Limestone Road and contain another 12,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor The top two floors will be home to 26,000 square feet of office space No tenants have been signed for development which is scheduled to open at the end of the year The property also will be home to 32 three-story rental town homes ranging from 1,400 feet to 1,700 square feet which has Pike Creek Shopping Center to the northwest and Goldey-Beacom College to the north was home to the Citibank offices until 2012 The New Castle County Council gave final approval to the project in February Tarabicos said pedestrian-friendly features will be an emphasis of the project Bariglio also developed a similar mixed-use project called Rittenhouse Station in the 200 block of S who are prominent developers in New Castle County also have ownership interest in Linden Hill Station New Castle County's land use acting general manager said there have not been many such mixed-use projects built in the county it is always great when you can go and show it and people can see it," Haggerty said it is something that people can see more often." Tarabicos said municipalities like Newark have more mixed-use developments that are tightly knit with pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and other amenities but the nature of New Castle County suburbia has seen fewer of them built in non-incorporated areas of the county "Delawareans like their single-family home on their lot and they like to drive their car everywhere That is the nature of suburban communities," Tarabicos said but the idea that people now don't want to drive and sit in traffic an hour each way and want to live close to where they work eat and shop is gaining momentum." difficulties with the county's development code discourage such mixed-use developments Linden Hill Station required 15 variances from county development rules to receive final approval an umbrella group representing about 20 active subdivisions said the development plan caused a little apprehension among neighbors "It is the Newark model: apartments over retail It seems like there is a lot of it coming in Some neighbors also hope that the new development will spur some action at the nearby Pike Creek Bowling Center and Charcoal Pit That property was eyed for an 80,000-square-foot development dedicated largely to retail in 2009 but has seen no movement Peters said community members met with the owners He said they discussed some redevelopment concepts Peters said options for a developer are hindered by deed restrictions on the property that limit its potential use and the consumption of alcohol the deed has strict guidelines for lifting those restrictions that require wide support among the surrounding neighborhoods the deed restrictions are awkwardly worded and will be a challenge to change But we are wiling to work with them," Peters said EDITOR'S NOTE: Additions to the above map are no longer being accepted STINK." So reads one of the more than 150 sometimes passionate reports on odors plaguing the Wilmington area in a brief reader mapping exercise this week The unscientific polling invited Delawareonline.com readers to pinpoint spots around northern Delaware where they detected "something out of place" in the wind as the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control considers a permit renewal for a long-troubled industrial-scale composting plant near the Port of Wilmington with objections coming from as far east as Pennsville to just north of the Pennsylvania line and Pike Creek Valley along with unflattering remarks about Peninsula Compost LLC's Wilmington Organics Recycling Center and pained accounts of intrusions on neighborhood life chemical mixture," reader Rose Simon wrote ""I smell it during the day and also in the mornings I wake up to it and suffer when I have my fans on I sometimes have to turn them off and suffer." "Sweet vomit," a reader on the 900 block of Van Buren St Company officials have not yet responded to requests for comment on the less-than-supportive accounts Many came from disadvantaged and middle-income residents who live closest to the plant where reports began surfacing during the first year of the plant's operation "This has been going on for at least 18 months now The smell makes me think of a dead animal rotting under a sugar pile," a Fairfax resident wrote "You can't have your windows open during warm weather when it smells because it fills the house Our property values probably will go down because of this frequent uncontrollable stink!" Peninsula opened a 160,000 ton-per-year site in 2009 with enthusiastic support from city and state officials Problems soon developed with the plant's processing practices and its stockpiling of raw materials and finished goods A fire in early 2012 sent up so much smoke that it briefly prompted a port shutdown and port officials later wrote that the compost site's odors threatened to drive away business DNREC is still collecting public comments on the company's request to renew a 5-year "beneficial use" permit needed to recycle waste materials A public hearing on the application late last month drew more than 200 people Eighteen state lawmakers later sent a letter to DNREC urging regulators to pull the plug Wilmington," went online late Tuesday and continues to take comments "It smells like spoiled milk and trash all the time and I'm on Boxwood Road," Deb Grant wrote Mobile app readers: Please visit http://delonline.us/1qj834k to add your odor report on our map on the full delawareonline.com site Contact Jeff Montgomery at (302) 463-3344 or jmontgomery@delawareonline.com The owners of the former Three Little Bakers Country Club property in Pike Creek have opened a new legal battle against New Castle County government, months after officials turned a cold shoulder to a proposal to build 224 residences.  In a new lawsuit filed in New Castle County Superior Court, the Onix Group, which owns the 180-acre property, argues that half-century-old deed restrictions give it the right to build 454 residences on the Skyline Drive parcel.  It is the latest chapter in more than a decade of litigation — a war the county has spent more than $1 million fighting — over the development of the former golf course the rolling hills and abandoned trails have become an outdoor attraction for neighbors IN DEPTH HISTORY: County at crossroads in Three Little Bakers golf course lawsuit and development effort comes months after the county's Planning Board and Land Use Department recommended County Council reject a "compromise proposal" in which Onix proposed building 224 residences — a mixture of townhomes condos and single-family houses — on the 30 acres About 150 acres would have remained open space Some neighbors opposed the plan citing concerns over traffic and the paving over of natural vistas. Some residents said it was time for the county to end the fight and let residents accept a $1 million endowment the developer pledged to improve the remaining open space.  TRAFFIC AND DEVELOPMENT: What New Castle County's new road rules mean for your commute County officials said only about 60 residences are allowed on the property without a change to the land's deed The county's Planning Board and Land Use Department recommended against that.  The proposal never made it to County Council before the latest lawsuit which argues the same set of deed restrictions that demand the golf course property remain open space also gives Onix the right to build more than double the number of homes proposed in the "compromise" plan.  The deed restrictions are legal promises tied to the land's ownership starting in 1964 when a group of developers struck a deal with the county to turn what was then 1,400 acres of du Pont family farmland into the Pike Creek Valley community. The covenant set out that 130 acres of land was to remain open as a golf course It also set out how much would be dedicated to schools and commercial uses ABOUT THE 'COMPROMISE PLAN': For over 5 hours, residents vent about plans for former Three Little Bakers in Pike Creek Much of the last decade of litigation has been spent fighting over county officials' claims that Onix must maintain a golf course.  The Delaware Supreme Court affirmed that at least a "phantom golf course" must be maintained as open space in the area giving the property owner 50 acres to work with.  The new lawsuit uses another provision of the half-decade-old agreement against the county. The document sets out that the developers, or their successors, would build no more than 5,454 residences in the planned area.  Attorneys representing Onix have said the county has told them 5,000 homes have been built as the only major landowner left subject to the old agreement, must be allowed the remaining 454 residences The county cites current zoning in stating only 60 residences should be allowed The lawsuit argues that the 1960s agreement between the county and original developers overrides that.  said his client continues to hope the "compromise plan" of 224 residences will be permitted because the developer worked about two years to vet the plan with a neighborhood group "It took a long time and there was a lot of optimism," he said.   New Castle County government is named as the defendant The county has not responded to the lawsuit a spokesman for County Executive Matt Meyer declined to comment.  Joseph Miro on Thursday joined a growing number of state legislators who plan to retire at the end of their current term "I want to spend more time with my family and my 13 grandchildren," said the Pike Creek Republican who turns 72 later this month Miro said his retirement is unrelated to his battle with pancreatic cancer about five years ago A native of Cuba who taught Spanish at Newark High School for nearly three decades Miro has represented the 22nd Representative District for 20 years He previously spent six years on New Castle County Council He is a former member of the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee and previously chaired the House Economic Miro said he is especially proud of sponsoring a bill to ban texting or using a hand-held cellphone while driving “It took a couple of attempts to find support for that bill but I’m convinced that law has helped deter it preventing accidents and saving lives.” Last week, he introduced a bill that would lower the drunken driving threshold in Delaware from a blood-alcohol content of 0.08 to 0.05 – one of the lowest levels in the nation Miro first came to the United States at the age of 13 one of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children who fled the communist regime of Fidel Castro between 1960 and 1962 as a part of Operation Pedro Pan "One of the reasons I ran for office is that I wanted to give back to this country for the opportunity it’s provided to me and my family to have the American Dream,” he said is having served the people in my district." Several state representatives also noted Miro's dedication to his district "I knocked on every door when I ran but Joe was a little wiser knocked on the door of every Republican six times," he said 'Come to my house after the primary and I'll share my winning cigar with you.' .. Miro's retirement announcement comes just days after state Rep. James "J.J." Johnson, D-New Castle, said he will not seek re-election in November Miro is now the eighth state legislator to give notice of their impending retirement meaning nearly 13 percent of the 62 seats in the Delaware General Assembly will be held by newcomers when the Legislature reconvenes in January D-Highland Woods; have said they will not return to the House.  Across the hall, Senate Majority Leader Margaret Rose Henry, D-Wilmington; Senate Minority Leader Gary Simpson R-Milford; and Sen. Brian Bushweller D-Dover, also have announced retirement plans Democrats hold a one-vote majority in that chamber Republican State Auditor Tom Wagner and Democrat Attorney General Matt Denn also have announced they will not seek re-election "We're going to set aside time before caucus for the rest of this month for anyone else who wants to retire," House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf "I'm wondering if anybody is going to be left after this year." Leaders of both parties have previously said they believe legislators are leaving for their own individual Six of the eight departing legislators are 70 or older Three candidates have lined up to vie for the 22nd District seat which hugs Delaware's northwest border from Hockessin to White Clay Creek State Park and runs east to Thomas McKean High School Democrat Renee Taschner, a retired New Castle County police officer and former New Castle County Council has officially filed to run for the seat Democrat Guillermina Gonzalez has not filed but announced her campaign on Feb she led the nonprofit Voices Without Borders and spent eight years as the founding executive director of the Delaware Arts Alliance a former Congressional candidate and president of the Wilmington company Cullis Associates, formed a candidate committee to run for the seat in June but has not filed About 36 percent of registered voters in the district are Democrats while 35 percent are Republicans.   Contact reporter Scott Goss at (302) 324-2281 sgoss@delawareonline.com or on Twitter @ScottGossDel Delaware City Refinery to pay $218,000 in state fines Delaware bill would block teens from buying rifles, shotguns Republican U.S. Senate candidate Chuck Boyce dropping out of race CVS has called together community and political leaders from the Pike Creek and North Star areas for more input on its plans to build a pharmacy at Paper Mill and Corner Ketch roads Representatives of the Rhode Island-based CVS are expected to attend That's the question for Thursday's meeting," said attorney Larry J "It isn't whether a CVS is a good or bad idea It's been more than two years since brothers Curt and Arnie Dempsey began discussing the planned sale of the 6-acre property where they've operated Dempsey's Service Center at Whiteman's Garage for 28 years The brothers want to sell their property to CVS and relocate closer to Newark The site is properly zoned for a pharmacy; however the sale can't go through without New Castle County signing off on a change to the deed which restricts use of the land to an "automotive service center" only "We honestly think it's the best option that can happen here," Curt Dempsey said "It preserves the open space next to us from being built upon and it gives the community a pharmacy of a different name No development plans have been filed with New Castle County yet but a site sketch provided by Tarabicos shows that CVS would preserve roughly 80 percent of the 6-acre site as open space The footprint of the pharmacy would be 13,225 square feet The Dempseys' existing footprint is 6,514 square feet The building design is not the usual CVS model: It would stand nearly 22.5 feet high sporting a stone facade and "country redwood" entrance canopy and accents Lettering on the building's side would be 3-inch-thick brushed aluminum The developer is Cory Martin of JEM X LLC in Gastonia which has developed 15 to 17 CVS pharmacies in Delaware not including the store under construction on Naamans Road at Peachtree Road in Brandywine Hundred Neighbors are split on the proposal near Pike Creek They worry about traffic safety and bright lights and say the CVS could alter the character of the residential corridor bordering the 3,300-acre White Clay Creek State Park CVS has made concessions based on feedback from a focus group of 15 to 20 people affiliated with the Greater White Clay Creek Civic League which represents 13 to 14 nearby communities The focus group supported the project to ensure the best outcome on elements from architectural design to limited operating hours The company won't build any secondary buildings on site "The argument that we have enough drug stores is not strong enough," Schwartz said "If a business sees the opportunity to come in said opposition was "overwhelming" among residents who attended an October 2013 meeting about the CVS is concerned the focus group doesn't represent the desires of "most" residents who want the deed restrictions to remain in force "If this meeting is anything like the previous public meeting held last year County Executive Tom Gordon wants to see the restrictions upheld "I am not convinced that putting a CVS in that location would not ruin the Route 72 Corridor," Gordon said Wednesday through a spokesman The garage sits in the district of state Rep who sat on County Council when the site was rezoned in 1998 "CVS has offered a significant amount of money for that site if the community were to come out Thursday and say this is a great idea I'm not going to go against the community." County Councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick expects that residents remain split "The Dempseys say they're committed to selling would it be better to have a Jiffy Lube in there Or to have someone else purchase the land and do something the community has no say in?" Contact Melissa Nann Burke at (302) 324-2329, mburke@delawareonline.com or on Twitter @nannburke WHAT: Community meeting about CVS's plan for a pharmacy at Corner Ketch and Paper Mill roads near Pike Creek The upcoming election in 2024 will likely be a transformational one in the First State The primary is a year away in September 2024 While nearly all of the statewide elections are expected to be competitive Democrats strengthened their majority in the legislature by flipping two seats previously held by Republicans in Sussex County Republicans picked up a seat previously held by a Democrat No Democratic incumbent legislator lost their race Democrats are expected to maintain their majority in both chambers but by how much will be a different question Here’s an ongoing list of those who have announced their 2024 candidacy for the General Assembly: a former legislative aide and substitute teacher is looking to flip the House seat currently held by House Minority Leader Mike Ramone in the Pike Creek area Smith, according to his campaign announcement founded an environmental nonprofit that looks to promote clean energy infrastructure by supplying New Castle County residents with electric leaf blowers and LED light bulbs He said he plans to focus his campaign on education who also represents Pike Creek Valley in a different district.)  Frank Burns announced this summer that he is once again running to unseat Ramone setting up another rematch that led the Republican incumbent to a narrow victory Burns, a climate activist and biotech entrepreneur, lost the 2022 election by a margin of 41 votes. In his campaign announcement, Burns slammed Ramone for “holding the needed bond bill hostage” in order to pass a bill that would allow corporations and LLCs to vote in municipal elections in Seaford DELAWARE POLITICS: Who is running for office in 2024? Our updated list of Delaware candidates, announcements Burns called it the “latest example of how out of synch his actions as a legislator are with the values and needs of 21st district residents.” commissioner of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission is looking to win the seat held by Pete Schwartzkopf for two decades At the end of the legislative year in June Schwartzkopf announced that he was stepping down as House speaker resulting in then-House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst becoming the first woman to serve in the role Schwartzkopf said he planned to serve out the rest of his term It’s unclear if he will endorse anyone in the 2024 election Rendon, a Democrat He said his priorities are on traffic congestion environmental issues and public transportation Monica Beard - 22nd Representative District (Pike Creek Valley)Monica Beard a policy coordinator for the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence is looking to flip the Pike Creek Valley seat held by Rep She has been involved in crafting policy that helps domestic violence survivors in Legislative Hall, according to her website also sits on the board of the First State Abortion Fund The issues she plans to focus on during her campaign include gun control improving services for survivors of domestic and child abuse and subsidizing childcare for middle and working-class families Since entering office in 2018, Smith has easily won his reelection campaigns is running to represent Wilmington in the Delaware House of Representatives' third district She was the first person of color to represent this district Fletcher Dominguez, if elected, would be the youngest lawmaker at age 24 and one of the few Gen Zers in the Delaware House He would also be the first Afro-Latino Delawarean elected to the General Assembly He works as a tenant advocate for the Community Legal Aid Society The Democrat formerly worked as a community engagement coordinator for West Side Grows Together working on neighborhood revitalization projects Did we miss someone running for the General Assembly Email Meredith at mnewman@delawareonline.com A man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in a May 4 shooting and hit with more than 60 charges for vehicle burglaries at parks They also face numerous charges for 28 bags of heroin and a handgun found in their van with a large cache of stolen items was being held lacking $1.1 million cash bail of the 2600 block of Longfellow Drive in the Milltown area The shooting was reported just before 1 a.m May 4 at the Foxwood Apartments in Pike Creek where the injured 27-year-old pounded residents' doors seeking help in at least two buildings where police found his bloody trail Police disclosed no motive for the shooting Evidence found at the scene and information obtained by investigators linked Scott to the shooting had identified Scott and Brown as suspects in the thefts at county parks where they broke vehicle windows "and stole anything they could get their hands on including purses and electronics," Weglarz said members of the county's Special Investigations Squad and U.S Marshal's Task Force found them in a green minivan in the Del Detectives stopped the van moments later at New Castle Avenue (Del where the couple was arrested without incident Police recovered property stolen from vehicles in Glasgow Park Carousel Park in Pike Creek and Valley Garden Park in Greenville UPDATE: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed Jason Scott's residence Contact robin brown at (302) 324-2856 or rbrown@delawareonline.com Two men were arrested Thursday in connection with several recent burglaries at the Drummond Hill Apartments in Pike Creek of the first block of Boyds Valley Drive in Pike Creek of the 700 block of Woodtop Road near Newport each were charged with seven counts of burglary and conspiracy After a reported fire at the Drummond Hill Apartments in the 100 block of Sheldon Drive detectives investigated 11 burglaries at the property and cleared four of them after finding that no property was taken While investigating the remaining seven incidents detectives were able to link Blanco and Leonardi to the thefts Detectives Thursday obtained warrants to search the homes and vehicles of the two men and also took a third man not involved in the break-ins into custody detectives found evidence from the vacant apartments Both men were committed to Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $99,000 cash bail and ordered to have no contact with each other or the apartment complex Contact Terri Sanginiti at (302) 324-2771 or tsanginiti@delawareonline.com Delawareans' average incomes vary greatly across cities and towns Census' five-year American Community Survey Median shows that median incomes in 2021 in Delaware ranged from roughly $34,615 to $158,036 across the state with 8.5% of residents earning more than $200,000 annually the majority were located in New Castle County ranked by the census' estimated median annual income County: New Castle Median household income: $61,646 Percent making more than $200,000: 7.3% County: Kent Median household income: $61,765 Percent making more than $200,000: 2% County: Kent Median household income: $62,500 Percent making more than $200,000: 0% County: New Castle Median household income: $67,841 Percent making more than $200,000: 1.5% HarringtonCounty: Kent Median household income: $62,639 Percent making more than $200,000: 0.4% County: New Castle Median household income: $62,810 Percent making more than $200,000: 4.5% County: Sussex Median household income: $63,717 Percent making more than $200,000: 0.6% Counties: Kent and New Castle Median household income: $63,794 Percent making more than $200,000: 2.2% Wilmington ManorCounty: New Castle Median household income: $64,767 Percent making more than $200,000: 2.9% CamdenCounty: Kent Median household income: $65,023 Percent making more than $200,000: 7.3% County: New Castle Median household income: $65,625 Percent making more than $200,000: 2.4% County: New Castle Median household income: $65,625 Percent making more than $200,000: 10.8% County: New Castle Median household income: $66,833 Percent making more than $200,000: 5.5% County: New Castle Median household income: $68,036 Percent making more than $200,000: 0.3% County: Kent Median household income: $68,750 Percent making more than $200,000: 0% County: New Castle Median household income: $69,338 Percent making more than $200,000: 7.6% County: Sussex Median household income: $71,667 Percent making more than $200,000: 4.7% County: Kent Median household income: $73,241 Percent making more than $200,000: 8.9% County: Kent Median household income: $77,083 Percent making more than $200,000: 3.2% County: New Castle Median household income: $77,402 Percent making more than $200,000: 6.7% County: Sussex Median household income: $77,974 Percent making more than $200,000: 2.5% County: Sussex Median household income: $78,125 Percent making more than $200,000: 16.5% County: New Castle Median household income: $78,155 Percent making more than $200,000: 3.3% County: New Castle Median household income: $79,981 Percent making more than $200,000: 6.7% County: Sussex Median household income: $80,225 Percent making more than $200,000: 9.7% County: Sussex Median household income: $81,818 Percent making more than $200,000: 1.9% ViolaCounty: Kent Median household income: $83,036 Percent making more than $200,000: 0% County: New Castle Median household income: $83,651 Percent making more than $200,000: 7.6% County: Sussex Median household income: $85,221 Percent making more than $200,000: 10.2% County: Kent Median household income: $87,708 Percent making more than $200,000: 1.9% County: New Castle Median household income: $88,750 Percent making more than $200,000: 3.8% County: Kent Median household income: $91,346 Percent making more than $200,000: 0.9% County: New Castle Median household income: $93,750 Percent making more than $200,000: 9.5% County: Kent Median household income: $96,131 Percent making more than $200,000: 8.8% County: New Castle Median household income: $96,954 Percent making more than $200,000: 9.5% County: Sussex Median household income: $99,063 Percent making more than $200,000: 14.6% County: Sussex Median household income: $102,188 Percent making more than $200,000: 19.8% County: Sussex Median household income: $102,279 Percent making more than $200,000: 19.5% County: Sussex Median household income: $108,750 Percent making more than $200,000: 27.9% County: New Castle Median household income: $110,132 Percent making more than $200,000: 10% County: New Castle Median household income: $118,618 Percent making more than $200,000: 30.4% County: New Castle Median household income: $129,125 Percent making more than $200,000: 26.5% County: Kent Median household income: $130,653 Percent making more than $200,000: 0% County: New Castle Median household income: $131,603 Percent making more than $200,000: 21.3% Rehoboth BeachCounty: Sussex Median household income: $137,783 Percent making more than $200,000: 30.5% County: Sussex Median household income: $141,875 Percent making more than $200,000: 40.4% County: New Castle Median household income: $142,115 Percent making more than $200,000: 38% County: New Castle Median household income: $153,971 Percent making more than $200,000: 34% County: New Castle Median household income: $158,036 Percent making more than $200,000: 38% Send story tips or ideas to Hannah Edelman at hedelman@delawareonline.com. For more reporting, follow them on Twitter at @h_edelman. To Mark Crouch, who wrote the letter to the editor on about witnessing a female classmate getting groped: I could have been that girl – same age My assault was by a "safety" on the school bus in front of about 40 other students who cheered him on a kid pushed me from behind and the "safety" got his jollies The school bus driver watched the whole thing in his rear-view mirror and didn't do a damn thing I was told the boy was more credible than I – he was a good student and what was I doing standing in the aisle is it any wonder that Donald Trump's bragging of a "grab" has made so many women feel like crap all over again and as a result are coming forward now and we feel as if we are getting grabbed all over again by the minimizing of his words.Shari Gallagher Phalan Not another pharmacyWe don't need another pharmacy in Pike Creek Happy Harry's and Rite Aid were added in Linden Hill center then Happy Harry's in Lantana Square and finally one at Possum Park Road and Papermill Road.That's five stores in a 6-mile area The Dempsey brothers knew well what the restrictions were going to be when they asked to expand The attorney for the Dempseys should get his facts in order This is why the Pike Creek Valley is a very they can close the doors and level the place Editor's note: This letter was changed to reflect the correct year Robert Riley moved to Pike Creek What would Donald Trump do if he won the election and soon afterward a significant instance of voter fraud was uncovered which could have influenced the outcome Would he challenge the winning result as he implies he will do if he were to initially lose the election I'm confused by the Delaware Republican state chairman Charles Copeland They say that the Republican Party in Delaware is the more inclusive party in the state and they would like to see more minorities join their ranks They say that they would definitely help the minorities to improve their quality of life here in Delaware if given the chance Yet every time a piece of legislation is introduced in Dover to increase the minimum wage or otherwise be beneficial to blue-collar workers they vote no They say the "time" isn't right for an increase But they never explain when the time will be right.Don't be fooled by these promises It is well known that the Democratic Party is for the working class and the Republican Party is for big business President didn't 'sink' our countryI take exception to a letter in the Oct. 19 edition where the writer claims that "President Obama – managed to sink our country ..." This writer should check her facts our country's economy was at the lowest level it had been since the Great Depression our unemployment rate is lower than it has been for many years; income is up for most Americans and millions of our citizens have health insurance who didn't have it before I do not know what the writer means regarding "the sink in of our country." I urge all Americans to read facts that are easily available in newspapers magazines and online regarding the conditions in our country and world In Michael Castle’s and Meredith Chapman’s Oct. 16 piece, “Let’s bring moderate principles back,” they comment that “we need to elect leaders who value communication and compromise over party politics.” Unfortunately they did not make any recommendations that would change Delaware’s current status has resulted in candidates with more negatives than positives Delaware’s primaries are restricted to those that have selected a given party affiliation Since only the most hard-line party activists vote in the primary the winning primary candidate is not the moderate that the general electorate may favor The effect is the election is effectively over in the closed primaries; a very small percentage of Delaware’s population select our representatives An open primary with all candidates on the same ballot would result in a better selection for the general election then the two or three candidates who gathered the most votes would face off in the general election this would require candidates to appeal to the greater number of voters from all parties Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market folks have been flocking away from major urban centers Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs to live in Delaware using data from Niche's 2024 Best Places to Live Niche ranks places to live based on an array of factors This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states The 66-year-old boyfriend of the woman found dead in Carousel Park in Pike Creek has been charged with her slaying Stephen Heck was detained on Tuesday — a week after 63-year-old Cynthia Amalfitano's body was found in a wooded area of Carousel Park Amalfitano's cause of death has not been disclosed by police who on Tuesday night said Heck was awaiting arraignment "My thoughts are with the family during this tragic and difficult time," Col chief of county police said in a statement "I would also like to commend our Criminal Investigations Unit for gathering enough evidence to take the suspect into custody providing some measure of solace to the victim's family." Amalfitano was last seen on the evening of Sept. 23 at her home But when she failed to show up for work on Sept. 25, police were called to her house in the 3400 block of Birch Circle. Her obituary said she was a preschool teacher at Concord Preschool for more than 26 years Responding officers found her car in front of her house they found "personal belongings," including her purse and cellphone Police issued a Gold Alert that day asking for information about her whereabouts and included in that release that her family and police were "concerned about her well-being." A day later, police found a body in the park Investigators officially ruled this a homicide on Sept and on Tuesday police got a warrant for his arrest "Heck was taken into custody without incident by detectives from the Special Investigations Squad," said Cpl Heck has been charged with first-degree murder Amalfitano's death drew an outpouring from a shocked community including a prayer vigil organized by Concord Presbyterian Church to noon on Thursday at Pagano Funeral Home The interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com The marathon’s 26 miles and 385 yards are demanding enough Every step Michelle Zechman runs carries an additional burden It weighs on her mind but centers on her heart which was already broken once through the act of running a late comer to distance running but a quick study warding off thoughts of a family tragedy just as she might that gut-wrenching fatigue It’s why she expects her spirit to soar like it never has on Monday when she runs her first Boston Marathon captivated by the 120th annual footrace’s historic appeal and the spectacle it has become “It’s going to be so emotional to be up there.” she’ll be both inspired and frightened by thoughts of what happened to her father But they come no matter where she's running an avid runner for more than five years and a Pike Creek Valley Running Club regular completed the popular Phi Kappa Tau 5K for Bruce in Newark while chatting with fellow runners near the fraternity house on Academy Street Thomure was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the spot — this was prior to automated external defibrillators being readily available — but died en route to Christiana Hospital Shirley Thomure had come across her husband in the finish area “He was getting up off the ground,” Shirley “When you’re in your 40s and you’re healthy He said ‘I just kind of got dizzy and passed out a little.’ ” had actually spent the night before that 5K for Bruce at her parents’ home north of Newark “He felt fine that morning and we joked around and off he went,” Zechman remembered she received a phone call from a family member to come to the hospital because her father had suffered a seizure because her dad had been running 30-plus miles a week passed a recent physical and seemed to have no health problems other than chronic indigestion that had him often reaching for Rolaids She walked into the Christiana Hospital ER and was led to a family waiting area Her mother delivered the news that her father had died “That was pretty traumatizing,” Zechman recalled Her husband’s cause of death was officially listed as a heart attack leaving family wondering if there was an arterial blockage an arrhythmia or perhaps an aortic aneurysm career to become a nurse in the 1990s and works for Christiana Care “I don’t want what happened to him to happen to me.” 17 — were running for Corpus Christi middle-school teams and decided “I’m going to run a marathon,” she said Having barely covered half the distance in training Zechman completed the 2010 Chicago Marathon in 90-degree heat She had to walk the last five miles but made it to the finish-line in six-plus hours “I didn’t want to run after that,” she said But the exercise bug bit again when she started dating Wes Stafford and was surrounded by other people devoted to fitness Zechman began running regularly again in 2013 and finished the Delaware Marathon in 2014 in 4:37:32 needing to break four hours to qualify for Boston Zechman clocked a 3:54:19 at the Walkway Marathon in Poughkeepsie “I didn’t know anything about Boston,” said Zechman now a Pike Creek Valley Running Club member herself “Wesley had run it four times and they all talk about Boston like it’s the most prestigious race in the country What I remember about Boston is what happened in 2013 when people lost their lives [in the bombings] but that’s all anyone [in the running community] ever talks about she and Stafford will also run the Big Sur Marathon in California who started running in 2000 and has completed 38 marathons “If you start running and you stay healthy “you do tend to get faster and better and more experienced has also been astounded by Zechman’s rapid ascent “She’s got a pretty strong determination to do what she sets out to do,” he said His suggestion to Zechman has been to simply “enjoy the experience.” their whole life goal is to get to Boston and they never do,” Stafford said But running with the memory of her father’s death after finishing a 5K “was a hurdle Michelle really needed to overcome,” Stafford said Stafford remembered a long bicycle ride when Zechman became unusually short of breath They were both concerned but it quickly passed and they realized it was nothing out of the ordinary But it was an example of how her family history makes her wary Zechman particularly feels her father’s spirit at Wilmington’s annual Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon Maybe it’s his way of saying ‘You’re not going to die when you cross the finish line “I think about him a lot when I’m running — ‘Don’t let me check out during this race.’ It is a real fear now remarried and living part time in Delaware and Arizona has faith that her daughter will be fine and Michelle’s father would have been proud to see the runner she’s become watching Zechman run in Boston will be her aunt Dianne Isaacson — her father's sister — who lives there she went out for track and her coach put her in the mile and I think she ran under six minutes,” said Shirley “Then she decided to be a cheerleader and her dad was really disappointed that she didn’t stay with track thanks to the Pike Creek Valley Running Club and my brother-in-law Frank [Valentine] we had this great group that would run together a lot Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and federal government websites often end in .gov Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure you're on an official state website This project includes the replacement of the Skippack Pike (Route 73) bridge over Skippack Creek in Skippack Township Located approximately 0.8 miles east of the Village of Skippack and within Evansburg State Park The existing two-span reinforced concrete T-beam bridge has a curb-to-curb width of 40 feet and accommodates 12-foot travel lanes a 5-foot sidewalk along the westbound travel lane and an 8-foot shoulder along the eastbound travel lane The project will be built under 3 stages of construction with one lane of traffic in each direction maintained The following work is proposed as part of this project:   ​PennDOT held live virtual public meeting for the project on Thursday The department's design team delivered a project presentation before answering questions from attendees Members of the public who were unable to attend the meeting can view the recording and copy of the project materials on this project webpage. An online comment form is also available to submit feedback or questions The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested If you need translation or interpretation services or have concerns that require individual attention please contact the PennDOT Project Manager listed above Pursuant to the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of or participation in a PennDOT program or activity coming off a successful inaugural Division II season has signed 10 players to National Letters of Intent The college in Pike Creek signed the following players: PA/Wallenpaupack) is a great athlete who played shortstop and pitcher in addition to being a great basketball player A solid competitor who played for a tremendous high school team the staff is eager to see what he can do when focusing on just one sport DC/St John’s College HS) is a big right-handed pitcher who arrives from one of the best high school programs in the Mid-Atlantic region He enters with a great deal of potential and will be one of many looking for a starting role on the mound DE/Mount Pleasant) enters as a right-handed pitcher who is expected to make an immediate impact Picked honorable mention all-state last spring he regularly throws at least 80 miles per hour and will challenge for a spot in the starting rotation DE/Appoquinimink) comes from a great high school program and should see plenty of action on the mound Standing 6’6” and throwing roughly 80 miles per hour Lenard is expected by the staff to develop into a big-time arm DE/Conrad School of Science) is an outfielder who the staff is eager to get on the field He played solidly his senior year in leading Conrad to the state final and Delaware North to the Carpenter Cup final He is an athletic and strong-armed player who the staff thinks will bring power to the offense DE/Conrad School of Science) was one of Madonna’s teammates for both Conrad and Delaware North also enjoying trips to the state and Carpenter Cup finals possesses a strong baseball IQ and also is a solid hitter PA/Dunmore) played catcher for the Baseball U program and is a strong switch-hitter who the Goldey-Beacom staff expects to challenge for a starting role but the staff is committed to having him catch and are confident the pitchers will love throwing to him MI/Tiffin U.) batted .310 last season for Tiffin with 16 extra-base hits a .402 on-base percentage and a .458 slugging percentage At Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2016 as a teammate of senior Keegan Marsden (Stratford Smith was picked first team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and All-Region XII The outfielder who helped Tiffin reach the conference final is hoped by the coaching staff to solidify the middle of the batting order DE/Cecil College) is another solid right-handed pitcher who can reach over 80 miles per hour and also will be among many challenging for time on the mound PA/Harford CC) pitched last season for Harford Community College for a team that went 51-10-1 won the Region 20 junior college title and played in the junior college district tournament possesses a great breaking ball and is expected to give a lift to the Lightning’s bullpen 5-17 CACC) had an impressive first season under coach Tom Riley after the program was introduced in the fall of 2015 The squad played its first game as a Division II member Feb its first home game March 5 against Queens (NY) notched its first victory March 24 at Chestnut Hill and its first doubleheader sweep April 21 against Chestnut Hill Goldey-Beacom also won the Conference Sportsmanship Award given to the team which best displays class The conference presents one such award for every sport each academic year the Goldey-Beacom College offers graduate and undergraduate degrees with majors in psychology Goldey-Beacom College is located in Pike Creek Valley The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs and the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education at least if one state lawmaker has his way Fresh off of his success in getting an angel investor tax credit through the General Assembly Mike Ramone is on a mission to make maypole dancing the official state dance for Delaware — once and for all the dance is a rite of spring that involves participants holding ribbons and moving in opposite directions around a pole to intertwine their streamers "If you unwind without any knots, you have successfully completed your first plaiting dance," according to maypoledance.com Sure, it might not be as well known as the Hustle the Dougie or any other dance that was popular in the last 300 years. Most rump shakers these days probably wouldn't be caught dead busting it out in the club But maypole dancing does have ancient European roots and a well-established tradition in the First State including a previous — albeit short-lived — reign as the official state dance Ramone is pushing to cement the dance as Delaware's patriotic two-step for the rest of time — even though he's never performed the springtime celebration himself "I know it might seem silly but one of my constituents is very serious about maypole dancing," the Pike Creek Republican said The real driving force behind the maypole movement is Mary Jane DeMatteis former Delaware Mother of the Year and self-described lover of all things spring DeMatteis grew up dancing around a maypole every May Day at now-defunct Minquadale Elementary School And one of her favorite activities is watching maypole dancers perform at annual community celebrations in May such as Dover Days and A Day in Old New Castle a state flower — it's endless," said Delaware's 2000 Mother of the Year "But we don't have a state dance so I set out to change that and maypole dancing is something I very much enjoy." DeMatteis convince the General Assembly to certify the maypole dance as an officially sanctioned Delaware tradition in 2016 A sunset provision in the bill meant the designation lasted for just one year these things are proposed by schoolchildren so we make them temporary because it gives other people a chance to later on," Ramone said Another 2016 bill that made the golden retriever the official dog of Delaware also expired a year later said he does not have plans to extend that designation "This is the only request we've ever had for an official state dance as far as I know," Ramone said. "And I know Mary Jane would very much like to see it become permanent." A bill he introduced before the 2017 expiration date sought to do just that The legislation never got a vote last year but is now scheduled to be heard by the House Administration Committee on Wednesday The same committee unanimously voted last month to release a bill that seeks to make the official state song "Our Delaware" gender neutral That bill has yet to come up for a vote before the full House "I've heard all the jokes," Ramone said "But there's no reason to belittle or demean maypole dancing I think's it's quite cute and if it makes one of my constituents happy House Bill 383 would make Delaware at least the 29th state to adopt an official state dance All but six have selected square dancing The maypole dance would belong to Delaware alone Ultra LED Man goes from Salesianum School project to eye-catching Delaware nightclub act UDance raises more than $2 million to fight childhood cancer a former Delaware legislator who played a quiet role in remaking the state into a haven for the financial industry where he had been living for the past 18 years his son-in-law John Osborn told the News Journal Osborn described his father-in-law as a committed public servant who had “genuine friendships” with both his Republican and Democratic colleagues An oil and gas business employee who was president of Del-way Petroleum Powell was elected to the state house in 1972 and represented the 23rd district in the Hills of Skyline area for 10 years The Republican representative often handled legislation over business But his most influential role was chairing the House Revenue and Finance Committee Powell’s committee shepherded the Financial Center Development Act a bill designed to lure major banks to move their credit card operations to Delaware banking officials and the chairman of the Du Pont Co. was intended to make Delaware a “banking mecca,” according to News Journal archives It removed interest-rate ceilings for financial institutions and allowed them to charge fees for credit cards The bill passed Powell’s committee quickly after being introduced and sailed through the state house soon after DuPont signed it into law a month after introduction Powell lost re-election in 1982 but served on state boards afterward he was elected to the New Castle County Council while working in the county’s vocational school district one of Powell’s county council colleagues recalled working together with him on an ethics law Purzycki called Powell “easy to work across the aisle with.” “I remember him as a perfect gentleman,” Purzycki said He was just a very decent guy to work with.” Mike Ramone (R - Pike Creek Valley) remembered Powell as the reason he became a Republican.  whose wife is friends with Powell's daughter said he registered for the party in order to vote for Powell in a primary race When a state house seat opened up in the late 1990s Ramone described Powell as "kind and lighthearted." Contact Jeanne Kuang at jkuang@delawareonline.com or (302) 324-2476 Doug White’s running career could have been defined by the nearly 90,000 competitive miles he logged particularly during those 43 straight Boston Marathons and the last 44 Caesar Rodney Half-Marathons White will be remembered for the many friendships he made along the route many of those friends had been with him on and off since Tuesday when White suffered a cerebral hemorrhage early that morning and was hospitalized The 2011 Delaware Sports Hall of Fame inductee died Thursday he’d have given his right arm for you,” said close friend Dave Pie co-founder of the Pike Creek Valley Running Club I think God put him on this earth to make people laugh.” Facebook pictures that made the rounds Thursday proved Pie’s point nearly all of them showing White — and everyone else in them — smiling and laughing “He impacted a lot of people’s lives,” said Paul Schweizer who ran half of his 12 Boston Marathons with White and a lot of it was drawn from his knowledge and love of running and he’d help anybody There was no way I would have run any of the times I ran without him.” had run every Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon in Wilmington since 1973 But he’d been a fixture on the Delaware running scene by regularly participating in the many races — from 5Ks to marathons — that speckle the calendar and cover the state made sure it was precisely the 6.2137119224 miles it was supposed to be “Our state is one of the best in the United States that has as many organized races as we do every weekend all year long,” Pie said “He brought the integrity in running to Delaware because of TAC [The Athletics Congress] certification You could be certain if you ran a race in Delaware it was certified and your time was absolutely accurate Doug was responsible for making that happen.” Having turned 70 and reached his 40th in a row White had planned to make the 2013 Boston Marathon his last near the Kenmore Square area by Fenway Park when he stopped to celebrate his achievement by downing a beer with friend Ed Hartwell he hit the logjam created by the two explosions near the finish line White hiked back to the waiting Delaware Sports Club bus located several blocks from the finish line “Last year was just not the time to end my streak,” White told The News Journal before returning in 2014 White ranked fifth on the list for those running the most consecutive Boston Marathons entering the 2016 race “I just thought I’d run Boston as long as I can,” White told The News Journal before the 100th annual race in 1996 White had also organized those Delaware Sports Club bus trips to Boston He spewed advice and humor throughout the trip Lee Kauffman had taken over organizational tasks but White still rode Kauffman has run the last 30 Boston Marathons in succession himself inspired by White’s endurance and commitment “He always seemed indestructible,” said Kauffman another friend shocked and saddened at the thought of White’s sudden absence “I never thought he wouldn’t be around for us He’d actually been a competitive drag racer having won a national title in 1965 in the A-Street Roadster category Looking for a different competitive outlet he was advised to try running by Wilmington resident Wilson “Wick” Vible White clocked his fastest Boston Marathon in 2:31:19 Everybody who ran races or was a distance runner White earned a prestigious Boston Marathon place-finisher’s medal by placing eighth among runners over-40 in 2:37:58 His 115th-place overall finish that day was a career best at Boston “My two ambitions have always been to run a sub-2:30 marathon and win a medal at Boston,” White told The News Journal on a day that was Now and then he would jump back behind the steering wheel at the Cecil County Dragway in the 1934 Chevy he built in his garage White was among the early members of the Pike Creek Valley Running Club Pie (1983) and White (1984) were the first two club Hall of Fame inductees White overcame injuries to keep his Boston streak alive including a slip on ice during winter training one year and a brown recluse spider bite another his only concern had been reaching the Boylston Street finish But none of his many friends expected him to reach life’s finish line so soon daughters Kim and Caroline and four grandchildren His funeral is Monday at Chandler Funeral Home in Hockessin the running community is mourning his death was killed Thursday night crossing Philadelphia Pike when he was hit by a pickup truck Known for his trademark red shorts and no t-shirt Schultz didn't start running until the age 59 in 1990 The former consulting regulatory affairs chemist at the DuPont Co missed the bus one day and decided to walk home from the DuPont Building at 10th and Market streets – in business clothes and dress shoes a walk turned into a jog and a passion for running was born "What if I could just keep doing it?" Schultz told The News Journal in 2008 Schultz was scheduled to run two races this weekend: the Turkey Trot in Newark on Saturday and the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday where friends say he would likely find a race there “He had the tendency to do long distance runs back-to-back,” said Wayne Kursh an organization that puts on racing events in the region “You hate to lose a guy like John,” Kursh said who’s known Schultz for more than 20 years “I thought he’d be running until he was 100.” State Police said Schultz was trying to cross the northbound lanes of Philadelphia Pike just north of the Washington Street Extension at about 6:50 p.m Schultz was wearing dark clothing and not crossing at a crosswalk Police say Schultz stepped into the path of a 2010 Toyota Tundra driven by 32-year-old man from Wilmington He became the 12th pedestrian killed on Delaware's roads since Sept 1 – three of those fatalities have occurred this week Many in the Delaware running community figured out that Schultz was the unnamed person killed in the accident based solely on a picture of the victim's shoe on delawareonline.com was a friend of Schultz for more than 35 years They were often "traveling buddies" and he described his friend as a "unique personality who was very intelligent and in no way ready to slow down." “It’s a tragic death because you weren’t prepared for it," McKinney said and he was the oldest competitive active runner Pike Creek Valley Running Club,” McKinney said Schultz was inducted into the organization's Hall of Fame in 2007 “He would be running any chance he could,” McKinney said “He may have competed primarily in the Tri-State area but he was admired nationwide for his motivation inspiration and determination to actively run at his age,” McKinney said Schultz averaged a 17-minute mile and while his finishing times may have decreased as he got older Schultz seldom missed races and never cut on the amount of races he ran said the running community lost a dear friend She would always see him running and walking the same trails “Him and his red shorts were such a beloved part of the community,” she said Schultz had just completed a Dover marathon around Halloween It’s probably why the lover of opera and choir member at St “Those few seconds are worth the hours that you put in up to that,” Schultz said Because there's a finish line… I figure I've got nothing to lose in the last couple hundred yards Contact Alonzo Small at (302) 324-2856 or asmall@delawareonline.com The quest to legalize recreational marijuana has once again failed in the Delaware General Assembly as House Democrats could not capture the necessary votes on Thursday night to pass the bill.  was the first legislation of its kind to make it to the House floor for a vote since a similar bill failed in 2018 It included significant revisions in order to gain the support of the Black Caucus which effectively killed the bill last year after raising concerns regarding the lack of racial justice.  DELAWARE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Why is Delaware having a hard time recruiting state employees? It's all about the money But it still wasn’t enough on Thursday night: Democrats needed nearly every single member of their party to support the bill and Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf voted no on the bill.  the bill needed the support of Republicans but no GOP lawmakers voted for the legislation.  After nearly a two-hour recess on Thursday some of which sought to limit those who could receive licenses if they had certain drug convictions Only one of Smith’s amendments passed which wouldn’t have imposed any requirements on employers.  “I came here today to vote for the legalization of marijuana,” Smith said to lawmakers “I went to roll call on those amendments just to prove that you guys do not care about bipartisanship “And I hope people will remember this moment because you killed the legalization of marijuana.” BACKGROUND: Will marijuana ever be legal in Delaware? New attempt hoping for more lawmaker support Eighteen states, including New York and New Jersey and the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana. Maryland failed to pass similar legislation last year.  Delaware polls have shown that voters are increasingly supportive of legalizing marijuana it would have faced an uphill battle as Gov John Carney does not support legalizing weed.  said in a statement that he believed lawmakers "owed it to the residents of Delaware to hold a full floor debate and vote on this issue." "While I’m deeply disappointed by the outcome," he said "I still firmly believe that Delaware is more than capable of successfully enacting policies for safe and legal cannabis and I will continue working on this issue to win the support to make it a reality." Contact Meredith Newman at (302) 256-2466 or at mnewman@delawareonline.com Newark looks to be getting a bowling alley That's right: Lefty's Alley and Eats is coming to Newark Lefty's, a popular bowling alley and family entertainment center in Lewes, will begin construction this year on a new location at the south end of mixed-use shopping complex The Grove at Newark according to applications approved by the City of Newark on Monday Plans for the 41,000-square-foot space — formerly home to a Kmart — call for 16 lanes of "luxury 10-pin bowling," 4 lanes of Duckpin bowling a pub with a full liquor license and an indoor/outdoor patio Lefty's owner DJ Hill didn't respond to inquiries by Delaware Online/The News Journal on Tuesday but wrote in his application to the City of Newark that he hopes to begin construction in fall 2024 He described Lefty's to Newark city council members as a bowling alley and entertainment center with "interactive entertainment and surprisingly good food." "Bowling alley food" is a phrase that rarely inspires optimism, The News Journal's Ryan Cormier noted in 2017 when Lefty's opened its $9.5 million Lewes location Cormier called Lefty's part of a "new generation of beefed-up bowling alleys" that's been spreading across the country this millennium — offering better food a lot more entertainment options and maybe even a whiff of luxury the dining options range from smashburger patty melts and cheesesteaks to herb-crusted salmon and platters of chicken parmagiana Cocktails include beachy orange or lemon crushes but also variations on mai tais and Manhattans A dozen beer taps include Delaware craft beer from Dogfish Head and Dewey More: 12 breweries to visit at the Delaware beaches — or on the way Lefty's will join an increasingly broad spectrum of businesses there located in the former College Square shopping center began development in 2019 after developer Fusco Management of New Castle promised a live-work-play complex offering walkability and modern amenities meant to appeal to young professionals and empty-nesters alike Businesses at The Grove now include a WSFS bank branch a fast food chicken-finger spot called Raising Cane's a physical therapy and rehabilitation center and a First Watch brunch restaurant a location of Del Pez Mexican Gastropub and a Crunch Fitness are all slated to open this year the Grove Lefty's will support 45 full-time jobs amounting to $1.7 million in taxable income Newark's last bowling alley, Blue Hen Lanes, shut down in June 2014 after 53 years It was located in the back of the Newark Shopping and has since been replaced with an apartment building the closing left the western half of New Castle County without a center Pike Creek Lanes in Pike Creek Valley closed its doors in 2009 while Brookside Bowl in the Newark Brookside Shopping Center went out of business after a fire in 2002 More: Raising Cane's, First Watch and everything else coming to The Grove at Newark Matthew Korfhage is business and development reporter in the Delaware region covering all things related to land and money: openings and closings, construction, and the many corporations who call the First State home. Send tips and insults to mkorfhage@gannett.com made it official Friday with a news release saying that "being informed of a change in its lease at the Newark Shopping Center the Brunswick team spent more than a year searching for a replacement location but ultimately couldn't find a nearby facility to accommodate its needs." became the shopping center's new owner in 2012 Atlantic's renovation plans for the property include demolishing the 32-lane center to build a parking garage and more than 200 apartment units The Newark City Council approved the realty company's reconstruction plans last April Stephenson said closing will cost about 30 full- and part-time employees their jobs and displace more than 1,100 adult said the association will be working with Blue Hen league officers to relocate bowlers and leagues to other centers The Blue Hen closing will leave the western half of New Castle County without a center Blue Hen will become the fourth center in New Castle County to close in the last 16 years Holiday Lanes in Claymont met the wrecking ball in 1998 the center had become a "second home" to Neil and Shirley Lerner of Newark "We're extremely disappointed that [Brunswick] was unable to secure a suitable new location," said Shirley Lerner Brunswick plans to announce a series of guest appreciation events including fundraisers a celebration of Blue Hen's history and tournaments with community members who participated in the center's junior program it took a little extra time for the Wilmington Junior Association to wrap up its tournament series for the season The team event took separate Saturday/Sunday play over a couple of weekends to complete because of snow The Division I champions are from the Blue Hen youth program Sean Williams and Aaron Udischas teamed to produce a winning handicap total of 3,068 Marcus Smith and Eugene Hopkins finished second with 2,877 Mikayla Fort and Aaron Bey from Pleasant Hill claimed No 1 over the First State quartet of Cole Ganderton singles and doubles competition in the series were Timothy Bacon from Bowlerama took the optional scratch all-events with 1,861 Hirst's win in Division I handicap all-events with 2,422 capped a terrific tournament run Not only did she bowl lead-off on the Division I team winner but she paired with Sean Williams to win the division doubles and place second to Bacon in singles Glover posted 2,243 in taking handicap all-events in Division II Bowlerama will host the fifth Bev Mahan Memorial Youth Scholarship Tournament at 1 p.m Trophies and scholarship funds will be awarded for first and second place in two separate divisions – Division I (150 and up) and Division II (149 and under) Winners in each division will have his or her name placed on the event's perpetual trophy Mahan is a member of the Wilmington Bowling Hall of Fame in part for her efforts for many years in supporting Bowlerama's youth program Coors Hdcp Classic (FS); (Reported since Dec Lind heads to South Nashville’s melting pot — with loads of great restaurants and too few sidewalks  Once a month, reporter and resident historian J.R. Lind will pick an area in the city to examine while accompanied by a photographer. With his column Walk a Mile, he’ll walk a one-mile stretch of that area, exploring the neighborhood’s history and character, its developments, its current homes and businesses, and what makes it a unique part of Nashville. If you have a suggestion for a future Walk a Mile, email editor@nashvillescene.com The Route: From the Mill Creek Greenway parking lot on Blue Hole Road Then left on Antioch Pike to the intersection with Haywood Lane and Richards Road It flows nearly 28 miles from where it rises just outside Nolensville skirting downtown and joining the Cumberland River across from Shelby Park Before 2010, the watercourse mostly made headlines as the only habitat on earth for the highly endangered Faxonius shoupi, better known (maybe?) as the Nashville crayfish. But in 2010, Mill Creek became infamous. When the floods came in May of that year destroying countless homes and sweeping buildings from Lighthouse Christian School’s campus down Interstate 24 our eyes turn south to Mill Creek — our canary in the coal mine for flooding Heavy rains the day before have it muddy and turbulent as it rushes under the bridge that carries Blue Hole Road over its waters confined to suitable spots — “swimming holes” or “blue holes” —  in creeks and lakes There’s an effort underway to mitigate heavy stormwater flow from the absolutely massive parking lot for the greenway There are saplings to hold back erosion and channels to divert the runoff properly and so a parks worker tosses it in his pickup There’s a little clutch of commerce at the intersection of Blue Hole Road and Antioch Pike Snuggled next to the bridge in a windowless brick building Las Vias offers a tantalizing variety of Mexican food pours cups for customers in a building that nailed the teahouse aesthetic as best it could for its location There are seemingly acres of parking lots on Antioch Pike perhaps the cause of Mill Creek’s propensity to exceed its banks though it serves as the home to a church and a barber shop The rail line runs tight against the back property lines on the north side of Antioch Pike and Mill Creek presses hard against the rear of the properties on the south the trains running to Radnor Yard and points beyond the creek making its noisy way to the Cumberland the relatively significant amount of open space — Antioch Pike does sometimes feel like a country backroad It’s a critical pathway for folks trying to dodge the inevitable traffic jam on I-24 and it connects Hickory Hollow with Antioch proper are sidewalks — making it a perilous walk indeed Walking is safest when passing one of the aforementioned massive parking lots there are mere inches between the white line of the road and what passes as a shoulder — a narrow strip on the edge of a ditch Antioch Pike dates to a time before the Complete Street movement It was built by the Mill Creek Valley Turnpike Co. which was chartered by the General Assembly in 1846 It ran from the “four mile mark of Nolensville Pike,” crossing Mill Creek at Rains’ Mill (more or less where the oddball intersection of Haywood Lane Richards Road and Antioch Pike is today) and then turning south It follows the same route today — though the stretch between Sevenmile Creek and Nolensville Pike in Glencliff is known as McCall Street now The history also explains why it abruptly changes to Una-Antioch Pike at Blue Hole Road The old turnpike stopped there when it was built Much of this information would be available from the Antioch Pike historical marker which is supposed to be located at the front edge of the Metro Parks property just west of Goodwin Road as it looks more like an abandoned trailer park (which is what it used to be) it bifurcates the International Indoor Soccer Complex because there are plenty of outdoor fields too The privately run complex is impressive and includes a good-sized outdoor stadium seats as many people as a decent high school football facility A quaint ticket booth that looks like it may have come out of a Fairgrounds Nashville surplus sale making it impossible to ignore the chirping of the concupiscent frogs who are thumbing their little frog noses at the chilly morning and singing their springtime songs anyway Antioch Pike is now mostly devoid of residential properties years and floods each doing their part to send homeowners elsewhere thick-trunked trees and a bricked-up well on an otherwise flat and vacant tract just beyond the soccer complex are signs that there once was a home here The creek bends in tight at Antioch Pike’s intersection with Reeves Road but the land rises up defiantly in its face The only substantial hill on this whole stretch is on the edge of the Antioch Church of Christ’s property and it looms so high and steep it’s hard to see what’s up there running behind the used-tire/used-car lot across the street from the church where one resident has charmingly painted their trailer caution-sign yellow whereas all the others are battleship gray But that strange intersection offers a tantalizing array of international cuisine options: Chinese And they’ll make their way on Antioch Pike good Lord willing … and the creek don’t rise Email notifications are only sent once a day Exploring sustainability efforts at Neuhoff District Germantown’s adaptive reuse project puts the river front and center Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: DOVER – Padua Academy runners competed Friday with the initials L.K sporting blue wristbands bearing the words “Run for Lee” and with their hair tied in ribbons repeating that slogan beat in their hearts and surely made their tired legs move a little bit quicker as the Pandas galloped around the Dover High oval as the DIAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships commenced “This is all for him,” Grace Zamrowski said after anchoring Padua’s 4 x 800-meter relay championship “It really hasn’t been the same without him,” teammate Elena Bocchetti said “He just brought so much positivity to our team We know he’s running with us.” DIAA TRACK AND FIELD: Friday results had been with the Pandas for their fall state cross country title on the Dover turf as Padua celebrated its winter state title in March not long after leaving a Padua meet in April died suddenly at the age of 63 of an apparent heart attack His passing stunned the Delaware running community including the chunk of it at Padua that had benefitted from his coaching he would never be disappointed in you,” Zamrowski said Our first meet [after Kauffman’s death] we all ran PRs [personal records] and I know it was because of him Padua’s coach] was like ‘We know he wouldn’t want us sitting here being upset.’ ” Recent Padua graduates started a GoFundMe page to raise money for a memorial bench honoring Kauffman to be placed at Brandywine Creek State Park the Pandas’ home cross-country course and one of the Kauffman’s favorite training grounds “He just loved what he did every day,” Giunta said “and that was just a breath of fresh air to be around You always want to be around positive people PANDA POWER: Padua wins state winter title Kauffman was widely admired within the Delaware distance-running community whose camaraderie springs from the shared competitive grind and the celebrations that follow on the road-race circuit including the last 33 years in a row through 2019 Kauffman was a regular on annual Delaware Sports Club bus trips to the event Boston,” he told The News Journal after clocking a 2:50:47 to place 428th among nearly 20,000 runners there in 2006 at the age of 48 It was those experiences Kauffman employed while coaching If a Padua runner had difficulty with the infamous Maintenance Hill he could share his experiences of how he tackled the more imposing Heartbreak Hill at the Boston Marathon “He is just a kind man who wanted to impart his wisdom of everything that he has learned and he’s had many,” Giunta said So he would want to help them get through their darkest times or help get these breakthroughs so they could achieve these higher levels of success – and to love it to a point where it’s a lifetime experience.” BOUNCING BACK: UD axed his teams but Fischer still coaching champs  another long-time Delaware runner who became a close friend with Kauffman said he remembered Kauffman referring to himself as “a Boston Marathon-aholic,” so devoted was he to the annual event But the good-natured Kauffman’s running interests extended well beyond his own “He was always willing to offer advice to any runner who sought out his knowledge about training and racing,” Antonini said “He was a major contributor to the running community as a mentor to many as well as a coach to his Padua runners I think about him each day as he left us way too soon.”  Padua pole vaulter Erin Kelleher added two inches to her state record Friday night when she cleared 13 feet, 2 inches, surpassing the mark she set at last week’s New Castle County Championships. The Pandas’ shot for a ninth straight team title also included wins by Anastasia Watson in the discus (120-11) and Katie Dorsey in the 3,200 (11:37.60) The other girls Division I champ was Sussex Central long jumper Bre Reid (18-6¼) Ursuline’s bid for the Division II team title got off to a strong start with wins by Sophie Maguire in the pole vault (10-6) Gabriella Paocella in the discus (119-0) and its 4 x 800 foursome (9:54.65) Tatnall’s Alexis Tarlue long jumped a winning 17-1 and St Mark’s Tiffany Herrera won the 3,200 in 11:01.62 Smyrna picked up a pair of Division I boys individual titles as Makhi Scott prevailed in the long jump (21-3¾) and Devon Demoe high jumped 6-0 Georges’ Tyrell Martin won the shot put (50-1¼) Salesianum’s Ryan Banko captured the 3,200 (9:26.06) and Polytech put together a victorious 4 x 800 (8:11.04) Lake Forest got off to a strong start in Division II boys with wins by Michael Brown in the long jump (20-5¼) and Earle Downing in the high jump (6-0) Mark’s Vaughn Highland took the shot-put title (48-4¼) Tatnall’s Declan McDonnell dominated the 3,200 in 9:30.92 and Wilmington Friends won the 4 x 800 (8:26.08) Competition was also held in Unified events in cooperation with Delaware Special Olympics The state meet resumes Saturday in separate divisional formats in order to lessen the crowd at Dover The Division II competition begins at 9:30 a.m A high-ranking University of Delaware public relations official is looking to unseat a longstanding Democratic state senator this fall 31-year-old Meredith Chapman has spent her entire career in news most recently as UD's director of digital communications previously worked for former Congressman Mike Castle and served as former state Treasurer Chip Flowers’ campaign manager She currently teaches social media and marketing classes at UD on top of her other public relations duties for the school In a Facebook Live streaming video announcing her candidacy Chapman says it’s a critical time for Delaware in terms of transforming its economy educating our children and properly budgeting taxpayer money business owners and they’re sharing with me their concerns that we need someone who will be our champion for change in Dover,” she said who has served in the state senate since 1990 and chairs the Bond Bill and senate education committees Sokola has typically fended off challengers from the right by a few thousand votes over the years with the closest contests coming in his first election in 1990 and a 2002 challenge by now state Rep The most recent district registration totals give Democrats about a 2,000 vote lead though there are plenty of unaffiliated or third party voters to make up the difference should they back Chapman she earned both undergraduate and graduate degrees from University of Delaware She's also married to Newark City Councilman Luke Chapman John Schultz at the Delaware Marathon on Sunday An Instagram photo taken by Marisa Magnatta of WMMR’s Preston and Steve went wild on the Internet last week: a lone racer at the Broad Street Run pacing forward long after the Philadelphia streets had quieted will turn 82-years-old this June (Happy early birthday from Be Well Philly but he didn’t start running until he was 59-years-old and ran his first 5K in Wilmington “I didn’t know if I could finish it or not,” he recalls of his first MCM For anyone out there who has ever wondered the same thing John Schultz has completed over 1,700 road and off-road races, 60 marathons, three ultra-marathons, 27 duathons, and 13 multi-stair climbs. He has run every Delaware Marathon since the race began (11 years ago), and is a member of the Pike Creek Valley Running Club Hall of Fame—and all of this from a man who didn’t start running until the age of 59 and I lived about four miles away,” he says “The bus didn’t come and I was walking home and the thought occurred to me ‘I wonder if I could run home without stopping.’ So I did.” He is also a chemistry PhD who worked as a senior information specialist in regulatory affairs at DuPont U.S.A Running from DuPont’s Wilmington office to his home in Gordon Heights all those years ago as well as a new community as a member of the Pike Creek Valley Running Club In the fall I will be doing a marathon in Delaware and the Philadelphia Marathon The 81-year-old athlete can’t count how many Broad Street Runs he’s completed since he started running “I keep going because I want to finish,” Schultz says Magnatta’s snapshot of Schultz in his signature red shorts pumping past City Hall on an empty Broad Street was so inspirational because it captured the spirit of Schultz and the spirit of distance running itself: perseverance “It had thinned out by that time because my time is slow,” Schultz says of the photo “What’s fun for me is you start out at the top of Broad Street and you look and you see this little stick on the horizon which is that little statue of Billy Penn ‘Do you see that little thing in the distance ‘Say hello to Billy Penn when you go around the curve!’” His fastest Broad Street time was 1:25—and that was when he was in his 60s He loves running Broad Street just to pass through the neighborhoods to the cheers of locals If spectators want to catch a glimpse of him running his way towards another race on the books I’ve got four more pairs of the red shorts.” our favorite racer shows no sign of stopping People think themselves into not doing things I’m past all that stuff now.’ My philosophy is if you can still do it and enjoy doing it “There’s plenty of photos of a crowded Broad St but how about this elderly gentleman at the very end keeping his own pace #alwayskeepgoing #itaintoveruntilitsover.” Like what you’re reading? Experience Be Well Philly live at Be Well Philly Boot Camp fitness fest on June 7th 12 Hikes Near Philadelphia With Waterfalls and Gorgeous Views Our Ultimate Guide to Running in Philadelphia The Philly-Area Doctors and Technology Revolutionizing the Future of Aging Dave McCorquodale started running as a 48-year-old aiming to lose weight eventually entering a Delcastle Recreation Area 5K in the fall of 1994 The following spring, he ran his first Caesar Rodney Half-Marathon “I remember telling my wife ‘Never again!’ ” he said referring to the difficult of traversing its hilly 13.1 miles But he was irreversibly hooked on running and When he finished his 143rd 26.2-mile endeavor on March 19 Postal Service employee has now run a marathon in all 50 states He clocked a 5:36:53 and placed third in the 70-and-over category NFL: Eagles make roster moves LOCAL SPORTS: Delaware Sports Hall of Fame to induct 10 with many steep inclines over the course’s first half through tropical rain forests and temperatures that rose into the 80s under a bright sun Finishing brought emotions and satisfaction though “feeling celebratory,” McCorquodale said was difficult because of the pain he was in as he walked in the final four miles “I was just glad to stop moving for a while and grab a beer,” he said It helped that the finishing medal he received doubled as a bottle opener McCorquodale was given race bib number 143 at his request as a recognition of his achievement McCorquodale’s talents were honed when he joined former Delaware track and cross country coach Jim Fischer’s Tuesday night track sessions for the public He qualified for the Boston Marathon and ran it 13 times with his personal-best marathon 3:21 coming in his first Boston in 1997 McCorquodale is a 2007 inductee to the Pike Creek Valley Running Club’s Hall of Fame and I’d done marathons up and down the East Coast I kind of knew about the 50 States group,” said McCorquodale “So one year I signed up and ran a marathon in West Virginia It starts in Harper’s Ferry and then goes over to Maryland You spend about 20 miles in Maryland and come over and finish in West Virginia “That was my 10th state and you can join the group so I started getting serious about it and I had the opportunity to travel and hit all these places because I was retired map in McCorquodale’s home has a running shoe sticker in each state in which he’s run a marathon and a smaller red sticker on the actual place His endeavor included running marathons in Tennessee twice after a re-measurement found the first course was a quarter-mile short and a Wyoming race that began at 6,000 feet above sea level and then went up McCorquodale is one of 14 Delawareans in the 50 States Club The other is Cathy West of Brandywine Hundred who has also run marathons on all seven continents He is one of just 10 runners who’ve completed all 13 Delaware Marathons (John Schultz McCorquodale also has completed January’s Icicle Run 10-miler 23 years in a row State records fallZach Chupa ran a 16:01 at the Haddonfield (N.J.) Adrenaline 5K breaking the state-resident men’s 40-44 age-class record of 16:10 that had been held by Tom Bullers since 1989 And at Saturday’s Five and Wine 5-miler in Newark Diane Kukich clocked a 39:41 to set a women’s 65-69 mark destroying the old mark by 77 seconds and also undercutting the 60-64 mark In January, Kukich marked another milestone when she had her 10,000th straight day of exercise Nominations are being accepted for the Delaware Track and Field Hall of Fame’s 2017 induction class The hall, founded in 1994, has enshrined 120 during its annual Thanksgiving week banquet Nominations may be submitted at the Hall of Fame website www.delawaretrackandfieldhof.org and clicking on the “nominations” tab, or in writing to Brian Strusowski, 34 Ohio State Drive, Newark, Del., 19713 or info@detfhof.org The Pike Creek Valley Running Club has begun its spring Couch-to-5K and -10K programs. Workouts are Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at the Newark Reservoir. Email Amy Temple at amylindi@yahoo.com for information The Pike Creek club’s weekly group runs are Thursdays at 6 p.m Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com The Eagles Autism Challenge 5K is similar to most fund-raising running events attracting participants seeking to test their fitness in a competitive environment while helping to aid an important cause One of the participants in the May 18 race a 32-year-old Delawarean who has actually has autism was particularly pleased to have raised more than $5,000 “Helping,” he said of what inspired him to do that who lives in a development called The Woods near Christiana happened to also place first overall in that 3.1-mile run that finished at Lincoln Financial Field was a delightful bonus “[People said,] 'Proud of you and congratulations.’” Coleman galloped to first place among 2,585 overall finishers in the 5K run in 18 minutes It was later determined the course after a slight alteration was actually a bit longer than the 5K/3.1-mile distance EAGLES AUTISM CHALLENGE: 5K results The Eagles Autism Challenge, held annually since 2018 raised $8.1 million for autism research and care programs this year the event included a sensory walk in which participants follow a course using touch and several cycling excursions involving more than 5,600 participants The National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles weren’t aware their 5K winner had such a background until Sean’s brother shared that news with them in an email after the event in Philadelphia exemplified by my younger brother’s showing today at the race and perseverance throughout the years to stop the stigma that people with autism are lesser than." Running fast while inspiring othersJim Fischer has operated the weekly Tuesday Night Running Club for 40 years with the longtime former University of Delaware track and cross-country coach providing free training advice for members of the local running community first on the UD track and now at Saint Mark’s High Fischer has coached hundreds of Delaware runners of all ages and skill levels over more than 40 years More than 40 runners gathered at Saint Mark’s on Tuesday night some running faster than others but all drawing valuable benefits from the camaraderie and the challenge Fischer gathered the group together and described how one of those present “That’s a big deal,” Fischer, the Delaware Sports Hall of Famer who later coached Ursuline Academy teams, told the gathering “We’re trying to work on his form a little bit adding that to win a 5K in such a fast time with 2,500-plus runners is “incredible” for any runner MAJOR CHANGE: Separate DIAA championships for public, private schools proposed Others gathered on the Saint Mark's track have certainly been inspired by Coleman’s success “I’ve seen Sean from the beginning,” Dave Wiechecki said “When he first got here he really didn’t seem like he knew what he was doing Just the growth and the speed he’s picked up is amazing.” “To see his determination,” Bill Rose said “When he first got here he wasn’t very fast in comparison to other people He just gradually ramped up and kept coming back and now he’s whizzing past us.” Coleman also joins fellow Pike Creek Valley Running Club members for Thursday runs at Delcastle Recreation Area He now hopes to extend his distance running with a 10K and perhaps a half-marathon “About a year and a half ago," his mother Eileen said "Sean joined the Pike Creek Valley Running Club and coach Fischer and [Pike Creek club president] Ray Christensen have just taken him under their wing Sean won the club’s Delaware Distance Classic 5K in 18:06 Finding his niche as a runnerColeman took up running as a teenager and joined the cross country and track teams at Brandywine High “That was more for socialization,” Eileen said “because he’d been in a home autism program then he was in a private school and then we needed him to branch out.” “He was definitely not a runner but completely welcomed on the team.” Sean also swam for Brandywine and summer club teams But to see her son develop into an elite runner is something Eileen Coleman never could have anticipated “He’s come from the most significant level of autism where he was totally affected He works at the Harvest Market in Hockessin.” YEAR IN REVIEW: Top moments from our high school sports reporter's first year on the beat Sean's greater commitment to running sprouted while being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and going out for daily neighborhood jogs The gift of a runner’s watch from his grandparents that allowed Sean to keep closer tabs on his improvement spurred his dedication “He entered a 5K,” Eileen said of the 2022 Out Run Hunger 5K in Newark in which he placed second in 19:43.4 “and then the tide kind of turned and he started getting faster and faster and dropping weight Sean is a big fan of Philadelphia sports teams – he was wearing a Phillies headband while running Tuesday – and heard an advertisement on the car radio earlier this year for the Eagles Autism Challenge 5K especially because his youngest brother Ryan is 29 and has a different type of autism with many other challenges,” said Eileen “Sean heard [former Eagles center] Jason Kelce on the radio and he’s a huge Eagles fan and he said ‘5K meaning the Eagles weren’t informed this particular entrant actually has autism “He just registered like anyone else and then won the thing When event organizers did learn of Sean’s victory sending him a hand-written note that has since been framed and hung on a wall at home “We heard about your milestone moment during this year’s Eagles Autmism Challenge and wanted to send over a small congratulatory token,” it read also thanking Coleman for his fund-raising efforts and “unwavering support.” Coleman was also sent a box of team and Autism Foundation gear and other paraphernalia “They were all quite frankly rather shocked and amazed,” Eileen said mentioning that sometimes those with autism just need time to find their niche “He has worked so hard to get to where he is now and it’s just so rewarding to watch him The first time he won a 5K was the Food Bank of Delaware race just last year [in 18:25.3 at the 2023 Out Run Hunger race] No one knew there either and I just dissolved in tears People said ‘What’s the matter?’ and I was just like Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com and follow on Twitter @kevintresolini. 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