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Delaware State Police investigating fatal car accident in Laurel – 47abc

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2 years ago

May 5, 2024

Delaware State Police investigating fatal car accident in Laurel – 47abc

LAUREL, Del. – A single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of one man Saturday evening is now under investigation.

According to police, at 6:48 p.m., a Chevy Trailblazer was headed westbound on Sharptown Road, traveling at high speed. The vehicle swerved off the north side of the road, striking a drainage ditch and overturning before crashing into a utility pole.

The driver, identified as a 27-year-old man from Bloxom, Virginia, was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his family.

There was also a male passenger in the car who was transported to a local hospital and remains in critical condition. The passenger has still not been identified.

The roadway at the location of the incident on Sharptown Road, west of Mt. Pleasant Road, was closed for roughly four hours while authorities investigated the scene and cleared the roadway.

Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the incident. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed this crash to contact Master Corporal K. Argo at 302-703-3264.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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6 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.

Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.

The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.

The investigation remains active and on-going.

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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18 hours ago

April 22, 2026

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.

The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.

Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.

The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.

“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.

Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.

Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.

Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X

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