Delaware
Car Plunges Into The Delaware River In Upper Makefield
UPPER MAKEFIELD, PA — A driver escaped injury Friday morning after his car ended up in the Delaware River in the 1100 block of River Road.
Upper Makefield firefighters and police spent a busy early morning with the one vehicle crash.
“Fortunately the river is low, there was a path through the trees, and the driver was uninjured,” the firefighters reported on social media.
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Rob’s Automotive and Collision Center responded to the scene to remove the vehicle from the river.
Rob’s Automotive Collision Center and the Upper Makefield Fire Co. on the scene. (Upper Makefield Fire Company)
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Live snowfall totals in Delaware. Milton with 4 inches
Delaware drivers face snow‑covered roads on Jan. 25
Watch scenes from Delaware highways on Jan. 25 as snow covered roads and slowed travel across the state. Video from DelDOT traffic cameras.
The storm is dumping snow and ice on Delaware, and New Castle County appears to be the target of the biggest overall accumulations. Right now, central and southern Delaware are seeing the most snow, but that will change.
Gov. Matt Meyer declared a state of emergency and any non-essential travel should be avoided. Even in southern Delaware, where less snow accumulation and more ice is expected, travel will remain tricky because the temperatures will plummet into single digits on Sunday night and won’t warm up for the next few days.
The snowfall totals in each county are below, updated as they are reported by the National Weather Service.
New Castle County
- Wilmington Airport: 2.9 inches
- Newark: 3.9 inches
Kent County
- Dover: 2.6 inches
- Woodside: 5.3 inches
- Magnolia: 4.2 inches
Sussex County
- Milton: 4 inches
- Seaford: 1.5 inches
- Selbyville: 4 inches
- Delmar: 2 inches
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No. 15 Delaware Valley stays unbeaten with win over Cranford – Wrestling recap
Delaware Valley, No. 15 in the NJ.com Top 20, racked up eight bonus point wins to roll to a 47-21 win over Cranford, in Frenchtown.
The win kept the Terriers’ record unblemished at 14-0.
Delaware Valley dominated the upper weights by winning all bouts between 175 and 285.
Luke Cyphert (215) and Luken Alberdi (285) earned back-to-back pins after Oliver Paul’s 19-3 tech over Joey Acinapura at 175, and Matthew Sencher’s 5-0 decision win over Owen Woodruff at 190.
Michael Hasson (144), Tanner Donaruma (126), and Julian Bednar (132) each won via tech fall for Del Val. Sebastian Dobak (150) and Vincent Rainey (106) picked up forfeit wins.
Michael Daly earned four points for the Cougars (9-4) with a 12-4 major over Tristan Fawthrop at 120. DJ Corsone took an 8-2 decision over Jaxon Bingert at 113, Ryder Connors earned a 7-1 decision over Tye Falkenstein at 138.
Joseph Riccio earned a pin at 157 for Cranford and Luke Scholz took a 19-4 tech fall over Marcus Gary at 165.
Delaware
Top ideas for having fun in Delaware’s snowstorm
Protect yourself from frostbite in dangerous cold
Know the signs of frostbite and how to stay safe as temperatures plunge.
Delaware is expected to receive heavy snow starting Saturday, Jan. 24, and running through Monday, Jan. 26.
Most adults, especially those who are already constantly shoveling driveways, would prefer to stay inside with a hot beverage. However, adults with children, especially children who used up their screen time, may need to help the youngsters enjoy the winter wonderland that Mother Nature is laying out in front of us.
To aid those who have to venture outside, here are some activities for parents and children.
Sledding in Delaware
Grab your toboggan, oil up the runners on your sled or grab a coaster sled like Clark Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and head for the hills, no matter how small the elevation.
Here’s a quick list of great places to go sledding in Delaware.
One place you shouldn’t sled is the Delaware dunes. The dunes contain fragile wildlife habitat and protect the beaches and the communities they border.
Building a snow fort
There will be mounds of snow built up from shoveling and snow plows. This gives children and adults the perfect opportunity to build up the best fort to make sure snow marauders won’t take over your home.
It’s best to avoid tunnels and igloos because of the potential for collapsing, but an open fort is safe and a key element for our next activity.
Snowball fights
You have your defense system – the fort – which means you have an advantage over those people who refused to prepare for battle. Call a few friends up and have a neighborhood snowball fight.
Safety tip: Avoid headshots and using iceballs. Sure, it gives you a tactical superiority, but we’re not looking for anyone to get hurt − just have a lot of fun.
Snow sculptures
Sure, you could make a snowman, there’s nothing wrong with being traditional. However, expand your imagination and create an army of soldiers. You could create snow dinosaurs and have your own Jurassic Park. You could re-create Stonehenge or the idols on Easter Island.
If those are a little above your abilities, there are always snow monsters that will protect your home.
How to dress for cold weather
Before you go outside, you need to dress for the weather.
According to the National Weather Service, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Remove layers to avoid sweating and chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, water-repellent and hooded.
Wear a hat because much of your body heat can be lost from your head. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves. Try to stay dry and out of the wind.
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