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80-year-old man hit, killed while trying to cross Route 13 near New Castle

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A 80-year-old New Castle man who police said was trying to cross a road Monday afternoon died after being hit by a car near New Castle.

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Delaware State Police troopers were called to Route 13 (South Dupont Highway) near Heddington Road just after 2:15 p.m. for reports of the crash.

There, they learned that the man was on the side of Route 13 when he tried to cross. Police said he wasn’t in a crosswalk.

He “entered the left northbound lane directly into the path” of a GMC Savana, police said. The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man from Smyrna, swerved right to avoid hitting the man but was unable to avoid the crash.

READ: The ‘revolutionary’ tactic Delaware police hope will get more people to apply

The driver was not hurt, while the man died on scene. Police will identify him once family is notified.

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Police closed the road for several hours as they investigated.

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Buffalo woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025.

The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Stacy M. Matthews pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Rebecca Town to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

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According to the DA, on October 16, 2025, Matthews drove six juveniles under her care to a business on Lincoln Parkway, and the juveniles, between the ages of 10 and 16, intentionally vandalized outdoor furniture and windows, causing approximately $2,000 in damage to the property.

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The DA said that as a condition of the plea, Matthews signed a Confession of Judgment to pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim. Matthews faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on June 9, 2026 and a temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the property owner, remains in effect.

7 News spoke with Mike Shatzel, co-owner of The Terrace at Delaware Park, where the vandalism occurred, last October.

“It’s just disturbing that people have nothing better to do than come and just destroy things,” Shatzel said in October.

You can watch our previous story below.

WATCH: The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks

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Multimillion-dollar home destroyed after fire in Radnor Township, Delaware County

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Multimillion-dollar home destroyed after fire in Radnor Township, Delaware County

RADNOR TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A multimillion-dollar home went up in flames in Delaware County.

Heavy flames burned through the house along the 800 block of Lesley Drive in Radnor Township.

Action News has been told that everyone inside the home made it out safely.

The fire appeared to start in the attic, and went to three alarms, as smoke and flames continued to pour from the roof.

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It took over two hours to get things under control.

The home is said to be a total loss.

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What’s next after Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities levy fails

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Some are figuring out what they need to do next because of what voters decided in last week’s election. In Delaware County, the levy for the Board of Developmental Disabilities just barely failed. Here’s what it means for the board and the people they support.



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