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Chainsaw-carving exhibition at Delaware State Fair – 47abc

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July 19, 2024

Chainsaw-carving exhibition at Delaware State Fair – 47abc

HARRINGTON, Del. – Friday, visitors at the Delaware State Fair got the chance to see a live chainsaw-carving demonstration.

Over the course of just 15 minutes, spectators watched artist Rick Torres turn an ordinary stump into a green-horned owl, using nothing but a battery-powered chainsaw.

Focusing on North American wildlife, Torres says that he got his start in chainsaw-carving when he was a kid and saw a demonstration at the Delaware State Fair, much like what he did Friday.

“I think I was just young enough to not think that I couldn’t do it, so I went home and told my mom ‘I’m gonna grab a chainsaw and make a bear.’ I think she told me ‘Be careful!’ and that’s how it started. I was able to make one, and it sort of progressed from there,” said Torres.

Torres also carved a 6 foot Smokey Bear statue that you can check out at the fair in the Delaware Agriculture building.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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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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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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