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Churchmans Marsh, DE – Crash with Injuries on I-95 South – Murphy & Landon
Churchmans Marsh, DE (June 24, 2024) – Police and rescue officials in Churchmans Marsh were both dispatched to the scene of an injury crash on Monday afternoon, June 24th. The accident was reported around 12:45 p.m. in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95.
According to an initial report, the crash involved multiple vehicles and took place in the right-hand lanes of the roadway. At least one driver was hurt as a result of the crash. The victim was taken to a local hospital in order to be treated for undisclosed injuries. There is no further update on the victim’s condition at this time. It is unclear how the accident happened. Motorists experienced significant delays as traffic was backed up at the crash scene. Drivers were told to find an alternate route of travel if possible. The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time. There is no word on whether any charges are expected to be filed. No further information is available.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those who were affected by this car accident in Churchmans Marsh. We hope for a full recovery.
Injury Accidents in Delaware
Being the victim of an injury accident can be an especially devastating and difficult thing to experience. We all get into vehicles each day in order to travel to and from our chosen destinations. When we get behind the wheel or into the passenger seat of the car, we never expect that our trip will end up with a crash occurring. However, each day, motorists across Delaware find themselves in this unfortunate position when they are involved in an accident with a negligent driver.
Under Delaware law, these accident victims have certain valuable and important legal rights. Being injured in a crash that was ultimately caused by someone else often means that the victim is entitled to compensation. However, things are not always as simple as they seem. Delaware car accident law is complicated and should only be handled by an attorney who has the skills and experience to navigate the legal system and help you achieve the outcome that you desire.
Here at Murphy & Landon, our Delaware car accident lawyers are standing by, ready to help. When you are in need of a tough and aggressive law firm, we will have your back every step of the way. We know that this is an important period for you, and we are to assist you with all of your legal needs during this time. Your time to act is limited so it is important to contact us at the soonest possible time.
We are here to take your call at any time. Our firm provides a free consultation and case evaluation for all potential and prospective clients. When we meet with you, we will go over your case in detail in order to come up with the best solution. To schedule your appointment with a car accident lawyer in Churchmans Marsh, please reach out to us at the link on our website or give us a call at (302) 472-8100.
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After changing Delaware’s library system forever, she’s stepping away
The Hagley Museum and Library houses a collection of patent models
The Hagley Museum and Library houses the nation’s second-largest collection of patent models, many of which the public never gets to see.
For most, 41 years of service is more than enough. For State Librarian Annie Norman, though, even retirement can’t slow her down.
“The work is never done; there’s always something to do,” she said. “I’m going to have to continue to help in other ways.”
Norman will step away this fall after 24 years as the Delaware state librarian and director of the Delaware Division of Libraries.
Throughout her tenure, Norman made waves; the director helped create the Delaware Library Consortium, which allowed all of Delaware’s Public libraries to share items, and brought the library system along during a wave of technological change. For these achievements, she was named to the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016 and appointed by President Joe Biden as a member of the National Museum and Library Services Board.
We spoke with Norman as she wraps up an accomplished career about her proudest achievements, and the state of libraries in 2026.
Question: As you look back on your tenure, what was your proudest accomplishment?
Answer: What I’ll be known for more than anything is probably the statewide library catalog and consortium. The politics of bringing all of those libraries together, after years of there being four separate library catalogs in Delaware, took about eight years. More recently, I think bringing the school libraries into that catalog is going to be really significant. We’ve got more than 50 school libraries to be a part of the statewide catalog, something we think can really help with the literacy crisis in this state.
One of the biggest challenges of your tenure was adjusting to the large wave of technology that came about. How have you and the Delaware libraries handled it?
It’s been very systematic. We have a great IT team that helps manage for us, as well as the state funding 100% of library technologies. The growth of the iPhone has certainly had a huge impact on literacy, but we’re really just working hard to bring back the excitement of reading.
The Delaware libraries’ programming have always been a popular resource. How important do you view these offerings to local communities, and will they continue to expand?
Yes, libraries are about enrichment, which means helping support people in things like entrepreneurship, education and innovation. We’ve had libraries start up job centers, which were so successful we could expand to entrepreneurship, and even help with more basic social needs, by starting a “social innovation team” to help with more of the social services-type work.
Where we still struggle is we can only help people access Delaware systems to help with their needs, not fix things within those systems. For that reason, we always encourage these systems to work with us, so the Delaware library system can fit everyone’s needs.
Cuts toward libraries just occurred in New Castle County, with the potential for more to come. How will the library system look to stay afloat?
Because of the economy, because of federal changes, things can get difficult, it’s not the first time we’ve experienced budget cuts. We’ve progressed significantly over the years, but there is much more work to do, and I don’t know that the public understands how critical libraries and librarians are to literacy.
The power of walking into a library and being able to choose what you want to read for a child is powerful, and until people understand that, we can’t achieve our literacy goals.
Adam Denn is an intern reporter for Delaware Online/The News Journal. You can reach him at apdenn@delawareonline.com.
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Thousands moving to Delaware County fuels need for more housing
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — People in Delaware County said it feels like new housing developments are popping up on every corner.
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“What haven’t you noticed, right? The whole area just exploded,” said Scott Shonebarger.
Scott Sanders, the executive director of the Regional Planning Commission, said companies like Intel and other industries are a main driver for thousands of people moving to Delaware County.
With the big boom comes an urgent need for more housing.
John Wicks is the developer at Real Property Design and Development.
He has spent over a decade building homes for families in Delaware County.
Wicks said the Olentangy School District is one of the hottest spots for new homes.
“I started with one high school up until the 90s, then now we’re up to four up to five different high schools so it’s just a big draw,” said Wicks. “It’s a beautiful community.”
The district has grown into the fourth largest in Ohio with a new elementary school opening next year, and a fifth high school in 2028.
Wicks said the growth has presented some challenges over the years like labor shortage and some opposition.
“It’s become a big issue for a lot of people that live in and around these areas. They tend to oppose new growth and new development, so restrictions have gotten a little bit harder. Costs have obviously gone up over the last 20 years,” said Wicks.
The planning commission says between 275,000 and 350,000 people could call Delaware County home by 2040.
That’s up from 214,000 in 2020.
Scott Shonebarger said he supports growth but wonders when is enough.
“I mean to a certain extent I think you know at some point right you have to have some sort of boundaries I think, getting into the fact that now you have five high schools,” said Shonebarger. “What’s the limit?”
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Officer shoots, kills 19-year-old in Wilmington, Delaware, during foot chase, police say
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, shot and killed a 19-year-old man Wednesday night.
The incident happened in a residential area near 24th and Jessup streets just after 11 p.m., Wilmington police said in a news release. The person who was shot has not been publicly identified.
Officers were monitoring a large crowd gathered outside when they saw a man exit a home with a handgun and point it toward the crowd, police say.
When officers approached the man, he ran away and a foot pursuit began, police say.
At some point in the chase, an officer fired their weapon and hit the 19-year-old. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.
Police say they recovered a loaded gun from the man and that the officer was not injured.
Video filmed at the scene shows a crowd of residents gathered outside after the shooting.
Police are asking anyone with more information to come forward. The shooting is under investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice and Wilmington police.
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