Delaware
Delaware begins spraying to protect against mosquitos ahead of bug season
Friday was the first day of spring, and in Delaware, it was also the first day of spray flights to protect against those pesky mosquitos.
Officials from the DNREC Fish and Wildlife said that winter’s deep freeze snow and ice delayed mosquito’s hatching, but the bloodsuckers are still expected to come out in full force.
“They were just delayed in their hatching because of the cold temperatures,” said Tom Moran, of DNREC Fish and Wildlife. “But we documented the first hatching in late February, and now they’re advancing to the point that it’s the best time to treat them.
Mosquitos are not only annoying bugs that can leave scratchy bumps on people’s skin, but they are also a danger because of the diseases they carry.
“Mosquitos are not only a nuisance, but they can be dangerous too because of the diseases they carry,” said DNREC Secretary Greg Patterson.
State helicopters flew up and sprayed over pooled water in wooded areas on Friday. According to officials, this is the best place to fight skeeters now, but they will adapt their strategies as the year rolls on depending on temperatures and rainfall.
“We can look at a ten day rain forecast,” Moran said. “We can look at when the marshes are going to flood with the tide lunar cycles. It gives us a little indication.”
In Delaware, the state handles big areas and if residents call them they’ll even treat public areas near your neighborhood, but they will not take care of people’s private yards.
To keep your home safe from mosquitos, avoid keeping standing water around such as in tires, kiddie pools and gutters. Use repellent and citronella as well.
An investigation is underway after police said a man’s body was pulled from the Delaware River in South Philadelphia.
According to police, around 9 a.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026, emergency responders pulled an unidentified man from the Delaware River, near the Navy Yard. Medic’s pronounced the man dead at 9:11 a.m.
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Police are working to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify the man.
This is a developing story; check back here for updates.
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — A local fraternity is sticking by its core value of service, and having fun doing it.
With the help of their fellow students, teachers and sports teams, Phi Gama Delta at Ohio Wesleyan held a cereal box donation drive.
They had a goal of collecting 800 boxes for People in Need, Delaware County’s largest food pantry. To mark the occasion, organizers at the pantry and fraternity brothers set the boxes up in a line and knocked them over like dominoes.
“I think that’s such a great way to connect with people,” Zoe Borer, Capacity Building Associate at People in Need said. “Sometimes it’s very serious what we do, sometimes it’s great to be fun and that’s what today was, is showing us the fun side of how we can help our community.”
“Our goal is to do a good turn daily so every single day wake up and find something to help, help someone in the community, help someone on campus, help your mom or dad or whatever it may be,” said Phi Gama Delta brother Anthony Mordini.
People in Need serves 500 people every week with free groceries and served almost one million meals last year.
Delaware
Delaware state trooper injured in crash after allegedly losing control, hitting wall in Talleyville
Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:02PM
TALLEYVILLE, Del. (WPVI) — A Delaware State Police trooper is in the hospital after being injured in a crash Thursday morning.
Chopper 6 was over the scene at Rockland and Mount Lebanon roads in Talleyville, Delaware.
Action News has been told the trooper lost control and hit a stone wall.
He was reportedly trapped and had to be extricated.
There is no word on the trooper’s condition or what caused him to lose control.
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