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Delaware Senate could soon vote on end-of-life legislation

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4 weeks ago

June 13, 2024

Delaware Senate could soon vote on end-of-life legislation

Baumbach said the bill includes a number of safeguards, including ensuring patients are self-administering the medication, moral objection opt-outs for medical providers, waiting periods and mandatory mental health evaluations.

It received a number of public comments during Wednesday’s hearing, both in support and opposition. Some religious and disability groups have expressed their opposition to the legislation.

Hockessin psychiatrist Neil Kaye, former president of the Psychiatric Society of Delaware, said he opposes the bill because he believes doctors should not be helping people die. Under questioning from Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, about a cluster of 11 youths from Kent and Sussex counties who took their lives in early 2012, Kaye said legalizing physician-assisted suicide could cause a “contagion” where more people try to kill themselves.

“We should not corrupt the medical profession by encouraging doctors to do this,” he said. “Nor should the legislature send a message to teenagers in our state that suicide in any way is acceptable and condoned.”

Wilmington resident Judy Govatos, a supporter, said she’s facing prolonged suffering before death brought on by cancer diagnoses.

“My family and friends have already been through hell and back with me,” she said. “I don’t want to go there again and I don’t want to take them with me.”

The House passed the bill in April, with a 21-16 vote. If it becomes law, Delaware would be the 11th state nationwide to enact an end-of-life provision, joining other states like New Jersey, Vermont and Oregon.

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Heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday, and likely Wednesday, in Delaware County

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July 8, 2024

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Heat advisory for Monday and Tuesday, and likely Wednesday, in Delaware County

The return to average summer temperatures has been pushed back to Thursday in the forecasts, and in the meantime it’ll be highs in the low-to-mid-90s, with a heat advisory in effect from Monday morning to Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, N.J., also adds: “Peak heat indices on Wednesday are forecast to reach or exceed 100 degrees, and therefore an extension of this heat advisory into Wednesday is probable.”

The other weather news for Wednesday is that a cool front is expected to approach the region and set off thunderstorms. The probability of precipitation is listed as less than 50%.

The forecast for Thursday through the weekend is for high temperatures in the 80s in a bit more normalcy for summer, but not much cooling overnights, with the lows staying above 70 degrees around the daybreaks.

But in the more immediate future, on Monday and Tuesday the humidity is expected to be on the increase, which means heat indices will rise and hence, the heat advisory.

On Sunday night at 8, the humidity was 42% at Philadelphia International Airport, the official weather service site in the Philadelphia metro area, a not-uncomfortable reading.

The temperature topped out Sunday at 95 degrees, well off the record for the date. The forecast highs for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday — 96, 93 and 93, respectively — are all well below date records of 100, 103 and 104, respectively.

The last one is from the scorching summer of 1936 and is tied for the second-highest temperature on record at an official Philadelphia site with July 3, 1966. Both trail 106 degrees on Aug. 5, 1918.

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Honor D Lady rolls to 5 1/2-length win in Delaware Handicap

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July 7, 2024

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Honor D Lady rolls to 5 1/2-length win in Delaware Handicap

Honor D Lady cruised to a 5 1/2-length victory in the Grade 2, $500,125 Delaware Handicap on Sunday at Delaware Park.

The 4-year-old daughter of Honor Code gave her jockey Jose Ortiz his fourth victory in the filly-and-mare race, equaling the record set by Angel Cordero Jr., who won in 1968, 1974, 1981 and 1987. Ortiz previously won with Belle Gallantey in 2014 and Elate in 2018 and 2019.

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Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Honor D Lady returned $6.20 as the second choice in the field of seven.

HONOR D LADY ($6.20) drew off and conquered the $500,000 Delaware Handicap (G2) at @DelParkRacing. @jose93_ortiz was in the irons for trainer @SaffieJosephJr. Congrats to owners Final Furlong Farm and @MadaketStables. :trophy:
Time for the Lucky Last: https://t.co/Kn0KGlYEdD pic.twitter.com/bUckWIpA1M
— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) July 7, 2024

Saddle Up Jessie, with Sheldon Russell, finished second, a half-length in front of the even-money favorite Wet Paint with Flavien Prat.

Abundancia with Julio Hernandez cut early fractions of 24.07 seconds for the quarter-mile and 49:67 for the half-mile before fading to sixth.

The final time was 1:59.86 for the 1 3/16 miles over the fast main track.

“I rode her one time already, and we won,” Ortiz said. “Saffie told me you have the 2 hole, so try to break clean, try to find your way outside, do not give too much to do, and keep close to the pace, but at the end of the day you ride her how you want. That is what I tried to do, and I am glad it worked out. When I hit the three-eighths pole, she kind of moved about two jumps before I wanted, so I had to kind of grab her and take a little momentum away from her, but I was sitting on a lot of horse.”

This was the second win of the year for Honor D Lady from four starts. The Kentucky-bred trained filly won the Royal Delta (G3) on Feb. 17. Her career record is five wins from 13 starts with earnings of $708,167.

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Body Reportedly Found By Lifeguards At Towers Beach Sunday

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15 hours ago

July 7, 2024

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Body Reportedly Found By Lifeguards At Towers Beach Sunday

Authorities are reportedly conducting a death investigation at Towers Beach, located just south of Dewey Beach. Initial reports indicate that lifeguards found a body on the beach early Sunday morning. Officials have not confirmed those details.

Several DNREC (Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control) and state beach workers have cordoned off a section of the dunes at Towers Beach as part of the ongoing investigation.

investigators from the Delaware state police are also on scene to assist in the investigation.

Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene shortly before 10:00 AM to assist in the operation.

According to beachgoers, authorities are also closing the south side of the beach.

This is a Developing story.

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