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.

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.

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

Police closed the road for several hours as they investigated.

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PHILADELPHIA – It’s time to vote, you’re in the polling booth, and you want to capture this historic moment to share with family and friends or just to have as a memory on your phone. However, before you do, find out if it is legal for you to take a ballot selfie in your state. 

Can I take a ballot selfie in Delaware? 

Yes, however, there are some rules and suggestions to be mindful of. 

There is no law prohibiting voters from taking ballot selfies in Delaware. 

You cannot talk on the phone while at the polling place as the state says the noise could interfere with poll workers and distract other voters. 

Thinking of wearing candidate-related merch to take a picture with your ballot? Think again.

The Delaware code forbids voters from wearing items about a candidate in the polling place. 

Other ways to share that you just voted:

• Take a photo with an “I Voted” sticker.
• Pose next to an “I Voted” sign.
• Take a selfie next to a “Vote Here” sign.

Be sure to check with your polling place for additional information. See the rules for ballot selfies in other states here. 

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The Delaware River and Bay Authority unveiled plans to triple the size of the terminal at Wilmington Airport.

With roots dating back to World War II, Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) has undergone many transformations over the years. The most impactful came when the county leased the airport to the DRBA for 30 years, which set the stage for significant infrastructure investments.

Since Avelo Airlines restarted commercial passenger flights out of Wilmington Airport in 2022, the airport has struggled to meet demand because of limited aircraft and terminal capacity. However, that’s set to change with the upcoming expansion, according to DRBA Executive Director Thomas J. Cook.

“We have a terminal right now that can really only fit one plane full of customers at a time. Which really extends out to at least a 90-minute period where you can’t have the next flight come along,” he said. “So this [expansion] really takes the size of the terminal and expands it threefold to 7,500 square feet.”

This week, officials celebrated the groundbreaking on the project thanks to a $5.6 million federal grant from the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will fund more than half of the project’s total cost of nearly $10 million.

The soon to be 7,500-square-foot terminal will provide a more flexible schedule and enhanced customer experience, including additional passenger gates, improved baggage handling, an extra security lane for faster Transportation Security Administration screening and more amenities.