A 58-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a car crash in Millsboro early May 25.

A Toyota Sienna was traveling south on Millsboro Highway, just north of the Delaware/Maryland state line, around 2:30 a.m., a Delaware State Police news release said. The Toyota entered the northbound lane as it navigated a curve, striking a Victory motorcycle and causing the operator to be ejected, police said.

The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old Millsboro man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police will identify him after his family and relatives are notified.

The driver of the Toyota, a 48-year-old man from Salisbury, Maryland, was not injured, nor was one of his three passengers. Two passengers were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision should contact Sgt. A. Mitchell at 302-703-3269, send a Facebook message to Delaware State Police or contact Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

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• University of Delaware’s class of 2025 features more than 6,400 graduates.
• Dennis Assanis thanked the community at his final commencement as UD’s president.
• Action News anchor Matt O’Donnell was the guest speaker.

The University of Delaware class of 2025 is off into the real world.

The university community of administrators, faculty, staff, graduating students and their loved ones poured into Delaware Stadium in Newark on a crisp morning May 24 to celebrate this year’s graduating class. Almost 6,500 graduates make up the class.

Of the total number, more than 4,800 are undergrads, and more than 1,600 are graduate students. About 42% of the class are Delawareans. UD President Dennis Assanis gave this class a unique distinction in his speech.

“Congratulations to the amazing class of 2025,” he said to the crowd. “The best class to ever graduate from the University of Delaware.”

It’s his last commencement ceremony as the president of the university. He has served as president since 2016 and oversaw the expansion of the Science, Technology and Advanced Research Campus; introduced new research opportunities; and oversaw the elevation of the school’s athletic program into Conference USA.

“Over the years, we’ve been so impressed and so inspired by the drive, the dedication to the amazing talents of UD students,” he told students. “Thank you for the transformative and memorable time that we spent together.”

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He thanked the university community and ended his remarks by taking a selfie from the stage with the students in the background.

He was awarded an honorary doctorate at the ceremony. Other people who received honorary distinctions were Wilmington Mayor John Carney, former MBNA executive John Cochran III, biologist and former UD Provost Robin Morgan, professor emerita of theatre and dance Lynette Young Overby, and ABC Action News anchor and guest speaker Matt O’Donnell.

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O’Donnell was tasked with this year’s guest speaking gig, following Joe Flacco in 2024, former astronaut Mae Jemison in 2023 and then-leader of the free world Joe Biden. O’Donnell’s speech related to students at his alma mater, UD, and challenged them to continue being authentic.

“You are doing these things because you are trying to experience what we took from you as parents when we gave you smartphones way too early and stopped allowing you to go out on your own; you are seeking authenticity,” he said in his speech. “You might be the anxious generation, but personally, I define you as something different. You are the disruption generation.”

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One graduate, Devin Jiang from Brandywine Hundred, is looking toward the nation’s capital. At UD, he said he learned about politics and its inner workings and has worked in the White House and state Legislature during his Blue Hen tenure. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 2024, the second Chinese-American to represent Delaware. He is now a staff assistant for Delaware’s senior senator, Chris Coons.

“I just want to learn as much as I can about the federal government and represent Delaware on the national stage,” he said in an interview.

Shane Brennan covers Wilmington and other Delaware issues. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com.

If you head to Rehoboth Beach and walk into the Atlantic Ocean, you know there’s something in the water.

From sharks to jellyfish, you know you’re entering their house and proceed cautiously.

But what about Delaware’s lakes? No, there aren’t any sharks, but other nightmare fuel is lingering in the water.

Delaware’s lakes and ponds have snakes floating and slithering in the water. While the danger level might not be as high as Florida’s, it’s still something to watch out for.

Here’s a look at the five most snake-infested lakes and ponds in Delaware, according to worldatlas.com.

Lums Pond

The pond, located in Lums Pond State Park, has numerous varieties of snakes. However, the inlets and small islands are perfect for northern water snakes to bask in the sun. The snakes thrive on fish and amphibians and benefit from the surrounding forest and wetlands.

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Trap Pond

Trap Pond, located in Trap Pond State Park, is noted for its cypress swamp. The bald cypress trees and the tree’s root structure provide a great hiding place and basking spot for eastern garter snakes and northern water snakes.

Silver Lake

Located in Dover, Silver Lake is lined with trees and vegetation, making it a great place for snakes. The northern water snake is seen here, but eastern kingsnakes are also occasionally seen in the wooded areas of the lake.

Garrison Lake

Garrison Lake is a popular spot in Kent County for fishing and boating. The marshy areas and dense vegetation are perfect habitats for northern water snakes, eastern garter snakes, and eastern rat snakes. The wetlands are attractive to snakes due to the abundance of prey and the availability of cover.

Red Mills Pond

Red Mills Pond, located near Lewes, has a rich biodiversity supporting numerous amphibians and small mammals, which attract snakes. Among the snakes you may see in and around the pond are the northern water snake, eastern ribbon snake and eastern ribbon snake.

The above snakes are nonvenomous. However, you will still want to use caution around them.