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Hit-and-run in Ogletown kills 57-year-old Newark man

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July 6, 2024

Hit-and-run in Ogletown kills 57-year-old Newark man

A 57-year-old Newark man died after he was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene Friday afternoon at Salem Church Road in Ogletown.

The man’s name is being withheld until his family and relatives are notified, Delaware State Police said Saturday.

The man was walking northbound on the right shoulder of Salem Church Road, north of Michaels Lane, at about 4:15 p.m. Friday when a person driving an unknown white vehicle northbound drifted onto the shoulder of the roadway, according to police.

The vehicle struck the man and then drove away northbound on Salem Church Road. The man was taken by ambulance to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The vehicle’s make and model is not known, but police said the vehicle could have damage to the front right.

Anyone who witnessed the accident should contact Delaware State Police Senior Cpl. M. Calio at 302-365-8483. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.

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Body found near Bowers Beach – 47abc

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2 hours ago

April 23, 2026

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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.

Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.

The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.

The investigation remains active and on-going.

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

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April 22, 2026

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Humane Society of Delaware County picks new CEO

The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.

The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.

Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.

The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.

“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.

Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.

Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.

Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X

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