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Hundreds attend Delaware County Health Department’s first Back to School Fair

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August 10, 2024

Hundreds attend Delaware County Health Department’s first Back to School Fair

Hundreds came out to the Delaware County Health Department’s first Back to School Fair with backpacks going almost within the first hour.

Before the event even started Saturday at 10 a.m., families were lined along the health department’s Yeadon Wellness Center and around the building. Within an hour and a half, the 250 backpacks to be handed out throughout the four-hour event were distributed.

“Today was an amazing opportunity to invite Delaware County residents into the Wellness Center at Yeadon to prepare for a successful school year,” Rasheeda Williamson, population health manager, said. “Our goal was to connect with as many families as possible and show that we care not only about their health and well-being, but the success of their futures.”

The Delaware County Health Department Back to School Fair had activities inside the Yeadon Wellness Center, such as the Franklin Mint Credit Union youth financial literacy booth, and outside. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY – DAILY TIMES)

And, even though the hundreds of backpacks went quickly, the fair had many other offerings for the families from vaccinations and health screenings to youth financial literacy to face paintings and hair cuts.

“It’s so interesting to see that people are actually taking advantage of the other resources,” Dr. Gifty Akomea Key, Population Health Division administrator, said.

Students were able to receive vision and dental screenings as well as essential Tdap and MCV4 vaccines, which are usually required by schools.

Health partners at the fair included Eagle Eye Mobile, Keystone First, Children First and Kids Smiles.

Most of the backpacks were filled with supplies such as notebooks, pencils, highlighters, pens, colored pencils and markers.

Vision and dental screenings were among the activities at the Delaware County Health Department Back to School Fair. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY - DAILY TIMES) — Vision and dental screenings were among the activities at the Delaware County Health Department Back to School Fair. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY – DAILY TIMES)

“The whole goal of this is to help kids start school off right,” county Health Department spokesman Matthew Rankin said. “They say the best availability is availability so if they’re healthy and in school and spending more time in the classroom, then they’ll be set up for more success in the classroom and in life.”

He explained that most of the school supplies were collected through the DCHD Delivers donation drive, which occurred at Thanksgiving and prior to the health department’s first anniversary in April 2023.

“That’s one of our points of pride,” Rankin said. “Typically, it’s staff and county employees that make a donation. We reached out to partners like YMCA, the county libraries. The WIC office was collecting for us as well. We had boxes all around the county in different public areas for people to donate.”

County resident Maris Sirleaf was one of the lucky ones to get a backpack.

Although Maris Sirleaf has two school-age children, she really appreciated the one backpack she was able to get at the Delaware County Health Department Back to School Fair Saturday. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY - DAILY TIMES) — Although Maris Sirleaf has two school-age children, she really appreciated the one backpack she was able to get at the Delaware County Health Department Back to School Fair Saturday. (KATHLEEN E. CAREY – DAILY TIMES)

“I have two (children) but they could only give me one and I appreciate it,” she said as she clutched the light gray Head backpack.

She initially came to the fair to see the other resources available.

“I’m happy,” Sirleaf said. “Even though I came late, I really appreciate what they have back there. “

One of the offerings was youth financial literacy through the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union.

“It’s a great opportunity to help out and give back to the kids and help them with learning about savings accounts and what saving is all about,” Nyarra Phillips of the credit union said.

She said credit union staff were on-hand and ready to help families set up Greenlight savings accounts for the youth.

Free hair cuts were given at the Delaware County Health Department's first Back to School Fair Saturday. (COURTESY OF THE DELAWARE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT) — Free hair cuts were given at the Delaware County Health Department’s first Back to School Fair Saturday. (COURTESY OF THE DELAWARE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT)

“The parents can put money into the kids’ account,” Phillips said. “They get little debit cards … Then, they feel like they’re saving. They’re learning at a young age.”

Overall, health department staff were delighted with the fair.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout and the positive impact this event had on our community,” Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon said. “Our goal was to ensure that every child in Delaware County is healthy, prepared and excited to start the school year and we’re so grateful to all our partners for helping us achieve that.”

Originally Published: August 10, 2024 at 5:25 p.m.

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Dairy Sale Sets New Gross Sales Record At Delaware Valley University

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April 8, 2026

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Dairy Sale Sets New Gross Sales Record At Delaware Valley University

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Delaware Valley University’s 25th annual Green & Gold Spring Spectacular Sale marked a milestone on Saturday, March 28. The highest-selling cow in the event’s history was consigned by an alumnus who helped launch the sale 25 years ago.

Lot 6 MS Lamdba Silk-ET RC. sold for a new sale record of $11,700, the highest price ever achieved at the student-run sale, and was consigned by Sanders & Raggi of Littlestown. Josh Sanders ’03 is a DelVal alumnus who was among the first students to organize and run the inaugural sale, making the moment a full-circle achievement for the program.

The anniversary event also set an overall sales record, bringing in $283,504 in gross sales. A total of 86 lots were sold, with an average of $3,297 per lot, also surpassing the previous record set in 2025 with $212,190 in total sales.

Dairy Society student sale chairs with the highest-selling cows from the Green and Gold Spectacular Dairy Sale. From left are: Brett Haines, Caitlyn VanDeusen ’27, Josh Sanders ’03, Jacob Vandoren ’27, Nellie Hankinson ’27, and Joshua Martin, Aaron Ray Tompkins).

Another alumnus, Tyler Coleman ’16, was honored in memorium during the sale. Ethan Arsenault consigned a scholarship calf in memory of Coleman that sold for $4,600. Proceeds from the sale this calf benefited the Tyler D. Coleman Memorial Scholarship Fund. The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences donated an additional $500.

A portion of the profits from the sale benefit the student club, Dairy Society, a major-related club for any students interested or involved in the dairy industry. DelVal Dairy Society members and student sale chairs, Nellie Hankinson ’27, Caitlyn VanDeusen ’27, and Jacob VanDoren ’27, worked alongside the Pennsylvania Holstein Association to plan and facilitate the sale taking place in DelVal’s Equine Science Center.

The students thanked David J. Lentz, associate director of Pennsylvania Holstein Association, and Larry Swartz, auctioneer, for their assistance and continued commitment to the success of the sale.

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Delaware Lottery Mega Millions, Play 3 Day winning numbers for April 7, 2026

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April 8, 2026

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Delaware Lottery Mega Millions, Play 3 Day winning numbers for April 7, 2026

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at Tuesday, April 7, 2026 results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 7 drawing

05-15-22-33-37, Mega Ball: 02

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 3 numbers from April 7 drawing

Day: 5-9-9

Night: 0-3-0

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Winning Play 4 numbers from April 7 drawing

Day: 2-6-6-0

Night: 0-1-1-4

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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from April 7 drawing

04-14-21-22-25-27

Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Play 5 numbers from April 7 drawing

Day: 4-2-1-3-6

Night: 2-3-2-8-7

Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

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Powerball winner in Delaware worth $2M among unclaimed lottery prizes

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April 7, 2026

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Powerball winner in Delaware worth M among unclaimed lottery prizes

Do you have a Powerball ticket lying around? If so, check your ticket because you might be a winner.

There are three unclaimed Powerball prizes in Delaware worth $50,000 or more including a $2-million winning Powerball ticket, according to the Delaware Lottery. There’s also a Delaware Lottery game winner worth nearly $400,000 that is still unclaimed.

As of Tuesday, April 7, these tickets remain unclaimed, according to lottery officials.

Think you might be a winner? Check the numbers here:

Powerball unclaimed tickets

$2 million winning ticket sold at Boyd’s Corner Liquors in Middletown for Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, drawing
$50,000 winning ticket sold at Brookside Liquors in Newark for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, drawing
$50,000 winning ticket sold at Wawa No. 849 in Rehoboth Beach for Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, drawing

Delaware Lottery unclaimed tickets

$390,000 Lucky for Life winning ticket sold at Safeway #2706 in Rehoboth Beach for Friday, April 18, 2025, drawing

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners to remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much or how little they win.

How can I claim my prize?

First things first, sign the back of your ticket using an ink pen to identify yourself as the ticket owner. According to the Delaware lottery, once signed, ticket ownership cannot be changed or transferred.

For prizes $599 or less, tickets can be redeemed at Delaware lottery retailers or the Delaware Lottery Office. You can also mail your tickets to the Delaware Lottery Office: 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.

Prizes worth $2,500 or less can be claimed at select Delaware Lottery retailer claim centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle counties.

Any prize between $600 and $5,000 can be claimed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at these redemption centers:

Delaware Lottery: 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover
Division of Revenue: 20653 DuPont Blvd., Suite 2, Georgetown
Division of Revenue: Carvel State Office Building, 820 N. French St., Wilmington

A prize worth $5,001 or more can be claimed at the Delaware Lottery Office on business days from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must bring a photo ID that includes your name and address, as well as a Social Security card.

All winning Powerball, Mega Millions and Lotto America tickets must be redeemed in the state and jurisdiction where they were sold.

When was the last $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Delaware?

The last the a $2 million-winning Powerball ticket was sold in Delaware was for the Feb. 25, 2023, drawing, according to the Delaware Lottery.

A 36-year-old Newark woman bought the winning ticket at Wawa #861 on Capitol Trail near Newark.

When was the last $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Delaware?

The last $1 million-winning Powerball ticket sold in Delaware was for the Oct. 22 drawing worth $321 million.

The prize was won by a 51-year-old Dover woman, who purchased the ticket at Harrington Raceway and Casino, according to Delaware Lottery officials.

Has there been a Powerball jackpot winner in Delaware?

The most recent Powerball jackpot winner in Delaware was during the Monday, Aug. 6, drawing worth $231 million. No one has claimed the prize as of Tuesday, April 7.

Before that, the last Powerball jackpot winner in Delaware occurred about a decade ago. A lucky winner purchased a ticket at the Selbyville Goose Creek store for the Dec. 17, 2016, drawing worth $121.6 million.

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