Delaware
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.”
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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
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Claiming lottery in Delaware
18 states have laws that allow national lottery prize jackpot winners to remain anonymous, but is Delaware among them?
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Play 3 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Day: 5-6-7
Night: 4-9-0
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Winning Play 4 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Day: 8-8-0-2
Night: 6-7-3-8
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
01-08-13-16-18-24
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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
11-24-27-38-46, Lucky Ball: 15
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Winning Play 5 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing
Day: 6-2-3-4-3
Night: 0-7-5-3-8
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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.
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What to do if you come across a serious car accident
What to do if you come across a serious car accident
Delaware State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash in the Camden-Wyoming area that left one man dead on Dec. 20.
The crash happened around 6 p.m. on Westville Road between Allabands Mill Road and Mallard Drive. Police said a Ford Fusion was traveling west, while a RAM 2500 towing a utility trailer headed east with a Chevrolet Suburban behind it.
Investigators say the Suburban tried to pass the RAM in a no-passing zone and sideswiped the Ford Fusion. As it moved back into the eastbound lane, the Suburban struck the front driver’s side of the RAM. The SUV then swerved on and off the road before leaving the roadway, hitting a tree and catching fire.
The driver of the Suburban, an 84-year-old Camden-Wyoming man, died at the scene. His name has not been released pending family notification. The drivers of the RAM, a 31-year-old Dover man, and the Ford Fusion, a 37-year-old Hartly man, were not injured, according to reports.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information, surveillance or dash camera footage is asked to contact Delaware State Police Sgt. J. Jefferson at 302-365-8484. Tips may also be submitted through a private message to Delaware State Police on Facebook or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
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UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – An apartment fire in Delaware County killed one person and injured seven on Saturday, while displacing dozens more.
Upper Darby apartment fire
What we know:
Firefighters were called out to the Llanerch Place apartment building on Township Line Road in Upper Darby Township around 10:30 a.m. Saturday. When they got there, they found a fire on the second floor of the three-story building.
Firefighters pulled two people from the flames and paramedics took them to the hospital. One of them died at the hospital, according to the Upper Darby Township Fire Department. The other is in critical condition.
Six other people were also injured, but officials said none of their injuries were life-threatening.
Crews were eventually able to put out the fire, but there was significant damage to the building, between fire, smoke and water damage.
The approximately 75 people who live in the building were all displaced by the fire.
What we don’t know:
The cause of the fire was not immediately clear. The UDFD Fire Marshalls, the Upper Darby Township Police Department and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshalls are investigating the fire.
The Source: Information in this story is from the Upper Darby Township Fire Department.
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