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Opioid overdoses spike in Central, Southern Delaware
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Areas in Delaware are seeing a spike in opioid overdoses just weeks after state officials expressed optimism that overdoses were trending down.
As of May 5, there have been 96 suspected overdoses in Sussex County and 55 in Kent County this year, according to Delaware State Police and health officials. according to Delaware State Police and health officials. There have been six fatalities presumed to be caused by opioid overdoses. The majority of overdoses in Sussex occurred in the area of Georgetown, Millsboro and Milford.
The Delaware National Guard, enlisted by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services to test packages causing the suspected overdoses, found a mixture of drugs, including synthetic opioid fentanyl, animal tranquilizer xylazine and bromazolam, a benzodiazepine that acts like a sedative.
Jill Fredel, spokesperson for atTAcK Addiction, a nonprofit that teaches young people about addiction, said, “It’s kind of like a Frankenstein concoction.”
“Hopefully this has gotten people worried that they don’t want to stumble across this, don’t want to use it,” she said. “We’re hoping that they will connect with atTAcK Addiction, or the Delaware helpline, or go to HelpIsHereDE.com and get the connection to treatment that they really do need.”
Joanna Champney, director of the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, said the addition of the benzodiazepine to the drug cocktail is causing people to have difficulty breathing, convulsions and hallucinations.
“We have been seeing these elevated symptoms, resulting in people needing to be intubated,” she said. “Sometimes being unconscious for several days.”
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Where to watch Norfolk State vs Delaware State today: Time, TV channel for Week 10 game
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During their NFL careers together, Michael Vick connected with DeSean Jackson for 13 touchdown passes in Philadelphia.
The former Eagles teammates will meet up on Thursday, Oct. 30, coaching against one another at Lincoln Financial Field in a showdown between two prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Jackson is in his first year leading Delaware State (5-3, 1-0 MEAC), while Vick is in his first year with Norfolk State (1-7, 0-1).
Stream Norfolk State football vs. Delaware State live on Fubo (free trial)
“It’s a hell of an opportunity to be across the field from DeSean,” Vick said on Monday, Oct. 27 (via Norfolk, Virginia CBS affiliate WTKR). “That’s what I respect. We’ve worked hard for this and we’ll see how it goes.”
The Spartans fell to South Carolina State, 51-20, last weekend in their MEAC opener, while the Hornets defeated North Carolina Central 35-26.
Here’s how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds:
What TV channel is Norfolk State vs Delaware State on today?
Norfolk State vs Delaware State will air on ESPNU in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season. The teams will play at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, with Tiffany Greene (play-by-play) and Jay Walker (analyst) calling the game.
Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable login) and Fubo, the latter of which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Norfolk State vs Delaware State time today
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 30
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Week 10 MEAC matchup between Norfolk State football vs. Delaware State is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Norfolk State vs Delaware State predictions
- Prediction: Delaware State 42, Norfolk State 28
Jackson and Delaware State earn a two-touchdown victory over Vick and Delaware State behind a three-touchdown rushing performance from running back Marquis Gillis.
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Save the embarrassment. These expungement clinics may help with clearing a Delaware record
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A criminal history, even one stemming from a juvenile arrest or a minor driving violation, can be a lifelong barrier to opportunity for many Delawareans. Whether or not a conviction occurred, a record can follow a person for years, showing up in background checks run by employers, landlords and loan officers.
An expungement offers a way to break that cycle. The legal process removes police and court records from public databases, allowing former defendants to move forward without being required to disclose past arrests or charges.
To help people navigate that process, several Delaware lawmakers and state agencies are hosting free expungement clinics this fall, offering one-on-one legal counseling to help eligible residents clear their records and reclaim new opportunities.
3 events planned across Delaware
Before the year ends, Delaware residents will have three opportunities to attend an expungement clinic where free, individual legal counseling will be available.
The events are organized in collaboration with the Office of Defense Services, the Delaware Criminal Justice Information System, or DELJIS, and the Delaware Department of Labor’s Advancement through Pardons and Expungement APEX Program. The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner has joined as a new sponsor this year and is contributing up to $5,000 to help cover expungement-related fees.
The sessions are open to individuals with Delaware criminal records. Services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and advance registration is required.
Where and how to attend
The Middletown Expungement Clinic will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Whitehall Recreational Center in Sen. Nicole Poore’s district. Registration is available at bit.ly/48gnKto.
The Smyrna Expungement Clinic will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Duck Creek Regional Library in Sen. Kyra Hoffner’s district. Registration is available at bit.ly/3KaHOn3.
In Sussex County, the Office of Defense Services will host the Life Church Expungement Clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 18 at The Life Church in Laurel. Registration is available at forms.gle/bACj1h1xouk452oz8. For more information, contact Maria Clark at the Office of Defense Services at 302-688-4560.
Organizers say the goal of these clinics is to help Delaware residents overcome the lasting effects of old criminal records and move toward greater economic and personal stability. They said, by removing barriers to employment and housing, expungements can help people reenter the workforce, support their families and participate fully in their communities.
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