Delaware
Residents in Montgomery, Delaware counties endure extended power outages after storms
PHILADELPHIA – Thousands of people in Montgomery and Delaware counties are still without power four days after last Thursday’s storms brought down trees and power lines.
The outages are not only frustrating but can also be dangerous, especially with the current heatwave.
What we know:
PECO crews are working tirelessly in the scorching heat to restore power to homes and businesses affected by last week’s powerful storms.
The sound of generators fills the air in Cheltenham, where residents like Lee Wilson have been without power since Thursday night.
Wilson notes that in their old neighborhood with large trees, power outages are not uncommon.
Residents in Haverford are also facing dangerous temperatures as power outages continue to affect nearly 5,000 PECO customers. With no relief from the heat, families are forced to endure uncomfortable conditions.
What they’re saying:
Montgomery County
Lee Wilson, a Cheltenham resident, expressed gratitude for having purchased a generator years ago, recalling a previous 12-day outage during Hurricane Sandy. “I bought the first generator I could get my hands on, luckily it was big enough,” he said.
Meanwhile, Leonard Bodo from Roslyn, who doesn’t have a generator, is seeking cooler refuge at his son’s house. “It’s warm – it’s too warm,” Bodo remarked.
Dan Tyler, also from Roslyn, shared the challenges of working from home without power.
“All the windows are closed, all the doors are closed…lights off automatically trying to keep cool and stay downstairs,” he explained. Tyler is hopeful for power restoration soon and plans to visit the mall or store items in friends’ fridges if outages persist.
Delaware County
Bill Hayward and his family are among those impacted, having lost two refrigerators’ worth of food. “It’s hot, and we’ve got four unhappy campers in the house right now,” Hayward shared.
Around the corner, Janine Nolan and her family of five are experiencing similar challenges.
Their power was restored at midnight but went out again at 8 a.m. leaving their home at a sweltering 80 degrees.
“We can’t even go up to the floor where the bedrooms are; it’s just stifling hot,” Nolan explained. The family has resorted to setting up an air mattress in the basement to escape the heat.
What’s next:
Residents are managing as best as they can while awaiting power restoration.
PECO crews continue their efforts, and further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
Looking for a new furry friend? Over 1,000 pets will be waiting to meet you at Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event in Delaware.
The event will take place Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware in Newark.
Organizers said dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens from BVSPCA and participating partner organizations will be available throughout the event for $35 in adoption fees.
All pets available at the two-day event will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccinations.
The event is supported by Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization whose goal is to end the killing of dogs and cats in America’s shelters and make the country no-kill. No-kill is defined by a 90% save rate for animals entering a shelter.
“Our Megas are such inspiring events, providing a lifeline to so many pets who have lost everything. Seeing these dogs and cats chosen by families eager to give them a new life full of love is what it’s all about,” BVSPCA CEO Adam Lamb said in a news release. “As the largest adoption event in the country, our goal with the size and format is to save even more lives by reaching folks who might not otherwise consider coming to a shelter to adopt.”
“We’re proud to support Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Mega Adoption Event and the incredible impact it has on pets and the community,” said Aurora Velazquez, East Regional Director, Best Friends Animal Society. “Events like this bring people together around the shared goal of helping more dogs and cats find loving homes.”
Organizers said a limited number of early-access fast passes will be available for purchase. If you are a fast pass holder, you will receive entry one hour before general admission on Saturday, June 20.
If you are considering adopting a new pet, please bring a leash and collar for dog adoptions, a carrier for cat adoptions, a valid ID, and the adoption fee.
This event will celebrate the BVSPCA’s 22nd Mega Adoption. Over the years, more than 22,000 pets have been adopted into loving homes.
More details and volunteer opportunities are available at megaadopt.com.
Dewey Beach restaurants and bars on gloomy Memorial Day weekend
As they say at The Starboard, “When it rains, we pour.”
No, Taylor Swift was not in Dewey Beach this weekend.
However, there was a little truth to the rumors that pervaded social media.
Travis and Jason Kelce were invited to a wedding in Dewey this weekend, Starboard owner Steve “Monty” Montgomery said.
“The groom played football with them at Cincinnati and is close with those boys,” Montgomery said.
The Starboard is one of Dewey’s most iconic bars and restaurants and has offshoots across town, such as Starboard RAW and Starboard Sauced.
Montgomery said he did close Starboard RAW for the wedding party May 29, but the professional football-playing brothers and Travis Kelce’s ultra-famous fiancée, Taylor Swift, did not end up attending the wedding.
Reach Shannon Marvel McNaught at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Facebook.
MUNCIE, Ind. — Indiana State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place in Muncie early Sunday morning.
According to ISP, around 12:13 a.m., officers from multiple agencies were called to an event in the area of Bunch Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on reports of a person shot.
A Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy arrived at the scene and approached on foot. While the deputy was walking, he made an encounter with a vehicle and discharged his sidearm at the vehicle.
The circumstances and reason behind why the deputy fired his weapon remain under investigation.
The gunfire struck the vehicle, but no one was injured during the course of the incident.
The ISP Criminal Investigations Division is investigating the deputy’s use of force. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be used by the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office for review.
The investigation remains active and ongoing; no additional information is available at the time of this article’s publication.
This is a developing story; check back for updates.
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