Delaware
Saved from the sea on D-Day, see chaplain kit at Fort Miles ceremony Saturday
A Lewes priest will serve as the keynote speaker at a D-Day commemoration ceremony at Fort Miles in Cape Henlopen State Park on Saturday.
D-Day marks U.S. troops’ June 6, 1944, entry into World War II. Some 156,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches in northern France that day, and throughout the Battle of Normandy, 40 Delawareans and over 125,000 Americans were killed. Fort Miles, now a park and museum, defended the U.S. coastline during the war and for decades after.
The ceremony, set for 11 a.m. on the Fort Miles overlook, will feature the reading of the names of each Delawarean killed in Normandy, the Mason Dixon VFW Post 7234 Honor Guard and Air Force veteran bagpiper Lani Spahr.
Keynote speaker Rev. Carol Flett, of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes, will bring with her a special chaplain kit.
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Flett was mentored by the late Morris F. Arnold, an Episcopal priest that was among the soldiers who stormed the beaches on D-Day, a Southern Delaware Tourism news release said. As he attempted to get to safety, Arnold’s chaplain kit fell into the sea, but he somehow managed to both retrieve it and survive, the release said.
Later elected Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, according to the release, Arnold gave that kit to Flett. It will be on display at the Fort Miles Museum the day of the ceremony.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on southern Delaware and beyond. Reach her at smcnaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught.
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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
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:08PM
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) — Lucky Duck is a new eatery along the Delaware River waterfront. The restaurant offers an approachable menu with an American Bistro style food with a creative collection of cocktails and brews.
The space is part of the Rivermark Apartments on Columbus Boulevard which took the place of Festival Pier. The Lucky Duck was part of the build out that includes a Sprouts Grocery store and the residential space.
The Lucky Duck has a tavern atmosphere with a wall of windows that overlook the river. The setting includes a nook for darts, a claw machine with rubber ducks and a pizza window for late night slices after the kitchen closes.
The indoor space includes nearly 70 seats and will be complemented by patio seating that will double to occupancy of the eatery.
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