Delaware
Sussex broker tapped to lead Delaware Association of Realtors
George Thomasson, a Sussex County Realtor and associate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, was installed Jan. 12 as the 2024 president of the 4,400-plus-member Delaware Association of Realtors by his longtime broker, Bette Gallo. The ceremony, held at Wild Quail Golf & Country Club, included installation of the organization’s full slate of officers and directors for the year.
At the Inspire: Inaugural Luncheon, Thomasson shared his 2024 strategic initiatives to inspire future association leaders with a leadership academy, bolster the awareness of Realtors’ value to the public, and sign a memorandum of understanding with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers to create a more inclusive environment for Black real estate professionals.
As president, Thomasson will preside at all meetings of the DAR board of directors and executive committee, and will serve as an ex officio member of all DAR committees and work groups. He will also serve as the official spokesperson for the association on issues related to the real estate industry as well as local residential and commercial markets in Delaware. He also will represent DAR and its members on the National Association of Realtors board of directors and at local, state and national functions.
Originally from the Washington, D.C. area, Thomasson’s journey in the industry began in 1987 when he obtained his D.C. real estate license. His career has spanned various ventures, from co-founding the Eklektikos Gallery of Art in Georgetown, D.C., with his life partner of 30 years, Michael Sprouse, to relocating to Delaware and rekindling his passion for real estate in 2003 at Gallo Realty (now BHHS PenFed Realty). Also, he serves on the Lewes Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Commission.
Thomasson boasts a distinguished track record of service within the Sussex County Association of Realtors, including his presidency in 2022. He also held the pivotal position of 2023 DAR Public Policy Committee chair and has been an esteemed DAR board member since 2018. With this extensive background, Thomasson brings a wealth of experience and unwavering leadership to his new role.
The full slate of 2024 DAR officers includes: President George Thomasson (Sussex County), President-elect Scott Farnan (New Castle County); Vice President Steve Schmidt (Kent County), Treasurer Steve Alexander (Sussex County), and Chief Executive Officer and Board Secretary Wesley T. Stefanick.
Directors installed from Sussex County are SCAOR President Adriane Gallagher, Bruce Plummer, Kevin Thawley, Allison Stine, Joe Maggio and Dr. Susan Giove. Chrissy Steele of Sussex County, immediate DAR past president, and Trina Joyner, SCAOR National Association of Realtors director, were installed as general members.
For more information, go to delawarerealtor.com.
Delaware
Crash on Del. highway leads to man hit, killed by passing truck on Saturday, police say
A man was killed on Saturday night after his car was hit by another vehicle and he started to walk along the highway before being hit by a third car, according to the Delaware State Police.
This all unfolded around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 as a Ford Winstar and Kia Optima were going northbound on Interstate 495 near 12th Street, police said.
At one point, the front of the Kia crashed into the back of the Ford and the Ford hit a guardrail, officials explained.
The man driving the Ford, identified as Upper Darby resident 45-year-old Mark Barnett, Sr., then started to walk along I-495 when he was hit by a Ram 1500 pickup truck, according to police.
Barnett was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The driver of the Ram pickup was identified as a 65-year-old man from Gillett, Pennsylvania, and he was not hurt, police reported.
The driver of the Kia left as officers made it to the scene, officials said.
I-495 was shut down to traffic for about five hours as detectives investigated.
If you have any footage of the incident or have any information that could help investigators, please contact Cpl. D. McKenna at 302-365-8486.
Tips can also be shared through a private Facebook message to Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-847-3333.
Delaware
Vote for Week 1 Delaware High School Team of the Week
What to expect in 2026 Delaware high school girls lacrosse season
Cape Henlopen has won 15 of the last 16 Delaware girls lacrosse state championships.
Help decide which team was the best in Delaware high school sports during Week 1 of the spring sports season. Vote for the Delaware Online High School Sports Team of the Week.
Nominations for Athlete of the Week and Team of the Week can be sent to high school sports reporter Brandon Holveck at bholveck@delawareonline.com. The nomination period closes Sunday. Please send the name of the team or athlete you would like to nominate and a brief summary of their accomplishments in the past week.
Polls are open to the public with unlimited voting from Monday through Thursday. Winners are announced Friday. Here are this week’s nominees:
Archmere girls lacrosse: The Auks opened the season 3-0 with wins over Shipley (Pa.), Wilmington Friends and Ursuline.
Concord softball: The Raiders defeated Appoquinimink 7-6 and Brandywine 10-6.
Delcastle boys volleyball: The Cougars opened the season 3-0 with wins over Christiana, McKean and Appoquinimink (3-2 on March 27).
Hodgson baseball: The Silver Eagles defeated McKean 13-3 and Middletown 11-9.
Padua girls tennis: The Pandas opened the season 3-0 with wins over Appoquinimink, Ursuline and Wilmington Friends.
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at bholveck@delawareonline.com.
Delaware
Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for April 5, 2026
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, April 5, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Play 3 numbers from April 5 drawing
Day: 2-2-6
Night: 8-9-2
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from April 5 drawing
Day: 3-0-0-2
Night: 8-4-1-3
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from April 5 drawing
03-06-07-25-26-33
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from April 5 drawing
Day: 3-6-2-8-4
Night: 8-3-2-2-6
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.
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