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University of Delaware president to step down at end of June
Monday, May 5, 2025 5:03PM
University leaders say the announcement of an interim president to serve beginning July 1 will be forthcoming.
NEWARK, Del. (WPVI) — The University of Delaware’s president will be stepping down next month.
Dennis Assanis has led the school since 2016 and will leave his position on June 30, according to the university.
University leaders say the announcement of an interim president to serve beginning July 1 will be forthcoming.
University leaders say the announcement of an interim president to serve beginning July 1 will be forthcoming.
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Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:17AM
Delaware teen with leukemia going on free Disney cruise
BEAR, Del. (WPVI) — A teenager from Delaware diagnosed with Leukemia is on a mission to become cancer-free.
To help her on her journey, Make-A-Wish Philadelphia and several other organizations teamed up to send her on a special trip.
Hayyam’s big wish was to go on a Disney Cruise with her family.
Nemours Children’s Hospital recognized her strength and determination and recommended her for the Make-A-Wish program.
And on Tuesday, her wish was granted.
Hayyam and her family are heading to the Bahamas next month.
Hayyam was also gifted with plenty of Disney merchandise and swag ahead of her big trip.
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A Delaware County firefighter died in the line of duty July 17.
Delaware County Emergency Services said East Branch Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason McGlone was killed while responding to a car crash.
At around 9:30 p.m. July 17, the East Branch Fire Department responded to the scene of a crash.
New York State Police said July 18 a pickup truck had struck a utility pole on state Highway 30 in the town of Hancock. A preliminary investigation, troopers said, found that a low-hanging electrical wire at the scene was touching the top of the responding fire truck.
When McGlone exited the truck and made contact with the metal door and the ground, he was electrocuted. McGlone died “despite medical attention rendered on scene,” Delaware County officials said. He was 51.
New York State Police said the vehicle involved in the original crash was a pickup truck operated by Joseph Bellows, 54, of Downsville. The truck had veered off the road and struck a guardrail and utility pole. Bellows was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for evaluation and treatment of injuries.
He was later charged with driving while intoxicated and issued appearance tickets for Hancock Town Court. Bellows is scheduled to appear on Sept. 8.
The investigation into McGlone’s death is ongoing.
(This story has been updated to add new information.)
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