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Widow of fallen Delaware state trooper launches foundation in his memory

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1 month ago

March 6, 2026

Widow of fallen Delaware state trooper launches foundation in his memory

The widow of a Delaware state trooper killed in the line of duty last year has launched a foundation in his memory to support families of law enforcement officers.

Two months ago, Lauren Snook’s world looked different. Her husband, Corporal Grade One Matthew T. “Ty” Snook, a devoted father, husband, and friend, filled their house with laughter and love. Then in an instant, everything changed.

“He just went to work one day and didn’t get to come home,” Lauren told NBC10.

Two days before Christmas, Cpl/1 Snook, a 10-year veteran, was killed while working an overtime shift at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware.

Lauren said that she was at their home, making salt dough ornaments in the kitchen with Letty, their 15-month-old daughter.

“When the two Tahoes pulled up out in front of my house. You know it, you see it in movies, you hear about it, and I knew. But I didn’t want to, and it took about 7 times for them to tell me he’s gone,” Lauren shared.

Lauren said the life they built together is now marked by a painful reality, learning to live without him. She clings to the memories and a bear with his uniform that Letty calls “Dada Bear.”

“On a quiet day, it’s totally ugly. I’ll grab his clothes that no longer have his scent, wear them, hold them, cry in his closet, grab his deodorant, dryer sheets, his cologne and make this scent cocktail, and I’m like bring me Ty back for a second and I’ll look at pictures, and then I look over at that cute little girl and see her smile and immediately see him because they share the same smile,” said Lauren.

Lauren explains that the grief isn’t just in the big moments; it’s in the quiet ones, too. She said Letty can feel it also.

“She knows. She waits by the baby gate at the top of the stairs. She grabs his shoes and sits in them so she knows. Before she knows her name,” Lauren said.

Lauren said that following Cpl/1 Snook’s death, she leaned on her faith and the support from others to help her through it.

“People have given so much of themselves, their heart to us, it’s a gift I know I can never repay, but it’s forever touched and shaped who I am,” said Lauren.

Through heartbreak, Lauren is choosing to turn pain into purpose by starting the “Ty Snook Foundation,” a community for families and children of law enforcement officers navigating life after losing a parent.

Lauren said, “Headlines fade, people go back to real life, but this is going to be Letty’s forever, it’s forever going to shape who she is, and I’m a firm believer that the community shaped us, and she needs her own community to talk about loss.”

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Crash on Del. highway leads to man hit, killed by passing truck on Saturday, police say

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8 hours ago

April 7, 2026

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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.

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Vote for Week 1 Delaware High School Team of the Week

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20 hours ago

April 6, 2026

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Vote for Week 1 Delaware High School Team of the Week

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.

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for April 5, 2026

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1 day ago

April 6, 2026

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Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for April 5, 2026

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.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

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