Delaware
WorldAtlas names the 8 quietest towns in Delaware
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Even though Delaware is sixth in nation in population density, there are eight cities and towns in the First State that are as peaceful as they come.
WorldAtlas named eight of Delaware’s quietest towns for 2025. In its report, it said Delaware’s smaller communities blend nature, history and hospitality into one charming package. The list includes places in every county, with the less dense Sussex County taking half of the list.
New Castle County
Despite the nearby refinery, Delaware City finds itself on the list for its historic charm. This city sits on the banks of the Delaware River and has ferry rides to Fort Delaware and Pea Patch Island. It is also home to Fort DuPont State Park. The report cites the city’s historic, small-town vibe on the river as reason for its inclusion.
Odessa’s historic colonial district and architecture puts it on the list of quietest towns for day-trippers. Nearby Townsend is on the list for its larger, friendly community and its access to Wiggins Mill Park, which the report says is a great spot for hiking and picnicking. Unless there’s a deathmatch tournament going on, expect Townsend to be a quiet, easy-going place to visit.
Kent County
Wyoming is on the list for its agricultural fun. The report said Fifer’s Orchards and the annual summer Peach Festival add a lot of activity to the quaint Kent County town. It’s not the first time Wyoming has found itself on one of these lists. Recently, Brown’s Wyoming Tavern found itself on a list of America’s best dive bars for food.
Sussex County
It shouldn’t be a surprise to see Lewes, one of Delaware’s oldest cities, included on this list. The bayside city has been a summer destination for generations of Delawareans. Cape Henlopen State Park and the rest of its bay beaches bring people to the sand and into its bustling downtown. The report said its Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse offers a unique photo opportunity to visitors looking to cool off in the summer.
Bethany Beach is south of the Summer Capital of the World but has the same amount of activities. It’s on the list for its access to Delaware Seashore State Park and small beach town vibes on and off of the sand. Fishing, swimming, surfing and more without the bustling crowds of Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach make this one of the quietest towns at the beaches, according to WorldAtlas.
WorldAtlas looked toward the banks of the Broad Creek to find the next two towns: Bethel and Laurel. The report said Laurel’s accessible and plentiful green spaces offer a great place to hang out. The much smaller Bethel is home to the Bethel Maritime Museum, which explores the town’s unique shipbuilding past, according to the report.
A gym teacher has been arrested for allegedly sending sexually explicit text messages and social media messages to an eighth-grade student at George Read Middle School in New Castle, the Delaware attorney general said in a news release Monday.
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings said 39-year-old Ricardo Vila is facing 17 felony charges, including sexual solicitation of a child, promoting sexual solicitation of a child, obscenity, enticement for purposes of sexual conduct, sexual abuse of a child by a person in a position of trust and a dangerous crime against a child.
Vila is a physical education teacher at the middle school.
“Parents deserve to trust that their children are safe at school, full stop,” Jennings said in a statement. “Any case with a child victim is heinous; cases where the abuser held a position of trust are beyond the pale. Child predators are our priority. We will find them, we will charge them without compromise, and we will bring them to justice.”
Jennings said the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, led by the Delaware Department of Justice and state police, spearheaded the investigation.
In a statement, Col. William Crotty, the superintendent of Delaware State Police, claimed that the Colonial School District brought the case to the attention of law enforcement.
This case highlights the crucial collaboration between our detectives and the Delaware Department of Justice in holding offenders accountable,” Crotty said. “We will continue to work diligently alongside our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to ensure that those who exploit children face justice.”
The attorney general said investigators are unaware of any additional victims but are asking anyone with further information to contact Detective Kevin Kelleher at 302-365-8436.
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, March 23, 2025 results for each game:
Winning Play 3 numbers from March 23 drawing
Day: 9-7-1
Night: 6-1-6
Check Play 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 4 numbers from March 23 drawing
Day: 3-2-4-0
Night: 6-7-5-9
Check Play 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from March 23 drawing
05-08-09-21-30-31
Check Multi-Win Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lucky For Life numbers from March 23 drawing
16-19-21-39-47, Lucky Ball: 06
Check Lucky For Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Play 5 numbers from March 23 drawing
Day: 0-8-9-6-1
Night: 8-6-4-5-9
Check Play 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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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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