If you see flashing red lights on a stopped school bus on your side of the road, you must stop until the lights stop flashing. :: Faulkland Rd Car Blast through School Bus Stop Flashing Red Lights Loading Children 24 Sept 2024

Faulkland Rd Car Blast through School Bus Stop Flashing Red Lights Loading Children 24 Sept 2024 

 

 

 

 

Flashing red lights on a school bus indicate that children will be entering or exiting the bus.

 

 

 If you see flashing red lights on a stopped school bus on your side of the road, you must stop until the lights stop flashing. 

 

Drivers approaching a school bus from the front or back are not permitted to pass it. 

 

Drivers may not resume driving until the bus begins to move or the red lights are no longer activated. 

 

 Sgt. Tracey Duffy, public information officer for the New Castle County police, 

 

 

Stresses that drivers approaching a school bus from the front or back are not permitted to pass it. 

 

Drivers may not resume driving until the bus begins to move or the red lights are no longer activated.

Official Obituary of William F. Wheatley, Jr. September 4, 1944 - September 20, 2024

 Official Obituary of William F. Wheatley, Jr. September 4, 1944  -  September 20, 2024

 

 

 

 

.Obituary William Frank Wheatley, Jr

Mr. Wheatley passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, while in VITA Hospice care in Philadelphia, from numerous health issues, the most recent being several severe strokes. He was 80 years old.

William was born in Wilmington, Delaware on September 4, 1944 to William F. Wheatley and Phyllis Belange. He attended Wm. Penn High School, graduating with the class of 1963. He Served honorably in the U.S. Army 1963-65, then transferred to the Army Reserve 1965-69. He lived in New York City 1964-77 working with several companies in collections, including Burlington Industries, then returned home to Delaware, working at the Crab Shack Restaurant 1978-82. From 1982-90 he was employed by Star Freight Systems, then Star Finance from 1990-96, followed by several other Delaware companies 1996-2005, after which a lung cancer fight led to his retirement. He fully recovered from that horrible battle.

He enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafts, opera, country and Jazz music. He loved all things involving the Delaware Beaches. He especially was dedicated to his dog, “Bubbles,” his cats “Smokey Bandit” and beloved “Happy.”

He is survived by his brother James E. Biddison and wife Elizabeth, as well as many nieces and nephews, plus wonderful caregivers, terrific neighbors and friends who provided him with abundant love and support. Preceding him in death are his sister, Lona Lee Wheatley, brother Robert H. Wheatley, mother Phyllis, step-father Geary E. Buddison and father William F. Wheatley.

He was proud to serve as Panel Maker for the “Names Project of North Central Delaware” and assisted in the Quilt Display in 1996 in Washington, DC, as well as participating in numerous fund raisers for fighting the AIDS virus in Delaware.

A small informal gathering honoring and remembering this remarkable man will take place at 2 PM on September 28, 2024, at the Old St. Georges Cemetery, in St. Georges, Delaware. He has specifically asked that there be no flowers, “having enjoyed them greatly in life, not in death,” but he would rather have the funds donated to the “Ryan White Foundation.” He will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William, please visit our floral store.

 

 

https://www.fariesfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/William-F-Wheatley-Jr?obId=33144057

Update NCC Woodland Run Park - Little Mill Creek Stream Restoration Project

 

Good afternoon Chuck, I was not included on the latest comments submitted below, so please forward this to those I have missed.

 

As you know, we’ve received several emails since our public meeting in May voicing concerns over the project. There are a few common themes to all the concerns, focused around the amount of disturbance to the park, and we’re gathering information in preparation for another public meeting. I’m coordinating with Councilman Sheldon’s office, and we’ll share a date/time as soon as we can (aiming for early to mid-October).

 

There are some statements/concerns submitted to us that seem to be the result of misunderstandings and offer some clarification:

 

• NCC-PW is refusing to share engineering plans, reports, etc.: NCC-PW is not refusing to share information. As stated in my email of 8/14, in order to share technical information, the Department must follow the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. There are legal stipulations that must be followed and I cannot override them.

 

• Public comments submitted during the public meeting were lost: comments were not lost. Comments received from the meeting are the basis of information provided on the project webpage, and initiated some changes to the design.

 

• We would have little park with an oversized drainage basin (create 90-foot swale): total area and access to the park will not diminish. The addition of the trail and replacement bridges will improve access, especially for those with difficulty walking. We will not be creating a “swale”. The stream channel will not be 90 feet wide. The floodplain and/or wetland areas may be 90 feet wide in some areas, but these areas will continue to be accessible. Access to and through the park after the project is completed will be better than before.

 

• Loss of habitat: the project will result in an increase in habitat and diversity of habitat (wetland, woodland, etc.), also meaning more diverse wildlife. Stream improvements will also allow better fish migration, which is currently restricted due to poor stream conditions.

 

• Property values will drop due to the project: a study of stream restoration projects in the Baltimore area showed an increase in property values after a restoration project. A link to that article will be on our webpage shortly.

 

I hope these brief points clear up some misunderstanding about the project. We will provide additional information in our upcoming meeting.

 

V/R,

 

Jason

 

Jason.Zern@newcastlede.gov

 

 

 

Reported to Del-Dot :: Ballard Signage Knocked Down 2801 Ferris Rd at North Woodward Ave :: Fixed 17 Sept 2024

 Reported to Del-Dot :: Ballard Signage Knocked Down 2801 Ferris Rd at North Woodward Ave 

10Sept 2024 18:08:14

Fixed 17 Sept 2024

Illustration of deforestation in New Castle County Woodland Run Park if curent Proposed plan Little Mill Creek Stream Restoration & Improvement Plan moves forward

 

 

Illustration of deforestation in New Castle County Woodland Run Park  if curent Proposed plan  Little Mill Creek Stream Restoration & Improvement Plan moves forward

BTCC Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM Monday Sept 16th https://bit.ly/3KIt3Uf

 BTCC Zoom Meeting  

7:30 PM Monday 
Sept 16th https://bit.ly/3KIt3Uf