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Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Online photos captured a memorial service honoring fallen trooper Cpl. Matthew T. Ty Snook held on Monday, Jan. 5 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark and a girls basketball game at the Ursuline gym on Jan. 6 where Ursuline won 41-33. Delaware Online
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The News Journal archives show a 1926 accident in which three Cranston Heights firemen died when their engine overturned on an icy highway near Marshallton, and a 1976 public hearing where New Castle County approved an $8 million plan to move a landfill to address water pollution. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Penn Cinema on Wilmington Riverfront is celebrating National Popcorn Day on Jan. 18 and 19 by offering a bring-your-own-bucket promotion where moviegoers can fill a clean, watertight bucket up to 400 oz of popcorn for $5 while supplies last. Delaware LIVE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Delaware reported appointments of two professors to its new Early Career Researcher Editorial Board, awarded a Dean F. Failey grant for the exhibition (Pomo Baskets, Woven Futures) opening spring at Mechanical Hall Gallery, published a new book on AI integration, and memorialized two emeritus professors. University of Delaware
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware leaders unveiled a 2025 Climate Action Plan on Wednesday that outlines measures to lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve resiliency through strategies for transportation, energy & land use. DNREC Secretary Gregory Patterson said the plan will guide state agencies in making our communities more sustainable. Spotlight Delaware
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new episode of The Pet Pawcast features trainer Perry Larson from Behavior (Dog Training LLC) as he explains why pet training starts with owners and offers quick fixes for barking, jumping, and leash control. The show gives local pet owners practical advice for improving pet care. DETV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Madiella Keefer of Saint Mark's earned the Delaware Online Athlete of the Week award for Week 5 after scoring 29 points in a 65 — 29 win over Tower Hill; voting for next week’s award was open Monday through Thursday. Delaware Online
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Soap Making Workshop - Protective Chai
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Terra Luna — Ticket purchase required — Create your very own protective chai-scented soaps in this hands-on workshop.
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Veganized Slow Cooker Recipes Cooking Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wellness Plus Center — Free entry — Discover delicious veganized slow cooker recipes and enjoy free samples.
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2026 Summer Camp Fair
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Free admission — Explore local summer camps and enjoy hands-on science activities for campers.
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Learn to Play Mahjongg
1-2:30 p.m. — Siegel JCC Kehillah Lounge — Free for Members, $50 for Non-Members — Engage in a fun and social Mahjongg class suitable for all skill levels.
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