Biden, a first-time second fiddle, tunes up Oct 27, 2008
Joe Sr. eventually moved the family Joe Jr. and his three younger siblings to Delaware in 1953, settling in a two-bedroom apartment in Claymont, an industrial suburb of Wilmington. Joe Jr. was a standout athlete but a mediocre student at Archmere Academy, a prestigious Catholic prep school in Claymont, and later at the University of Delaware and at Syracuse University Law School. (International Herald Tribune)
Financing their folks Oct 20, 2008
Bradley C. Bower/Associated PressSusan Martin, right, and her mother, Betty Gresick, prepare for dinner together recently at Martins home in Claymont, Del ... So when her 84-year-old mother finally retired from a family electronics business at age 82 Martin bought the small three-bedroom ranch house next door to her own home in Claymont, Del. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Adult children support cash-strapped parents Oct 14, 2008
So when her 84-year-old mother finally retired from a family electronics business - at age 82 - Martin bought the small three-bedroom ranch house next door to her own home in Claymont, Del. and moved her mother in. (AZCentral -- Business)
Here are the obituaries that appear in the Oct. 13 edition of the Daily Times Oct 13, 2008
Mrs. DePaul worked as a waitress at Lotsa Pasta in Claymont, Del. until her retirement in 2002. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Quotes of the week Oct 7, 2008
"Look, the people in my neighborhood, they get it. ... So walk with me in my neighborhood, go back to my old neighborhood in Claymont, an old steel town, or go up to Scranton with me. ... The wealthy have done very well. Corporate America has been rewarded. It's time we change it. Barack Obama will change it.". Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Obituaries for Oct. 7 Oct 7, 2008
Grace Anna Ferguson, 80, Claymont, Del. resident Grace Anna Ferguson, 80, of Claymont, Del ... before moving to Claymont in 1993. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
AP: Palin and Biden Spar Over Taxes, Energy and War Oct 6, 2008
"We don't call a redistribution in my neighborhood Scranton, Claymont, Wilmington, the places I grew up ... to say that not giving ExxonMobil another $4 billion tax cut this year as John calls for and giving it to middle class people to be able to pay to get their kids to college. We call that fairness," Biden said. On social issues, the candidates both said they supported partnership rights for gay and lesbian partners but opposed same sex marriage. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Concord teen has write stuff with his first book Oct 4, 2008
Some of the plaudits have come from staffers at his Claymont, Del. school. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
For an 'average Joe,' Biden gets big Senate perks Oct 3, 2008
Biden certainly can trace his roots to the working-class neighborhoods of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Claymont, Delaware, where he was raised. But these days, his kitchen table can be found in a 6,800-square-foot, or 630-square-meter, custom-built colonial-style house on four lakefront acres, about one and a half hectares, a property worth close to $3 million. (International Herald Tribune)
Palin better, but Biden wins Oct 3, 2008
While Palin talked about her hometown of Wasilla, Alaska, Biden countered with Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Claymont, Delaware. For Biden, Democratic and Republican strategists said it was essential that he direct his fire at McCain and stay clear of being overly aggressive in his criticism of Palin. (CNN -- Law)
Parents of Murdered Children to hold vigil Sep 24, 2008
Marcy Thomas will be talking about her sister, Christine Coleman, 40, of Claymont, Del. who was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Stanley Coleman, in June 2007, as she arrived for work at Foamex in the Chichester Corporate Park in Lower Chichester. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Delaware man arrested in alleged diner robbery Sep 20, 2008
Jason McKinnon, of Claymont, Del. was taken into custody at the scene, according to police. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Sept. 17 Sep 17, 2008
Survivors: Husband of 51 years, John J. Jardine Sr.; son John J. Jardine Jr. of Aston; daughters, Kimberly Schappel of Claymont, Del, Jennifer Du Ross of Morton; brother, John Chadwick of Aston; sister, Joanne Barasha of West Chester; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Church, Amosland Road, Morton. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Del. station is hit again Sep 11, 2008
station is hit again. station is hit again By: 09/10/2008. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
LETTERS: NCT, Sept. 8, 2008 Sep 9, 2008
"I really like the "and later" part, that's funny, oh pluse.Did you know, or were you aware, that Joe Biden's yearbook is on display at Archmere Academy in Claymont, where Biden played sports and was president of his class at the private catholic school.?Played sports in high school, then "later" after the sports, he came down with asthma?Your kidding me, right?If you go to the Archmere Academy website, under Alumni, they write this:"ALUMNI IN THE NEWS. Sen. (North County Times)
Obituaries appearing in the Sept. 9 Daily Times. Sep 9, 2008
Ralph J. Freso, 80, Native of Chester; retired jet engine mechanic Ralph J. Freso, 80, of Claymont, Del. a retired jet engine mechanic, died Sept. 3 at Christiana Care Hospital in Wilmington Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Wawa robbery suspect surrenders Sep 5, 2008
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP - A Linwood man allegedly confessed to robbing the Wawa in Claymont, Del ... According to Willoughby, Lambert said he was high on drugs Aug. 24 when he robbed the Wawa on Ridge Road in Claymont, near the Pennsylvania State line. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR SEPT. 3 Sep 3, 2008
Mr. Fehl was a former member of Marcus Hook Baptist Church and Bible Baptist Church of Claymont, Del ... Born and raised in Chester, Mr. Stewart graduated from Chester High School in 1948 and resided in Claymont, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituries for Sept. 1, 2008 Sep 1, 2008
Survivors: Sons, Alfred A. Corradetti Jr. of Brookhaven and John T. Corradetti of California; daughters, Alice A. Boland of Aston, Loretta Morris of Gibbstown, N.J., and Maria P. Dwyer of Aston; brother, Anthony Corradetti of Brookhaven; sisters, Ida Dragoni of Woodlyn and Teresa Heaney of Claymont, Del. 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Friday, Aug. 29 Aug 29, 2008
Survivors: Husband of 59 years, Walter J. Malinowski; son, Eugene P. Malinowski of Concord; sisters, Jenny Poole of Upper Chichester, Dorothy Shields of Claymont, Del. three grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Maryland man takes fast lane to jail Aug 28, 2008
gas station n CLAYMONT, Del. - Three men, armed with a sawed-off shotgun, robbed Tracy's Gulf Station on Naamans Road in Claymont, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Woman Charged With Plot to Kidnap 'Second Life' Beau Aug 27, 2008
Send news tip to FOXNews. Woman Charged With Plotting to Kidnap Boyfriend She Met on 'Second Life. (Fox News)
Game leads to alleged kidnap plot Aug 27, 2008
CLAYMONT, Delaware - A woman is charged with plotting the real-life abduction of a boyfriend she met through the virtual reality Web site "Second Life.". Kimberly Jernigan, 33, from Durham, North Carolina, was returned to Delaware to face charges including attempted kidnapping after she was arrested in Maryland last week. (MSNBC -- Crime)
The Heron's Nest: Hillary delivers the goods Aug 27, 2008
2 Wawa holdups in Ridley and Claymont, Del. in a span of about 4 hours. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Woman charged in 'Second Life' kidnapping plot Aug 27, 2008
Aug. 26, 2008 11:09 AM Associated Press. - A woman is charged in Delaware with plotting the real-life abduction of a boyfriend she met through the virtual reality Web site "Second Life.". (AZCentral -- News)
Wawa robbed in Claymont Aug 26, 2008
- A man claiming to have a gun robbed the Wawa on Ridge Road of an undisclosed amount of cash Sunday, according to state police. The suspect, a white man between 20 and 30 years old, entered the convenience store in the 300 block of Ridge Road around 11:19 p.m., approached the clerk, stated he had a firearm and demanded cash. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Senator Joe Biden's Hometown of Claymont, Del., Celebrates Vice Presidential Nomination Aug 25, 2008
Senator Joe Biden's Hometown of Claymont, Del ... Senator Joe Biden's Hometown of Claymont, Del ... Biden's ties to Claymont are as strong now as when he was growing up CLAYMONT, Del. (PR Newswire)
Timeline of Biden's life and career Aug 24, 2008
Summer 1953 Moves to Claymont, Del. Sept. 1957 Attends Archmere Academy in Claymont, a Catholic prep school. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Woman Attempts To Kidnap Ex-Virtual Boyfriend... Aug 23, 2008
" A virtual relationship began between the victim, whose character was a Lion, and Jerrigan, whose online persona was said to be a virtual woman.When the two met in reality several months ago, police said the victim ended the relationship, sending Jernigan into a downward spiral.In the beginning of August, Jernigan allegedly drove to the victim's Pennsylvania workplace and attempted to kidnap him at gunpoint. While she was unsuccessful, she returned two weeks later to track down the victim's... (The Drudge Report)
Obituaries for Aug. 23, 2008 Aug 23, 2008
Daniel Matsanka of Claymont, Del ... Service: Mass, 11 a.m. Monday, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Park, Claymont, Del. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES FOR FRIDAY, AUG. 22 Aug 22, 2008
Survivors: Sons, Alexander McDonald Sr., Eugene McDonald, Douglas McDonald, Cecil McDonald, all of Chester, Hazim Abdullah of Claymont, Del. daughters, Brenda Alexander of Chester, Pastor Rosie M. Williams of Linwood; brother, Frank O. Wells of St. Paul, N.C.; sister, Sula Mae Farmel of Buffalo, N.Y.; 32 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
DAILY TIMES OBITUARIES Aug 15, 2008
Survivors: Sons, Joseph A. Foss of Christiana, DE, William J. Foss of Limerick, Richard M. Foss of Downingtown; daughters, Jannis G. Green of Brookhaven, Michellene M. Conte of Linwood; brother, William A. Webber of Claymont, Del. 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for Aug. 9 Aug 9, 2008
She lived in Claymont, Del. before moving to Wilmington, and resided at the Manor Care Nursing Home for the last five years. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Two charged in theft from cars Jul 31, 2008
n BETHEL - Laptops, cell phones, iPods and credit cards were among the stolen items found in the possession of two Claymont, Del. men arrested early Tuesday on theft charges, police said. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Chester man dies from '07 shooting Jul 29, 2008
- ROSE QUINN Delaware robbery investigated n CLAYMONT, Del. - State police are investigating the armed robbery of a Gulf Station on Philadelphia Pike Sunday night. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for July 2 Jul 2, 2008
Survivors: Daughter, Rachel Lynn Ducine of Downingtown; sister, Connie Mucha of Claymont, Del. Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, graveside, Lawn Croft Cemetery, Lower Chichester. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Two-alarm inferno destroys Aston home Jun 27, 2008
Firefighters from Green Ridge, Claymont, Aston-Beechwood, Lenni Heights, Boothwyn, Media, Parkside, Chester Heights and Lower Chichester fire companies responded to the scene. The Aston-Beechwood ambulance, Feltonville canteen and fire police also responded. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Embezzlement suspect sought Jun 27, 2008
Tara Hodges, 36, is believed to be staying at the apartment of a friend in the 2600 block of Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Del. Hodges allegedly pilfered checks from her employer, Mike's Foreign and Domestic Auto on Keystone Road, where she worked as an accounts receivable clerk. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Obituaries for June 25 Jun 26, 2008
Debra Fraser of Trainer and Kimberly Crilly of Thornbury; stepdaughters, Sharon Bertrand of Claymont, Del. and Joanne Moore of Aston; stepsons, Paul Toy of Tennessee and Ronald Toy of Claymont; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Prep wrestling, college basketball, college softball Mar 2, 2008
Uhrichsville Claymont, Warren Howland 39; 13 ... 160Aric Thurn, Clyde dec. Zach Garbrandt, Uhrichsville Claymont 9-6. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Three questioned in fatal shooting in Claymont Feb 14, 2008
- New Castle County police have identified a man found shot to death at the Naamans Trailer Park in Claymont. The body of 30-year-old Myron Williams was found early Wednesday morning in a trailer on Virginia Avenue. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Wine lovers call offerings a mixed bag Jan 27, 2008
On a wintry Tuesday morning last year, the parking lot at the Total Wine and More Store in Claymont, Del. -- less than 10 minutes from the Pennsylvania border -- had more than a dozen cars with Pennsylvania plates in the parking lot. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
12 lessons learned from life on the road Dec 25, 2007
"Don't believe everything you read," says Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, a managing partner for a technology consultancy in Claymont, Delaware. That applies to pretty much anything, from airline schedules to guide books to travel columns. (CNN -- Travel)
Evraz Commences Tender Offer to Acquire Claymont Steel Dec 18, 2007
Source: Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. ... LUXEMBOURG and CLAYMONT, Del ... Dec. 18, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Evraz Group S.A. (LSE: - ) (Evraz) and Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) (Claymont Steel) today announced that Evraz is commencing, through its wholly owned subsidiary Titan Acquisition Sub, Inc., a cash tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock of Claymont Steel. (Primezone Releases)
Russian Giant Buys East Coast Plate Producer Dec 12, 2007
Evraz to acquire Claymont for $565 millon ... 8-million takeover of Claymont Steel, a Delaware hot-rolling operation for plate products ... Earlier this year, Evraz acquired West Coast plate producer Oregon Steel Mills, so the addition of Claymont would give it an East Coast counterpart in that market segment. (33Metalproducing)
Evraz to Acquire Claymont Steel for US$564.8 Million Dec 10, 2007
Evraz to Acquire Claymont Steel for US$564 ... Source: Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. ... Evraz to Acquire Claymont Steel for US$564. (Primezone Releases)
Delaware River Dispute at Supreme Court Nov 28, 2007
Up to 150 ships a year would dock at the proposed pier, which would be directly across the river from Claymont, Del. Delaware says the proposal raises safety fears because an estimated 22,000 residents living near the river's main shipping channel would be at risk in case of a major accident. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
AT&T Answers the Need for Speed in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware Nov 27, 2007
In Delaware, AT network has been turned on in New Castle, Middletown, Talleyvile, Claymont and Elsmere. Locally, the company has invested nearly $500 million on wireless network enhancements to expand coverage, add capacity and expand its 3G network in eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware over the past three years. (PR Newswire)
Testing the waters Nov 16, 2007
is an electrician who lives with his wife and son in Claymont, Del ... says tankers come so close to a riverfront park in Claymont, "you can almost throw a rock and hit them.". (USA Today -- News)
Claymont Steel Reports 2007 Third Quarter Results Nov 9, 2007
Source: Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. ... Nov. 9, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Claymont Steel Holdings (NasdaqGM: - ) reported third quarter revenues of $71 ... Claymont has scheduled an earnings call which will take place on Friday, November 9 at 8:30 AM. Jeff Bradley, Chairman and CEO, Allen Egner, Interim CFO and Treasurer, Victor Clark, Vice President of Operations, and other senior members from the Operating Management team will discuss the results of the 3rd quarter. (Primezone Releases)
Prep cross country, vollehyball, soccer, football, NFL Nov 4, 2007
4, Uhrichsville Claymont 150. 5, Tipp City Tippecanoe 176. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Man awarded $41 million for priest abuse files second lawsuit Aug 4, 2007
filed the lawsuit in Kent County Superior Court against the Norbertine religious order, Archmere Academy in Claymont, the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington, Bishop Michael Saltarelli, and Rev. Edward Smith. In March, a federal jury in Wilmington awarded Whitwell $6 million in compensatory damages and $35 million in punitive damages for four rapes by Smith during ski trips to Vermont. (NEPA News, PA)
Letters to the editor Jul 24, 2007
Anchorage Daily News. We have two winners: one from out of state, and one from Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Claymont Steel Holdings to Report First Quarter 2007 Earnings on May 14, 2007 May 6, 2007
Source: Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. ... May 5, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) plans to announce its first quarter 2007 earnings on May 14, 2007 ... Claymont Steel executives will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST, May 14. (Primezone Releases)
Prom Time: What's hot and what's not for big night for high schoolers Apr 30, 2007
Co-owner Steve Narbutis said SUV-style limousines have been in high demand this prom season at Aidan's Limousines in Claymont, Del, which serves Delaware County. In years past, Hummer limousines were all the rage. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Dozens face charges following police operation Apr 24, 2007
James Leary, Yates Avenue, Marcus Hook (FUGITIVE) Michael Stafford, East 10th Street, Marcus Hook Diana Carroll, of West 10th Street, Marcus Hook Susan Hurst, Huddell Avenue, Linwood Michael Bonaduce, West Third Street, Marcus Hook William "Eddie" Curry, East Ninth Street, Marcus Hook Francis Stock Jr., Church Street, Upland Tyrone "Tony" Jordan, Ward Street, Chester (FUGITIVE) Amy Gusler, Claymont, Del ... Aquill Lewis, Lloyd Street, Chester; Joshua McCabe, Terrill Street, Chester; Donna Lee... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Virginia Tech shooting shocks alumna Apr 18, 2007
A 1997 graduate of Archmere Academy in Claymont, Del. McDade earned a bachelor of science in marketing and a bachelor of arts in Spanish from Virginia Tech in December 2001. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Special master rules in border dispute Apr 15, 2007
The pier would have been used by tankers to make deliveries for a terminal proposed by energy giant BP directly across the river from Claymont. The proposal raised safety fears as an estimated 22,000 residents living near the river's main shipping channel would have been put at risk in the case of a major accident. (Newsday -- State)
Your Guide to Religious Services in your town Apr 14, 2007
Stonecroft Ministries and the Wilmington Women's Connection invites women to an "Over the Rainbow" Breakfast Buffet, 9:30-11 a.m. April 19 at the Holiday Inn Select, 630 Naamans Road, Claymont, Del. Hunter Roberts will demonstrate the Rainbow room aromatizer. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Delaware can stop planned LNG pier off N.J., special master rules Apr 14, 2007
Lancaster's decision could jeopardize a multibillion dollar LNG import venture that BP proposed for land in Logan Township, N.J., which is opposite Claymont. Although gas storage and pipeline equipment would stand inside New Jersey, a 2,000-foot off-loading pier would extend across the state line and into Delaware. (Newsday -- State)
It’s about to cost a little more for a ride Apr 11, 2007
Highland Avenue, Marcus Hook, Berwyn, Devon, Penlyn, Gwynedd Valley, Hatboro, Trevose, Croydon and Eddington would become Zone 3 while Claymont, Wilmington, Daylesford, Paoli, North Wales, Warminster, Neshaminy Falls, Langhorne and Bristol would become Zone 5. The four residents who spoke to the advisory board Tuesday all agreed that Plan B was not an option. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Darts & Laurels: Penn-Delco needs help Mar 24, 2007
DART: To Rachel Holt, the Claymont, Del. teacher convicted of seducing one of her young students. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Wachovia closing rankles Mar 5, 2007
At a pubic meeting Wednesday in Claymont, Del. consumers were allowed to air their concerns and discuss the financial needs of the Lower Chichester community. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. Announces Closing of Refinancing Transactions and Redemption of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes Feb 16, 2007
Source: Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. ... Feb. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Claymont Steel Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Claymont Steel, Inc., has completed its previously announced refinancing transactions ... About Claymont Steel. (Primezone Releases)
Police melt down weapons arsenal Feb 8, 2007
The weapons were taken to City Steele in Claymont, Delaware yesterday afternoon where they were destroyed with high levels of heat, police said. News of Delaware County 2007. (News of Delaware County, PA)
Navy doctor wins default judgment in Del. against accused priest Feb 1, 2007
In a 2005 lawsuit, Whitwell claimed that he was sexually abused by Smith for several years while attending Archmere Academy, a Catholic high school in Claymont, and that church officials did nothing to protect him. While alleging years of abuse in Delaware, Whitwell's lawsuit focuses on two weekend ski trips to Vermont in 1984 and 1985, during which he claims Smith abused him. (NEPA News, PA)
Young victims mostly male, while penalties often hand slap Jan 23, 2007
Sixth-grade science teacher at Claymont Elementary School in Delaware reportedly acknowledged that in the last week of March 2006, she had sexual intercourse with her male student 27 times, and that she once performed oral sex on him. All of the sexual encounters allegedly occurred at the teacher's apartment. (WorldNetDaily)
