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How Does Delaware Celebrate Its Unique Cultural Heritage

Summary:
Delaware, the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, boasts a rich cultural heritage that is celebrated through various traditions, festivals, and events. From its Native American roots to its colonial history and diverse immigrant communities, Delaware takes pride in preserving and showcasing its unique cultural tapestry. This article explores the ways in which Delaware celebrates its cultural heritage, highlighting key events and traditions that contribute to the state’s vibrant identity.

Introduction:
Delaware, often referred to as the “Diamond State,” is not only known for its picturesque landscapes and charming towns but also for its diverse cultural heritage. The state’s history is deeply intertwined with Native American tribes, European settlers, and subsequent waves of immigrants, resulting in a vibrant blend of traditions and customs. Delawareans take great pride in their cultural heritage and actively engage in various celebrations and events to honor their roots.

Native American Heritage:
Delaware’s cultural heritage begins with its Native American tribes, including the Lenape and Nanticoke peoples. To celebrate and honor their rich history, the state hosts the annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow. This vibrant event showcases traditional dances, music, crafts, and storytelling, providing an opportunity for both Native Americans and non-Native Americans to learn about and appreciate Delaware’s indigenous cultures.

Colonial History:
Delaware played a significant role in the colonial era, with European settlers establishing settlements such as New Sweden and New Netherland. Today, historic sites like the New Castle Historic District and the Old Swedes Church stand as reminders of this colonial past. The state organizes reenactments, guided tours, and living history events to educate visitors about Delaware’s colonial heritage and the struggles faced by early settlers.

African American Culture:
Delaware has a strong African American community that has contributed immensely to the state’s cultural fabric. The African American…

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Interstate 81 Northbound Closed At Nanticoke Due To Tractor-Trailer Rollover

Interstate 81 has come to a grinding halt following a tractor-trailer rollover accident at Exit 164 (Nanticoke). The closure, which has led to significant traffic delays, is expected to lift by approximately 5 p.m.

This incident underscores the urgent need for motorists to exercise utmost caution when navigating work zones, adhering to speed limits, switching on headlights, and heeding flaggers and road signage. In traffic-dense areas, the recommended approach is to utilize both lanes effectively up until the merge point.

Accident Details

The tractor-trailer rollover occurred on the northbound lane of Interstate 81, at Exit 164 (Nanticoke). At present, no information has been released regarding potential injuries or the exact cause of the accident.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has provided a traffic camera image, revealing the severity of the situation and the closure of the exit.

Alternate Routes and Road Updates

While the northbound lane of Interstate 81 remains closed, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes. For real-time road conditions, motorists can turn to the www.511PA.com service.

This round-the-clock platform offers comprehensive updates, including traffic alerts, weather forecasts, speed data, and access to over a thousand traffic cameras. The service is accessible via iPhone and Android apps, by dialing 5-1-1, or through regional Twitter updates linked on the 511PA website.

Commending Road Safety

As authorities scramble to manage the situation and restore regular traffic flow, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety.

Particularly in areas with heavy traffic or work zones, drivers must ensure they are not distracted, respect speed limits, and follow all road signs and directives. The cooperative usage of both lanes until the merge point can…

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Lorelei Lucas won two individual races and swam the lead leg on a winning relay team for Hazleton Area in its 89-86 loss to host Tunkhannock in a Wyoming Valley Conference meet on Wednesday.

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Howard E. Vanderslice of Bethel passed away on Dec. 22, 2023 at TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. Howard was born on Nov. 18, 1943, to the late Howard B. Vanderslice and Jennie Shiles Vanderslice. He retired as a Director of Research and Development in the agriculture industry. 

After retiring, he volunteered with the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance conducting creek water checks and was a beloved substitute teacher for the Laurel School District for over 10 years, where the students called him Mr. “V”. He greatly enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing with his wife, traveling, decorating the outside of his house for Christmas with his scenes and lights and cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies with his family, but his most favorite pastime was spending time working out with his grandson and best friend Cade. 

Howard is survived by his loving wife, Donna Jean Vanderslice; sons, Patrick Vanderslice and his wife Susan, and Donald Vanderslice; granddaughter, Brendyn Vanderslice, grandson, Cade Vanderslice; aunt, MaryAnn Williams; nieces, Suzanne Glaspey and Julie Vanderslice-Schmidt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by their infant son, and his brother, Robert “Bob” Vanderslice. 

A visitation was held on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Inc. in Laurel with a funeral service following. Pastor Dean Perdue officiated. Interment was held privately. Contributions may be sent in honor of Howard Vanderslice to the Bethel Historical Society, P.O. Box 224, Bethel, Delaware 19931 or the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, 113 Old Ocean City Gateway, Vienna, Maryland 21869. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home in Laurel.

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Sean Lewandowski shown when he was arrested by Kingston Police Detective Stephen Gibson in October 2021.

Ed Lewis | Times Leader

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WILKES-BARRE — A man from Nanticoke who believed he was conversing online with a 15-year-old girl and asked if she was into “kinky stuff” was sentenced in Luzerne County Court Thursday.

President Judge Michael T. Vough sentenced Sean D. Lewandowski, 52, of West Noble Street, to nine-to-23 months in state prison for criminal attempt to commit unlawful contact with a minor and consecutive three years probation for corruption of minors. Lewandowski pled guilty to the charges June 12.

Kingston police with information provided by a cooperating witness charged Lewandowski in October 2021, part of a sting operation of online child predators.

According to the criminal complaint:

An unnamed cooperating witness provided online chats Lewandowski had with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl.

Lewandowski asked the girl if she had ever been with an older man, asked if she ever had sex, and suggested performing sexual acts, asking the girl if she was into “kinky stuff,” the complaint says.

Lewandowski also asked the girl if her parents would call police if they ever found out.

Lewandowski was confronted by the cooperating witness, believing he was meeting the teenage girl.

Lewandowski is required to register his address as a sex offender for 25 years under the state’s Sex Offender Registration and Notification…

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NANTICOKE — Mark O’Connor was appointed to council during Tuesday’s combined reorganization, work and regular meeting to fill the council seat vacated by his wife, Lesley Butczynski, who was declared ineligible to serve a fourth term due to provisions set in the Nanticoke City Home Rule Charter.

Despite being elected to another term in November’s general election, Butczynski was found to be ineligible to serve due to Section 2.10 of the charter, which states members of City Council may not serve more than three elected, consecutive terms.

As stated in Resolution No. 1 of 2024, her council seat was declared vacant through forfeiture, which occurs when a member of council lacks the qualification of the offices as defined by the charter.

Butczynski was first appointed to Council in 2012, when she filled the seat vacated by Councilwoman Margaret Hydock, following her resignation.

Butczynski then won a one-time, two-year term in 2013. She subsequently won a four-year term in 2015 and a second four-year term in 2019.

Butczynski’s ability to retain her seat was called into question last summer as it was unclear under the current charter provisions whether or not the one-time two-year term counted toward her total number of terms served.

Before the council meeting on Tuesday, Council Solicitor William Finnegan told The Times Leader that because the drafters of Nanticoke’s Home Rule Charter did not make a distinction between that one-time, two-year term and a regular four-term and only spoke of terms “generally,” it was ultimately concluded that Butczynski had already served the maximum amount of consecutive terms allowed by the charter.

Residents voted to keep term limits in place for both council members and the mayor back in November’s general election.

During the…

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Dec. 31—At 10 a.m. on Jan. 4, 1926, the Borough of Nanticoke became the City of Nanticoke.

“Nanticoke with its population of approximately 28,000 inhabitants contained within three and three-quarters square miles, since 1874, a borough, will become a city with the reorganization in the city building of its elected city officials,” the Wilkes-Barre Record reported Jan. 4, 1926.

Nanticoke is derived from Nentego, a Native American tribe that settled along the banks of the Susquehanna River possibly in 1748 where shad was prevalent along with an abundant amount of game in the forests to hunt.

Originally part of Hanover Township, the land was given to Capt. Lazarus Stewart, William Stewart and others for their effort to protect the area for the Susquehanna Company, settlers from Connecticut that spawned the Pennamite-Yankee Wars of 1769-1770 and 1774.

William Stewart divided the land into plots he sold and he also ran a ferry across the river that resulted in the eventual founding of Plymouth.

“The first 136 logs laid out by William Stewart sold for $10 each, and these were located along what is now Spring, Walnut, Pine, Broad, Market, Chestnut and Walter streets,” the Record reported Jan. 4, 1926.

Original settlers of Nanticoke derived their living through cultivating the soil and hunting. Most of the houses were one-story log huts. There was no fuel other than wood. Each householder was constructor of his own furniture. Oxen were used for farming and hauling, the story reported.

“Hunting was especially good in vicinity of Nanticoke as there were ample deer, bear, turkeys, wild pigeons, pheasants, geese, squirrels and beaver. Wolves also were plentiful and the early settlers were obliged to nightly house their stock for protection. The falls in the Susquehanna River below Nanticoke furnished good fishing,” the Record reported.

Records show that in 1796, there were 86 taxable persons in…

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