Kirstyn Clark

2 days ago | wboc.com | Kirstyn Clark

MILFORD, Del. -- On Monday, the Milford City Council voted 4-3 to approve a $195,000 salary for a new city manager candidate. City officials say they began their search for a new hire after former City Manager Mark Whitfield announced his retirement last October. According to Mayor Todd Culotta, he and other officials interviewed several qualified candidates. Officials tell WBOC the candidate of choice is from out of state and has 30 years of experience.

6 days ago | wboc.com | Kirstyn Clark

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- On Thursday, Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, was elected, provoking excitement and support from priests and parishioners at St. Edmond Catholic Church. St. Edmond's Father William Cocco said he was totally surprised and extremely excited that the new pontiff was an American. "I was taught by Augustinians," said Cocco as he reflected on his own personal connection to the Pope. "I was born in Philadelphia, so I know something about the cardinal.

1 week ago | wboc.com | Kirstyn Clark

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. -- Catholic leaders on Delmarva say they are looking forward to the election of a new pope as the 2025 papal conclave kicked off on Wednesday. Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney Wednesday afternoon, signaling that a pope was not elected on the first day of conclave. This means the 133 cardinal electors from around the world gathered in Rome will reconvene on Thursday to cast their ballots again.

1 week ago | wboc.com | Kirstyn Clark

MILTON, Del. -- The Milton Mayor and Town Council are working with the Delaware Department of Transportation to restrict truck traffic through the town following noise and motion complaints from several residents. Lisa Falzarano, owner of The Mercantile at Milton, says sometimes the big rigs cause items in her store to fall off the shelf. "I'm sure that they're just trying to get from point A to point B as fast as they possibly can, and they're disregarding the signage," says Falzarano.

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Kirstyn Clark

SEAFORD, Del. -- On Thursday, Seaford Police weighed in on the State's attempt to address gun violence after Governor Matt Meyer issued an executive order to establish the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Meyer issued Executive Order #9 to form the new office. According to Meyer's office, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety will operate under the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to reduce gun-related injuries and deaths in the First State.