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🌱 Police investigate body found in Williams Pond near Seaford elementary school
Hi Seaford! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Police investigate body found in Williams Pond near Seaford elementary school
- How Seaford donors are saving lives through TidalHealth’s Donate Life event
- Why Laurel Police say a Seaford teen is considered armed and dangerous
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
- Sunday: Showers; windy, not as warm, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Body Found In Pond Near Elementary School (firststateupdate.com) — A body was discovered Wednesday morning in Williams Pond near Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Seaford, prompting a multi-agency response and an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not yet identified the person and are awaiting forensic results. Police are asking anyone who may have seen something unusual around the pond to contact Seaford Police or Delaware Crime Stoppers with tips. 
2. TidalHealth Nanticoke holds Donate Life Month flag-raising ceremony (starpublications.online) — TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford recently raised the Donate Life flag to honor organ and tissue donors, their families, and the hospital staff who support them. Speakers shared how donations from local patients have saved and improved lives, including one mother whose organs helped multiple recipients and medical research. Residents are encouraged to reflect on organ donation’s impact in their own community.
3. Police searching for teen in connection to Laurel armed robbery (wboc.com) — Police say a 17-year-old from Seaford is wanted in connection with an armed robbery reported at Laurel’s Holly Brooke Apartments on April 10. Another juvenile suspect is already in custody on robbery and conspiracy charges. Laurel Police consider the Seaford teen armed and dangerous and urge anyone with information to call 911 rather than approach.
4. Walter James (Jim) Bell, Jr, 86 (starpublications.online) — Seaford friends are remembering Walter “Jim” Bell Jr., who grew up here, graduated from Seaford High School, and learned golf at Seaford Golf & Country Club before building a long life and career in Lewes. The 86-year-old Army and National Guard veteran, businessman, and avid golfer died April 12; a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 18, in Lewes with livestream available.
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Other local events
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WSES Chick Fil A Fundraiser
Blades Elementary School Seaford, DE 19973
5:00 pm -
SHS Grand March + Prom
Seaford Central Elementary School Seaford, DE 19973
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Grand March
Seaford Senior High School Seaford, DE 19973
6:00 pm
Monday April 20
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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LIHEAP Program
Laurel Public Library Front Entrance Table 1,
1:00 pm -
Afterschool Snacks!
Laurel Public Library Youth Rectangular Tables,
2:30 pm -
Spanish Story Time
Lewes Public Library Child/Teen Program Room,
10:30 am -
Nature Festival
Trap Pond State Park , 33587 Bald Cypress Ln , Laurel
11:00 am -
Scholastic Book Fair
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School Bridgeville, DE 19933
8:00 am -
RLCA Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Woodbridge
Woodbridge Middle School , 307 S Laws St , Bridgeville
4:00 pm -
WSES Chick Fil A Fundraiser
Blades Elementary School Seaford, DE 19973
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L.E.A.P. - Read to the Dogs!
Lewes Public Library Medium Meeting Room,
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- WHY are Indpendent Book Stores valuable?
Let's revisit that Huxley & Hiro podcast in 2025 - and YES - Independent Book Store Day is April 25th - want to be ready? A double bonus for you… (Nextdoor North Seaford)
- Salvation Army USA posted a job opening for Janitor in Seaford. Apply here.
- Seaford School District posted a job opening for 2026-2027 School Year - Elementary Teacher - Frederick Douglass Elementary in Seaford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seaford here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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