Wilmington

James Franklin Moss, a retired Eastern Shore construction worker, died of cancer Feb. 22 at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Del. The longtime Chestertown resident was 72. Mr. Moss was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, and raised in Valley Stream, N.Y., and Newport, Del. After graduating from high school, he was an agricultural and construction worker. In 1953, he married Elease Cotton, and during the 1960s the couple worked as housekeeper and chauffeur for members of the du Pont family in Greenville, Del. Mr. Moss took a job in the early 1970s with Ernest DiSabatino & Sons Co., an Eastern Shore construction company.

Its 14 buildings bear all the trappings of decay: missing panes of glass, chipped paint, plywood-covered storefronts, padlocked doors and aging, faded brick.Beyond the ramshackle structures, a thin swath of uneven, cracked concrete serves as a poor substitute for a sidewalk.The only signs of life are a small barbershop, a cigarette outlet and an antique and jewelry repair store with a homemade sign in the window soliciting "old guns and swords regardless of condition."The 200 block of N. Market St. in downtown Wilmington hardly seems a promising candidate for revival.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- In a marathon finish to a 12-week trial, the jurors who will decide whether Thomas Capano is guilty of killing his young lover were sequestered last night after more than eight hours of closing arguments by prosecution and defense attorneys."

Christopher F. Pfrommer III, a former political campaign manager and administrative aide, died Monday after a fall in his home in the 100 block of W. University Parkway. He was 64.Mr. Pfrommer, a former science reporter for The Evening Sun, managed the successful 1962 campaign of 2nd District Congressman Clarence D. Long, and later served on his staff, in charge of the congressman's legislative agenda and constituent complaints.In 1971, he left Mr. Long's staff to become a press aide during William Donald Schaefer's first mayoral bid. The next year, he managed Charles B. Anderson Jr.'s successful campaign to become Harford County's first county executive and later headed the county's 1976 bicentennial commission.

WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Excuse Pastor Mike Queen and his congregation and a good portion of this city's residents if they seem to spend an unusual amount of time looking skyward. For the past two years, the skies have been a source of hopelessness as well as power.Hurricane Bonnie marked the third time in two years that the eye of such a storm has stared straight back down on them, the third time their Southern beauty of a town has been hit by such severe winds and rain.It also marked the third time the town's most famous landmark would be threatened.

WILMINGTON, Del. - Back in the days when cornflakes were strange and "In-Er-Seal" cracker boxes triggered anxiety, when new-and-improved companies such as Kellogg and National Biscuit were forging the way into the 20th century, an obscure, doughy-faced book-peddler named David McConnell decided to ditch publishing and embrace odors.Overnight in 1892, McConnell's New York-based Union Publishing Co. became the California Perfume Co. - a name that bore the aura, he said, of coastal blossoms - and another marketing epic began.

WILMINGTON -- Delaware may be a little state, but it's about to become a big traffic obstacle for motorists on Interstate 95.By early this evening, workers are scheduled to begin rebuilding two I-95 overpasses a few miles south of Wilmington. By October, the $26.3 million project will reduce from four to three the number of lanes open to traffic in both directions.That could mean major traffic tie-ups until the lanes are reopened in late November, Delaware officials fear, particularly during rush hours when interstate travelers and commuters crowd the Northeast's primary north-south highway.

FREDERICK -- Ryan Hendricks' pinch-hit grand slam in the seventh inning last night sparked the Frederick Keys to a 6-3 win over the Wilmington (Del.) Blue Rocks in a Single-A Carolina League game.Baysox 5, Thunder 4: Bowie scored four runs in the last two innings, capped by David Delucci's two-run homer in the top of the ninth, as the Baysox edged Trenton in a Double-A Eastern League game.Shorebirds 1, Sand Gnats 0: Brian Falkenborg struck out 11 as host Delmarva ended a six-game losing streak, defeating Savannah in the Single-A South Atlantic League.

Right-hander Hut Smith, attempting to come back after Tommy John-type ligament surgery sidelined him most of the past two seasons, held the Winston-Salem Warthogs to two hits over eight innings as the Frederick Keys won at home, 4-0, in the Single-A Carolina League last night.Smith (1-0) struck out eight and walked one.Jay LeCronier went 3-for-4 with two doubles to help the Keys (21-9) remain at least four games ahead of Wilmington (Del.) in the Northern Division.Pub Date: 5/06/97

FREDERICK -- With a roster depleted by promotions and injuries, the Frederick Keys have struggled in the second half of the Carolina League season. But last night the Northern Division's first-half champions warmed up for the playoffs with a 3-0 victory over Wilmington behind Chris Fussell.In his best outing of the season, Fussell (3-3) went the distance for the first time and allowed only five hits, all singles. It was the Keys' first complete-game shutout of the year.Wilmington (25-42 second half)

On April 24, 2009, Henry W. Dorn, age 84, of Wilmington, DE, formerly of Baltimore, MD. Husband of the late Mildred N. (Bartoch) Dorn. Father of Paula Ambrose (Jay), Phyllis Wilson (John), William Dorn, and Robert Dorn (Debbie), all of Wilmington, DE. Brother of Gloria Sipes of Maryland. Grandfather of four. Services are private. Contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 5610 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. To sign guest register, visit spicermullikin.com (302/328-2213).

UNC Wilmington 103, Towson 98, 2OT - Josh Thornton and Junior Hairston each scored 25 points for Towson, but UNC Wilmington outlasted the Tigers in double overtime last night at Towson Center. Hairston added 15 rebounds, and Thornton forced overtime with a three-pointer with 8.1 seconds left in regulation. UNC Wilmington (5-16, 2-7 Colonial Athletic Association) ended a three-game losing streak. Jarrel Smith had 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (7-14, 2-7), who have lost six straight.

Delaware Art Museum What:: "Bare Witness: Photographs by Gordon Parks." Exhibit features more than 70 photographs, selected by Parks, as examples of his most potent work. In 1948, he became the first African-American staff photographer for Life magazine and was known internationally for his photo essays chronicling the lives of the poor and the civil rights movement. He was also a poet, filmmaker, author and musician. Where:: 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington. When:: Opens Saturday and continues through Jan. 4. How much: : Admission is $10, $8 for seniors, $5 for students with ID and $3 for children ages 7-17.

Andrew Marshall is one of Crystal Palace FC USA's most dangerous players because even as a defender, he has the ability to quickly move forward and support the team's attack. Marshall (Towson University), who recently was named to the United Soccer Leagues' Second Division Team of the Week, again played a vital role and made several strong runs in last night's 2-0 victory over the Wilmington Hammerheads in front of an announced 1,824 at UMBC. Co-head coach Pete Medd said well-rounded players such as Marshall have been the difference in the turnaround of his team, which improved to 3-0 and has yet to allow a goal.

WILMINGTON, Del. -- With fewer than 2 percent of the delegates needed for a presidential nomination available here, campaigning in tiny Delaware would hardly seem worth the Interstate 95 toll money. But Michelle Obama was in the state Thursday, giving a rousing stump speech that turned out to be a warm-up act. Her husband, Sen. Barack Obama, will stop in Wilmington tomorrow, making a Mid-Atlantic appearance on his final push before Tuesday's primaries. Delaware is one of several small states receiving big attention leading up to Super Tuesday, when more than 20 states will vote in the closest thing to a national primary.

ROSE ELIZABETH COFRANCESCO MANNO, 94, of Baltimore, MD, formerly of Wilmington, wife of the late Frank Manno passed away in Towson on Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Rose is survived by her daughter, Pamela Biller and her husband Michael; and two grandchildren, Aaron and Melissa Biller. Family and friends are invited to Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 9th and DuPont Street, Wilmington, where friends may call after 9:30 A.M. Entombment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery.

On October 11, 2007, LOUISE (nee Harison); beloved wife of the late Frederick G. Seidel; mother of Eleanor S. Woodard (Gary E.) of Wilmington, DE, J. Frederick Seidel (Lyn H.) of Seattle, WA and James A. of York, PA; grandmother of Laura C. Rausch (Mike) and Kyle G. Woodard. There will be a private Celebration of her Life at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Institute of Notre Dame Scholarship Fund, 901 S. Asquith St., Baltimore, MD 21202 or Methodist Country House Benevolence Fund, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

On October 11, 2007, LOUISE (nee Harison); beloved wife of the late Frederick G. Seidel; beloved mother of Eleanor S. Woodard (Gary E.) of Wilmington, DE, J. Frederick Seidel (Lyn H.) of Seattle, WA and James A. of York, PA; dear grandmother of Laura C. Rausch (Mike) and Kyle G. Woodard. There will be a private celebration of her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Institute of Notre Dame Scholarship Fund, 901 S. Asquith Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 or Methodist Country House Benevolent Fund, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

Moves Baseball BRAVES -- Purchased contract of P Jeff Bennett from Triple-A Richmond. Recalled P Joey Devine and OF Brandon Jones from Richmond. Designated P Kevin Barry for assignment. DEVIL RAYS -- Purchased contract of OF Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham. Colleges UNC WILMINGTON -- Announced that G Darryl Felder left the men's basketball team and withdrew from school. Football BEARS -- Terminated contract of P Dirk Johnson. Re-signed CB Ade Jimoh. BENGALS -- Signed LB Dhani Jones to one-year contract.

Moves Baseball MLB -- Suspended Tigers IF Neifi Perez 80 games for failing banned stimulant policy. ASTROS -- Placed P Chris Sampson on 15-day DL. Purchased contract of P Stephen Randolph from Triple-A Round Rock. ATHLETICS -- Placed 3B Eric Chavez on 15-day DL. Recalled IF J.J. Furmaniak from Triple-A Sacramento. BLUE JAYS -- Designated SS Royce Clayton for assignment. Purchased contract of SS Ray Olmedo from Triple-A Syracuse. Claimed IF Hector Luna off waivers. CUBS -- Activated P Kerry Wood from 60-day DL. Optioned P Rocky Cherry to Triple-A Iowa.