The Daily Numbers: 84, age of Ridley resident Don Kaighn, who fended off a home intruder in his home, exchanging gunshots in the process.
30,000 more troops, what President Obama wants to send to Afghanistan.
2 Media men charged in a $ 1 million cocaine ring that stretched from Delco to State College.
105,000 dollars a year, how much state Rep. Mario Civera, R-164, earns in the Pa. House. He’s now indicating he may not give up the seat right away, despite winning a seat on County Council in November.
200,000 dollar winning Powerball ticket sold at Davis Trading Post in Norwood. The winner has not yet come forward.
5 houses damaged when fire erupted on West Front Street in Chester last night.
3 hunters killed on the first day of deer hunting season in Pa.
13, age of girl reported raped in New Castle, Del. A 42-year-old man is under arrest.
6 University of Delaware students robbed and duct-taped in their off-campus apartment.
250,000 weekly unemployment claims in Pa. that are jammed up because of computer problems.
33 million dollar contract extension signed yesterday by Eagles tight end Brent Celek.
33 million of that deal that is guaranteed.
54 catches for 601 yards and 5 TDs so far this year for Celek.
2.75 million dollar deal for free agent catcher Brian Schneider, who signed with the Phils.
650,000 dollars, how much the Sixers likely would be on the hook for if Allen Iverson accepts the deal they offered him yesterday.
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Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.Brace yourself for the return of The Answer. Allen Iverson could be back in a Sixers’ uniform as early as today.
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I Don’t Get It: A 34-year-old man is under arrest for rape in Palmerton, Pa. His victim is 91.
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Today’s Upper: A Delaware police K-9 dog is out of the hospital after being treated for gunshot wounds suffered in an altercation with a suspect.
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Quote Box: “I was just protecting myself.”
- Don Kaighn, 84, of Ridley, after fending off a woman home intruder.