NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

Councilman Lewis hopes to solve Dover’s abandoned vehicles issue

DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car …

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DOVER – In Capital School District’s uphill battle to improve student behavior and reduce violence in their schools, it is often brought up that many of these issues start at home.   …

DOVER — The engines roaring. The blistering speeds. The pungent scent of burning rubber. There is nothing quite like the race experience.   That’s why tens of thousands of …
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GEORGETOWN — The new ordinance overseeing accessory dwelling units, which are currently governed by language concerning garage/studio apartments, is scheduled for a public hearing before the …
DOVER — The Individual Adaptation Decision And Planning Tool offered by DNREC’s divisions of Climate Coast and Energy and Watershed Stewardship helps users determine steps they can take …
OCEAN VIEW — The James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., hosts the family-friendly, free admission Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale this Saturday from 10a.m.-2p.m. …
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County renews firework shops contract in Rehoboth, Seaford

GEORGETOWN — Keystone Distributors, which since at least 2021 has operated the pop-up firework shops that appear in the Tanger Outlets, 36461 Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach, and …

The Delaware Division of Small Business is highlighting activities taking place during National Small Business Month in May and for National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4.
The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.
Wells Fargo and United Way of Delaware will present the Delaware Minority Small Business Expo 2024 from 1:30-6 p.m. May 9 at Bally’s Dover, 1131 N. Dupont Highway.
Sports
Dover team captain Josselyn Ventura and Desiree Zapata of Smyrna battle for possession midway in first half Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Dover girls' soccer

DOVER —Desiree Zapata netted Smyrna High’s first and last goals as the Eagles blanked Dover, 4-0, in Henlopen North girls’ …
Majorca notched her second-straight win in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.2. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Majorca wins again at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON  - Michael Casalino and Dylan Davis' Majorca ($3.60, Corey Callahan) notched her second-straight win in the $22,500 Mares …
Carlie Coleman (19) celebrates her goal on a 25-yard direct kick against Indian River Tuesday. She tied the game at 1 in the second half. Indian River went on to win 2-1. Celebrating with Coleman were Hannah Wood, Lily Wood and Madison Rau. DAILY STATE NEWS PHOTO/ANDREW WEST

Downstate Delaware high school scores

BASEBALL Sussex Central 7, Caesar Rodney 1 Cape Henlopen 2, Smyrna 1 Dover 6, Polytech 2 Delmarva Christian 7, MOT Charter 1 Seaford …
Sophomore Ava Gzym is again one of Polytech High’s leading scorers this season with seven goals and three assists. Daily State News file photo

Polytech girls' soccer team would love to repeat its feats from last season

WOODSIDE — Winning can be fun, of course. But trying to keep winning when the expectations are high can be a little stressful, …
Delaware State’s Deywilk Tavarez weaves through the Eagle defense on a fast break in the first half.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

College notes: Delaware State loses Tavarez to Charleston; local players earn NFL camp invites

DOVER — Just a year ago, Deywilk Tavarez was thrilled to call himself a Delaware State basketball player. After dealing with a …
DOVER — The Biggs Museum of American Art announced this week the launch of its new website, marking a significant milestone in the museum’s expansion plans and coinciding with its recent …
LONG NECK — This Saturday at AMVETS Post 22 in Long Neck, 32369 Long Neck Road, join Vibe Night beginning at 8 p.m. and running until midnight for a cost of $7 for members, seniors and those …
Kent County
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that applications for the Delaware Health Fund are available for fiscal year 2026 and are due July 15.
LITTLE CREEK — The Delaware Department of Transportation will convert the intersection of SR 9 (Main Street) at Port Mahon Road to an All Way Stop Control starting on Tuesday, …
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …
New Castle County
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services, along with partner agencies, led a briefing Monday to provide the latest data about efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. will soon pay $177 million to assure enough energy for customers, but the financial impact will vary among communities.
Sussex County
During Tuesday's regular meeting, Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department heads.
“Journey to Wellness,” a free presentation by Dorothy Greet, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 18 at Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, 30486 Lewes Georgetown Highway, Lewes.
LEWES — Board members, staff and negotiators were all smiles as the Cape Henlopen Board of Education and the Cape Henlopen Education Association, the collective bargaining unit for professional …
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