NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway
NASCAR’s Chastain has fruitful partnership with Delaware Office of Highway Safety
NASCAR’s ‘King’: Richard Petty remains a man of the people
NASCAR notes: Zilisch gets first ARCA win at Dover; Jones takes Xfinity pole

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Reenactors to bring history to life at Dover Days Festival

DOVER — Bringing history to life in downtown Dover has been a longtime passion for Tom Welch, a historical interpreter for the state of Delaware. Mr. Welch said the city is oozing with …

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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 …

DOVER — Denny Hamlin was sixth when the afternoon started. But he was first when the NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 ended early Sunday evening. Hamlin took the lead on a restart with …
Local News
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …
GEORGETOWN — After approving locations in Seaford and Rehoboth Beach last week, the county Board of Adjustments will now consider contracts with Keystone Novelties for tent sales in Ocean View …
GEORGETOWN — Laurel wedding venue and event location Chickberry Farms is looking to make improvements to its existing venue, and the county council are expected to hear an ordinance approving …

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Business

Milford Museum to present program on desegregation in New Castle

MILFORD -- The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program titled “To Bus or Not to Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware” at the …

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.

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Sports
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway Monday's harness racing entries

Harrington Raceway  Entries Monday, April 29, 2024 Post time: 4:30 p.m. 1st  NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace 1. Master …
Dover pitcher Kole Turner works against Caesar Rodney in game played Thursday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Athlete of the Week: Kole Turner, Dover baseball

DOVER — Dover High baseball player Kole Turner was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week after leading the Senators to …
Dover High grad Jordan Magee, a linebacker at Temple, is going to forego his final season of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft. Temple University photo.

Dover's Magee chosen by Commanders in fifth round of NFL Draft

DOVER — Former Dover High football standout Jordan Magee had his dream come true when he heard his name called at the NFL Draft this …
Jimmie Johnson owns 11 Cup Series victories at Dover Motor Speedway, the most all-time on the Monster Mile. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO.

Johnson returns to Dover with different expectations

DOVER — Jimmie Johnson used to love coming to Dover. And why not? His NASCAR Cup Series success here was unprecedented. …
Kyle Busch, driver of the #8 FICO Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Dover International Speedway on April 27, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Kyle Busch to start on pole for NASCAR Wurth 400

DOVER — Kyle Busch admits it hasn’t been the best month or so for him. But the veteran NASCAR Cup Series driver is hoping …

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Things to Do

Playhouse on Rodney Square sets Broadway series

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 …
Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch and, of course, The Cat in the Hat will be on hand this weekend as The Children’s Theatre presents “Seussical: The Musical Jr.” at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover.

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Kent County
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some …
The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University in Dover on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
DOVER — Delaware State Housing Authority announces Emily Cunningham will serve as the agency's Chief of Staff.     Ms. Cunningham served as the Vice President of the Blood Bank of …

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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.

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Sussex County
GEORGETOWN —During Tuesday’s regular council meeting, the Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department …
LEWES — 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. Ms. Greet is an author, blogger, …
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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