NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

Capital School District Parent Summit helps connect families with resources and skills to help child’s education

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.   …

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MILFORD -- It was buzzing in Downtown Milford on April 27. The Bug & Bud Festival was back in town to celebrate Delaware's state insect and Arbor Day (April 26).  The day was …

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 …
Local News
BETHANY BEACH — At the end of Mulberry Landing Road and within the Assawoman Wildlife Area in Bethany Beach can be found the Mulberry Landing Boat ramp, which reopens this week from a closure …
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, …
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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
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 …
Big Chic Magnet was a winner at Harrington Raceway on Monday night. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Big Chic Magnet brings home a win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON -  Evm Racing's Big Chic Magnet ($21.80, Jim Morand) was a narrow winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday at Harrington …
Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Mavis Tire Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Würth 400 at Dover International Speedway on April 28, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Hamlin wins NASCAR Cup Wurth 400 at Dover Speedway

DOVER — Denny Hamlin was sixth when the afternoon started. But he was first when the NASCAR Cup Series Wurth 400 ended early …
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 — 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
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …
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.
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.
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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