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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Photo gallery: Dover Days Festival presses on through wet weather

DOVER – The weather might have been less than ideal, but that did not stop many visitors who attended the 91 st annual Dover Days Festival from taking a journey back to the city’s …

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DOVER — The Dover Mall, a commercial centerpiece for the capital city, will grow. Management for the Simon-operated shopping center has announced that two stores will be joining its lineup: …

DOVER — Air shows are not only a great way for the public to spend a day watching daring pilots pull off acrobatic maneuvers. They also are fulfilling experiences for airmen stationed at Dover …
Local News
REHOBOTH BEACH — Another full season of fresh produce, baked goods and local vendors returns on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 501 Rehoboth Ave, adjacent to the Visitor’s …
Transportation
SEAFORD – The Delaware Department of Transportation on Friday announced the Woodland Ferry will be closed for the U.S. Coast Guard’s 5-year mandatory maintenance inspection starting on …
cannabis, marijuana
REHOBOTH BEACH — Earlier this week the Drug Enforcement Agency announced it would reschedule cannabis, differentiating it from substances like heroin and grouping it with drugs that have …

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Marijuana ordinance clears Sussex Planning & Zoning

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter.

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.
A Thursday groundbreaking was a time to reflect on decades back, when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was a regional retail hub. But there was also hope for the future, with a planned revitalization of the 22-acre site that has been mostly dormant for many years on the city’s western edge.
The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.

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The Caesar Rodney High girls’ tennis team has won 49 regular-season matches in a row, including 12 this year. CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO

Caesar Rodney girls' tennis team driven by chance to net second straight state title

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High had waited five years to win another DIAA team state title in girls’ tennis. So when the Riders …
Sussex Tech on-deck batter Zane Adams (1) celebrates with teammate Brock O'Day when he scored the fourth run of the inning on a long sacrifice fly. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

GEORGETOWN — Sussex Tech High used a four-run fifth inning to break open a scoreless game before downing Sussex Central, 7-0, in …
Scarlett Fitzgerald of Milford loses possession when she was blocked by CR’s Delaney Miklus (left) and teammate Ella Brown. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney girls' lacrosse team is proving itself this season

CAMDEN — Rylie Faircloth doesn’t mind being considered an underdog. To the Caesar Rodney High senior girls’ lacrosse …
Milford freshman Molly Masten gets a close shot at goal in Wednesday’s match with Caesar Rodney goalkeeper Ava Brown tries for a save. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Milford girls' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High used an eight-goal second quarter to take control in an 18-3 win over Milford in Henlopen North girls’ …
Ella Brown of Caesar Rodney advances the ball ahead of Milford’s Bailey Masten. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Caesar Rodney 18, Milford 3 Smyrna 14, Polytech 12 Indian River 15, Dover 8 BOYS’ LACROSSE Sanford 14, Dover …

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Milford Museum to present program on desegregation in New Castle

WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …
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 …

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Kent County
LEWES — In the last week, there have been 83 suspected overdoses from a yet-to-be-confirmed drug mixture in Sussex County, with concentrations of cases in the …
DOVER – After a 4-3 vote, Kent County Levy Court removed specific parts of its Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance, getting rid of county site requirements for roads, schools and water during …
DOVER — A 31-year-old Dover man was arrested on April 23 for several felony charges stemming from a misconduct by a Correctional Officer investigation, Delaware State Police said on Wednesday. …

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New Castle 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.
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.

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Sussex County
LEWES — Cape Henlopen schools contacted parents this afternoon to warn internet and landline service to Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes Elementary School, the district office adjacent to the …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex council voted to approve a non-compensated 120 day extension to its contract to provide expanded sewer services in Long Neck. The delay was blamed on several …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County council proceeded with an ordinance to eliminate the positions of department head of emergency operations and department head of emergency medical …

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