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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Family matters: Dagsboro police chief to retire in August

Dagsboro officials are in search mode for a chief of police. Current Chief Steven Flood has announced plans to retire this summer, ending his five-year tenure in that role and after 25 years in law enforcement.

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SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury’s new community gathering spot recently held its first official event. City of Salisbury officials and other dignitaries marked the opening of Unity …

There were a couple humorous roasts, but mostly, it was heartfelt toasts. On Thursday, city of Seaford staff and the community at large recognized David Genshaw, whose faith, values and perseverance personified his 10-year tenure as mayor.
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dagsboro, redevelopment
GEORGETOWN — Having torn down the old residence and paid for a new one to be installed on their lot in Dagsboro, William and Vicki Abel were surprised to find their plan wasn’t in line …
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
SCHOOLS
ODESSA — The Tony J. Marchio Administration Building will be temporarily closed for maintenance.

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Your event is their blank Canvas

LONG NECK — If you’ve got a corporate, nonprofit or personal event, you’ve got a canvas for friends and collaborators Kyra Elmer and Julie Sammons to help make that event shine. …

Seeds of Need
DOVER — Sue Harris and the Rev. Dr. G. Derrick Hodge are attending to the needs of the Dover homeless, while also assisting other individuals in need of life services. The two are …
LEWES — To address the challenges of and provide clarity on a key retirement tool — annuities — InFocus Financial Advisors is hosting a class titled "Understanding Annuities" on May …
DOVER — Flowers or jewelry? Maybe a good book? Wine? Reporters from the Daily State News offer five ideas to stimulate your Mother’s Day gift giving. (Hint, hint: It’s …

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Dover players watching action on the field in game with Caravel Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover baseball team is excited to be back in DIAA state tournament

DOVER — In Dover High’s indoor baseball practice room, the years of the Senators’ state tournament teams are listed on the wall. …
Shortstop Sydney Hatch is one of five seniors in Caesar Rodney’s softball team this spring. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO.

Caesar Rodney softball team wants to prove it's better than its record

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s softball players know what their record says about them. At 9-9, the numbers say the Riders are …
Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth straight race Monday at Harrington Raceway in the $22,500 Free-for-All Pace in 1:51.3. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Sweet Angel Boy makes it five wins in a row

HARRINGTON - Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth-straight race on Monday at Harrington Raceway …
The Caesar Rodney High golf team poses with its Henlopen Conference team trophy on Monday. CAESAR RODNEY PHOTO.

Roundup: Indian River's Lydic, Caesar Rodney take Henlopen golf titles; Wilm. drops opener

REHOBOTH — Indian River High’s Sarah Lydic won the individual title with Caesar Rodney winning the team crown at the Henlopen …
Sussex Central sophomore Osiah Kelley was the starting pitcher for Thursday night's game against Sussex Tech. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sussex Central tops 11 Henlopen baseball teams in state tourney

DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on …

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Lions Club brings book sales back to Kent County

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 …
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 …

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Kent County
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16. The intersection includes a …
LEWES — Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Harry K Foundation have been named the beneficiaries of the ninth annual Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival at Schellville, 36470 …

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New Castle County
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …
Nearly 400 people, including 38 teams, took part in NAMIWalks on May 4 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raising $71,634 or 72% of National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware’s 2024 goal.
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation confirmed the Five Points traffic circle just north of Rehoboth Beach will fully open 10 days earlier than the previously announced Memorial …

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Sussex County
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages the public to resist the urge to “rescue” wildlife, particularly deer fawns, they might …
LEWES — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Delaware ranks eighth in the nation in Lymes disease cases, which caused the state to form an oversight board, which is …
MILTON — Engine 910, better known as the Milton Clipper Express, has gotten a glow up and returns to Milton Memorial Park on Chandler Street on Saturday, May 18. Expected to begin at 11 …

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