Delaware House lawmakers combine efforts on bipartisan school meal bill

DOVER — House lawmakers are consolidating their efforts in a bipartisan attempt to increase access to school meals for low-income students in the First State. In April 2023, Rep. Rae …

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The Milford School District is amid a strategic development plan, including the rebuild of a school that has been shuttered since 2013.

DOVER — This is the time of the year when Miles the Monster’s heart starts to beat a little louder and his pulse begins to race. While the NASCAR Cup Series competes at Talladega …
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This story will be updated. GEORGETOWN – Opting to forgo a council reelection bid, Angela Townsend is seeking to become the town’s first-ever woman mayor, pledging to bring a change …
FREDERICA — The Frederica Spring Creek Lions Club presented a TREX bench April 16 to Lake Forest North Elementary School. The club earned the bench by collecting, recycling and reporting …
GEORGETOWN – Special Olympics Delaware will hold four Unified Soccer Tournaments and Sports EXPOS this spring, including an event at Sussex Technical High School on April 30.  The …

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Social Security Administration office returns to Georgetown

GEORGETOWN — The Social Security Administration returned to Georgetown on April 15 after several years of operating in Lewes.  Social Security Administration has relocated to 17 …

DOVER — Dover Federal Credit Union accepted the Best in Kent County business award at the Delaware Small Business Chamber 2024 Annual Awards ceremony April 11 at the White Clay Creek Country …
MILFORD – The ladybug will always hold a special place in Milford’s heart. To celebrate, the Bug and Bud festival will return to the city on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown …
The land of a former drive-in theater, a place that made memories for decades in Felton, may now become home to six warehouses.

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Vinny Buttillo, who has recovered from injuries suffered in a serious car accident in the fall, played on Dover High’s Unified football team in the past. Daily State News file photo

‘A true miracle’: Dover’s Buttillo returns to lacrosse field after accident

DOVER — Vinny Buttillo doesn’t remember a three-week span of his life last autumn. All things considered, that probably …
Polytech second baseman Joshua Fredericks fires to first after forcing out Aaron Massey of Smyrna. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Polytech vs. Smyrna baseball

SMYRNA — Polytech scored six runs in the first inning before holding off Smyrna, 7-6, in Henlopen North baseball on Thursday …
Smyrna sophomore Dylan Oakley ripped a line drive in the gap to the fence but was thrown out trying to stretch a double into a triple in Thursday's game with Polytech. Isaac Balcerak of the Panthers puts on the tag. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Thursday's Downstate Delaware high school scores

BASEBALL Sussex Tech 3, Cape Henlopen 1 Sussex Central 12, Dover 4 Caesar Rodney 8 , Milford 0 Woodbridge 2, Sussex Academy 1 …
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 basketball team loses another standout but adds three transfers

DOVER — The NCAA Transfer Portal continues to be a revolving door for the state’s men’s basketball programs. On Monday, …
Isabella DiMondi (left) of Caesar Rodney celebrates with her teammates after she scored a goal late in the first half against Smyrna. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

BOYS’ LACROSSE Sussex Academy 9 , Delmar 8 Milford 12, Dover 5 Polytech 14, Sussex Tech 5 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Cape Henlopen 3, …

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Craft and vendor show is Saturday in Milford

Sean Chambers’ musical career has been a series of pinch-me moments. After playing with blues and rock greats such as Hubert Sumlin, Kim Simmonds, Robert Cray, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins and Pat Travers, Mr. Chambers sits back in amazement sometimes.
For Volunteer Brewing Company co-owner Kevin Schatz, the choice was clear: Participating in the third annual Brewing for a Better Community fundraiser is a must.

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Kent County
A 52-year-old Delaware man died when struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle in Camden on Wednesday, Delaware State Police said.
There is just something about mini golf that makes everyone relax, smile, bond and feel like a winner. Pair those positive feelings with sunshine, ice cream, door prizes, networking, music and more …
Hoteliers erupted during a Kent County Levy Court meeting last month, after commissioners adopted a resolution that asks the state for a county lodging tax that would stack on top of municipal lodging taxes, without a public hearing.

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Voters will decide whether an Appoquinimink School District referendum passes the grade Tuesday.
GEORGETOWN – NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison, a 10-time winner in stock car racing’s top series who may be best remembered for his final lap, backstretch brawl with Cale Yarborough in …
WILMINGTON — U.S. Senator Tom Carper, D-Del., a 23-year veteran of the Navy and the last Vietnam veteran serving in the Senate, announces his office is accepting applications from students …

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Sussex County
MILLVILLE — The 38th District Republican Club will hold a How to Save Education in Delaware Forum at 6 p.m. April 22 at Millville Town Hall, 36404 Club House Road. The guest speaker is Ron …
In August 2023, County Council voted 3-2 to deny a conditional use application for a solar farm south of Frankford but reversed course Tuesday because of conditions set forth in litigation.
GEORGETOWN — Delaware JobLink, the state’s internet arm of the division of labor, is hosting a job fair tonight at Sussex Central High School, 26026 Patriot’s Way, Georgetown, …

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