No sure bet for problem gamblers
DOVER — More sports wagering opportunities are coming to Delaware. Will additional problem gamblers emerge too? That’s no sure bet, state officials said this week. The potential effects of upcoming single game propositions will be monitored, and [...]
It’s full speed ahead for legislature’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee
DOVER — The Joint Finance Committee is roaring ahead at practically record pace. The [...]
$7.8 million restoration of Mispillion Harbor completed
MILFORD — During the celebration of the completion of restoration and resiliency work at [...]
Tuberculosis case reported at Wilmington care center
DOVER — More than 600 people may have been exposed to tuberculosis at ManorCare Health Services [...]
DSU demolishes Lydia Laws Residential Hall: to be replaced by ‘new and improved’ building
DOVER — Memories last a lifetime, some buildings don’t. Delaware State University’s plan expand [...]
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Keeping an eyes on the skies in Dover
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** As mentioned here before, one of the joys of working at the Delaware [...] - More »
- COMMENTARY: Dover Air Force Base commander gives thanks to Dover
- SOUND OFF DELAWARE: Pay raises for state workers
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Smyrna comes out swinging to win softball title
ROXANA — Hits, hits and more hits. Line drives early and often, from every player in the lineup. Twenty-two hits overall, including two homers, [...] - More »
- Dover’s Quirk sparks rally to beat top seed William Penn in baseball
- Polytech falls to Salesianum in baseball tournament
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No sure bet for problem gamblers
DOVER — More sports wagering opportunities are coming to Delaware. Will additional problem gamblers emerge too? That’s no sure bet, state [...] - More »
- $7.8 million restoration of Mispillion Harbor completed
- Tuberculosis case reported at Wilmington care center
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Your Best Bets guide to Downstate summer entertainment
As we come to the unofficial start of the summer season, it’s time to look ahead to the music, festivals and fun that await downstate from now [...] - More »
- Children's Theatre sets sail with 'Lady Pirates of the Caribbean'
- BEST BETS: First Rider Fest tunes up for charity
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It’s full speed ahead for legislature’s budget-writing Joint Finance Committee
DOVER — The Joint Finance Committee is roaring ahead at practically record pace. The budget-writing panel on Wednesday canceled two of its [...] - More »
- Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team to be full-time
- $65M ‘safety fund’ proposed for schools
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Schrof named Delaware State Vice President for Finance
DOVER — Robert Schrof has joined Delaware State University as Vice President for Finance. He will be responsible for the full complement of [...] - More »
- Caesar Rodney superintendent receives national recognition
- Early College High School to hold first graduation tonight
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Police: 50 bags of heroin located in traffic stop
SEAFORD — Two arrests followed after 50 bags of heroin were located in a Friday traffic stop, Seaford Police said. Larry Milburn, 52, of Delmar, [...] - More »
- Police identify Maryland pedestrian in fatal crash
- Milford man charged after vehicle pursuit
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Dover Mall Sears closing in August
DOVER — The Sears location in the Dover Mall will be closing this summer, according to Sears Holdings. “We are making the difficult, but [...] - More »
- Fast Feet takes the next step to new location
- Pizza Delight by Giacomo closes Del. 10 location
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Dover man discovers hidden woodworking talent
DOVER — Making a career out of creating custom wood furniture and designs was just about the last thing on earth that Richard Harpster thought he [...] - More »
- Caesar Rodney grad earns dual degrees from Delaware State, University of Delaware
- Caesar Rodney student has the write stuff for journalism camp
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Tuberculosis case reported at Wilmington care center
DOVER — More than 600 people may have been exposed to tuberculosis at ManorCare Health Services in Wilmington last year. The Division of Public [...] - More »
- Girl Scouts learn about nursing careers at Beebe Healthcare
- Survive & Thrive 5K and Survivor’s Mile in Lewes benefits Cancer Support Community
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Prison coverage among 22 awards for Delaware State News
DOVER — The Delaware State News has received a first place for breaking news, and two related awards, from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press [...] - More »
- Does NASCAR owe speedway builder Joseph a win?
- Tulips, Dover Days, race will put spring in your step
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Bluefish action is picking up at Cape Henlopen fishing pier and beaches
One of the best parts about fish showing up late is you get to fish for them a little longer or so it seems. At least the rain is not as bad and [...] - More »
- Despite rough weather at beaches, fish still biting
- Striped bass catching is picking up
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Above it all
H,D. Leighty of Millsboro took this photo on the Indian River at Riverdale. - More »
- Ripple effect
- Dover in bloom
