Fundraiser will benefit youngster fighting rare cancer
DOVER — Monica Sipes’ world changed forever on Aug. 3. That’s when she found out her 5-year-old son, Nicholas, has a rare cancer — Poorly Differentiated Chordoma — that’s typically diagnosed in adults. “When he was first diagnosed, they [...]
Still no offer for job applicant who saved city worker on tower
DOVER — After an employment interview turned into a dramatic high altitude rescue effort two [...]
Delaware GOP official quits, blasts party’s US Senate nominee
DOVER — The Republican Party chairman in Delaware’s most populous county has resigned his post, [...]
Mountaire Farms donates 40,000 pounds of chicken to Operation BBQ Relief
MILFORD — Hurricane Florence forced the closure of a Mountaire Farms facility in North Carolina [...]
Phone evidence against ex-police ballistics expert is tossed
DOVER — A judge has tossed out cellphone evidence that prosecutors were hoping to use against [...]
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Trump says ‘hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh guilty of allegation
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted [...] - More »
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Koreas summit kick-starts stalled nuclear talks with US
WASHINGTON (AP) — A better-than-expected outcome of the summit between the two Koreas immediately kick-started stalled negotiations between [...] - More »
- Trade war escalates as China announces tariffs on US imports
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Policies creating blue wave of the future
Many Delawareans believe the Social Security Trust Fund has been raided. Congress has in fact borrowed against the surplus for many decades. A [...] - More »
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Teague seeks second Little Brown Jug trophy
DELAWARE, Ohio — It’s been three years since Wiggle It Jiggleit’s memorable Little Brown Jug win at the Delaware County Fair. But the race [...] - More »
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Fundraiser will benefit youngster fighting rare cancer
DOVER — Monica Sipes’ world changed forever on Aug. 3. That’s when she found out her 5-year-old son, Nicholas, has a rare cancer — Poorly [...] - More »
- Still no offer for job applicant who saved city worker on tower
- Delaware GOP official quits, blasts party’s US Senate nominee
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‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ serves up laughs at Kent County Theatre Guild
DOVER — The Kent County Theatre Guild is bringing an adaption of the French farce, “Don’t Dress for Dinner” to the stage starting this weekend. [...] - More »
- BEST BETS: Kabler brings the comedy spirit of Robin Williams to Milton
- Wheels in motion for revamped Amish Country Bike Tour
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Ex-guard at women’s prison acquitted of bribe charges
DOVER — A former Delaware prison guard has been acquitted on federal charges of accepting bribes to smuggle contraband to inmates. A jury [...] - More »
- Phone evidence against ex-police ballistics expert is tossed
- Carper withstands challenge, wins Dem nomination
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Delaware State University receives grant for Loockerman Hall
DOVER — Historic Loockerman Hall, Delaware State University’s oldest structure, has received some federal funding that will help preserve it. DSU [...] - More »
- Spirit of Caesar Rodney Award presented to student
- Wesley College picked as a 2019 ‘Hidden Gem’
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Milford woman charged with resisting arrest
MILFORD — A 29-year-old Milford woman was charged with resisting arrest and other offenses after an incident at Memorial Park Monday night, [...] - More »
- State trooper’s car strikes pedestrian in wheelchair
- Smyrna man charged in Marydel shooting incident
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Pearl Oyster Grill opens at Dover Downs
Pearl Oyster Grill seafood restaurant officially opened its doors with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 12. Featuring a bright nautical décor and a full [...] - More »
- Dover Target undergoes ‘full renovation’
- HomeGoods announces Sept. 23 opening in Dover
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Delaware State University professor helps students face financial realities
DOVER — When it comes to clearing hurdles to develop financial acumen, Dr. Nandita Das imparts her self-attained wisdom on Delaware State [...] - More »
- Dover man making most of second chance at life
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COMMENTARY: Get an early start on healthy eating for children
Starting early is the key for parents to establish healthy eating for children. The importance of good food choices should be stressed in what [...] - More »
- Pedal Away Prostate Cancer Health Fair and Bike Race set for Sept. 15
- Following rabies death, state urges caution
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‘Rae of sunshine’ will brighten Dover bakery
DOVER — The sun will come out tomorrow. That’s not so much a weather forecast, as it is the truth about a special tribute to a Dover [...] - More »
- ‘Continued Tomorrow’: Since 1953, Delaware State News keeps promise
- Delaware primary is just four days away
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Storms stirred up waters but beach fishing is still OK
Back-to-back tropical storms, one of which was a hurricane first. The waters are stirred up but surprisingly clear. The drive on surf fishing [...] - More »
- Fishing is decent during storms if you’re in the right spot
- Good fishing with cocktail summer blues
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Smyrna sunset
Denise M. Lowman of Smyrna took this photo on June 24 at Duck Creek Parkway in Smyrna during sunset. - More »
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