First DOC inmate tests positive for COVID-19
DOVER – The Delaware Department of Correction announced that a first inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The inmate James. T. Vaughn Correctional Center, who is over the age of 60, is housed in one of two nearby [...]
Sussex County to suspend lodging tax, provide rental assistance funds in wake of COVID-19
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County is delivering a dose of financial medicine to help ease the economic [...]
Delaware farm markets adapting to changing landscape
WYOMING — A regular visitor at Fifer Orchards for around three decades, Ann Anderson will miss [...]
Delaware coronavirus count hits 928, up 145 from Monday
DOVER — Delaware is now up to 928 coronavirus cases, an increase of 145 from the day before. [...]
Delmarva Power expands assistance to relief organizations
NEWARK – On Tuesday, Delmarva Power announced it has expanded its commitment to Delaware [...]
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A timeline of coronavirus in Delaware
FROM THE HOME OFFICE – The dateline, as the newspaper business refers to the town in all caps at the start of our stories, was changed today to [...] - More »
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Vote for your Stars!
The Stars of Delaware voting is now open! After countless hours tallying the nomination results, the online ballot for the voting phase of the [...] - More »
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First DOC inmate tests positive for COVID-19
DOVER – The Delaware Department of Correction announced that a first inmate has tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The inmate [...] - More »
- Sussex County to suspend lodging tax, provide rental assistance funds in wake of COVID-19
- Georgetown’s Circle turning red to honor healthcare workers in COVID-19 fight
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Levy Court meetings available via teleconference
DOVER – Tonight’s Levy Court committee meetings will be held at 7 p.m. via telephone conference. The public can join the meeting by calling [...] - More »
- Dover AFB authorizes use of face masks
- Gov. Carney issues ‘call-to-action’ to support COVID-19 response
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Acting Navy boss submits resignation amid uproar
WASHINGTON — Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly has submitted a letter of resignation to Defense Secretary Mark Esper. That’s according to an [...] - More »
- Trump removes watchdog tapped for virus rescue oversight
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China’s virus pandemic epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown
WUHAN, China — The lockdown that served as a model for countries battling the coronavirus around the world has ended after 11 weeks: Chinese [...] - More »
- British Prime Minister Johnson moved to intensive care with coronavirus
- UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus
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Commentary: Managing anxiety in the time of COVID-19
By Neil S. Kaye, MD Anxiety is normal. It is the body’s way of protecting us, an alarm system that triggers when we sense danger. Anxiety [...] - More »
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Hens’ Darling declares for NBA draft but could return to UD
NEWARK — The Delaware men’s basketball coaching staff knew Nate Darling was going to be a really good player when he became eligible for the Blue [...] - More »
- Wesley’s Williams on the radar of NFL teams
- Camden's Birt making a name for herself
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Sussex County to suspend lodging tax, provide rental assistance funds in wake of COVID-19
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County is delivering a dose of financial medicine to help ease the economic pain many are feeling amid the coronavirus [...] - More »
- Delaware coronavirus count hits 928, up 145 from Monday
- Hogan announces Maryland mobile virus strike forces
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Delaware festivals hang in the balance of coronavirus crisis
As the weather turns warmer and the days get longer, under any other circumstance, we would start looking forward to enjoying the many outdoor [...] - More »
- Bridgeville woman lands 'Shark Tank' deal
- Lights go down on Delaware stages during pandemic
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Caesar Rodney High JROTC breaks community service records
CAMDEN – Community service is top of mind when it comes to the JROTC cadets at Caesar Rodney High School, said Col. Mitch Berger. “People [...] - More »
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Millsboro PD issues written warnings to out-of-staters
MILLSBORO — Calling it an “informational enforcement” campaign, Millsboro Police issued 76 written warnings to out-of-state visitors shopping [...] - More »
- Troopers continue engagement with out-of-state travelers
- Police enforce emergency rules: Sussex checkpoints intended to inform out-of-state travelers
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Delaware farm markets adapting to changing landscape
WYOMING — A regular visitor at Fifer Orchards for around three decades, Ann Anderson will miss the hugs and friendly conversations. Instead, she [...] - More »
- Millsboro OKs Texas Roadhouse preliminary plans
- Bridgeville woman gets cool deal on 'Shark Tank'
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Bridgeville woman gets cool deal on ‘Shark Tank’
BRIDGEVILLE — It’s been a self-described “whirlwind” for Katey Evans and her family since March 27. That’s when the Bridgeville woman appeared on [...] - More »
- Delaware restaurant legend Pizzadili passes away
- Sign of the times: Delaware woman helps convey key information to hard of hearing
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Blood Bank of Delmarva collection plasma donations
CHRISTIANA – Blood Bank of Delmarva will be joining other blood centers across the country to collect plasma donations from people who have [...] - More »
- Dover AFB installs water filtration systems on nearby properties
- DHSS ending walk-in access, expanding coronavirus hotline
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DNREC closes public restrooms at all its locations
DOVER – While most state parks, nature and wildlife areas continue to stay open for Delawareans during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” emergency order [...] - More »
- Great time to safely head out to fishing hole
- Local parks still open but with restrictions
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Cheswold sunrise
Dave Graham of Smyrna took this photo of the eastern sky sunrise over Cheswold March 9. - More »
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