Investigation into Dover home shooting continues
DOVER – No injuries were reported after an occupied home was shot multiple times at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said. The home in the 900 block of Carvel Drive was struck five times, [...]
Rising water: Dover city manager looking to up rates
DOVER — Residents who pay to use the city of Dover water/wastewater utilities have been [...]
Jones files for another term as Sussex Clerk of the Peace
GEORGETOWN –— Sussex County native Norman “Jay” Jones is seeking re-election as Sussex County [...]
Third Delawarean tests negative for coronavirus
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Saturday that the second of two [...]
Mayor, city council races loom in Seaford election on April 18
SEAFORD — Contested races are on the horizon for mayor and two council seats in the city of [...]
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Flowers for Drew: Remembering the life of an editor, writer and friend
DOVER — The first few words of a David Allen Coe country song was all it took. Drew Ostroski joined a co-worker in song, growing louder as the [...] - More »
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Nominate your favorite business to be one of the Stars of Delaware
The Stars Are Returning to Delaware! After more than a decade-long hiatus, the Delaware State News Readers’ Poll – Stars of Delaware is making a [...] - More »
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Blunt Rochester presides over historic ERA vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., presided over the U.S. House of Representatives as Speaker Pro Tempore for the historic [...] - More »
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Virginia lawmakers reject assault weapon ban
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s push to ban the sale of assault weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked [...] - More »
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After gains in northern Syria, Assad predicts total victory
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian President Bashar Assad congratulated his forces Monday for recent gains in northwestern Syria that led to his troops [...] - More »
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- Virus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
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Letter to the Editor: President can get back to business
Now that this sham of an inquisition is over and our president, Donald J. Trump, has been acquitted of all charges, I hope that the so-called [...] - More »
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Local Roundup: Wesley softball team starts season with win
The Wesley College softball team opened the season with a 9-0, 5-2 sweep of Keystone in a nonconference doubleheader on Sunday. The Wolverines [...] - More »
- Smyrna repeats as Division I wrestling champ: Mullen’s OT win lifts Eagles by Bucs 36-34
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Wet pond, pedestrian work slated in Bethany Beach
BETHANY BEACH — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces that their contractor A-Del Construction Company Inc. will begin a [...] - More »
- Rising water: Dover city manager looking to up rates
- Jones files for another term as Sussex Clerk of the Peace
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Milford Drama Club Presents Legally Blonde
Omigod you guys, you totally have to come see Legally Blonde at Milford High School during the first week of March! Based on the book and [...] - More »
- Dover High goes under the sea with 'Little Mermaid'
- Best Bets: Comedian Nevers brings the funny for Delaware Veterans Trust Fund
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Groundbreaking Feb. 27 for Sussex Montessori School
SEAFORD — Work has begun on first-phase construction and a groundbreaking is set for the Sussex Montessori School, a free public charter school [...] - More »
- Early education, school safety major topics at budget hearing
- Indian River School District referendum approved by landslide
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Investigation into Dover home shooting continues
DOVER – No injuries were reported after an occupied home was shot multiple times at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, Dover Police spokesman [...] - More »
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Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce has high expectations
GEORGETOWN – Dynamic, diverse and exciting. That was the overriding theme at the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce’s 2020 board installation [...] - More »
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Biggs exhibit shows a slice of African-American life
DOVER — In conjunction with Dover’s Citywide Black History Celebration, the Biggs Museum of American Art is presenting a series of art [...] - More »
- Delaware Divsion of Arts award helps dance academy director to stage ‘Harry Potter’ ballet
- Free classes for diabetes management on tap
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Third Delawarean tests negative for coronavirus
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Saturday that the second of two pending test results for coronavirus disease 2019 [...] - More »
- Social media heightens fear of coronavirus
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DNREC’s reminds hunters to remove deer stands
DOVER – With Delaware’s 2019/20 deer hunting seasons having ended earlier this month, hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands [...] - More »
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Blue Skies at Bombay Hook
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo called “Blue Skies” at Bombay Hook on Jan. 24. - More »
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