Bill establishing crime for creation of deep fake images heads to Delaware House floor

DOVER — As the presence of artificial intelligence continues to rise, Delaware lawmakers are working to get ahead of the curve on how to regulate the technology. One proposal, led by Rep. …

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The land of a former drive-in theater, a place that made memories for decades in Felton, may now become home to six warehouses.

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.
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MIDDLETOWN — Voters will determine whether an Appoquinimink School District referendum passes the grade on Tuesday.
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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 …
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Luncheon was held Wednesday at Middletown Memorial Hall.

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Downtown Milford roadwork affecting business

With growth comes some growing pains, and right now, downtown Milford business owners are feeling them. Due to ongoing road construction, travel has been hampered through one of the busiest retail districts in the city.

MILFORD – The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford welcomed DJ’s Alliance to the Milford family on Saturday with a ribbon cutting at the Milford Police Department. DJ’s …
WILMINGTON — After she experienced a mental health crisis, Devin Johnson Carroll decided to leave her 17-year health care career to prioritize her own wellness. Now, the remedies she …
DOVER — The Excellence in Education Fund is now accepting grant applications for the 2024 cycle, aimed at supporting programs that promote workforce development and drive economic growth within …

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Evan Burris of the Vikings put his team on the board with a first period goal that hit the top left corner of the net above goalkeeper Dylan Bennett. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Cape Henlopen vs. Caesar Rodney boys' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Cape Henlopen High netted the game’s first five goals and the last eight in registering a 17-6 win over Caesar Rodney in …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway harness racing results, entries

Harrington  Raceway Results Tuesday, April 16, 2024   1st - FMNW2PMLT Pace $8,000 7-Yvonnes Lucky Rose (Ro …
Caesar Rodney freshman Anna Hake (17) is congratulated by her Rider teammates after she scored a goal to make the score 2-0 over Lake Forest in the first half. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney girls' soccer team glad to be back on track

CAMDEN — It wasn’t like the season got away from them right from the start. Seven games into last season’s schedule, the …
Former Dover High standout Dom Velazquez went 680 days without pitching in an actual game for Delaware following elbow surgery. Delaware Athletics photo/Mikey Reeves

Dover's Velazquez overcomes injury to return to the mound

NEWARK — On the play before it happened, Sally Velazquez thought she saw something was wrong. “Dominic threw the one pitch …
Caesar Rodney freshman Brooke Roberts looks to pass with Grace Smeltzer trying to block. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Smyrna girls' lacrosse

SMYRNA — Caesar Rodney High netted six unanswered second-quarter goals to take control in a 17-7 win over Smyrna in Henlopen …

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'You Can’t Take It With You' comes to Milford stage

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.
The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life via reenactment Saturday on the grounds of the Georgetown Historical Society.

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Kent County
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, …
Investigation into a shots fired incident in the Capital Green neighborhood Monday is ongoing, Dover Police said.
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 …

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New Castle County
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 …
CLAYTON — The Clayton Fire Company honored Daquan Taylor as the March Member of the Month. The honoree does not have to attend the most fires, functions or obtain the most points, it is …
DOVER — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with local and state law enforcement agencies across Delaware to conduct a high visibility enforcement during April for National …

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Sussex County
LEWES — While admitting the new proposal is different, but maybe not exactly what the schools are looking for, Mr. Bob Fulton, superintendent of schools, launched the effort to promote the …
GEORGETOWN — As the county builds out, new methods of maintaining service levels are coming online as Sussex moves away from discrete emergency services stovepipes into a unified public safety …
Even with less parking and shifting entrance and exit points for the next year or so, representatives from federal and state agencies agree that the repairs on the Indian River Inlet and Bay, starting later this month, will be worth it.

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