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NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

NASCAR’s Chastain has fruitful partnership with Delaware Office of Highway Safety

NASCAR’s ‘King’: Richard Petty remains a man of the people

NASCAR notes: Zilisch gets first ARCA win at Dover; Jones takes Xfinity pole

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Dover Police announce arrests in deadly shooting at Delaware State University

Dover Police on Monday announced two arrests in connection with the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old Wilmington woman at Delaware State University on April 21.

In Case You Missed It

- Photo gallery: Dover Days Festival presses on through wet weather
  
  DOVER – The weather might have been less than ideal, but that did not stop many visitors who attended the 91 st annual Dover Days Festival …
- Guest Opinion: US debt ceiling: five questions answered
  
  Republicans and Democrats are again playing a game of chicken over the U.S. debt ceiling — with the nation’s financial stability at stake. …
- First State Airshow set to take flight at air base on May 18-19
  
  DOVER — Air shows are not only a great way for the public to spend a day watching daring pilots pull off acrobatic maneuvers. They also are …

Photo gallery: Dover Days Festival presses on through wet weather

DOVER – The weather might have been less than ideal, but that did not stop many visitors who attended the 91 st annual Dover Days Festival from taking a journey back to the city’s …

Local News

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Overdose trends continue in Sussex, Kent counties

LEWES — Though the number of suspected overdoses coming in to Beebe Medical Center’s emergency room has abated somewhat, numbers in Sussex and Kent county overall have risen during this …

Beached fin whale dies on Delaware beach

REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …

Perimeter buffer legislation back before PnZ

GEORGETOWN — The new rules to place forested buffers between developments is scheduled to have another public hearing in front of the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday. …

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Seeds of Need: An ongoing look at poverty in the First State

Opinion

- Sipple: Would restricting sale of ammo decrease gun violence?
  
  I respect the opinion of Dover City Councilman Brian E. Lewis about needing solutions for Dover’s recent shootings (“Solutions needed after …
- Hazzard: Another supporter of Delaware Photographers’ Project
  
  I strongly agree with Dan Shortridge’s encouraging a photo history of Delaware (“We need a Delaware Photographers’ Project”).
- Brady: The challenges and solutions for Delaware's labor drought
  
  We are all aware of the ridiculous amounts of money that the federal government was offering states during the pandemic. Many of those states, …

Business

Marijuana ordinance clears Sussex Planning & Zoning

The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter.

Crowds cheer for the sights and sounds at Dover Motor Speedway’s Würth 400

DOVER — The engines roaring. The blistering speeds. The pungent scent of burning rubber. There is nothing quite like the race experience. That’s why tens of thousands of …

Activities slated for National Small Business Week and Month in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Small Business is highlighting activities taking place during National Small Business Month in May and for National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4.

From blight to bright, redevelopment in Seaford's future

A Thursday groundbreaking was a time to reflect on decades back, when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was a regional retail hub. But there was also hope for the future, with a planned revitalization of the 22-acre site that has been mostly dormant for many years on the city’s western edge.

Sports

Senior Anthony Hatch has been a very versatile player for the Caesar Rodney High baseball team. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

Athlete of the Week: Anthony Hatch, Caesar Rodney baseball

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High baseball player Anthony Hatch was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week. The senior …

The Caesar Rodney High girls’ tennis team has won 49 regular-season matches in a row, including 12 this year. CAESAR RODNEY SCHOOL DISTRICT PHOTO

Caesar Rodney girls' tennis team driven by chance to net second straight state title

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High had waited five years to win another DIAA team state title in girls’ tennis. So when the Riders …

Sussex Tech on-deck batter Zane Adams (1) celebrates with teammate Brock O'Day when he scored the fourth run of the inning on a long sacrifice fly. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

GEORGETOWN — Sussex Tech High used a four-run fifth inning to break open a scoreless game before downing Sussex Central, 7-0, in …

Scarlett Fitzgerald of Milford loses possession when she was blocked by CR’s Delaney Miklus (left) and teammate Ella Brown. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney girls' lacrosse team is proving itself this season

CAMDEN — Rylie Faircloth doesn’t mind being considered an underdog. To the Caesar Rodney High senior girls’ lacrosse …

Milford freshman Molly Masten gets a close shot at goal in Wednesday’s match with Caesar Rodney goalkeeper Ava Brown tries for a save. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Milford girls' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High used an eight-goal second quarter to take control in an 18-3 win over Milford in Henlopen North girls’ …

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Things to Do

Cannabis march Saturday marks 11th year in Rehoboth Beach

Milford Museum to present program on desegregation in New Castle

Delaware Minority Small Business Expo to be held May 9

Wells Fargo and United Way of Delaware will present the Delaware Minority Small Business Expo 2024 from 1:30-6 p.m. May 9 at Bally’s Dover, 1131 N. Dupont Highway.

Playhouse on Rodney Square sets Broadway series

WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …

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Kent County

Cape Schools report lead levels in water

LEWES — Cape Henlopen’s 10 schools had two which required some degree of action based on lead concentrations found in drinking water. H.O. Brittingham Elementary School in Milton had …

Felton man dies from vehicle crash injuries

A 65-year-old Felton man died from injuries suffered in a single-vehicle crash Sunday in Greenwood, Delaware State Police said.

Drug mixture blamed for spate of overdoses in Sussex

LEWES — In the last week, there have been 83 suspected overdoses from a yet-to-be-confirmed drug mixture in Sussex County, with concentrations of cases in the …

New Castle County

Delaware Health Fund applications due July 15

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that applications for the Delaware Health Fund are available for fiscal year 2026 and are due July 15.

Road closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue

SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …

Townsend officer earns top Delaware Crime Stoppers award

TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.

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Sussex County

Single-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Laurel-

A 27-year-old Virginia man died in a single-vehicle crash in Laurel Saturday, Delaware State Police said.

Rehoboth Farmer’s Market returns Tuesday

REHOBOTH BEACH — Another full season of fresh produce, baked goods and local vendors returns on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 501 Rehoboth Ave, adjacent to the Visitor’s …

Phones, internet out at Cape Henlopen office, certain schools

LEWES — Cape Henlopen schools contacted parents this afternoon to warn internet and landline service to Cape Henlopen High School, Lewes Elementary School, the district office adjacent to the …

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