NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

Seven school board seats contested in Delaware

Voters in seven Delaware districts will go to the polls Tuesday for school board elections. The districts with more than one candidate for seats includes Appoquinimink, Colonial, Red Clay …

In Case You Missed It

The excitement of prom season starts long before the big event itself, while searching for that one-of-a-kind wow outfit dreams are made of. But those who know Dionne Sampson of Cambridge know …

CRISFIELD — Members of the Holy Pickers Union Center, in conjunction with Shiloh United Methodist Church, hosted a celebration Friday, May 10 across from the church for the formal unveiling of …
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CRIME
Two vehicles and an occupied house were damaged in a shooting incident on Sunday, Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Ryan Schmid said.
Planning and zoning
GEORGETOWN — During last week’s Planning & Zoning discussions of proposed rules governing Accessory Dwelling Units within Sussex County, Brian Butler, a controversial political …
Business
LONG NECK — If you’ve got a corporate, nonprofit or personal event, you’ve got a canvas for friends and collaborators Kyra Elmer and Julie Sammons to help make that event shine. …
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Financial advisory event highlights annuities

LEWES — To address the challenges of and provide clarity on a key retirement tool — annuities — InFocus Financial Advisors is hosting a class titled "Understanding Annuities" on May …

Seeds of Need
DOVER — Sue Harris and the Rev. Dr. G. Derrick Hodge are attending to the needs of the Dover homeless, while also assisting other individuals in need of life services. The two are …
DOVER — Flowers or jewelry? Maybe a good book? Wine? Reporters from the Daily State News offer five ideas to stimulate your Mother’s Day gift giving. (Hint, hint: It’s …
DOVER — The Dover Mall, a commercial centerpiece for the capital city, will grow. Management for the Simon-operated shopping center has announced that two stores will be joining its lineup: …
Sports
Caesar Rodney’s 4x800 team anchorman heading for the finish line to give the Riders a victory Thursday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney boys, Smyrna girls run to Henlopen track titles

FELTON — Caesar Rodney High won the boys’ team title while Smyrna took the girls’ team championship as the Henlopen Conference …
Veteran quarterback Ryan O’Connor looks to make a throw in a recent Delaware spring football practice. Delaware Athletics photo/Donna McBride

Delaware football team adds Coastal Carolina to future schedules

NEWARK — The Delaware football program continues to add new opponents to its future schedules. UD announced today that it will …
Caesar Rodney won both regular-season meetings with Smyrna going into their state tourney rematch. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

High school notes: Caesar Rodney set for volleyball state tournament debut

CAMDEN — In some ways, Caesar Rodney High’s boys’ volleyball players are still learning the basics of the sport. After all, …
Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($4.20, Corey Callahan) won his fourth-straight race Monday at Harrington Raceway in the featured $22,500 Free-for-All Pace in 1:52. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Sweet Angel Boy earns win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($4.20, Corey Callahan) won his fourth-straight race at Harrington Raceway on Monday …
Rider’ midfielder Ella Brown trying to block progress of Smyrna’s Gillian Shane in Monday’s match.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Cape Henlopen tops four Downstate teams in girls' lacrosse state tourney

DOVER — Cape Henlopen High is the favorite to regain its spot atop the state’s girls’ lacrosse world. The unbeaten Vikings …
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 fulfilling experiences for airmen stationed at Dover …
MILFORD -- The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program titled “To Bus or Not to Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware” at the …
Kent County
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation confirmed the Five Points traffic circle just north of Rehoboth Beach will fully open 10 days earlier than the previously announced Memorial …
DOVER — A woman who entered the Dover Middle School campus with a gun Wednesday was arrested, Dover Police said. According to school officials and police, a staff member let in the woman …
DOVER – Delaware State University’s class of 2024 suited up in their caps and gowns to take to the stage Friday morning in the university’s 2023 undergraduate commencement ceremony. …
New Castle County
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 …
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.
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN — Though he announced his departure for another opportunity in late April, Jamie Whitehouse, county planning and zoning director, confirmed he will remain with Sussex County after …
An 18-year-old Maryland man has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder case in Lewes in 2023, Delaware State Police.
BETHANY BEACH —  Sea Colony, 39359 Raquet Ln in Bethany Beach, the nationally recognized tennis community, is hosting the 11th Annual Vacasa Pro Women’s Open, a $25K USTA Pro Circuit …
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