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Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King announces candidacy for Delaware lieutenant governor

GEORGETOWN — Former state Rep. Ruth Briggs King has launched a bid to become Delaware’s next lieutenant governor. The Georgetown Republican officially filed her candidacy with the …

In Case You Missed It

Armed with a sizable grant, atTAcK addiction has launched a campaign to reduce the impact of the opioid crisis by connecting Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder and their families to helpful supports.

HARRINGTON – For the second year in a row, the teacher of the year from W.T. Chipman Middle School has been awarded Lake Forest School District Teacher of the Year. Brent Carter has been …
Local News
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
SCHOOLS
ODESSA — The Tony J. Marchio Administration Building will be temporarily closed for maintenance.
POLICE
A 19-year-old Middletown man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident incident on April 17, authorities said.
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Your event is their blank Canvas

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. …

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 …
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 …
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 …
Sports
Sussex Central sophomore Osiah Kelley was the starting pitcher for Thursday night's game against Sussex Tech.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sussex Central tops 11 Henlopen baseball teams in state tourney

DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on …
Smyrna's Elijah Willims won the boys' 110-meter Division I finals with a time of 14.23 seconds.  Michael Latham of Odessa was second with CR's Gabe Harris finishing third.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Smyrna's Williams among Downstaters who shined at state meet

DOVER — As is often the case, Elijah Williams didn’t get off to the fastest start in the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday. …
Dover’s Brandon Yoder gets a high-five from teammate Connor Ridgway (20) after he scored a run in the third inning in Tuesday’s game with Caravel.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Athlete of the Week: Brandon Yoder, Dover baseball

DOVER — Dover High baseball player Brandon Yoder was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week. The senior pitched …
Smyrna's Elijah Willims won the boys' 110-meter Division I finals with a time of 14.23 seconds.  Michael Latham of Odessa was second with CR's Gabe Harris finishing third.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: DIAA track & field state championships

DOVER  - The DIAA track & field state championship meet wrapped up at Dover High  on Saturday. While day started with steady …
Sussex Central pitcher Madge Layfield getting ready to work the bottom of the third inning against Polytech on Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

DIAA softball state tourney bracket loaded with Downstate teams

DOVER — A dozen Henlopen Conference squads, including five who earned first-round byes, are in the field for the expanded DIAA …
REHOBOTH BEACH — Earlier this week the Drug Enforcement Agency announced it would reschedule cannabis, differentiating it from substances like heroin and grouping it with drugs that have …
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 …
Kent County
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16. The intersection includes a …
LEWES — Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Harry K Foundation have been named the beneficiaries of the ninth annual Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival at Schellville, 36470 …
New Castle County
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …
Nearly 400 people, including 38 teams, took part in NAMIWalks on May 4 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raising $71,634 or 72% of National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware’s 2024 goal.
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 …
Sussex County
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages the public to resist the urge to “rescue” wildlife, particularly deer fawns, they might …
LEWES — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Delaware ranks eighth in the nation in Lymes disease cases, which caused the state to form an oversight board, which is …
MILTON — Engine 910, better known as the Milton Clipper Express, has gotten a glow up and returns to Milton Memorial Park on Chandler Street on Saturday, May 18. Expected to begin at 11 …
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