Kent/Sussex Osher Lifelong Learning Institute holds annual spring fling

DOVER – The Kent and Sussex County branch of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a program that allows people 55+ access to college-level classes, held its spring fling on Friday.   …

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A well-attended ribbon cutting Wednesday christened the new hub for the Millsboro Police Department.

Due to safety concerns, Sussex Central High School’s class of 2024 will graduate several days later than originally scheduled.
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GEORGETOWN – Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) joined Sussex County officials to announce $1 million in federal funding for Delaware Coastal Airport’s runway extension project. …
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles announces the DMV on the Go trailer will kick off its third season April 1. This season’s schedule will differ slightly from last …
As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
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Counselor Gibbons shares when it’s time to seek therapy

When it comes to mental health therapy, “We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go in destigmatizing it,” says Tamara Gibbons. Gibbons is a Licensed Associate …

A development group is seeking a conditional use approval for a commercial/residential project at the former cold-storage property known as the “icehouse" in Georgetown.
The   Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair March 27 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High School Session No. 1 will be held from 9-10 …
The golden years are certainly still golden, especially when you feel prepared, supported and connected. Are you ready to enjoy an event of discovery, networking and empowerment in Dover?
Sports
Ashlyn Torbert of the Senators is congratulated by teammates after she scored an unassisted goal against Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware sports scores

DOVER — Senior Ashtyn Torbert netted eight goals and three assists to pace Dover High to a 14-10 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results/entries

Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 …
Sussex Central coach John Wells and players rush out to celebrate as Takyla Davis heads for home after ripping a two-run homer over the leftfield fence in the third inning against Polytech.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Sussex Central vs. Polytech softball

WOODSIDE — Takyla Davis hit a two-run homerun while Madge Layfield pitched a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts as Sussex Central High …
Like most of his Smyrna boys’ volleyball teammates, senior Daniel Cruz hadn’t played the sport before joining the team. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

Smyrna boys' volleyball team wants to follow girls' lead

SMYRNA — Patrick Watts couldn’t have had a better spot to watch the biggest match in Smyrna High’s volleyball history. He …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results/entries

Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 …
DOVER — Stephen Wilson showed up at a celebration at The Boulevard Live restaurant on Friday night with the trophy from Dover High School’s first boys basketball championship grasped …
DOVER — The 91st Dover Days celebration will be held May 4 beginning at 9 a.m. with a parade. Milford Community Band will hold a concert May 3 at 7 p.m. to kick off the celebration. …
Kent County
DOVER – There is a gray area in Delaware healthcare. Individuals make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but they do not make enough money to purchase insurance from the marketplace. These …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kairos Embrace Behavioral Health March 23 at 1000 Smyrna Clayton Blvd, Unit 5 in Smyrna. Chamber members and friends …
Individuals, organizations and institutions across Delaware can apply for the 2024 Lt. Governor’s Challenge Wellness Leadership Awards through April 1.
New Castle County
The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest recognition …
In the midst of the Muslim holy month Ramadan, some may pray in makeshift worship centers. Other Delawareans acknowledge it by visiting full-fledged mosques.
The Delaware Department of Education, in conjunction with the state’s geospatial education community, invites Delaware middle and high school students to enter  Esri’s 2024 …
Sussex County
Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club announces is offering four $2,000 Service Above Self Scholarships to Sussex Central High School seniors. Students interested can obtain the application from the …
REHOBOTH BEACH — During its annual awards banquet March 22, the Rehoboth Beach Police Department honored officers and emergency dispatchers who reached career milestones and provided …
LEWES — By an unofficial margin of about 600 votes in a referendum roughly double the size of the last effort in 2018 in terms of raw votes cast, voters in the Cape Henlopen school district …
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