NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway
Jones sidelined from Dover race with back injury from Talladega
Truex has a friend when it comes to Dover Motor Speedway
Elliott has the drive for more magic at the Monster Mile

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Sussex County confirms Planning and Zoning Director departure

GEORGETOWN — A listing on the online job board Indeed has appeared soliciting candidates for a Director of Planning and Zoning in the county, while Jamie Whitehouse, hired to the position in …

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DOVER – In a victory for nearby neighbors, the Dover City Council has rejected a a potential change to the 2019 comprehensive plan that would have allowed for commercial development at 1079 …

MammogramNow has opened its doors to potentially lifesaving services and celebrated with a ribbon cutting Saturday in Milford.
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WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …
To better understand the ocean surface, NASA scientists went to the stars. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem satellite launched into orbit Feb. 8 on a quest to better understand the microscopic content of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.
An appointment to fill a Dagsboro Town Council vacancy created in March is on hold until May.

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County renews firework shops contract in Rehoboth, Seaford

GEORGETOWN — Keystone Distributors, which since at least 2021 has operated the pop-up firework shops that appear in the Tanger Outlets, 36461 Seaside Outlet Drive in Rehoboth Beach, and …

The Annual Delaware Veterans Stand Down will return Friday, September 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dover’s Schutte Park. First begun in 2009, the event is open to veterans of …
HARBESON — There are things one might expect when driving the roads of Sussex County. Construction is likely. Traffic might be a definite, depending on where you are. But it’s not common …
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. will soon pay $177 million to assure enough energy for customers, but the financial impact will vary among communities.

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Brady Kosc of Cape Henlopen dives back to first base to avoid being picked off in Tuesday’s game with Sussex Central. Joaquin Rodriguez-Costa of the Golden Knights reaches for the throw. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Sussex Central vs. Cape Henlopen baseball

GEORGETOWN — Nobody would be surprised if Sussex Central and Cape Henlopen High’s baseball teams meet again with bigger stakes on …
Jamie Ness is trying to finish as the leading trainer at Delaware Park for a record 12th time this season. HOOFPRINTS, INC.

Trainer Ness aiming to break Delaware Park record

STANTON — When the 87th season of live racing opens on May 15, trainer Jamie Ness will again be looking to rewrite the Delaware Park …
Dover’s Kole Turner (4) is greeted by his teammates after he put the Senators on the board by scoring from third base on a wild pitch. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

BASEBALL Dover 14, Smyrna 2 Polytech 11, Milford 1 Delmar 9, Seaford 1 Indian River 10 , Lake Forest 0 Laurel 3, Woodbridge 0 Saint …
Majorca N notched her first win of the season in 1:53.3 Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in the $22,500 Mares Open. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Majorca N posts first win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON  - Mike Casalino Jr. and Dylan Davis' Majorca N ($5.40, Corey Callahan) notched her first win of the season in 1:53.3 on …
Sophomore Michael Sebastian is second in goals with 37 for Smyrna, which is off to the best start in program history. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Smyrna boys' lacrosse team set to put its 8-0 record to the test

SMYRNA — This is a big week for the Smyrna High boys’ lacrosse team. Off to the best start in program history, the Eagles …

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Biggs Museum of American Art unveils new website

Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch and, of course, The Cat in the Hat will be on hand this weekend as The Children’s Theatre presents “Seussical: The Musical Jr.” at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover.
Centennial birthday celebrations are somewhat rare but always very special. Even more so when the fellow turning 100 is a highly decorated World War II hero, whose accolades include France’s highest honor.

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Kent County
DOVER - Congratulations to Lion Bill Torbert, a 67 year member of the Dover Lions Club on being named a Melvin Jones Fellow in recognition of his many years of service in the Dover Club. PCC …
In the wake of Sunday’s deadly shooting at Delaware State University in Dover, which took the life of 18-year-old Camay DeSilva of Wilmington, school officials hosted a student forum Tuesday to speak about worry among community members.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services, along with partner agencies, led a briefing Monday to provide the latest data about efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder.

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New Castle County
Delaware Technical Community College will hold commencement exercises in May to celebrate graduating students from all four of its campuses statewide. Ceremony details:  Charles …
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Small Business is partnering with the Delaware Small Business Development Center to provide additional support to small business owners seeking loans from a …
REHOBOTH BEACH  — Redevelopment efforts seem to be well underway at the Rehoboth Mall along Coastal Highway, as the facility has added a Grocery Outlet Bargain Market this month, with a …

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Sussex County
LEWES — The Cape Henlopen Board of Education is scheduled to begin the public portion of its next meeting at 6 p.m. at Love Creek Elementary School, 19488 John J. Williams Highway on Thursday. …
GEORGETOWN — The county’s website lists this week’s regular Sussex County Council meeting on Tuesday as canceled, with the next meeting of the governing body listed as next Tuesday, …
LEWES — Though previously reported to be opening in late March, Delaware’s Department of Transportation announced Friday the new Five Points roundabout was partially open to traffic, …

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