Another Chesapeake crossing could change Delmarva
DOVER — A few days ago, some maps with options for a new Chesapeake Bay crossing hit the Internet. Over the next few months, we will learn more about a Maryland study of preferred routes across the bay. No doubt, this will be an interesting time — pitting those wanting progress and relief from traffic […]
DE Turf celebrates 102,000 visitors in 2018
DOVER — A blue and green Brooks Banta jersey will be the first to go up in DE Turf’s ring of honor. Bill Strickland unveiled the honor Wednesday at the Greater Kent Committee’s legislative luncheon after sharing updates and memories of the strides and struggles of the sports complex near Frederica. Mr. Banta, president of […]
State News’ Walter named Delaware Sportswriter of the Year
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** We received some great news from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this week. Our sports editor, Andy Walter, has been named Delaware’s Sportswriter of the Year for the fourth time. The honor comes from National Sports Media Association members. Mr. Walter is now in his […]
Delaware State News e-edition ideal for winter reading
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** Say it ain’t snow. That’s a word that most everyone at the newspaper despises. Sure, it can make for awesome photos, but it wreaks havoc on production and delivery of the newspaper. We appreciate our readers’ patience this time of year. We do […]
2018 in review: the front pages of the Delaware State News
DOVER — Take a look back at 2018 with this video slide show featuring every front page of the Delaware State News. In a review of the year, Executive Editor Andrew West outlined the year’s top stories in his “From the Editor” column. Ongoing coverage of the 2017 riot at the Vaughn Correction Center in Smyrna […]
Prison riot aftermath, gun bills dominated 2018
DOVER — In reviewing this year’s Delaware State News, the Nov. 21 front page is most striking. “One guilty of murder” was the huge headline. It came at the conclusion of the first trial of inmates accused of the murder of Lt. Steven Floyd, the kidnapping of officers and counselor, and rioting Feb. 1-2, 2017, […]
How about making 2019 the Year of Civility?
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** On Christmas Day, we will once again carry a commentary from Bishop Peggy Johnson, of the Eastern Pennsylvania and the Peninsula-Delaware Conferences of The United Methodist Church. As we close out a year of fear, tumult and shouting, a line in her holiday […]
Images evoke memories of President Bush in Dover
DOVER — Images of George H. W. Bush’s campaign visit to Dover likely brought back memories for many Delaware State News readers last Sunday. Photographer Gary Emeigh shared the shots with us after learning about the former president’s death. It was Oct. 5, 1992, in the stretch run of the race between President Bush and […]
Veterans will unveil Pearl Harbor memorial in Smyrna
SMYRNA — A new monument, dedicated to those who perished on Dec. 7, 1941, will be unveiled Friday in Smyrna. Terry Baker, a champion of this effort, says there are two inscriptions – along with an image of the attack on battleship row at Pearl Harbor – that will have prominence. At the top, it […]
Dover Century Club has long history of service
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines and days of thanksgiving … *** The motto of the Dover Century Club is “Gently to Hear – Kindly to Judge” and it appears that it has served the group well for 121 years. The current membership is 83 strong, and the women range in […]
