NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

Bowman looks to bring winning act to high banks of Dover

DOVER — The best birthday present that Alex Bowman could get this weekend would be a second Miles the Monster trophy for winning Sunday’s Wurth 400 Cup Series race at Dover Motor …

In Case You Missed It

DOVER — There’s a “King” who wears a cowboy hat in place of a crown, along with trademark wraparound sunglasses. His scepter is the steering wheel of his No. 43 race car, …

SEAFORD – It was a time to reflect many decades ago to when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center was a regional retail hub. And there was hope for the future, and the anticipated …
Local News
SEAFORD – Opening day for the 2024 Nanticoke Little League season is Saturday, May 4. Plans include pictures, opening festivities, a bounce house, a dunk tank, and plenty of action at …
GEORGETOWN – At the April 22 town council meeting, Mayor Bill West signed a proclamation recognizing the week of April 21-27, 2024 as Georgetown Arbor Week and established Friday, April 26, …
GEORGETOWN - The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Revelation Craft Brewery in Georgetown announce the start of the all-new Hops & Crops Market. The market will kick off on Wednesday, May …
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Marijuana ordinance clears planning and zoning

GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Planning and Zoning commission voted to advance the ordinance governing marijuana establishments to the county council during its April 24 meeting, sending it …

The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.
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 …
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 …
Sports
MacKenzie Mitchell was Polytech’s starting catcher as a freshman but now plays infield for the Panthers. SPECIAL TO DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Polytech softball seniors are proud of the improvement they've made

WOODSIDE — When they started all this, Polytech High’s softball players tried to win every game, of course. It just didn’t …
Smyrna shortstop Skylar Clark puts a tag on Kaitlyn Pierce of Lake Forest who tried to steal second base in the bottom of the first inning Thursday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday …
Dontay Armstrong of West Philadelphia goes low to take down Dover’s Jakwon Kilby after he racked up first down yardage Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Rosters named for Blue-Gold all-star football game

NEWARK — A total of 29 Downstate players have been named to the Gold roster for the 68th annual Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, it …
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DIAA takes next step in allowing student-athletes to be paid

DOVER — The DIAA today took the next step in allowing Delaware high school student-athletes to be paid. After a lengthy debate, …
Smyrna’s Jacob Supinski blocking Parker Smith of CR in Wednesday’s match.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Smyrna, boys' lacrosse

SMYRNA — Caesar Rodney High netted four unanswered fourth-quarter goals to rally for a 13-11 over Smyrna in Henlopen North boys’ …
LONG NECK — This Saturday at AMVETS Post 22 in Long Neck, 32369 Long Neck Road, join Vibe Night beginning at 8 p.m. and running until midnight for a cost of $7 for members, seniors and those …
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.
Kent County
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some …
LEWES — According to the Cape Henlopen Board of Education’s official calendar, this Monday, April 29, 2024 is a staff professional development day, which means classes are canceled for …
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory active in northern and southern parts of the state overnight, warning that patchy ice could kill sensitive outdoor plants if left …
New Castle County
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.
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.
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. will soon pay $177 million to assure enough energy for customers, but the financial impact will vary among communities.
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN — The Long Neck communities sewer expansion project, described as contract S21-10 by the county, is scheduled appear before the Sussex County Council on April 30 as part of a $1.225 …
GEORGETOWN — With current director Jamie Whitehouse announcing he was leaving his position for another unspecified planning and zoning director role earlier this week, county officials admit …
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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