News
BETHANY BEACH — Sea Colony, 39359 Raquet Ln in Bethany Beach, the nationally recognized tennis community, is hosting the 11th Annual Vacasa Pro Women’s Open, a $25K USTA Pro Circuit …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Council has released its proposed agenda for its regular Tuesday, May 14 meeting, which includes a public hearing on the marijuana ordinance.
The state has …
Sussex County, book fair
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County Libraries unite from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Georgetown Public Library, 123 W. Pine St., hosting the third annual Children’s Book …
cape henlopen schools, referendum
LEWES — Ever since the previous referendum failed in March, Cape Henlopen Schools Superintendent Bob Fulton has been touring the county, as he did before the previous vote, but spent time …
REHOBOTH BEACH — Nomination forms for the August election of two Board of Commissioners are being accepted until 4:30 p.m. Monday before candidates are reviewed, by the sitting board of …
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Dover
CAPITOL REVIEW
DOVER — The hot topic in Legislative Hall last week was once again the proposed state board that would be tasked with reviewing and analyzing the annual budgets of Delaware hospitals.
As …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Lawmakers are attempting to rein in rising health care costs and increase fiscal transparency with the proposed Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board.
It would give the state …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — Since the introduction of a proposed hospital cost review board in March, the Delaware Healthcare Association has warned medical workers that their jobs could be at risk.
The …
Smyrna
BUSINESS
Lindsay Powell-Conley hosted some special guests Friday to show off her childhood home and the menu that comes with it.
The host of “America’s Best Restaurants,” Theo Williams, along with videographer Michael Dick, visited the Elizabeth Esther Café in Smyrna for an upcoming episode of the online show.
Things to Do
SMYRNA — Pop-rock band Smash Mouth will headline this year’s 10th anniversary of Smyrna at Night.
In the late ‘90s, Smash Mouth embarked on a relentless touring spree, …
UTILITIES
Some lighthearted Delaware electric workers energized four homes in Arizona’s Navajo Nation in late April.
There was a lot of ground to cover on the reservation, but the municipal staffers were up to the task.
Milford
MILFORD -- The Food Bank of Delaware Milford branch is holding a plant sale on May 18.
This is the first time they will be holding the sale. It will be from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., or until …
After almost two months of construction over the bridge of the Mispillion River in Milford, North Walnut Street fully reopened Wednesday.
Bayhealth has announced that its 2023 Go Pink! initiative raised $60,622 for breast cancer awareness.
Sports
BASEBALL Polytech 7, Sussex Academy 3 Cape Henlopen 10, Saint Mark’s 6 Caesar Rodney 5, Archmere 3 Delmar 7, Smyrna 3 Milford 4, Odessa 1 Woodbridge 2, Caesar Rodney 1
BOYS’ LACROSSE …
Harrington Raceway Entries
Monday, May 13, 2024
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DOVER — There was no telling where this process would end when it started.
When a state task force began looking into the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association last September, …
DOVER — Four of the Henlopen Conference’s six boys’ volleyball teams have made the field for this year’s DIAA state tournament.
The 16-team tourney begins with matches on …
Business
Smart Transfer Enrollment Program
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Labor announces a new initiative to provide individuals in select registered apprenticeship programs with the opportunity to earn up to 42 college …
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 …
Business Insights
FREDERICA — ILC Dover, a company that develops spacesuits and inflatable modules for the space industry, is set to be bought by the multinational business Ingersoll Rand.
Officials from …
Scenes from Bay to Bay
Sunset at Bombay Hook
3 days ago
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge at sunset on April 5.
Where eagles fly
5 days ago
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of a bald eagle at Port Mahon on March 20.
Photo gallery: Dover Days Festival presses on through wet weather
Saturday, May 4
DOVER – The weather might have been less than ideal, but that did not stop many visitors who attended the 91 st annual Dover Days Festival from taking a journey back to the city’s …
Solar eclipse
Friday, May 3
Jerry Hull of Dover took this photo of the solar eclipse at maximum coverage in west Dover the afternoon of April 8.
Andrews Lake
Thursday, May 2
Marlin and Mahi Thompson took this photo at Andrews Lake in Frederica on April 7.
Neighbors
Heritage Area mini-grant applications open
CAMBRIDGE – The Heart of Chesapeake Country Heritage Area (HCCHA) is accepting mini-grant applications for projects that enrich heritage resources or events in Dorchester County. These small, …
Crab pickers strike of 1938 will be remembered with new historic marker in Crisfield
CRISFIELD — A third official state historical marker along the dual highway here will be dedicated this week to recall a transformational crab pickers strike that took place 86 years ago.
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Pleasant Day announces new executive director
Since its founding in 1987 by the Dorchester County Commission on Aging, Inc., Pleasant Day Medical Adult Day Care has been directed by Jackie Vickers. For over 35 years, the center has been a …
Things to Do
Arts & Leisure briefs
Potter and art at SU
The Salisbury University Clay Club hosts its annual spring pottery and art sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6-9, in …
Delaware Agricultural Museum sprouting in Dover
DOVER — Tracey Sell has a lifelong love of agriculture.
“Growing up, my grandfather had a very small farm (in Millsboro), and …
SU students host art show
Salisbury University art students hold an open studio show and sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Fulton Hall Room 140.
More Things to Do
Schools
CAMBRIDGE - The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations said it has filed an online complaint with the U.S. Board of Education's Office of Civil Rights on behalf of a 12-year-old Cambridge girl.
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
Voters in seven Delaware districts will go to the polls Tuesday for school board elections.
The districts with more than one candidate for seats includes Appoquinimink, Colonial, Red Clay …
OPINION
Perhaps if more citizens ran for office who have leadership skills or, more importantly, if more citizens bothered to show up and vote, Dover might improve. Our last mayoral election had less than 2,000 citizens even bother to show up and actually cast a vote.
OPINION
Many thanks to Delaware Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford, for explaining some of the hidden details of the proposal for a hospital financial review board (“Bill would allow state control of local hospitals”).
OPINION
In early May, the Libertarian Party’s National Committee announced a prominent speaker at the party’s convention over Memorial Day weekend in Washington, D.C: former U.S. president Donald Trump.
OPINION
Donald Trump said in a recent interview that he will only accept 2024 election results “if everything’s honest.” In at least two separate interviews before the 2020 election, Trump refused to “commit to a peaceful transfer of power” if he lost.
OPINION
Measures moving through the Delaware General Assembly could substantially change how hospitals in the state do business by creating the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. Health leaders say there is a potential loss of 4,000 jobs and millions of dollars. Do you think this legislation is being pushed through too quickly? What concerns do you have about its impact on state residents?
OPINION
Every May, the nation observes Older Americans Month. The 2024 theme is “Powered by Connection,” which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.