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LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16.
The intersection includes a …
LEWES — Sussex County Habitat for Humanity and the Harry K Foundation have been named the beneficiaries of the ninth annual Southern Delaware Wine Food and Music Festival at Schellville, 36470 …
Transportation
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …
Health
Nearly 400 people, including 38 teams, took part in NAMIWalks on May 4 at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, raising $71,634 or 72% of National Alliance on Mental Illness Delaware’s 2024 goal.
LEWES — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Delaware ranks eighth in the nation in Lymes disease cases, which caused the state to form an oversight board, which is …
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Dover
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DOVER — Visitors to the First State Air Show at Dover Air Force Base found out on Saturday that the mammoth C-5M Super Galaxy cargo plane is not just one of the technical wonders of the world, …
THINGS TO DO
DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …
GOVERNMENT
Permit to purchase signed into Delaware law, federal lawsuit filed challenging its constitutionality
DOVER — After more than five years of attempts to establish a handgun permitting policy in Delaware, the measure finally became law with the stroke of Gov. John Carney’s signature on …
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.
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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
Nadia Zychal was sworn in Monday to the Ward 2 Milford City Council seat left vacant by the election of Todd Culotta as mayor.
MILFORD -- Milford School District announced Shannon Gronau as the Behavioral Health Professional of the Year for 2024-2025 school year.
Ms. Gronau is a school counselor at …
The Parson Thorne Mansion in Milford is a landmark in the city, and upgrades are underway to keep its status as such.
Sports
DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on Saturday.
Top-seeded Sussex Central tops a group of four …
DOVER — As is often the case, Elijah Williams didn’t get off to the fastest start in the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday.
Almost halfway through the state final, the lanky Smyrna High …
DOVER — Dover High baseball player Brandon Yoder was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week.
The senior pitched five shutout innings and went 4-for-5 with a home run and …
DOVER - The DIAA track & field state championship meet wrapped up at Dover High on Saturday.
While day started with steady rain, it didn' stop the meet from getting completed.
…
Business
SALISBURY — Life Management of Maryland, LLC (LLM) has announced its newest milestone in community engagement as it joins the ranks of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.
In …
PLANNING AND ZONING
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken.
Downtown Dover
DOVER — Changes to Loockerman Street, the main artery that runs through the city’s downtown, are coming soon.
As soon as the summer of 2025, bulldozers and backhoes will tear up the …
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
Silver Lake
2 days ago
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of paddle boarders at Silver Lake in Rehoboth Beach on April 4.
American coots
5 days ago
Jim Webster took this photo of American coots at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 17.
Sunset at Bombay Hook
Thursday, May 9
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge at sunset on April 5.
Where eagles fly
Tuesday, May 7
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 …
Neighbors
Meeting May 20 on Crisfield's second outdoor mural
CRISFIELD — A community meeting with artist Michael Rosato about a second mural for Crisfield will be 6 p.m. Monday, May 20 at the Corbin Studio & Gallery at 4 East Main Street.
Mr. …
Ribbon Cutting
Dover’s Christ Church opens meeting space on historic property
DOVER — Christ Church, a worship space since 1734 at South State and Water streets, may have a rich history, but its members are also thinking ahead.
With the help of the Central Delaware …
Crisfield's Community Garden to open for the season Saturday
CRISFIELD — Doug Swift’s Crisfield Community Garden will be getting a new sign and has a new partner for the 2024 growing season.
The Rev. Emanuel Johnson received approval from the …
Things to Do
Bayhealth hosting bike donation events
Free Bikes 4 Kidz Delaware is looking for gently used bikes that may be taking up space in garages or sheds.
Possum Point Players present ‘For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday’
GEORGETOWN — Possum Point Players’ summer production of “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday” will be performed in Possum Hall …
DQ Grill & Chill opens latest restaurant in Harrington
HARRINGTON -- Things are getting a little sweeter in Harrington.
Dairy Queen offically opened its doors to the public on …
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Schools
Salisbury University recently honored nine members of the campus community...
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates...
OPINION
The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory.
OPINION
Everyone is concerned about mental health today — from Generation Z to college administrators to local Rotarians.
Sports betting is having a big moment across the United States. While gambling on sports has been legal for decades in countries such as the U.K., it wasn’t until 2018 that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize sports betting. Before then, sports betting had been permitted only in Nevada.
OPINION
History provides ample evidence that governments are not very proficient at managing processes and delivering services. This is not a criticism of hardworking people in government, but their efforts are often thwarted by an overwhelming tendency toward inefficiency.
OPINION
Regarding the article, “Previous Dover City Council president could be censured for ethics complaint,” by Benjamin Rothstein: It looks to me like there is more than meets the eye with this situation.
OPINION
The Downtown Dover Partnership is gathering input from residents of the capital city about the future of the Loockerman Street area. What are your suggestions? Is more retail the answer, or less? How should crime be deterred? How should Dover’s history be incorporated?