News
sea witch
REHOBOTH BEACH — Carol Everhart, one of the founding organizers of the now-annual Sea Witch Festival taking place from Oct. 25-27 in Rehoboth Beach Delaware, and the Chief Executive Officer of …
reassessment
GEORGETOWN — Expecting tax bills set at the rates determined by the ongoing reassessment process to be delivered next August, the Sussex County Council shored up the appeals process and heard …
offshore wind
DOVER — The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled a hybrid hearing, with an in-person option at the DNREC offices in Dover, 89 King’s Hwy. and a virtual option through …
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Opinion
OPINION
To refute the Opinion by George Roof, we can use factual evidence to challenge his claims about Donald Trump’s military and foreign policy record (“Trump’s record with military speaks volumes” ).
OPINION
With the upcoming election, I thought I would give my reasons why, at one time, I thought Donald Trump would be a good choice and what made me change my mind.
OPINION
Republican candidates like to ask, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” because they’re hoping people will only be thinking about the price of eggs.
OPINION
Mr. Frank Daniels has once again submitted an Opinion piece warning us of the danger of electing anybody other than Donald Trump to lead our nation (“Zero leadership yields terrible results”).
Sports
Robinson honored as Delaware men's picked to finish fifth in MEAC basketball
NORFOLK, Va. — A year ago, the Delaware State men’s basketball team made a memorable run to the MEAC Tournament finals.
But …
Pigskin Picks: Big district tests dot this weekend's football schedule
DOWNSTATE — The chilly weather makes it clear that it’s autumn now.
The high school football games seem a little more …
Hard work pays off in victory for Early College football team
DOVER — Nothing comes easily for the Early College football team.
This fall, the Hornets had to endure four lopsided losses in …
Harrington Raceway results, entries
Harrington Raceway Results
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
1st - MAIDEN Trot $7,000
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Delaware State football team working on getting QB Adams healthy
DOVER — Delaware State has asked a lot of Marqui Adams this fall.
The dual-threat quarterback has been the spark for the …
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Delaware
COMMUNITY
It was a day to gather and learn at the second annual Thrive Milford: Senior Life After 55 event Friday.
COMMUNITY
TOWNSEND – The Townsend community pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the town.
The Blessings Box Food Pantry debuted in May 2023 and is available at …
GOVERNMENT
TOWNSEND — The Town of Townsend said it is offering assistance for anyone wishing to sign up for CodeRED Red emergency notifications.
In a Facebook post, the town urged residents to sign …
Maryland
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury’s Department of Infrastructure and Development would like to notify the public that a contractor will be performing a routine bridge inspection on the …
We’re proud to invite the public to participate in an upcoming special publication to honor our military veterans. Currently, readers can submit a photo of loved ones who have served in the …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — Salisbury University welcomes members of Sea Gull Nation to campus for Alumni Homecoming Week and Family Weekend.
A full week of activities takes place Sunday-Sunday, October …
Neighbors
DOVER — The wheels have not yet stopped turning for Hassan Najjar, who arrived in the city from Denver, Colorado, six weeks ago.
Mr. Najjar showed up for his new job as the executive …
PRINCESS ANNE — If you’re interested in the practice of meditation as a way to improve your focus, health, or to deepen your inner peace or spiritual life then plan to take part in the …
WASHINGTON — As part of American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative, the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Patriots of Color Database is now accessible on …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Birds of a feather
Tuesday, October 1
Delaware State News editor in chief Andrew West took this photo of a pair of ruby-throated hummingbirds in Harrington recently.
Photo Gallery: The 48th Dorchester Arts Showcase
Tuesday, October 1
A 48-year-old tradition with a new twist: Iconic Cambridge arts and street festival celebrated the city's downtown Arts and Entertainment District Sunday, September 29th from noon to 5 p.m.
Dewey Beach
Thursday, September 26
Christie Cole of Harrington took this photo at Dewey Beach on Sept. 18.
Big Oak County Park
Tuesday, September 24
Alex Cisar of Dover took this photo at the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation”s Galaxy Garden at Big Oak County Park in Smyrna on Sept. 9.
Sunset at Bombay Hook
Friday, September 20
Karen Williams, of Felton, took this photo of the sunset at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 9.
Business
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual fall business luncheon Wednesday at Middletown Memorial Hall.
Dale Carnegie Vice President of Business Solutions Robert Johnston and …
A City Council committee pushed forward a series of ordinances Tuesday that would determine placement requirements for marijuana-related businesses, though changes may still be made before they pass fully.
WILLARDS – The recently remodeled Dollar General in Willards has a new shopping option for customers.
Company officials recently announced that the 7286 Main St. store will feature fresh …
FREDERICA—Drivers heading north on Route 1 in southern Delaware are sure to have noticed two new curves in the road taking them into the median and back onto the main path.
…
Things to Do
Prime time for pumpkins: Fruits of fall widely available at First State farms
It’s time to carve out some fall fun.
And the various sizes, shapes and colors of pumpkins grown in Delaware can allow for all …
Dover District to host Project 2025 roundtable discussion in Milford
MILFORD – The Dover District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is hosting a Project 2025 Roundtable Discussion from 10 a.m. …
Popular Dover pumpkin display donation box stolen
DOVER — The Grinch apparently is not just working the Christmas season any longer.
For the second year in a row, a cash box for …
Fish and Wildlife official reflects on fall deer hunting
As the director of the state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, Pat Emory is charged with maintaining fauna and providing wildlife …
TidalHealth’s Salisbury “Trunk or Treat” is October 24
SALISBURY – It will be a sweetly ghoulish evening on Thursday, Oct. 24 when TidalHealth’s Behavioral Health division hosts its …
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Nation
Trump attends Al Smith charity dinner with his wife, Melania, while Harris appears virtually
Former President Donald Trump is trading the rally stage for comedy Thursday night as he headlines the annual Al Smith charity dinner, where he delivered a notably nasty speech eight years ago. Vice …
Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge’s ruling that invalidates seven election rules
The state and national Republican parties say they are appealing a judge’s ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia’s State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional …
Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock at the beginning of life
New life begins with the meeting of sperm and egg. But how they fuse together has long been a mystery.
New research by scientists in Austria provides tantalizing clues, showing fertilization …
Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass
Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions. But passage probably wouldn’t change access immediately or dramatically. Advocates in some …
Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?
Israel says it is looking into the possibility that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a military operation. Sinwar is a mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war in …
World
Biden says Sinwar's death is 'good day' for world, 'opportunity' for hostage deal, end to Gaza war
President Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world." He calls it an “opportunity” to free …
Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support among European Union leaders for what he is calling his “victory plan” to end the devastating war with Russia. Zelenskyy will address …
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as 'hostile state' for first time
North Korea has revised its constitution to define South Korea as “a hostile state” for the first time. North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament met last week to change the constitution but didn't …
Trudeau says Canadian police went public with Indian diplomat allegations to prevent more violence
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s national police force went public with its allegations against Indian diplomats this week because it had to disrupt drive-by-shootings, violent …
Italy expands its ban on surrogacy to overseas as critics say it targets same-sex couples
Italy on Wednesday criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, while opponents slam it as “medieval” and discriminatory to same-sex couples. The legislation extends a …
