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Champney to receive atTAcK addiction’s top honor in Newark

Joanna Champney, a champion of substance use disorder support in Delaware, is being recognized for those efforts.
Delaware State University credits its Inspire Scholarships and The Williams Early College School with sparking an increase in in-state students, raising its overall population to nearly 7,000 students this fall.

DSU homecoming brings promising enrollment data

With homecoming taking over Delaware State University this weekend, school administrators announced Thursday, Oct. 8, that it’s …
Delaware State University football coach DeSean Jackson and his brother, filmmaker Bryon Jackson, sit down with Loren LoRosa to discuss their new documentary, "Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story" at The Schwartz Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Delaware State University talk dives into DeSean Jackson’s story

The Schwartz Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Oct. 7, hosted a screening of and discussion about a new documentary focusing on former …
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware, held a candidate forum for the state House of Representatives' District 38 on Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Millville Community Center. It was between Republican Carlie Carey, left, and Democrat Maureen "Mo" Madden.

Delaware's District 38 candidates tackle environmental changes, energy costs

The two candidates vying for the open District 38 seat in the Delaware House of Representatives made their stances known Thursday, …
Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts. PROVIDED PHOTO

Salisbury University associate dean selected for ‘Becoming a Provost Academy’

SALISBURY — Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, has …
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The League of Women Voters of Sussex County said Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the candidate forum for the House of Representatives’ District 41 has been canceled.
Incumbent Rep. Alonna Berry, D-Milton, and Gene Dvornick, her Republican challenger in the Nov. 3 election, outlined their positions on a range of issues Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a debate at Lewes Elementary School.
Two Delaware Republican candidates for U.S. offices are calling for a televised debate between their Democratic opponents before the general election, after the University of Delaware’s annual debate forum was canceled.
On Friday, Sept. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states will now be allowed to use a federal database to screen voters based on data such as citizenship, immigration status and Social Security number before they cast their ballot.
State of Delaware government
Alterations to Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act could be on the horizon, as one lawmaker introduced a bill Monday, Oct. 5, to solicit feedback ahead of the 154th General Assembly in January 2027.
Various Native tribes and lawmakers gathered outside Legislative Hall in Dover on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the establishment of the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission.
Leadership from the House of Representatives’ Majority caucus shared Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. Josue Ortega’s domestic abuse case has ended.
The Delaware Office of the Inspector General announced Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it has launched its new website and hotline.
Delaware News
A section of North Morris Street will be closed to traffic for several hours Oct. 17 to accommodate the Millsboro Fire Co.’s 100th-anniversary celebration.
The Kent County Regional Planning Commission on Thursday, Oct. 8, unanimously approved a site plan for a Royal Farms near Camden and recommended conditional approval for a church in Marydel.
Those who ventured outside Friday around noon were treated to an unusual meteorological sight: a huge ring encircling the sun. This phenomenon, called a 22-degree solar halo, is produced when the …
The average cost of fuel dropped in Delaware and across the United States this week.
Hungry Delawareans now have an upgraded source of sustenance, as the state has opened its Government Support Services Food Distribution Warehouse in Smyrna.
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SALISBURY — Local nonprofit KindSBY has announced the first recipients of its KindSBY Kindness Award, a new monthly recognition program honoring local residents who demonstrate compassion and make …
SALISBURY — Students and peers of Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Chelsea Taylor, recently submitted insights on what it means to learn and work alongside her. Taylor, an English Language …
SALISBURY — A TidalHealth nursing executive who has been with the Salisbury-based health provider for four decades was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. Recipient Karen …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University hosted a forum for the upcoming County Executive and Sheriff elections on Tuesday, October 6, drawing community members and students to the Academic Commons. …
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Gloria F. Saatman, 84

     Gloria F. Saatman passed away on October 1, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent, surrounded by loved ones. Gloria was born in Davy, West …
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Clarence Paige Norwood Selby, 78

    Dover - Clarence Paige Norwood Selby died Sunday, September 20, 2026. A funeral service will be held Friday, …

William J. Mayhew, Sr.

William J. Mayhew Sr., 84, of Milford, Delaware, departed this life for his forever home in Heaven on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at …
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Dana Sharpe

Dana Sharpe, of Wyoming, died Friday, September 25, 2026 at home with her daughters and her brothers by her side after a courageous …
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Harry Stewart Powderly

Died 8/31/2026 Orig. from Phila., lived in Dover since 1990s. Read the full obituary here: …
Sports
Quarterback Jayden Sauray was a part-time starter for DelState last season. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State posts shutout on Homecoming

EDITOR’S NOTE: Delaware State did not make a boxscore or any final stats available for this game. DOVER — Homecoming was made …
Dover’s Jaimi Peace carries around left end with Kaylund Bailey of Lake Forest closing in.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Dover ends streak while Sussex Central pulls off upset

NEW CASTLE — No team expects to go a year without winning a game. On the other hand, it’s pretty exciting when that team …
Sophomore EJ Achield started at quarterback for Delaware against Liberty last week.  DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO

Blue Hens hope to make progress at quarterback

NEWARK — Ryan Carty admits it wasn’t a great situation. When the week started, EJ Archield Jr. had no idea he’d be …
Odessa’s Nakai Hann ran into a solid brick Buccaneer wall at the line of scrimmage in the first half Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Milford vs. Odessa football

MILFORD - Odessa High scored the game's only touchdown in th first quarteer before  downing Milford, 9-2, in Class 2A football on …
DSU band performing from the stands during Thursday night’s football game with Stony Brook.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: FRANKLIN PIERCE (3-1) at DELAWARE STATE (3-3)

WHEN: Today, 1 p.m. WHERE: Alumni Stadium (7,000), Dover DE. TV: MEAC Network. STREAMING AUDIO: Heritage Sports Radio Network …
Business
Chamber President/CEO Bill Chambers and Salisbury Independent Multimedia Advertising Consultant Karen Riggin. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Eight-year partnership produces latest Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce directory

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent …
Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland’s Oyster Populations

ANNAPOLIS — A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and …
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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Gift Auction is next week

Attention Shoppers! Are you scratching your head about what to get those special people on your holiday shopping list? Look no further …
Linda Mulligan, Bobby Wilson, Dawn McGaha and Candy Fortney are huge supporters of the "Booted and Suited" cleanup initiative for downtown Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

‘Booted and Suited’ remains on hold for downtown Dover

DOVER — Businessman and visionary Bobby Wilson first unveiled his idea to clean up the downtown corridor at the City Council’s …
Bid packages for trapping privileges at multiple Eastern Shore properties can be picked up here at the Wellington wildlife management area near Princess Anne, or the LeCompte wildlife management area near Vienna, depending on location. They must be returned by noon, Oct. 14.

Bids being accepted for trapping privileges at several state wildlife management areas

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting bids for the 2026-2027 trapping season at …
National News

AP News Summary at 1:06 a.m. EDT

12 killed and over 300 hurt in latest attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi authorities say CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia says an attack …
An apartment complex which had its roof ripped off is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias in Milton, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias brings rain to Appalachians and mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Isaias has left a trail of destruction in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama. As people clean up, the storm's …
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Six senators call for Trump administration to 'immediately reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

A bipartisan group of six senators are calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to “immediately reverse course” on a …
A woman shows a child a sign featuring the face of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a campaign tour by Likud supporters ahead of Israel's general election at the Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Saudi Arabia goes on alert, ex-aide testifies in Netanyahu trial, and other Mideast developments

Israel's former attorney general has testified in Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial. Avichai Mandelblit, who indicted Netanyahu …
Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) and linebacker Quintavius Johnson (3) celebrate after Johnson's fumble recovery during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Georgia is in line to replace Texas at No. 1 in AP poll; LSU likely to fall out of top 10

There will be a new No. 1 team when The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll is released Sunday. Texas' four-week run …
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