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Dover, DEMEC introduce Efficiency Smart to help customers save on energy

City officials have partnered with the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation to introduce Efficiency Smart, an energy efficiency …
First Day of planting corn trials for Ag Showcase by Simplot. This year's showcase is Aug. 6.

Ag Showcase offers the latest in smart-farming technology, free at UMES Aug. 6

PRINCESS ANNE — The field crops are planted and growing as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Simplot Grower Solutions and …
From left, Sen. David Wilson, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay and Milford Mayor F. Todd Culotta pose before participating in a panel discussion at the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford's third annual legislative-affairs luncheon July 9.

Leaders concur on housing, job growth, academic crisis

MILFORD — Three government leaders expressed wide agreement July 9 on issues facing Milford and the state, as well as how to tackle …
Miss Delaware 2025 Hailey Mack with her boyfriend, Cason Hazzard, left, and her father, Brian Mack, at Stars & Stripes in Millsboro last month.

From mountains to music, Miss Delaware 2025 has a wide range of interests

Recently crowned Miss Delaware Hailey Mack has a wide range of passions. She enjoys hiking around her college, the University of …
The July 7 Sussex County Board of Adjustment agenda as it appeared July 1, listing only three members of the board.

Sussex County Board of Adjustment barely meets quorum, nixes state firing range exception

The July 7 meeting of the Sussex County Board of Adjustment was out of the ordinary, as two members were absent, and a third revealed …
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A Q&A session with Beebe Healthcare CEO Dr. David Tam will focus on its planned freestanding emergency department on Del. 20 in Millsboro.
Stormy weather has been a fact of life in recent days and both heavy rains and lightning struck July 8.
LEWES — A crane will arrive at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus on June 12, altering the flow of traffic throughout the day, Beebe Healthcare announced. Beginning at 6 a.m., the …
LEWES — Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will host “Doing Time with Lavina: The Musical” followed by the hour-long “Saturday at the …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Council recently published its agenda for the July 15 meeting, which includes nominations for the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment. …
GEORGETOWN – Antique fire trucks and emergency vehicle apparatus will be showcased, along with cars and trucks at the Georgetown Historical Society July 19. The event, which includes a …
DOVER — In a collaboration blending health and the arts, the Bayhealth Foundation and the Biggs Museum of American Art hosted a joint reception June 11, bringing together donors and supporters …
Paranormal Cirque III is coming to the Dover Mall on July 18-20, inviting guests to “welcome the darkest corner of your mind” at its shows.
LEWES — The Southern Delaware Orchestra (SODELO) will present two concerts this month as part of its “A Summer Celebration of America’s Music” tour. The performing group …
Two people died in a two-vehicle crash in Selbyville on July 8, Delaware State Police said.
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The special election for the Milton-area 20th District seat in the Delaware House of Representatives has been set for Aug. 5 and will include Republican Nikki Miller and Democrat Alonna Berry.

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump’s big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, …

The first leg of the 153rd Delaware General Assembly was filled with several productive measures, controversies with the executive branch and a relatively anticlimactic end.
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CRISFIELD — On Thursday, July 10 at 5 p.m. at Gallery 413 (across from the post office) the public is invited to discuss preliminary research results on nature-based strategies to protect …
SALISBURY — Senior Corporal Ryan Mitchell’s professionalism was very evident as a member of the Salisbury Police Department, striving to bring out the best of those who he trained to …
CRISFIELD — With the Trump administration failing to follow through on Biden-era approvals through FEMA to include some $36 million for flood mitigation in Crisfield, Mayor Darlene Taylor said …
ANNAPOLIS — Now through Aug. 31 the Maryland Department of Natural Resources is asking citizens to keep an eye out for wild turkeys and report what they see through an …
SALISBURY — Thirty Wor-Wic Community College associate degree in nursing (ADN) graduates recently participated in an awards and recognition ceremony on the campus in Salisbury. The event …
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Obituaries
Obituaries

Billie Rae Daugherty Reese, 76

     Billie Rae Daugherty Reese, of Crisfield, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025 at her home.      Born in Crisfield on March …

James Patrick Reese, Sr., 85

     James Patrick Reese, Sr., of Crisfield, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home.      Born in Crisfield on March 17, …

Joyce Jean Durham, 64

     Joyce Jean Durham went home to be with her Heavenly Father after passing away at home Saturday night, June 28, 2025. She had …

John Dawson Mackenzie, 83

     John Dawson Mackenzie, of Shelltown, MD, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home.      Born on February 8, 1942 in …

Rebecca Mae Haug, 48

     Rebecca Mae Haug passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, July 5th 2025. Rebecca was born on Friday, August …
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The ribbon-cutting ceremony is open for anyone to attend and will be on July 22 at 11 a.m.

Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce to celebrate new State Farm location in Dover

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Alexandra Vazquez State Farm Agency on July 22 at 11 …

Shop and save in central Delaware

Three cheers for shopping! Most everyone loves to do it. And some can spend all day shopping and not get everything on their lists.
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The Land Group’s new website brings their story to life

SALISBURY — The Land Group has launched a new website, thelandgroup.com, with more than just a fresh design. The new site captures …

Solar Simplified to make pitch about community solar to Crisfield residents July 23

CRISFIELD — At 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, one hour before the regular Mayor and City Council meeting, representatives from Solar …

Beebe Healthcare’s board of directors adds three new members

The Beebe Healthcare board of directors announced its newest members in early June: Jack Berberian, Khalil Saliba and Dr. James …
Sports
Dennis Martin of Camden Wyoming shows bunt in Tuesday night's Senior League baseball state tournament game in Georgetown. The contest was eventually postponed by rain. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH.

Camden-Wyoming wins opener in Major League softball state tournament

MILFORD — Camden-Wyoming downed Newark American, 13-1, in the Major League softball state tournament on Wednesday night. …
There are seven American Legion baseball teams in Delaware in 2025 after having as many as 13 a decade ago. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO.

Delaware American Legion baseball still around after 100 years

DOVER — American Legion baseball almost ended as soon as it got started. Legion held its first season in 1926 with a team …
Camden-Wyoming Major League softball players, left to right, Kennedy Willey, Camille Logan, Kennedy Fendt, Lexie Carroll, Alyssa Powell, (tucked behind is Graceleigh Humes), Adalyn Lyon, and Shaianne Benson during last week’s District I tournament. SUBMITTED PHOTOS/CAMDEN-WYOMING LITTLE LEAGUE

Camden-Wyoming finds a way to get its Major League softball District I title

CAMDEN — This group of Camden-Wyoming softball players hadn’t been trying to win a District I title forever. But …
Camden-Wyoming has five players returning from last year’s Senior League baseball state championship team including Shane Powell. SUBMITTED PHOTO.

Camden-Wyoming to face Naamans in Senior League states

Monday’s third game of the Senior League baseball state tournament in Georgetown was postponed by rain. Camden-Wyoming …
First-year Cape Henlopen High football herad coach Chip Knapp spent three seasons at Dover. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Cape Henlopen's Knapp happy to be coaching football again

LEWES — Football is rarely far from Chip Knapp’s mind. And the 45-minute drive between Dover and Lewes gives the …
Things to Do
The Biggs Museum of American Art and the Dover Public Library are collaborating for the Read & Make Adventures art series.
The MicroMania Tour, dubbed the “Biggest Little Show Touring the USA,” will be in the capital city on July 16. The show features wrestling of people with dwarfism and …
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Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren recovering after double lung transplant MILWAUKEE (AP) — Olympic wrestler and …
FILE - This is a shelf of Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal at a market in Homestead, Pa., on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Nutella maker Ferrero taking cereal company Kellogg private in a deal valued at about $3.1 billion

Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Butterfinger, is taking cereal company WK Kellogg private in a deal valued at approximately …

Ferrero Group, maker of Nutella, agrees to buy breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg for about $3.1 billion

Ferrero Group, maker of Nutella, agrees to buy breakfast cereal maker WK Kellogg for about $3.1 billion.
This image taken from footage provided by KABC/ABC7 Los Angeles shows first responders working the scene after a tunnel collapsed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Los Angeles. (KABC/ABC7 Los Angeles via AP)

Part of a Los Angeles tunnel collapses, possibly trapping workers inside

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A portion of a huge industrial tunnel under construction in Los Angeles collapsed Wednesday and up to 15 workers …

AP News Summary at 12:41 a.m. EDT

Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to Texas deadly floods KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Several hundred …
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Montana, Oregon and Pennsylvania have joined the ranks of states where older people outnumber children, according to U.S. Census …

Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America's manufacturing crisis

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Top 5 uniquely popular potato chip brands in Delaware

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See the most extreme temperatures in Delaware history

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Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Dover

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