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Kids walk downtown in Dover's Juneteenth parade on June 21.

Gallery: Dover celebrates third annual Juneteenth festival

The capital city's third annual Juneteenth parade and festival took place on June 21, starting at 12 p.m.  Those in the parade …
Gold team players posing for a picture with one of their “Buddies” before the game started Friday night in Newark.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Blue-Gold Football All-Star Game

NEWARK - The Blue downed the Gold, 48-18, in the 69th Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game on Friday night at Delaware Stadium. The …
Harrington police chief Adam Gillespie retired June 17, capping a 21-year career.

Harrington police chief Gillespie retires after 21 years with force

HARRINGTON — Harrington police chief Adam Gillespie retired June 17 after a 21-year career with the department. “I’ve been …
Cole Moran performs on harmonica as his father Frank Moran plays the guitar and sings during the Blind Wind performance June 17 at Cupola Park.

Millsboro concert series features first of two Blind Wind performances

MILLSBORO – It’s a rather simple recipe for music that can sooth the soul. A small sound system. Father on acoustic guitar, …
John Whitelaw, advocacy director for Community Legal Aid Society, Inc., speaks at the June 12 town hall. At right is Lakia Turner, director of Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau.

Proposed federal cuts, impact on Delawareans focus of town hall

GEORGETOWN – Upward of 16 million Americans and thousands of Delawareans stand to lose healthcare if the Trump Administration’s …
In Case You Missed It
General Assembly
DOVER— The budget-writing Joint Finance Committee reversed course on their decision to pause funding for the controversial Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board on June 17, despite …
DOVER— As Delawareans continue to experience rising energy costs due to extreme seasonal temperatures, Gov. Matt Meyer announced June 18 an agreement with Delmarva Power that will assist …
DOVER— An altered proposal to raise personal income tax rates — for Delawareans with annual earnings over $150,000 — will likely languish for the remainder of the year, as lawmakers …
Delaware News
DOVER — Because of projected high temperatures during the week of June 23, trash-collection services will begin at 5 a.m. for all Kent County Garbage Collection Districts, officials said. …
MIDDLETOWN — First State drought conditions arrived rapidly last fall.
MILTON — Dogfish Head is marking its 30th anniversary by inviting fans to a weekend-long schedule of events June 20-23 at its coastal Delaware locations. The celebrations include free live …
MUSIC COUNTRY STAR ALLEN RETURNS HOME Country singer Jimmie Allen, a native of Milton, will perform at 9 p.m. June 20 at Bally’s Dover, 1131 N. Dupont Highway. The multiplatinum country star …
DOVER — Mayor Robin Christiansen is looking forward to a huge blowout for 2026’s Fourth of July Celebration, during the country’s 250th birthday. First, though, the city will …
Lawns are the most irrigated “crop” in the U.S, covering approximately 40 million acres of land — twice as much as our national parks. They provide no nourishment to any species …
MILFORD — A 22-year-old man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times June 19 in Milford, Milford police said. Police responded around 11:13 a.m. to a report of shots fired in …
The fourth annual Juneteenth celebration event, organized by Corrine Upshur, was held at George C. Wright Jr. Municipal Park in Smyrna on June 19.
A 64-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in Camden on June 17, Delaware State Police said.
DOVER — Delaware’s highway tolls will rise this year and it’s just a matter of when.
Maryland News
SALISBURY — A former Wicomico County Council member has been selected to fill the vacant District 3 seat formerly held by Shane Baker. David Ennis was appointed unanimously by the council …
WESTOVER — A video filmed in February 2024 by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) featuring the Crisfield High School band was honored by the National School Public Relations …
SALISBURY — Outgoing Salisbury City Administrator Andy Kitzrow was shown appreciation for his years of service at the end of the June 16 city council meeting, his last before he officially …
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Obituaries
    Charles “Buster” Staats, Jr. died peacefully on January 15, 2025, at his home in Smyrna. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharlene Bartsch and his son Charles …
    Francesca Amelia Sanfilippo French passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025.     A visitation and Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at St. John/Holy Angels …
    With profound sadness and eternal love, we announce the passing of Angel David Aguilar, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and proud veteran, who passed …
    Larry Kesselring left this earth to be with his heavenly father on June 11th after a lengthy illness.     Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, June 19, 2025, …
    George Bruce Hill, Jr., of Delmar, DE, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025.     Born in Salisbury on November 18, 1978, and raised in Princess Anne, he was the son of George …
Opinion
Class of 2025
Two classmates smile for the camera.

Smyrna High's Class of 2025 includes 453 graduates

SMYRNA — There were 453 seniors who graduated from Smyrna High June 7.
"I had to do it!" said Joshua Grier of his WWE Championship belt.

Dover High School celebrates its 125th commencement ceremony

Despite a rainy start to the afternoon, the sun soon came out to shine on the 453 Dover High School graduates in attendance for the …
Evelyn Kopp performs the National Anthem at Polytech's graduation on June 5.

Polytech High School graduates 374 students in class of 2025

Polytech High School saw 374 students receive degrees in its class of 2025 graduation ceremony on June 5.  The degrees were …
There's time for a selfie with classmates.

Odessa High seniors depart in graduation ceremony

TOWNSEND — The Odessa High Class of 2025 had 315 members graduate during a ceremony June 7.
The thrill of graduation arrives at the end of the ceremony.

Middletown High Class of 2025 sees 309 members graduate

TOWNSEND —  The Middletown High Class of 2025 had 309 members graduate during a ceremony June 7.
Business

Hilton Garden Inn hosting Sunset Business Mixer

Next Wednesday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m., members and guests of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will enjoy a summer evening …
BayRunner Shuttle is celebrating 25 years of business on the Eastern Shore. PROVIDED

Driven by community: BayRunner Shuttle celebrates 20 Years of connecting Maryland

SALISBURY — For two decades, BayRunner Shuttle has done more than just get people from Point A to Point B — it has built a bridge …
Mike Tatoian, Dover Motor Speedway's president and general manager, tells Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and other Dover airmen the history of the Miles the Monster statue at the speedway in April 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. AIR FORCE

Flight of fancy: Tatoian enjoys role as Air Force civic leader

DOVER — When Mike Tatoian moved to the capital city in 2007, he expected to be around lots of horsepower, since Dover Motor Speedway …
Amber Wissman, area team lead for the new Ocean State Job Lot in Seaford, second from left, prepares to cut the ribbon at the June 14 opening celebration. Joining her are, from left, Ocean State's director of communications Lynn Hall; philanthropic communications specialist Beth Mainville; Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club director Jermane Duncan; Lamyra Ross of the club; Seaford City Councilmen Orlando Holland, Mike Bradley and Alan Quillen; Mayor Matt MacCoy; and economic development director Trisha Newcomer.

Seaford celebrates Ocean State Job Lot opening

The transition is complete, and there’s a new shopping option in Seaford. Ocean State Job Lot opened its doors June 9, and a June …
A jet lands at Salisbury Regional Airport where Piedmont is based.  SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Salisbury-based Piedmont Airlines announces planned expansion of fleet

SALISBURY — Salisbury-based Piedmont Airlines recently announced that it plans to expand its aircraft fleet in three years. …
Sports
Former Dover High and Delaware pitcher Dom Dom Velazquez is playing in the Frontier League. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO.

Diamond State Diamonds

Diamond State Diamonds Stats as of June 18: MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING Player College/High school Team Class Org. W-L ERA G GS SV IP H BB …
Defenseman Cameron Taylor of the Riders trying to get possession the ball from Brandywine’s Samuel Duch in the first quarter Tuesday night in Camden.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Taylor grew into an All-American lacrosse player for Caesar Rodney

CAMDEN — Cam Taylor started out in lacrosse playing attack. But all that changed in a moment for the youngster. “In …
Julius Timmons of Caesar Rodney drops back to throw a long TD pass to Gold teammate Darius Miller of Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Davis helps Blue pull away from Gold in football all-star game again

NEWARK — For over two quarters, the Gold all-stars kept pace with the Blue on Friday night. But Hodgson receiver Brysheem …
Polytech's players gather around freshman pitcher Madison Frazier during Thursday's Henlopen North softball game with Cape Henlopen. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware South goes 3-0 in first round of Carpenter Cup softball

PHILADELPHIA — Delaware South went 3-0 in its first-round games in the Carpenter Cup softball tournament on Thursday. The …
Gold football all-stars getting their official team photo taken in the end zone stands at Sunday’s media day.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game is a crossroads for Delaware seniors

NEWARK — Darius Miller not only had to decide what college he was going to go to. The Lake Forest High two-sport athlete also …
Things to Do
MILFORD — The Milford Museum American History Series continues July 12 at 1 p.m. with a program about the legendary Pickett’s Charge during the Civil War. The program, to be presented by …
DOVER – Due to forecasted thunderstorms this afternoon and early evening, June 18’s concert featuring Michael Christopher and Coastal Country will be relocated indoors. The concert …
Disclosure
National News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls on reporters for questions during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, Sunday, June 22, 2025, after the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel's effort to destroy the country's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

PHOTO COLLECTION: AP Top Photos of the Day, Monday, June 23, 2025

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.
Mahmoud Khalil, second from left, alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, prepares to speak at a news conference upon arriving at Newark International Airport, Saturday, June 21, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Mahmoud Khalil vows to continue protesting Israel's war in Gaza after coming back home

Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil has returned to the Northeast U.S. after spending 104 days in custody for protesting …

AP News Summary at 12:01 a.m. EDT

Alarm grows after the US inserts itself into Israel's war against Iran with strikes on nuclear sites DUBAI, United Arab Emirates …
The facade of the New York Stock Exchange is seen, Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Oil rises and US stock futures slide as markets react to US strike on Iran nuclear sites

The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran. The …
A B-2 bomber arrives at Whiteman Air Force Base Mo., Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP Photo/David Smith)

The Latest: Trump muses about regime change in Iran after U.S. strikes on nuclear facilities

Israel’s military says it is striking around Iran’s western city of Kermanshah, as fears of a wider regional conflict loom large …
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Delaware-Related News

Highest-paying science jobs for people in Dover

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Dover using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May …

Highest-paying jobs in Dover that require a graduate degree

Stacker ranked the highest-paying jobs that require a graduate degree in Dover, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of …
Consumer technologies get wet as a regular part of everyday life.

Debunking 5 myths about when your devices get wet

When it comes to drying out your drenched device, problematic myths about liquid protection and repair make it hard to separate fact …

Delaware's favorite junk food: pizza

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.

Delaware's most popular men's hairstyle: the fade

Hims says a good hair day can go a long way—but what constitutes "good" differs dramatically by region so it presents a …
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