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Millsboro Police Youth Academy cadet Nathan Dangelantio meets Milford Police K9 Kai during the July 11 program. At left is Kai's handler, Sr. Cpl. John Badger.

Large turnout for Millsboro Police Youth Academy

MILLSBORO – Aside from a couple instructor commands for push-ups, day two of the Millsboro Police Youth Academy was a dog day …
Travis Moorman

Milford Board of Education welcomes superintendent, OKs tax rates

MILFORD — The Milford Board of Education at its July 7 reorganization meeting reappointed its president and vice president, welcomed …
Gov. Matt Meyer holds up House Bill 182 on July 14, a measure that prevents police officers from entering into collaborations with federal immigration enforcement agencies. He is flanked by, from left, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, state Rep. Mara Gorman, Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay, state Rep. Josue Ortega and state Sen. Marie Pinkney.

Meyer signs bills to protect undocumented residents, strengthen public safety in vulnerable Delaware communities

Following urgency amid immigration enforcement and the assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker, Gov. Matt Meyer signed four bills …
The county’s landfill is located on Brick Kiln Road in Salisbury. SALISBURY INDPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Wicomico County Council to discuss legislation centering on trash

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council plans to discuss an emergency proposal centering on the Newland Park Landfill over concerns that …
Jase Mitchell of the Vikings rounds third after blasting a solo homerun in the third inning to put Cape Henlopen up 1-0 against Salesianum on Friday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Cape Henlopen's Mitchell drafted by Astros

LEWES — Jase Mitchell was all but guaranteed of seeing his name go up on the draft board in Major League Baseball. And sure …
Delaware State Fair
DOVER — Continuing its annual partnership with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, the Delaware Office of …
The tentative schedule of events for the 2025 Delaware State Fair in Harrington.
HARRINGTON — Delaware State Fair will offer a special Food Lion Feeds promotion July 21 on Hunger Relief Day. Those who come to the fair that day with five Food Lion canned or boxed goods will …
NASCAR at Dover
*** RACEWEEK SCHEDULE At Dover Speedway Friday, July 18 Noon: Fan Zone/Miles Beach opens 1 p.m.: Grandstand Gates 3, 11, 19/20 & Suite Gate open 1:40 p.m.: ARCA Menards Series practice …
DOVER —There’s almost no guarantees to any of this. Outside of the Daytona 500 in February and the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, every other track is at the mercy of the …
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines ... *** It was on this date in 1969 that NASCAR arrived in Dover. The people involved had to hustle ahead of the …
Delaware News
LEWES — Beebe Medical Foundation announced July 7 Erica English has been named recipient of the 2025 Radiology Advanced Practice Scholarship. The annual award is presented through a …
LEWES — With $8 million now raised to secure the Fourth Street Preserve, the Greater Lewes Foundation announced a new charitable fund to manage donations for its restoration. The …
The Food Bank of Delaware's mobile pantry will be distributing food throughout the state until the end of July, where it will make stops in Dover and the Capital School District …
MILFORD — Delaware state treasurer Colleen Davis will discuss her priorities and the effects of recent federal budget cutbacks at a town hall meeting July 21 at 6 p.m. at Milford Senior Center, …
DOVER — Coining the term “micro-retirement,” the New York Times described it as intentionally stepping back from the workplace for a few weeks or months to rest, reflect and perhaps …
REHOBOTH BEACH — Police and allied agencies including the Coast Guard, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company and the …
LEWES — On July 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. the Sussex Preservation Coalition will host The Nature Conservancy as its featured organization during its regular meeting at the Lewes Library, 111 Adams …
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SALISBURY — The Hebron Lions Club plans to donate its existing park located on West Church Street to Wicomico County, which in turn will renovate the property for town and county residents. …
PRINCESS ANNE — The field crops are planted and growing as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Simplot Grower Solutions and Atlantic Tractor partner for Ag Showcase 2025. The free annual …
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 …
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Sports
Camden-Wyoming has five players returning from last year’s Senior League baseball state championship team including Makai Parker. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Mid-Sussex tops Camden-Wyoming for Senior baseball state title

GEORGETOWN — Mid-Sussex edged Camden-Wyoming, 2-1, to capture the Senior League baseball state title on Sunday night. The …
Camden Wyoming players rush out onto the field to celebrate after winning the State Major League championship with an 18-0 victory over Newark American.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Camden-Wyoming wins Major League softball state title

MILFORD — Camden-Wyoming didn’t let the state title slip through its hands this time. The District I champions posted a …
Cape Henlopen High grad Zack Gelof looks on while waiting to bat during the Oakland A's game against the Phillies on July 14 last season. AP Photo/Chris Szagola.

Diamond State Diamonds

Stats as of July 9: MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING Player College/High school Team Class Org. W-L ERA G GS SV IP H BB SO Mason …
Camden Wyoming coach Danielle Willey gets a ceremonial victory shower courtesy of Kalista McFetridge (left) and Adalyn Lyon after they won the state Major League softball title Saturday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Camden-Wyoming rolls to Major League softball state title

MILFORD — Camden-Wyoming didn’t let the state title slip through its hands this time. The District I champions posted a …
Camden Wyoming infielders get together to get ready for the Newark American leadoff batter in the bottom of the first inning.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Camden-Wyoming vs. Newark American softball

MILFORD — Newark American edged Camden-Wyoming, 3-2, on Friday night to force a second game to decide the state title in Major …
Obituaries
Obituaries

Judith Emily Barnes (Dudley), 89

     Judith Emily Barnes, affectionately known as “Judy”, was born Judith Dudley and raised in upstate New York.      She …

Mary Ellen Conaway Carey

    Mary Ellen Conaway Carey, born on October 7, 1935, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, with her family by her side. …

Robert John Scacheri

Robert John Scacheri passed away peacefully in Wilmington, NC on May 5, 2025. Bob was born at Gotham Hospital in Manhattan on June 4, …

Rebecca Mae Haug, 48

    Rebecca Mae Haug passed away peacefully in her sleep Saturday, July 5th 2025. Rebecca was born on Friday, August 13, …

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 …
Business
Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce

Reserve your table for CDCC Member 2 Member Expo

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce staff is enjoying the summer and hopes you are as well! But even though things might slow …
NASCAR driver Chase Elliott will attend the grand opening of the Georgetown NAPA store July 19.

Chase Elliott appearance will cap Georgetown NAPA grand opening

The July 19 opening of a NAPA Auto Parts store in Georgetown will conclude with an autograph session with second-generation NASCAR Cup …
A photo taken during the Pocomoke Middle School trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC in March. Most of the 102 students on the trip had never been to the nation's capital before. (Contributed photo)

As Rosenfeld’s Salisbury Deli closes, Holocaust Museum school trip program grows

When Warren Rosenfeld opened his Jewish Delicatessen on Mt. Herman Road in November, he envisioned being in business there for the …
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.
Things to Do
Summertime means it is time for one of the area’s most popular events, the Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc.’s 65th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam & Gas Engine Show, will be held August 1, 2, 3, 2025. The showgrounds are located on Rt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg, Maryland. The show features free admission and free parking. The show's opening ceremonies are held at 10:00 AM each day and activities run throughout the day until evening.
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, has announced an upcoming “Fireside Chat” luncheon with …
Disclosure
National News
FILE - White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz listens to a question from a reporter in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

The Latest: Mike Waltz will face questions over Signal chat at Senate hearing for new UN job

President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations will face questioning from lawmakers for the first time …

AP News Summary at 12:13 a.m. EDT

Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and boosts US weapons for Ukraine WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced new …

Trump administration says it is ending deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

The Trump administration said Tuesday it is ending the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Chief Pentagon …
Pictures of Mark and Melissa Hortman are set up inside the sanctuary at the Basilica of St. Mary's during funeral services for Mark and Melissa Hortman in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, June 28, 2025. (Alex Kormann/Star Tribune via AP, Pool)

Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman

A federal grand jury has indicted the man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and …
FILE - Emmy statues appear at the 70th Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcements at the Television Academy's Saban Media Center on July 12, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

The Emmy nominations are here. 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus' and 'Adolescence' could have a big day

The Emmy nominations are nearly here, and “Severance” seems to be the show to beat. The Apple TV+ split-personality series is very …
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Delaware-Related News

Older adults now outnumber children in 11 states

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

TeamSense ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their level of search interest in manufacturing topics.

Top 5 uniquely popular potato chip brands in Delaware

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See the most extreme temperatures in Delaware history

Stacker compiled the most extreme temperatures in Delaware history using data from NOAA.

Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Dover

Stacker ranked the highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Dover using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor …
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