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As new legislative session begins, Delaware House welcomes new leadership
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Delaware signs Carty to contract extension through 2030
National marine science and educational event comes to Maryland’s Eastern Shore in March
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WILMINGTON — In 2025, The Music School of Delaware (MSOD) celebrates 100 years of music education and excellence in Delaware. Incorporated in 1925, the school has now operated continuously …
Community
DEWEY BEACH — Kent and Sussex Master Gardener volunteers celebrated a 2024 volunteer year at its 38th annual banquet held at the Hyatt Place in Dewey Beach. The banquet included the …
Things To Do
WILMINGTON — OperaDelaware, First State Ballet Theatre, and The Grand join with the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Delaware to announce the return of A Divine Night in Delaware. This …
Things To Do
REHOBOTH BEACH — CAMP Rehoboth Chorus celebrates its 15th anniversary presenting “On Broadway,” a concert of Broadway show tunes with evening performances on Feb. 14 and 15 at 7 …
Community
Blustery weather and a blanket of snow greeted volunteers for Tuesday’s Wreaths Across America removal process at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. But that didn’t discourage attendees like Milton resident Fred Doughty, an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, who called it a “beautiful day.”
Schools
President Joe Biden has named six Delaware teachers recipients of the 2021 - 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST is the highest …
Dover City Council
DOVER — Incumbent Dover City Council President David Anderson (4th District) along with councilmen Gerald Rocha, Sr. (1st District), Andre Boggerty (at-large seat) and William Hare (2nd …
traffic noise
DOVER — The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced two public listening sessions about 2023’s House Bill 35 as it develops standards and rules for a motor vehicle …
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MILFORD – The Milford Senior Center will be hosting a celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 20 at 12 p.m. Rev. Dr. John Moore will be the speaker sharing biographical …
volunteer
LEWES — For its second annual MLK Jr. Day Packing Party at Irish Eyes Lewes, 213 Anglers Rd., the group I Support the Girls Delaware is asking the community for donations of menstrual products, …
ribbon cutting
SELBYVILLE — The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Maplewood Dental Associates, 37116 Lighthouse Rd., to celebrate its grand opening with friends, …
COMMUNITY
The Reed Fund, established by the Milford Lions Club in 2006 to advance the wishes of longtime resident Eunice S. Reed, is seeking applicants for grants.
Health
DOVER — Bayhealth, a health system located in central and southern Delaware, has named Kyle E. Benoit as its newly appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer. His first …
ENTERTAINMENT
Dutchman, a Delaware-based collective with a goal of encouraging youth to participate in music, released a double single last month, with the tracks “I Need You Now” and “In Your Heart.”
COPS AND COURTS
Two teenage males were arrested Monday following a stolen vehicle pursuit in Dover, authorities said.
Scenes From Bay To Bay
Richard L Bryan of Lewes took this photo on Jan. 9 of a snow-covered bike path in Lewes.
COMMUNITY
SMYRNA – As National Human Trafficking Prevention Month nears its mid-point, Delawareans are about to do their part to help the cause.
WINTER STORM
Almost every business has what it calls a busy season, with more work than usual or a looming deadline. The end-of-the-year holidays aren’t any different, especially for trash collectors.
GOVERNMENT
DOVER— With just over a week until Gov-elect Matt Meyer is sworn in as Delaware’s next chief executive, the governor-elect is holding a series of events throughout the state that will …
Things to Do
GEORGETOWN — Possum Point Players opens its 2025 season with Tony Award winning play “God of Carnage” Jan. 31. This dark comedy earned the Tony for Best Play of the season in …
Community
DOVER — The YMCA of Delaware announces John Rice as the new Community Executive Director of the Dover YMCA. With over a decade of YMCA leadership experience, Mr. Rice brings expertise in …
Things To Do
SELBYVILLE — Freeman Arts Pavilion announces its latest program called the Spotlight Series, a new initiative designed to expand live year-round arts experiences and the nonprofit’s …
retirement
To address the fiscal concerns of those approaching retirement, InFocus Financial Advisors has planned a “New Tax Planning Ideas Your Retirement Is Missing” workshop on Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at South Coastal Library, 43 Kent Ave., Bethany Beach.
COMMUNITY
CAMP Rehoboth invites the community to a conversation with elected officials and thought leaders, titled “Protecting Progress: A Community Conversation.”
COMMUNITY
Dave Beck, a longtime volunteer with the Overfalls Foundation, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the American Association of University Women’s Coastal-Georgetown chapter in Lewes.
Transportation
Coinciding with ongoing residential development in Millsboro is a pitch by leaders for the state to keep pace with improvements to traffic flow and safety.
There is something truly great about pastries, and goodness knows that European bakers have perfected the art. Stepping into the Bavarian Bakery & Deli is always a treat in Dover, Del. Right …
EDUCATION
Appoquinimink School District officials hope its job fair Feb. 8 will fill significant vacancies.
Scenes From Bay To Bay
Jitka Ellis of Dover took this photo on Jan. 6 of a cold downtown Dover.
Scenes From Bay To Bay
Jerry Hull of Dover took this photo on Dec. 15, 2024, of the last full moon for 2024 known as the Cold Moon.

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SALISBURY — A proposed performing arts center for downtown Salisbury is closer to fruition with the recent announcement of $2 million in state grant funding from Maryland. The Jan. 13 …
SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County recently celebrated its 92nd home blessing in the region with a ceremony in Salisbury. The Jan. 10 event celebrated Rene and Marth …
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources opens the second segment of its two-part Atlantic Population Canada goose hunting season on Wednesday Jan. 15 and continues through Saturday, Feb. 1. …
SALISBURY — Advocating for the interests and concerns of its members is a pillar of the SACC mission and a hard-to-measure yet valuable member benefit. Successful advocacy is built on …
BALTIMORE — Somerset County takes the prize for receiving the highest reassessment percentage increase among all jurisdictions across the state with the taxable value of residential and …
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ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Agriculture is urging all poultry farmers to remain vigilant and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms after U.S. Department of …
MILFORD -- The Milford Museum decided to postpone their program on Saturday at the Milford Public Library due to the weather. With the road conditions and parking situations for the event, they …
MILTON — Walking through the Milton Theatre, it’s easy to feel the history and memories that have been forged within its walls for more than a century. Built in 1914, the two-story …
Business
DOVER — Scott Farnan of Kent County was installed as the 2025 President of Delaware Association of REALTORS at the Delaware Association of REALTORS (DAR) Inaugural Gala on Jan. 10 at Wild Quail …
CHAMBER CONNECTION
Now that everyone is focused on getting back to work and school, the snow days are (hopefully) behind us, and we are halfway through January, many businesses are looking for new ways to market their products and services.
Business
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Small Business is gearing up for the first EDGE Grant Competition round of 2025. EDGE stands for the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion program. …

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Sports
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results and entries

Dover Downs Results Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025   1st - NW2 Trot $8,000 2-Dive Bar Hanover (Co Callahan) 3.00 2.20 …
Dover’s Tarrance Williams (left) and Taishaun Allen try to steal ball away from Quamere Redic of the Eagles in game played Tuesday night. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's Downstate Delaware sports scores: Dover boys rally past Smyrna

TUESDAY’S SCORES BOYS’ BASKETBALL Delmar 58, Indian River 30 Laurel 56, Sussex Academy 25 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL …
Chase Sullivan of the Eagles drives to the basket a scores over Polytech’s Aven Diamond. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Smyrna boys hope they can make more strides this season

SMYRNA — Experience is just one of those things that can’t be handed out. It’s got to be earned, often the hard way. …
Hornet guard Martaz Robinson looks to pass when he was blocked by a pair of Eagle defenders in Saturday’s game. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Roundup: Delaware State men can't pull out MEAC road win

DURHAM, N.C. — Delaware State hadn’t been able to hit a three-pointer all night. And that didn’t change when the Hornets …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs' harness racing results and entries

Dover Downs Results Monday, Jan 13, 2025   1st - NW1 Pace $7,000 5-Boris Badenov (Ro Wolfenden) 5.00 3.60 2.20 …

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Rev. Dr. Moore ‘fired up’ to spread MLK’s message

In January 2022 Ice Lab and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce partnered to present a brand new event to Downtown Cambridge, the city’s first Ice and Oyster Festival.
Visitors to the Harriet Tubman Freedom Center in Cambridge can experience the inspirational power of Dr. Martin Luther King’s enduring legacy during a special dinner and dramatic interpretation performance on Sunday, January 19 from 2 to 4 PM.

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Kent County
Delaware is launching a statewide educational esports program for K12 students, a groundbreaking initiative aiming to foster teamwork, critical thinking and STEM skills through competitive scholastic …
DOVER — With increased concern for the safety of all poultry on Delmarva, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced Friday the cancellation of all poultry-related sessions at …
WILMINGTON — Bitcoin ATMs are playing a bigger role in cryptocurrency scams than ever before, according to the Delaware Department of Justice’s Investor Protection Unit.

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New Castle County
DOVER — Pedro Swann Jr. said becoming Delaware State University’s new baseball head coach felt like returning home. Now he hopes his Hornets will touch home plate often this spring. …
DOVER — Delaware producers will head to Harrington to attend this year’s Delaware Ag Week at the Delaware State Fairgrounds from Jan. 13 – 16. Initially created as a one-stop …
WILMINGTON — First State Ballet Theatre presents “Triple Bill” at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 - 23 in the Baby Grand Theater at The Grand. Tickets begin at $38.  Triple Bill is an …

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Sussex County
Millsboro town manager Jamie Burk will remain in his position, after being granted an “evergreen” contract by mayor and Town Council on Wednesday.
A potentially hazardous odor that sparked a shelter-in-place alert for residents within a half-mile was effectively contained at a Perdue poultry-processing plant in Georgetown on Wednesday.
GEORGETOWN — The American Association of University Women, Coastal Georgetown will award six $5,000 scholarships to graduating senior girls attending Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy, Sussex …

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