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Return Day
GEORGETOWN - Thursday, a tradition exclusive to Sussex County will take centerstage in the heart of Georgetown with Return Day 2024. Preceding this huge event that includes  the Return Day …
COPS AND COURTS
Three arrests were made in connection with investigation into child abuse/neglect allegations at Smyrna Elementary School that began in February, authorities said Wednesday. According to a …
development
The owners of four preschools in Sussex County received the go-ahead from the Board of Adjustment on Monday to open another, at the Skate World rink in Laurel.
THINGS TO DO
DOVER—The Dover Public Library’s first Turkey Trot Fun Run takes place on Saturday.   Runners and walkers alike will trot from Silver Lake Park to the library, where …
Health
SEAFORD — Morgan Smith has been named TidalHealth Nanticoke's inaugural Monarch Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth phlebotomists for their dedication, compassion, …
Health
SEAFORD — Lindsey Shortall has been named TidalHealth Nanticoke's inaugural Laboratory Legend Award winner. This award recognizes TidalHealth's laboratory technical team members who …
EDUCATION
CLAYTON—The First State Military Academy will be hosting its first open house for the 2025-2026 school year on Saturday at 9 a.m.   The open house will allow prospective students to …
POLICE
DOVER—The Dover Police Department has announced the launch of the Quality of Life Initiative, a program specifically meant to address community concerns in the city.   According to a …
Things to Do
DOVER — Every other year since 2004, Profundo Bono has produced a musical comedy to raise funds for groups that provide noncriminal legal services to the impoverished of Delaware. The …
Traffic
MILLSBORO – The Delaware Department of Transportation has announced the extended closure of SR 20/Hardscrabble Road and Betts Pond Road at US 113 will begin Nov. 11 to accommodate new ramps in …
HEALTH
Complimentary lung cancer screenings will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Beebe Healthcare Imaging Rehoboth on the Abessinio Health Campus, 19161 Healthy Way.
THINGS TO DO
On Saturday, Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek, 30220 Piney Neck Road, Ocean View, will celebrate Veterans Day by admitting all veterans with military IDs for free.
Vote 2024
Jane Gruenebaum, elected Tuesday to Sussex County Council’s District 3 seat, issued a statement Wednesday, following her victory over incumbent Mark Schaeffer.
Business
The Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its third annual Small Business Season last week.
VOTE 2024
DOVER – Delaware’s three electoral votes will go to Vice President Kamala Harris. But in the Sussex County, President-Elect Donald Trump can claim a big victory.
Vote 2024
MILFORD — The race for the District 36 seat of the Delaware House of Representatives went to incumbent Bryan Shupe Tuesday night. Republican Rep. Shupe, after winning a close primary in …
Vote 2024
MILLSBORO – Incumbent Rich Collins will remain in Dover as the House of Representatives’ 41 st District legislator with a resounding victory Tuesday. A small farmer and former …
VOTE 2024
REHOBOTH BEACH — Claire Snyder-Hall defeated Mike Simpler for the Delaware State House of Representatives seat representing the 14th District, which covers Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and …
Vote 2024
DOVER — As of 10 p.m. Tuesday evening, with 477 of 533 precincts reporting, Democrat Jane Gruenebaum was ahead of incumbent Republican Mark Schaeffer by a margin of more than ten percent, with …
Education
The Indian River School District recognized its special-education ambassadors at the Oct. 28 board of education meeting.
VOTE 2024
After months of campaigning, Mike Ramone sounded excited for his final 13-hour push Tuesday. It was a push that didn’t take, however, as the Republican was defeated by New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer for the role of Delaware’s governor.
Vote 2024
Whether it was the propensity of early voting prior to Election Day, or temperatures that rose to the mid-70s, voter lines appeared to remain short and steady at many polling locations throughout …
VOTE 2024
Voters in Delaware chose between major-party presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday, then shared their thoughts outside the polls.
Community
Georgetown Town Hall now showcases a display for American prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Business
The Harrington Raceway & Casino group was deemed the highest fundraising team at the 13th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5K Walk/Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk on Oct. 5.
DOVER -- According to the state Department of Elections, a total of 209,517 people took part in early in-person voting in Delaware. Sussex County, with more than 90,000 people, led the  state in …
Environment
The Delaware Soil Health Partnership will hold a free workshop, titled “Make Your Operation Drought Resilient,” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Co., 311 Market St.
COMMUNITY
Changes in the weather and the clocks have occurred, both of which mark a difficult time of year for two organizations supporting Sussex County’s homeless population.
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — City manager Dave Hugg introduced a resolution last week to create funds specifically for economic and community development. During the Oct. 29 Council Committee of the Whole …
BUSINESS
DOVER--Dave's Hot Chicken, a restaurant serving almost exclusively nashville hot fried chicken, is coming to Dover next year. The restaurant will be located at 318 North DuPont Highway, the …
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Opinion
Business
Caribbean Bush Tea owner Sandra Williams clearly believes in the sea moss grown at her Smyrna business. “It includes 92 of 102 minerals you need on a daily basis,” she said of the gel product that’s regulated by the Delaware Division of Public Health.
Ground was broken Tuesday on a batch of affordable housing along U.S. 13 in Felton. Carson Development of Dover has begun The Reese Apartments at 130 Reese View Circle, across from Brass Sales Co.
Member Exclusive
The September/October newsletter just released by Cambridge Waterfront Development (CWDI) disclosed news on several fronts. According to Board President Angie Hengst, CWDI recently ratified three new Board members, Natalie Chabot and Gaver Nichols, both appointed by the City, and Tim Crosby, appointed by the County.
CHAMBER CONNECTION
The weather is cooling down, and the holiday season’s highly anticipated annual Capital Holiday Celebration in Dover will soon be here. Mark your calendar now for Dec. 5 from 5-8 p.m., when downtown’s Loockerman Street is the site for a festive, fun-filled event for the whole family.
Business
GREENWOOD — Delaware Electric Cooperative’s (DEC) board of directors has voted to return more than $10 million in capital credits to the Cooperative’s member-owners in November. …
Sports
Jordyn Hollaman had a hat trick, including the overtime game winner, to give the Wildcats a 3-2 victory over Sussex Academy in the DIAA Division II state semifinals. DAILY STATE NEWS/ELLE WOOD

Delmar battles past Sussex Academy to return to hockey finals; Lake falls in OT

DOVER – It’s not every day that Delmar High’s field hockey team gets pushed to the limit. But third-seeded Sussex Academy …
The Vikings' Lina Frederick goes low to block advance of Wilmington Charter freshman Stella Thomas.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: DIAA Division I field hockey state semifinals

DOVER - Top-seeded Cape Henlopen and No. 2 Smyrna High both advanced to the DIAA Division I field hockey state championship game with …
Guard Erik Timko, who has transferred to Delaware for his final season, averaged 21.1 points per game in three years at Jefferson. JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS PHOTO

Delaware, DelState men both drop basketball openers

NEWARK — Bucknell netted the game’s final 12 points to pull away to an 85-73 victory over Delaware in men’s basketball at the …
Sarah Kasper of Middletown and Smyrna’s Ryann Durnall going for ball possession in the first half of match on Monday..  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Cape Henlopen, Smyrna headed back to DI field hockey finals

DOVER — There’s nothing easy about reaching the state finals, even when you’ve been there before. But there’s certainly a …
Delaware coach Ryan Carty is happy the Blue Hens are still playing a CAA schedule this season as they get set to move to FBS. Delaware Athletics photo/Donna McBride

Carty glad that Delaware gets to play big CAA game; Hens' secondary shines

NEWARK — In a different world, Saturday’s game might not mean very much. If the Delaware football weren’t allowed to still …
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee plans to honor military veterans during an upcoming ceremony in Salisbury. The Veterans Day ceremony will be held Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. …
PRINCESS ANNE — Pure Word Bible Church is hosting its annual “Blessings from God” Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 5 - 7 pm. This dinner is free and is …
Kent County
Rehoboth Elementary School and Lake Forest South Elementary School have been named as 2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools for the extraordinary success of their students.
According to senior Zane Humpton, First State Military Academy in Clayton is a great school to attend — evidenced by where cadets can go after graduating.
Optimism abounded Friday, as officials outlined plans to support Delaware’s electric vehicle infrastructure bill. With $17.5 million from the federal government and $4 million from the bond bill, installation of 11 electric vehicle-charging stations is planned throughout the state, starting next year.
New Castle County
More than 500 athletes and unified partners competed at the Special Olympics Delaware Fall Festival at St. Andrew's School in Middletown Saturday. Athletes competed in soccer, flag football, …
DART’s 27th annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive begins Nov. 4, and DART is asking for the public’s help in reaching its goal of collecting 20,000 pounds of …
WILMINGTON — Do More 24 Delaware , the state’s premier charitable giving initiative, has opened registration for its annual event taking place March 6-7, 2025. Organized jointly by …
Sussex County
The Sussex Conservation District, the delegated authority for sediment and stormwater regulations for the county, is accepting entries for the 2025 Conservation Stewardship Award.
DAGSBORO – A bicycle-pickup truck crash Saturday evening on Dupont Boulevard left a 79-year-old Dagsboro dead, Delaware State Police report. Police investigation revealed an Ancheer E-Bike …
The Georgetown Public Library will host a holiday centerpiece class Dec. 17, during which attendees can make their own creations.
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