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General Assembly
DOVER — The House of Representatives voted along party lines Tuesday to create a fund that will provide direct assistance to certain Delawareans amid residents’ rising utility bills. …
DOVER — The House of Representatives provided near-unanimous support to legislation on Tuesday that would allow the city of Newark to implement a $50 per-student, per-semester tax on the …
WILMINGTON — State Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, has entered a plea agreement to resolve charges from a 2024 drunk driving collision, the Delaware Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
DOVER — The power-struggle between Senate Democratic leadership and Gov. Matt Meyer over the makeup of the Diamond State Port Corporation’s board of directors escalated once again Monday, …
Delaware State University athletics are in the midst of a transformation. And its leaders are seeking additional state capital monies for projects that aid that vision.
Local News
THINGS TO DO
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society has partnered with the Seaside Jewish Community to present the 10th annual Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival next week.
FOOD INSECURITY
For one Delmarva nonprofit, gleaning has become a humanitarian process that turns what was once food waste into nourishment for those in need.
identification
DOVER — If a star is present in the upper right-hand corner of your driver’s license or identification card, it is a REAL ID and federally compliant, if not, plan to walk in to any …
wetlands
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control released a report card on the health of wetlands within the Delaware and Maryland portions of the Pocomoke …
free speech
DOVER — Delaware’s Attorney General found Milford violated Freedom of Information Act standards by preventing one of its interns from speaking during the public comment period of its Jan. …
funding cuts
In 2023, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to pay local farmers to grow food for distribution among Sussex County pantries.
POLICE
Two men were charged with hate crime following an investigation involving the Millville Volunteer Fire Co., Delaware State Police said.
rally
REHOBOTH BEACH — Gov. Matt Meyer’s office has tentatively confirmed he will speak at the demonstration scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on April 19. This is the …
GOVERNMENT
Emeridge “Tony” Williams, who has served for two years on the city’s Planning Commission, will soon join City Council after running unopposed for its District 1 seat.
PARKS
Milford City Council members unanimously agreed Monday that they are not ready to approve a preliminary site plan for the proposed Deep Branch Park.
earth day
MILFORD — Celebrate Earth Month by attending special programs at the DuPont Nature Center, 2992 Lighthouse Rd., near Milford Visitors are invited to enjoy the views of Mispillion Harbor …
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REHOBOTH BEACH — Environmental Attorney Mary Stewart Douglas is set to deliver the keynote address, “Delaware's Environment: The Good, the Bad and the Scary" at the Sussex County …
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LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced the final phase of work at the intersection of John J. Williams Hwy., Angola Rd. and Robinsonville Rd., which will require lane …
CITY OF DOVER ELECTION
Tuesday’s municipal election in Dover resulted in four incumbents maintaining seats on City Council, plus newcomer Donyale Hall being elected in the 2nd District by three votes.
GOVERNMENT
The circle is relatively tiny in regards to attorneys general nationwide. So, those seeking to file an action may find allies in short order.
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Obituaries
    Cecile Lenhart Tirpak of Smyrna, DE and formerly of the Haler Heights section of McKeesport passed away on Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at her home.     She was the …
    Linda D. (Diemicke) Blow of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 9, 2025.     She was born July 28, 1942 in Freeport, Long Island, New York to the late …
    John Phillip (Phil) Simmons of Lewes, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE.     Phil was the son of the late Ralph B. and Doris …
    Emma "Jean" Lowe Smith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by family. Jean was born on September 28, 1931, to Grandville T. Lowe and Dafrey Joseph home in …
    Martha Ineta Burnham passed away on March 27, 2025, in Milford, Delaware. Born near Brewster, Massachusetts, to Martha Witt and Wendell Creighton Sr., she spent most of her life in New …
Opinion
Business
Members of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for the high-end rental property Sunset Village, just south of Camden, on Monday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Sunset Village raises bar for apartments in Kent Co.

CAMDEN — Seeing a need for upscale apartments in central Delaware, Windward Communities has developed a complex in a secluded …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce joined T-Mobile's new Camden location for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9.

T-Mobile celebrates new Camden location with ribbon-cutting

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9 for T-Mobile’s new location in the Camden Town …
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Don’t panic, Delaware financial advisers say

Buy and hold assets in the midst of stock market uncertainty. Maintain regular 401(k) contributions and perhaps increase …
Angela Zielen Epps, left, and her mother-in-law, Cheryl Epps, have transformed their family farm, Loblolly Acres, into a Kent County tourist destination. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Loblolly Acres reaches for the stars

VIOLA — Loblolly Acres has evolved into much more than a pumpkin patch. Cheryl Epps, along with her daughter-in-law, Angela …
The ribbon-cutting on Monday will be at the Sunset Village Clubhouse.

CDCC welcomes Sunset Village with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will welcome one of its newest members, Sunset Village, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on …
Sports
Cameron Allen of Polytech tried stealing third but was tagged out by Smyrna third baseman Francis Sacco who got a perfect throw from the Eagle’s catcher to end the inning.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Thursday's scores: Polytech picks up Henlopen North win over Smyrna

WOODSIDE — Polytech High took the lead for good with a three-run second inning before downing Smyrna, 4-1, in Henlopen North …
Pitcher Bradley Marks of Cape Henlopen working against a Sussex Central in Tuesday’s game. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE HEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Wednesday's scores: Cape Henlopen, Marks blank Indian River

DAGSBORO — Brad Marks pitched a complete-game one-hitter as Cape Henlopen High blanked Indian River, 4-0, in a Henlopen Conference …
Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($7.40, Corey Callahan) had a successful return to Harrington Raceway with a 1:57.2 win in the featured $14,500 winners-over trot Wednesday as part of a training triple for Nick Callahan. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO/Quenton Egan

Speed Away triumphs in return to Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($7.40, Corey Callahan) had a successful return to Harrington …
Delaware State held its first football spring game under coach DeSean Jackson on Saturday afternoon. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

College notes: Delaware State's Jackson would like to face Vick in Philly; Henderson shines

DOVER — DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick formed a pretty impressive combination when they were playing for the Eagles. Now …
Cape’s Lillian Holodick drives the ball up field ahead of Emma Oehmke of Caesar Rodney Tuesday in match played in Camden.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Cape Henlopen girls' soccer

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High netted a pair of goals in the final 22 minutes in topping Cape Henlopen, 2-0, in Henlopen North girls’ …
Things to Do
A Camp Jordan participant launches a soda bottle rocket with the help of a volunteer from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. PROVIDED

Summer program for children to be held at Wor-Wic

SALISBURY — The on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury is accepting registrations for Camp …
Dr. Rose Ogutu prepares to propagate new plants in a greenhouse at DSU.

Let us fill the garden: An overview of plant propagation

Spring is that time of the year when plant enthusiasts develop the urge to propagate new plants. Plant propagation is an inexpensive …
Kathy Strong talks about her connection to Sgt. James Moreland Saturday at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover.

Vietnam War commemoration event April 30

The Delaware Veterans Coalition will partner with Delaware State University to commemorate the conclusion of the Vietnam War on April …
The Positively Dover African American Festival is free for all to attend.

Dover African American Festival set for June 28

The Positively Dover African American Festival will take place June 28 on Legislative Mall from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The …
Comedian Katt Williams will make an October stop in Salisbury. PROVIDED

Comedian Katt Williams to make stop in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Comedian Katt Williams will make a stop in Salisbury this fall as part of his Heaven on Earth Tour. Tickets for the …
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