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Former Delta Force operator Christopher VanSant poses for a photo while being deployed in Iraq.

Former Delta Force operator to discuss exploits, costs of combat

MILFORD — Delaware native Christopher VanSant went on 11 combat deployments while serving with the U.S. Army’s elite Delta Force …
Members of the Middletown High football team that beat Salesianum to begin a rivalry series in 1966 were honored Oct. 30 at Cavalier Stadium.

Middletown’s iconic 1966 football squad takes field again

It was quite a night for the Middletown High football program Oct. 30, and the excitement covered six decades.
Holly Porter of Perdue Farms and Marcos Gomez of La Red Health Center in Georgetown load boxes of Thanksgiving meals into a van at the Food Bank of Delaware's Milford facility Tuesday, Nov. 10.

1,000 holiday meals donated at Food Bank of Delaware sites

Continuing their annual Thanksgiving for All tradition, the Food Bank of Delaware, Perdue Farms and The Harry K Foundation distributed …
The airport is located at 5485 Airport Terminal Road A in Salisbury. SALISBURY INDEPEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Runway project nears finish line at Salisbury Regional Airport as commission looks to increase operational capacity

SALISBURY — The expanded runway at Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport is expected to return to its full length by the …
Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson, pictured during a press conference last year, and city Mayor Robin Christiansen were cleared of wrongdoing alleged by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15, according to a 21st Century Policing Solutions report.

Report: No discipline needed for Dover’s mayor, police chief

The Daily State News on Monday, Nov. 9, received a redacted version of the findings of a 21st Century Policing Solutions investigation …
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Republican Emily Thompson, left, who won the Delaware Senate's 15th District seat, rides with her Democratic opponent Nisha Lodhavia during Thursday's Return Day parade.

Annual Sussex County Return Day sees new faces, bipartisanship

“Just remember, we need to get along in order to move along.”
From left, Georgetown Town Crier Kirk Lawson reads the returns from Tuesday's election as High Sheriff of Sussex County Robert Lee looks on during Return Day celebrations Thursday in Georgetown. DAILY STATE NEWS/BRIAN TROMPETER

Gallery: Return Day in Georgetown

GEORGETOWN — Politicians and voters made the traditional "return" to The Circle in Georgetown to celebrate the results of the 2026 …
Defeated U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mike Katz speaks at the Colonial Region Republican Committee's headquarters in Newark on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

As U.S. Senate candidacy ends, Katz has his final say

His candidacy for U.S. Senate concluding, Republican challenger Dr. Mike Katz had some words for the incumbent victor, Democrat Chris …
Incumbent Rep. Lyndon Yearick, left, will face Democratic challenger Annie Norman in the Nov. 3 general election.

Delaware House now has a Democratic supermajority

The word of the night Tuesday, Nov. 3, was “supermajority.” For the first time, Delaware Democrats have this status in both the …
U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del, was elected to her second two-year term in Congress. She is seeking to co-chair the House's Democratic Policy and Communication Committee.

GALLERY: Delaware Democrats celebrate after big wins in 2026 midterm

Following a national trend, Delaware Democrats saw big wins Tuesday evening. 
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Delaware will receive $160.2 million in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding in the second year of the initiative, about $3 million more than the first round.
Across the country Tuesday, Nov. 3, Democrats saw massive victories in the midterm election, gaining majorities in both chambers of Congress, several governorships and adding Democratic members to state legislatures.
The Delaware House minority caucus met Friday, Nov. 6, to pick its leadership in the upcoming 154th General Assembly. 
Sens. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, and Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, were reelected by the state Senate’s minority caucus Friday, Nov. 6, to remain the chamber’s minority leader and minority whip, respectively.
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MILFORD — Milford Museum will host a special “sneak preview” opening at its new facility at 400A N.E. Front St. on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. The event is open to current and …
It’s not yet final, but the housing stock in Dagsboro could grow by nearly 200 single-family residences via a build-out of the 165-acre Layfield property on Clayton Street.
Holiday spirit will be in the air Dec. 12, with plans for a pedestrian shopping event, a tree lighting and the Millsboro Christmas Parade.
DOVER – City Council members voted unanimously to rescind Ordinance 2025-19 – Adoption of the 2024 ICC Codes unanimously at Monday night’s meeting at City Hall. The ICC Codes include the …
MILFORD — The Milford Board of Education is trying to fill a temporary vacancy after member Victor “Butch” Elzey announced his resignation Oct. 22 on Facebook. · “I get involved in things …
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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has nominated 114 census tracts as Opportunity Zones under the Federal Opportunity Zone program, which provides tax …
CRISFIELD — U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 12-1, District 5SR will be conducting its monthly meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12th at USCG Station Crisfield, 810 Norris Harbor Drive. Guests …
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee will honor local military veterans at a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held outdoors, at the War Memorial …
CAMBRIDGE — For the second time in eight years, Republicans found themselves staring down a blue wave. And for the second time in eight years, U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., proved he could swim. …
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Sharon Henson, 73

   Sharon Henson, of Milford, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2026, at Bayhealth.    Sharon accepted …
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David Brian Dodge

    David Brian Dodge, of Crisfield, Maryland, passed away suddenly at his residence, on October 27, 2026. He was born …
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Ellen Irene Conley, 78

   Ellen Irene Conley, of Dover, passed away on Sept. 27, 2026 after a brief illness. Ellen was born on Nov. 3, 1947 to Gary …
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Dewey Jay Barich, 86

    Dewey Jay Barich, Major, USAF (Retired), of Dover, Delaware, passed on October 26, 2026.  He was a patriot, …
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Laura Ann Davis, 80

     Laura Ann Davis, of Milford, Delaware, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.      Laura was …
Sports
Mei-Li Fite (15) of Caesar Rodney knocks down a shot at goal that went over the head of the Rider goalkeeper Madison MacDonald in the DIAA state semi-final match with Milford Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Milford vs. Caesar Rodney field hockey

FREDERICA - Sixth-seeded Milford High blanked No. 2 Caesar Rodney, 4-0, in the DIAA Division I field hockey state semifinals on …
Smyrna freshman Ava Ellis trying to advance the ball past Emily Wells (22) and Mairead Rishko (3) in the DIAA semi-final match Tuesday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Cape Henlopen vs. Smyrna field hockey

FREDERICA - Top-seeded Cape Henlopeen High posted a 4-0 win over No. 4 Smyrna in th DIAA Division I field hockey state semifinals n …
Mike Franks extended his win streak to five with a facile 1:57.4 score in the third of three first-round DSBF splits for 2-year-old male trotters. Courtesy Quenton Egan Photography.

Mike Franks makes it five wins in a row at Ballys Dover

    DOVER — Michial and Linda English's homebred Mike Franks maintained his winning ways in the first round of …
Milford players celebrating a goal in their match with Caesar Rodney Tuesday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EM

Milford, Cape Henlopen to play for DIAA hockey title; CR, Dover fall in volleyball

FREDERICA — Playing in a conference with some of the best field hockey programs in the state, Milford High sometimes gets …
Dover volleyball coach Eric Riehl and the Senators are playing in the DIAA state quarterfinals.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover volleyball team among Downstate squads trying to advance in DIAA state tournaments

DOVER — It’s been almost two months since Dover and Middletown High’s girls’ volleyball teams last faced each other. The …
Things to Do
The Dover Police Department is asking the public to help give local children a holiday shopping trip.
DOVER — The Children’s Theatre Inc. in Dover says its first production of its’ new season — “Night at the Wax Museum” — is where “the hysterical meets the historical.” With …
Business
This lot at the Garrison Oak Business Center, just east of Dover, is the kind of parcel that Aternium will be developing for new energy alternatives in 2027. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Aternium, a clean hydrogen facility planned in Dover, gets a jump start by the state

DOVER — Gov. Matt Mayer announced on Oct. 30 that Aternium’s proposed $380 million hydrogen and heavy water production facility in …
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Executive Order creating Maryland Maritime Task Force signed by Gov. Moore

ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore announced last month his signing of an executive order to create the Maryland Maritime Task Force …
John Rice, executive director for the Dover YMCA, stands in front of some of the new equipment that the facility has added in its refurbished workout facility on Oct. 27. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Dover YMCA brings sense of community to facility

DOVER — The Dover YMCA has gone above-and-beyond in providing upscale workout opportunities for families and individuals in the …
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State of Base Briefing Breakfast registration ends soon

Covering close to 4,000 acres in Kent County, employing a military and civilian workforce of 6,100 personnel, and with a financial …
Members of the Downtown Dover Partnership, elected officials, and the construction team took in a watch party at the Downtown Dover Mobility Center construction site last Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP

Downtown Dover Partnership hosts construction-site ‘watch party’

DOVER — It’s not very often that a “watch party” takes place at a construction site. However, that is just what the …
National News

AP News Summary at 1:25 a.m. EST

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has turned aside a resolution to …

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 6:07 a.m. EST

This ocean liner was the world's fastest. It's being sunk to make the largest artificial reef DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — An ocean liner …
This cover image released by Henry Holt & Co. shows "Repair: Healing a Divided Nation" by Wes Moore. (Henry Holt & Co. via AP)

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to release book ‘Repair’ on healing a divided nation

NEW YORK (AP) — One of many rumored Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is releasing a …

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday turned aside a …

Today in History: November 11, World War I armistice signed

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 11, the 315th day of 2026. There are 50 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 11, 1918, …
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