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RELIGION
Diocese of Wilmington to hold Mass for late pope
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19-year-old charged with arson in New Jersey wildfire
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General Assembly
DOVER— There have been over 16,000 books banned in U.S. public schools dating back to 2021, and now, Delaware lawmakers have introduced a measure to protect books in the First State from being …
A proposal to roll back Delaware’s renewable energy portfolio standards was tabled in the House of Representatives’ Natural Resources & Energy Committee on April 16.
DOVER— State Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, was stripped of his seat on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday, nearly a week after pleading guilty to third-degree vehicular …
Longtime cannabis attorney Joshua Sanderlin has been nominated as Delaware’s next marijuana commissioner, Gov. Matt Meyer announced Monday.
NEW CASTLE — As certain Delawareans struggle to find secure housing, Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to create the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness …

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agriculture
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold its second annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 3 at its 102 Delaware Veterans Blvd. facility in Milford.
GOVERNMENT
Lisa Borin Ogden, a former deputy secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, has been hired as Rehoboth Beach's first in-house solicitor, beginning May 27.
health
Beebe Healthcare and the Cape Henlopen School District are encouraging families to participate in a program focused on adolescent substance use.
CHURCH
The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware in Lewes will hold a service at 10 a.m. Sunday, titled “A Call for Compassion: Second Chances in the First State.”
Environmental stewardship
SLAUGHTER BEACH — Baking in surprisingly warm spring temperatures, dozens of volunteers from around Delaware spent the morning of April 22 combing Slaughter Beach in search of their quarry: …
Outdoor Fun
MILFORD — A new playground for Benjamin Banneker Elementary School is a go, following approval of two construction contracts April 14 by the Milford Board of Education. The contracts were worth …
HEALTH
NEW CASTLE — Law enforcement agencies throughout Delaware are part of Saturday’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event.
DEVELOPMENT
Developers using planning services in Harrington will now need to pay more.
development
Trinity Commercial Holdings is seeking a special use exception to install a concrete crusher on its Lincoln property.
PUBLIC HEALTH
GEORGETOWN – Smoke from a significant wildfire burning in the Pine Barrens region of Ocean County, New Jersey has begun to affect areas of southern Delaware, Sussex County government announced …
MILFORD — Milford voters will cast ballots Saturday, April 26, on a referendum allowing the city to borrow up to $8.5 million to finance future water-infrastructure improvements. The planned …
Family fun
MILFORD — Downtown Milford Inc. will host the annual Bug & Bud Spring Festival Saturday, April 26, in historic downtown Milford. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature local shops, a …
DEVELOPMENT
Monday was a big day for Community Bank Delaware and its president Jack Riddle. The company’s newest branch opened in Seaford, the first tenant in operation in the Nylon Capital Center. The facility is a $60 million project geared to resurrect a once-bustling shopping hub on the west side of the city.
rally
REHOBOTH BEACH — The weekly demonstrations held each Saturday by Indivisible Southern Delaware, so far peaking with national protests on April 5 and April 19, are set to continue on April 26, …
earth day
LEWES — Legislators, local environmental organizations and members of the public are set to gather on April 25 at 10 a.m. for a discussion on coordinating policies to address interconnected …

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Obituaries
    Edward Allen Needles of Felton, DE passed away at home surrounded by the family he loved dearly, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 Allen was born in Ridgley, MD to the late, Francis …
    Everette W. Stallings of Dover, DE passed away on April 11, 2025 surrounded by his family.     If his story was written,     Everette was most proud about being a …
    Dolores M. (Seben) Morris of Felton passed peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025.     Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Pakstis) …
    John Edward Jones, Jr. of Millsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born on August 8, 1934, he was the beloved son of the late John Edward and Inez Jones.   …
    Bonita Lee “Bonnie” Heath of Crisfield, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home.     Born in Crisfield on September 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the …

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Business
The Dover City Council meeting took place in City Hall on Monday, February 10th.

Dover committee considers small-business relief

Dover's Council Committee of the Whole voted unanimously April 8 to consider incorporating small-business relief funds into the …
Bright Side Roofing celebrated the grand opening of its 4 Mifflin Road location.

Bright Side celebrates new Dover location

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrated Bright Side Roofing’s new location at 4 Mifflin Road with a ribbon-cutting …
Le Boulevard Bar & Grill is located at 1036 Lafferty Lane.

Le Boulevard Bar & Grill opens in Dover

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Le Boulevard Bar & Grill Monday at their …

Expand your leadership skills with the CDCC

Calling all central Delaware leaders! Are you ready to take the next step in expanding your personal and professional skills? Are you …
The B.I.G. ribbon-cutting will take place Wednesday at noon.

CDCC celebrates local businesses with spring ribbon-cuttings

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will be hosting multiple ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring for their members to celebrate …
Sports
Tyler Long's Vlahos ($34.40, Montrell Teague) was a wire-to-wire winner in 1:56.2 in the $18,000 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY/Quenton Egan Photo

Vlahos dominates in win at Harrington

HARRINGTON - Tyler Long's Vlahos ($34.40, Montrell Teague) was a wire-to-wire winner in 1:56.2 in the $18,000 Open Trot Wednesday at …
Dover leftfielder Preston Lyon was unable to catch up to this long fly ball hit by Jack Bujnowski of Salesianum for a double in the first inning Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Dover vs. Salesianum baseball

DOVER — Salesianum scored five runs in the second inning before holding off Dover High, 7-4, in non-conference baseball on …
Delaware's Niels Lane netted a career-high 22 points and hit 4-of-5 three-pointers in the Hens' 90-71 win over North Carolina A&T. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES.

Some graduated college basketball players entering portal just in case

DOVER — With the amount of money being made in college sports these days, it’s hardly surprising that some athletes are …
Brooks O’Hanlon of Salesianum is picked off first base by Dover pitcher KoleTurner with Jeremy Drago putting on the tag. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's scores: Salesianum uses big inning to top Dover in baseball

DOVER — Salesianum scored five runs in the second inning before holding off Dover High, 7-4, in non-conference baseball on Tuesday …
Jim Magno and Joe Fonte's Incaseyoudidntknow ($2.10, Jim Morand) won the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:54.1. HARRINGTON RACEWAY/Quenton Egan Photo

Incaseyoudidntknow takes Harrington feature

HARRINGTON - Jim Magno and Joe Fonte's Incaseyoudidntknow ($2.10, Jim Morand) won the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday at …

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Things to Do
All concerts in the 2025 Summer Arts in the Park series are free.

Kent County Public Library announces summer concert series

Kent County Public Library has announced its musical lineup for its 2025 Summer Arts in the Park concert series. Concerts will …
Plantapalooza will take place at Dover Public Library Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Dover Public Library has fourth Plantapalooza

Dover Public Library will have its fourth annual “Plantapalooza” Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Crafts for all ages will be …
These vintage cans show some of the products made by Delmarva Peninsula's canning industry, which will be the subject of a historical presentation Saturday, May 10, at Milford Public Library.

History presentation to discuss Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry

MILFORD — Author Ed Kee will present a historical program about Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. …
The event will be at Doverama Bowling, 1600 S. Governors Ave.

Bowl with John Taylor at Doverama Bowling

DOVER – Delaware State University alum and former San Francisco 49ers player John Taylor will be at Doverama Bowling from 5:30 …
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will be making a stop in his “Everything Is Wonderful” tour on Aug. 15 at the Freeman Arts Pavilion. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK SELIGER

Gaffigan to bring laughs to Freeman Arts Pavilion

SELBYVILLE — Jim Gaffigan is bringing his “Everything is Wonderful” tour to the Freeman Arts Pavilion on Aug. 15 as part of the …
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