News
Breast cancer awareness
Roxann Edwards has been through breast cancer twice, both times exhausting. But she uses her voice to inspire others. “I can’t help anybody if I haven’t gone through …
SPORTS
DOVER— Saturday was a Homecoming celebration for much of Delaware State’s football matchup against St. Francis (PA) - until it wasn’t.
The Hornets were in control much of the …
GOVERNMENT
Gov. John Carney signed legislation Tuesday that will provide the largest continuous investment in Delaware’s Medicaid program since the federal Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010.
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Opinion
OPINION
If you’re planning to retire in a few years, are you looking forward to it? Or are you somewhat apprehensive? Are you asking yourself: “What sort of retirement can I afford?”
OPINION
I have known Mark Schaeffer for many years. Mark has always been a good friend and neighbor, and over the course of his first term as Sussex County councilman for the past three-and-a-half years, he has been an outstanding advocate for the people of the 3rd District. Mark is seeking reelection to be our voice for another term.
OPINION
Often, when driving, you might give a little glance over your shoulder and start to switch lanes, only to hear a horn and find someone driving in your blind spot. You move back over and keep heading in your lane. The question might be, “Were you able to get back over, get off on the exit you needed and get to where you are going?”
OPINION
As a Delaware politician, I thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday column by Editor-in-Chief Andrew West (“First State history buff offers more political trivia,” Sept. 29).
Sports
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Cara Nacrelli, Smyrna field hockey
SMYRNA — Smyrna High field hockey player Cara Nacrelii was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week.
The sophomore …
Delaware out-duels Monmouth for CAA football victory
With 77 points and 1,076 yards between them, Delaware and Monmouth were as good as advertised offensively.
But a few big plays …
Roundup: Caesar Rodney earns its second win of the season; Lake Forest rolls to win
Caesar Rodney High held off Hodgson, 31-28, in Class 3A football to earn its second win of the season on Saturday afternoon.
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Delaware high school football scores
SATURDAY’S SCORES
Lake Forest 56, Sussex Tech 0 Glasgow 12, Wilmington Charter 7 Odessa 34, Conrad 0
FRIDAY’S SCORES
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Photo gallery: Middletown vs. Smyrna football game
MIDDLETOWN - Middletown High downed rival Smyrna, 45-12, on Friday night in the annual Harvest Bowl football game.
The …
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Delaware
Dover High Homecoming
DOVER — This is what high school football homecoming memories are made of.
With colorful fireworks booming in the night sky, Dover High’s Nehemiah Coston came running over and handed …
SCHOOLS
DOVER—Capital School District held its 2024 Homecoming Parade along Loockerman St. Friday evening.
It featured participants from all grade levels and many different extracurriculars. …
POLICE
DOVER — A 25-year-old Dover man was arrested following a shooting incident involving a 3-year-old child that left one man injured Thursday, Delaware State Police said.
Maryland
QUANTICO — Join the Eastern Shore Running Club on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the inaugural Pirate’s Wharf 5K, which is the first race to be held at the new Pirate’s Wharf Park in …
Education
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced four administrative appointments that have occurred since the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Chelsea L. Seabrease, Director of …
Government
WICOMICO COUNTY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced the county’s issuer and general obligation limited tax rating has been upgraded from Aa2 to Aa1 by Moody’s …
Neighbors
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park in partnership with the Crisfield Arts & Entertainment District is sponsoring a kite making and flying workshop Saturday, Oct. 19 from 4 p.m. to sunset …
Danielle and Jeremy Knode, owners of Knode’s Landscaping, have put out the call for contributions to help farmers and others hit hard by Hurricane Helene.
The couple have teamed up with Western North Carolina Regional Livestock Center based in Canton, NC., which is working to help farmers and animals who were affected by flooding.
WESTOVER — If you attended the former Marion High School the annual all class reunion is 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 at Green Hill Church of the Brethren, 8585 Greenhill Lane, Westover.
The …
Scenes From Bay to Bay
Birds of a feather
Tuesday, October 1
Delaware State News editor in chief Andrew West took this photo of a pair of ruby-throated hummingbirds in Harrington recently.
Photo Gallery: The 48th Dorchester Arts Showcase
Tuesday, October 1
A 48-year-old tradition with a new twist: Iconic Cambridge arts and street festival celebrated the city's downtown Arts and Entertainment District Sunday, September 29th from noon to 5 p.m.
Dewey Beach
Thursday, September 26
Christie Cole of Harrington took this photo at Dewey Beach on Sept. 18.
Big Oak County Park
Tuesday, September 24
Alex Cisar of Dover took this photo at the Delaware Aerospace Education Foundation”s Galaxy Garden at Big Oak County Park in Smyrna on Sept. 9.
Sunset at Bombay Hook
Friday, September 20
Karen Williams, of Felton, took this photo of the sunset at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on Sept. 9.
Business
CAMBRIDGE – The Dorchester County Public Schools Food Service Department arranged visits this week by the Maryland Agriculture trailer, as part of Farm to School Week.
The purpose of Farm …
EASTON – The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) in conjunction with the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, will close a section of MD 662 (Longwoods Road) between Airport …
LEWES — Dr. David Tam, the president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, has detailed the electronic medical record system the organization is set to implement, called Epic .
According to …
Last weekend, Hurricane Helene ripped through the Southeast, destroying many homes in several towns and leaving dozens dead.
And, since the monster storm cleared, millions have been dealing with a lack of electricity.
Things to Do
Spaghetti dinner to honor veterans set for Saturday in Smyrna
SMYRNA — A spaghetti dinner honoring veterans will be held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, 118 W. Commerce Street.
Thrive Milford event to celebrate the older adult lifestyle
Active seniors looking for fun activities and information to enhance their lifestyle are invited to Thrive Milford – Senior Life …
Paint Dover! offers broader palette for artists
DOVER — Numerous artists from around the region have come downtown armed with colorful palettes to participate in Paint Dover! over …
Market Fair offers visitors a trip back through time
DOVER — The Green will serve as a time capsule this weekend that will transport visitors back in time to the 1800s as it hosts the …
Run for the Arts 5K back in Milford
MILFORD – The seventh annual Run for the Arts 5K will be on Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. starting at the Bicentennial Park on Front Street in …
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Nation
Hurricane Milton has formed and could grow stronger before hitting Florida midweek
The National Hurricane Center says Milton is now a hurricane and is intensifying rapidly as it moves east across the Gulf. It could be a major hurricane before it slams into the storm-ravaged Florida …
Walz says he'll 'own up' when he misspeaks as the Democratic ticket steps up media interviews
Nearly a week after verbal stumbles in the only vice presidential debate, Democrat Tim Walz used his debut campaign appearance on a Sunday news show to try to fend off criticism of his stand on …
Trump ramps up his campaign in Wisconsin, where a Republican win could knock out Democrats
Donald Trump’s fourth scheduled stop in eight days in Wisconsin is a sign of his increased attention as Republicans fret about the former president’s ability to match the Democrats’ enthusiasm …
Top US trade official sees progress in helping workers. Voters will decide if her approach continues
As the U.S. trade representative, Katherine Tai is legally required to avoid discussing this year’s presidential election. But her ideas about fair trade are on the ballot in November. Voters are …
Pope names 21 new cardinals, significantly increasing pool who will one day elect successor
Pope Francis has named 21 new cardinals. That significantly increases the size of the College of Cardinals and further cements his mark on the group of prelates who will one day elect his successor. …
World
Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
Crowds are taking part in pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests and memorial events across the world on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. At a rally in Berlin, near …
1 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles
One person has died after Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight with 87 Shahed drones and four different types of missiles, officials said Sunday. A 49-year-old man was killed in the Kharkiv …
International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbors and European Union countries are joining efforts to clear rubble and find people still missing after floods and landslides devastated parts of the Balkan …
Apparent Israeli airstrike on mosque in central Gaza kills at least 18 people
Palestinian medical officials say an apparent Israeli airstrike early Sunday killed at least 18 people in central Gaza. The al-Aqsa Martyrs hospital said in a statement that the strike hit a mosque …
North Korea and China mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship
The leaders of North Korea and China have marked the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations by exchanging messages that expressed hopes for stronger ties, as outsiders raised questions about …
