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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 surgeon general Dr. Neil Hockstein receives a flu vaccine Oct. 23 at the Floyd I. Hudson State Service Center in Newark.

Vaccinations encouraged, as flu cases rise considerably in Delaware

The First State’s early-season influenza activity is significantly higher than typically observed at this time of year, which is in …
Twice next week, Dover City Council will be discussing a proposed fire sprinkler mandate for new-home construction.

Fire sprinkler mandate to be revisited by Dover City Council

The debate over the mandatory installation of fire sprinklers in new-home construction will continue at Dover City Council’s meeting …
Statewide and nationwide, the price of gas continued a slight decline this week. These were the prices at the Georgetown Exxon on Thursday, Nov. 5.

Price of gas continues to decline slightly in Delaware

Nationwide and across Delaware, the price of fuel is maintaining a slight, albeit steady, decreasing trend.
Dover Movies 14 opened under new ownership on Friday, Nov. 6, after AMC theaters closed its doors in 2024.

Dover Movies 14 opens its doors

DOVER — On Friday, Dover Movies 14 officially opened at the Dover Mall. Arthur Helmick, the owner of the theater, said on Thursday …
Local military veterans salute the American flag. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Wicomico Civic Center set to host Veterans Day Ceremony

SALISBURY — The Wicomico County War Memorial Committee will honor local military veterans at a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 …
State of Delaware government
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.
The Delaware House of Representatives’ majority caucus voted Wednesday, Nov. 4, for the chamber’s leadership in the upcoming General Assembly.
Delaware’s federal officials who were up for reelection this year, Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. Sarah McBride, both D-Del., saw decisive victories Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Delaware News
Several ex-Appoquinink High athletes are now part of college sports squads this fall.
Did you know that in 1939 the American holly was designated Delaware’s state tree? No other state has holly as its state tree. We think of holly around Christmas because of its red berries and …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Conservation District, the delegated authority for Delaware Sediment and Stormwater Regulations in Sussex County, is now accepting entries for the 2027 Conservation …
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 …
Sometimes, smaller is better, so Frankford Town Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 3, to reduce minimum lot sizes and width requirements in residential planned community districts.
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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. …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council held a Nov. 3 legislative session where they unanimously voted to approve Legislative Bill 2026-13. The legislation includes a set of local zoning rules shaped …
SALISBURY — The name Tony Sarbanes is synonymous with the city of Salisbury and Wicomico County. A retired educator, Army veteran, coach, administrator, businessman and community leader, …
Three new members have been elected to serve on the Wicomico County Board of Education. Joyce Farrare, who filed with her name on the ballot as a write in candidate, is expected to represent District 1; Emanuel Fletcher III will represent District 3, and Stewart Soper will represent District 5.
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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 …
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Douglas Wayne Nelson, 70

     Douglas Wayne Nelson, 70 of Crisfield, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.      Born …
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Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Porter Hohman

     Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Porter Hohman passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.      Beth was …
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Marie Gillian Gannon, 62

    Marie Gillian Gannon, of Harrington, DE, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent …
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Faye Spartz, 87

     Faye was born in San Francisco on October 12, 1939 to C. Allen and Mary G. Fountain. She passed into her eternal …
Sports
Dover’s Ayomide Adamolekun (7) and Kenaysha Williams trying to block a hard return by Samiyah May of CR.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover reaches DIAA volleyball quarterfinals; Indian River advances in field hockey

DOVER — Dover High’s girls’ volleyball team is headed back to the DIAA state quarterfinals for the second time in the last four …
Former Philadelphia Eagles’ receiver DeSean Jackson is starting his second season as the Hornets’ football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State posts second straight win to stay in MEAC football race

DOVER — Delaware State’s football program has had its share of ups and downs over the years on this field at Alumni Stadium. …
DELAWARE ATHLETICS/MIKEY REEVES  Delaware defensive lineman Trace Scott III celebrates his interception return for a TD at Kennesaw State on Saturday.

Blue Hens' comeback bid falls short in high-scoring loss to Kennesaw State

Delaware’s football players began the season with dreams of doing what Kennesaw State did last season — winning a Conference USA …
Jaxon Timmons of Caesar Rodney is brought down by Cape defender Jamar Beasley after gaining first-down yardage Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Cape Henlopen football

LEWES — Caesar Rodney High took control of second place in Class 3A District II with a 41-20 football win at Cape Henlopen on Friday …
Blue Hen defensive lineman Brandon Gorham returned a fumble 59 yards in the third quarter. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Today’s college football preview: DELAWARE (4-4) at KENNESAW STATE (2-6)

WHEN: Today, 3 p.m. WHERE: Fifth Third Stadium (11,040), Kennesaw, Ga. TV: ESPN-plus. (Nolan Alexander, Cole Neely, Maria Martin). …
Things to Do
The National Association of Black Veterans and other local groups will salute service members with “Honoring All Who Served,” the 2026 Dover Veterans Day Parade, in the downtown corridor Saturday, Nov. 7.
Ready for some postelection fun? There are several upcoming fall events worth noting, starting with an annual favorite.
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 2:09 a.m. EST

Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. …
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House following a weekend trip to Florida, in Washington, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

The Latest: Trump says his deportation policy ‘might have been too tough’ for voters

President Donald Trump said he ‘might have been too tough for voters’ on deportations and that he thinks he can work with …
Asian markets plunged on Friday, tracking a Wall Street sell-off in AI-related stocks. South Korea's Kospi fell 7.4%, while Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped 5.7%. Australia's ASX 200, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also traded lower amid growing concerns over AI stock valuations and data center spending.

Asian markets bounce back after a recovery for AI stocks on Wall Street

Asian shares and U.S. futures have advanced after artificial intelligence stocks recovered some ground lost in last week's sell-offs. …
Pope Leo XIV arrives to preside over a Mass at Monumento de los Españoles in Buenos Aires, on the fourth day of his twelve-day apostolic journey to South America, Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Photos of Pope Leo XIV in Argentina in second leg of Latin American tour

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina on the second leg of his South American tour, following a stop in Uruguay. His …
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang delivers his keynote on the company's GTC event in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Nvidia shares drop after co. investigates whether CEO was 'target of a foreign intelligence effort'

Shares of Nvidia are sliding before the market open on Monday as the chip company announced an investigation into reports that CEO …
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