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Tidewater Utilities approaching Harrington-area well owners about future service zone

Tidewater Utilities has begun reaching out to private well owners in southwest Kent County to secure a future service area should …
Friends gather for a selfie at Dover Con Saturday.

Gallery: Dover Con

DOVER  -- Hundreds of  pop culture enthusiasts donned outfits for Dover Con Saturday.
Its-a Mario Kart family at Dover Con (with a special Spider-Man appearance).

Pop culture lovers unite at Dover Con 2025

This year, Dover Con celebrated its 11th year, offering a place for pop culture lovers of all ages to unite. Dover Con took place …
Audience members cheer on guest speakers and singers at the June 14 No Kings Rally.

'No Kings' rally sees largest turnout in Dover yet

The Capital City saw several hundred protesters at its No Kings Rally on June 14, as part of a nationwide day of action against …
Rep. Eric Morrison, D-Glasgow, introduces his proposal to create an Office of Suicide Prevention in Delaware on the House floor June 12.

House approves bill to create Delaware Office of Suicide Prevention

DOVER — Delaware is one step closer to creating a statewide Office of Suicide Prevention. The First State is the only state …
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General Assembly
DOVER — The House of Representatives approved two proposals to generate state agency revenue on June 12, as the body passed updated fee and fine packages for the Delaware Department of Natural …
A proactive proposal to enshrine marriage equality rights in the Delaware Constitution passed the Senate on June 10 and heads to the House of Representatives.
A measure to require Delaware high schools to offer financial literacy courses received unanimous approval in the House of Representatives’ Education Committee on June 11.
Delaware News
REHOBOTH BEACH — The largest protest since April 5 took place in Rehoboth Beach on June 14, as part of the national 'No Kings' protests.
REHOBOTH BEACH — In what appeared to be the largest protest against the current administration since April 19, several hundred people lined north and southbound lanes of Coastal Highway in …
Marie Wenzel has learned plenty about Delaware since Oct. 1, 2024. It was her familiarity with the National Alliance on Mental Illness that brought her to the state, as the agency’s new CEO.
WILMINGTON — Marie Wenzel has learned plenty about Delaware since Oct. 1, 2024. She was already familiar with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, however. So the new NAMI …
Since 2013, Grass Roots Rescue has fostered an ongoing, statewide effort to find forever homes for dogs. The nonprofit is dedicated to rescuing stray, abandoned, shelter and owner-surrendered canines and placing them in qualified, lifelong homes via adoption.
In his final Milford City Council meeting June 9, retiring city manager Mark Whitfield thanked his department heads, saying he was “immensely proud” of their service during his five-year tenure.
Members of Sussex County’s Land Use Reform Working Group are getting closer to making draft recommendations to County Council, as they are charged to do by the end of June.
Following a special Dover City Council meeting June 2, during which a potential conflict of interest in the city solicitor search was discussed, a law firm has dropped out as a candidate.
Eleven Milford police officers ran several miles June 12, as part of the 39th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware.
MILFORD —A 32-year-old Dover man was shot near the Slaughter Beach Memorial Volunteer Fire Company on June 12, Delaware State Police said.
Maryland News
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Police Department plans to enhance the security of downtown in the future by installing additional surveillance cameras. The department was awarded $20,000 by the …
CRISFIELD — Crisfield is the test site for the Maryland Eastern Shore Drone Medical Delivery Project led by a collaboration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) specialists, medical …
PRINCESS ANNE — The Somerset County Fair is not until the third full week of July but the call is out for contestants to compete to be Fair Queen for 2025 and a member of her court. In …
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Obituaries
     Robert William Konschak of Dover, Delaware passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. Robert was born in Dover to the late William and Olga Konschak.      Robert …
    Joshua Daniel Wright of Dover, Delaware, passed away, Friday, June 6th, 2025.     He was born May 12th, 1990, in Landstuhl, Germany, to Daniel R. Wright and Cynthia Jean …
     MILFORD - Rose Marie Bowler of Dover, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Rose was born on June 7, 1940, in Dover, Delaware, to the late James and Margaret …
     Teresa C. Swafford passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 in Summerville, South Carolina, following a long illness.      Born on January 26, 1943 at Milford (DE) …
     Edgar Eugene "Puss" Walls, III, of Harrington, Delaware, passed away June 2, 2025. Born on October 16, 1949, in Chestertown, Maryland, Eugene was the son of the late Edgar "Reds" …
Opinion
Class of 2025
Two classmates smile for the camera.

Smyrna High's Class of 2025 includes 453 graduates

SMYRNA — There were 453 seniors who graduated from Smyrna High June 7.
"I had to do it!" said Joshua Grier of his WWE Championship belt.

Dover High School celebrates its 125th commencement ceremony

Despite a rainy start to the afternoon, the sun soon came out to shine on the 453 Dover High School graduates in attendance for the …
Evelyn Kopp performs the National Anthem at Polytech's graduation on June 5.

Polytech High School graduates 374 students in class of 2025

Polytech High School saw 374 students receive degrees in its class of 2025 graduation ceremony on June 5.  The degrees were …
There's time for a selfie with classmates.

Odessa High seniors depart in graduation ceremony

TOWNSEND — The Odessa High Class of 2025 had 315 members graduate during a ceremony June 7.
The thrill of graduation arrives at the end of the ceremony.

Middletown High Class of 2025 sees 309 members graduate

TOWNSEND —  The Middletown High Class of 2025 had 309 members graduate during a ceremony June 7.
Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business awarded 10 EDGE grants June 4 at a ceremony in Dover. Pictured are winners in the Entrepreneurial Class. From left, Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez; Nicole and Matt McCarville of American Fire Protection; William and Rosa Donato of Harvey Haven Lavender Farms; Jenny and Jeremy McEntire of Bayside Gymnastics; Mbwidiffu Dibal and spouse of The Menopause Clinic; Dierdra Oretade-Branch of Introspection Counseling; and Division of Small Business director C.J. Bell.

Bayside Gymnastics to break ground for new facility

MILFORD — Bayside Gymnastics, in an event hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, will break ground June 19 at 10:30 …
Club Fitness of Dover celebrated 21 years and its new membership with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce on June 11 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Club Fitness of Dover celebrates 21 years with CDCC ribbon-cutting

Club Fitness celebrated its 21st year and its new membership with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting …

Somerset County Health Department's environmental division's fees for service announced to start July 1

PRINCESS ANNE — Fees for service, both new and increased from former amounts, that were approved earlier this year by the County …
Lurking Class Skate Shop's music venue hosts a concert to help raise funds needed for a three-week closure to expand its performance facility. Supporters can also contribute to a Go-Fund-Me account.

Stage is set for Lurking Class June 21 concert fundraiser in Salisbury

Lurking Class Skate Shop, a cornerstone of the Eastern Shore’s independent music scene, is launching a community fundraiser to …
The Latina Business Summit will take place June 14 at Avenue United Methodist Church, 20 Church St. in Milford.

Latina Business Summit set for June 14 in Milford

MILFORD — The Latina Business Summit, hosted by La Plaza Delaware, will take place June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Avenue United …
Sports
Goalkeeper Jake Muntz of Appoquinimink makes a save in the lacrosse senior all star game Tuesday at DE Turf.

Photo Gallery: Boys' Blue-Gold All-Star Lacrosse Game

The the annual boys' Blue-Gold All-Star Lacrosse Game took place Tuesday at DE Turf Sports Complex near Felton.
Jocelyn Tejeda of Smyrna (left) collides with Milford’s Jordyn Casper in the senior Blue-Gold all star match at Caravel Academy Wednesday afternoon.

Photo Gallery: Girls' Blue-Gold All Star Soccer match

The annual Senior All Star match was played at Caravel Academy on Wednesday afternoon.
Liam Dallas (16) of Newark Charter boots the ball up field in Wednesday night’s annual Senior All Star match played at Caravel Academy.

Photo Gallery: Boys' Blue-Gold All Star soccer match

The annual Senior Blue-Gold All Star game took place Wednesday night at Caravel Academy. 
Cape catcher Jase Mitchell comes out to the mound to congratulate pitcher Bradley Marks as he was being relieved late in Friday’s game with Salesianum.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Athlete of the Week: Jase Mitchell, Cape Henlopen

LEWES — Cape Henlopen High baseball player Jase Mitchell was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week. The …
Kevin Gravatt, an outfielder on the 1975 Caesar Rodney High state championship baseball team, holds up a photo of the Riders celebrating after they won the title.  SUBMITTED PHOTO/BECKY GRAVATT

For 1975 Caesar Rodney baseball players, state title was their glory days

CAMDEN — Craig Boehmer isn’t positive how they got the last out. “I think it was a strikeout to tell you the …
Things to Do
MILTON — The Paul Kares Rock N’ Roll run is set for June 14 at Hudson Fields, 29763 Eagle Crest Road beginning at 8 a.m. Planned is a 5K fun run or walk, followed by live music and …
SALISBURY —  Salisbury officials have announced upcoming road closures in advance of tonight's 3rd Friday event. This month's event centers around the theme of "summer camp." …
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National News

AP News Summary at 12:02 a.m. EDT

Military parade rolls through DC as 'No Kings' protesters across US decry Trump WASHINGTON (AP) — The grand military parade that …
A man looks at flames rising from an oil storage facility after it appeared to have been struck by an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, early Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Israel and Iran trade strikes for a third day as nuclear talks are called off

Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air …
Israeli security forces inspect a destroyed building that was hit by a missile fired from Iran, near Tel Aviv, Israel, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

The Latest: Death toll grows as Israel and Iran trade attacks for third day

The death toll is rising as Israel and Iran traded missile strikes for a third straight day. Israel on Sunday hit targets in Tehran, …

Eight killed in latest shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid site in Gaza

Health officials say at least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded in a shooting near Israeli- and U.S.-supported …
People take shelter during sirens warning of incoming fire at Israel's Magen David Adom emergency service during a blood drive to prepare for mass casualties in the event of strikes by Iran, in Jerusalem, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

Photos of escalating Israel-Iran conflict

Iran launched a second night of missile attacks against Israel on Saturday as Israel continued to strike Tehran and other locations, …
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Delaware-Related News

Highest-paying science jobs for people in Dover

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Dover using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May …

Highest-paying jobs in Dover that require a graduate degree

Stacker ranked the highest-paying jobs that require a graduate degree in Dover, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of …
Consumer technologies get wet as a regular part of everyday life.

Debunking 5 myths about when your devices get wet

When it comes to drying out your drenched device, problematic myths about liquid protection and repair make it hard to separate fact …

Delaware's favorite junk food: pizza

Hims presents a regional guide to the junk food people in your state crave the most.

Delaware's most popular men's hairstyle: the fade

Hims says a good hair day can go a long way—but what constitutes "good" differs dramatically by region so it presents a …
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