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Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce 2026 annual Fall Business Luncheon attendees listen to opening remarks Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Middletown Memorial Hall.

Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce hosts 2026 annual Fall Business Luncheon

The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 annual Fall Business Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Middletown Memorial Hall.
State Sen. Stephanie Hansen, left, the primary sponsor of The Grace Peterson Act, stands next to Peterson during the Tuesday, Oct. 13, Seaford City Council meeting.

Seaford woman praised for grit following 2023 attack

She’s been called a survivor, a hero and an inspiration — and, certainly, an amazing Grace.
Workers put the finishing touches on the wheelchair ramp. PROVIDED PHOTO

Rotary Club of Salisbury builds wheelchair ramp for Somerset County man

SALISBURY — Rotary Club of Salisbury’s latest mission included helping a Somerset County man who has a long history of health …
A typical data center. A few years ago, Atlanta-based tech firm, DC BLOX, opened a $31.5 million data center near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Salisbury places one-year moratorium on data center proposals

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has placed a one-year ban on data center proposals, joining a growing trend of government bodies …
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Now codified, Delaware Office of New Americans officially underway

Established last November, the state’s Office of New Americans is looking at how newly signed legislation will impact its …
Vote 2026
The first campaign finance reports for Delaware’s general election were due from candidates Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12 a.m., about a month before Nov. 3.
The two candidates vying for the open District 38 seat in the Delaware House of Representatives made their stances known Thursday, Oct. 8, at a Millville debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware.
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County said Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the candidate forum for the House of Representatives’ District 41 has been canceled.
Incumbent Rep. Alonna Berry, D-Milton, and Gene Dvornick, her Republican challenger in the Nov. 3 election, outlined their positions on a range of issues Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a debate at Lewes Elementary School.
State of Delaware government
Gov. Matt Meyer announced Friday, Oct. 9, that two Delaware housing developments and four community solar projects will have their permits accelerated.
DOVER — On Oct. 7, Delaware legislators and housing advocates met for the signing of two bills related to housing and infrastructure. “One is about housing. One is about roads and permits. …
Alterations to Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act could be on the horizon, as one lawmaker introduced a bill Monday, Oct. 5, to solicit feedback ahead of the 154th General Assembly in January 2027.
Various Native tribes and lawmakers gathered outside Legislative Hall in Dover on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the establishment of the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission.
Delaware News
HARRINGTON — Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Wednesday, Oct. 14 announced the sentencing of William Conard, 37, of Harrington, in two child rape cases.
DOVER — Delaware Secretary of Education Cindy Marten announced at ceremony Tuesday evening in Dover that Dr. Jessica Liu, who teaches multilingual learners at Etta J. Wilson Elementary School in …
MILFORD — A 78-year-old man died Tuesday after crashing his vehicle, the Milford Police Department said. The accident occurred around 9:55 a.m. when a 2011 Cadillac SRX sport-utility vehicle …
The Blackbird Creek Fall Festival in Townsend is educational and family-friendly all at once.
Make room for the Georgetown Fire Co. on the traveling trophy.
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CRISFIELD — To celebrate the approval of federally directed spending for the planning of a new fire station and emergency shelter Congressman Andy Harris will be in Crisfield 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine has received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council reinstated emergency legislation centered on the county-owned nursing home Oct. 13, days after County Executive Julie Giordano vetoed the plan. The council …
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is officially open to the public as an internationally recognized ArbNet accredited arboretum. The application was accepted July 7, 2026, by the Morton …
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William Christopher Lane

William Christopher Lane, 76, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice in the Wilmington …
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Douglas “Doug” Vitale, 46

     Douglas “Doug” Vitale, of Dover, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2026. Doug had an infectious energy, a …
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Richard Wayne Pepper, 95

     Richard Wayne Pepper, of Felton, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his …
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Richard Lee Tyler Jr. “Bones”, 65

     Richard Lee Tyler Jr. “Bones”, of Crisfield and Arizona, passed away September 21, 2026 at Tidal Health after a courageous …
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Robert “Bob” Anson Brickley, 100

     Robert “Bob” Anson Brickley of Magnolia, Delaware, died October 9, 2026, in Dover. A retired Army Major, he served nearly …
Sports
Ava Layton of Caesar Rodney sets up a shot in Tuesday’s match with Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Lake Forest girls' volleyball

FELTON — Caesar Rodney High rallied to win the final three sets and pull out a 3-2 victory over Lake Forest in a girls’ volleyball …
Smyrna High grad Wayne Knight is the leading rusher for James Madison this  fall. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH.

Smyrna's Knight made most of second chance at Oregon; Delaware State QB's impressive stats

Wayne Knight’s memory of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium wasn’t necessarily a great one. He and his James Madison football …
Delaware freshman QB Tyler Bell is congratulated by his teammates after catching a 15-yard TD pass just before halftime on Tuesday night. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES.

Delaware can't hold off Middle Tennessee in Conference USA football loss

Delaware made some great plays on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, for the Blue Hens, they also made some really costly ones. …
CR’s Katherine Orge (left) and Jannike Campero trying to block return by Lilly Hoyd of Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's Downstate scores: Caesar Rodney girls rally past Lake Forest

FELTON — Caesar Rodney High rallied to win the final three sets and pull out a 3-2 victory over Lake Forest in a girls’ volleyball …
Tyler Davis’ Salty Beaches ($2.80, Montrell Teague) was a 4-length winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2-year-old pacing final on Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:56.3. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Salty Beaches rolls to DSBF final win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON – Tyler Davis’ Salty Beaches ($2.80, Montrell Teague) was a four-length winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred …
Things to Do
DOVER — The John Dickinson Plantation’s new visitor center opened on Saturday, inviting guests to explore its new exhibit “One Land, Many Voices.” “Until now, we’ve had no space for …
The Salisbury Zoo welcomes all fall afficionados to get wild with two Halloween Happenings, a Spooktacular Halloween, Fright of the Living Zoo, and Wild Vibes.
Business
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Chamber’s Holiday Gift Auction this Friday in Dover

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its annual Holiday Gift Auction this Friday, Oct. 16! Did you know …
Chamber President/CEO Bill Chambers and Salisbury Independent Multimedia Advertising Consultant Karen Riggin. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Eight-year partnership produces latest Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce directory

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent …
Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland’s Oyster Populations

ANNAPOLIS — A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and …
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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Gift Auction is next week

Attention Shoppers! Are you scratching your head about what to get those special people on your holiday shopping list? Look no further …
Linda Mulligan, Bobby Wilson, Dawn McGaha and Candy Fortney are huge supporters of the "Booted and Suited" cleanup initiative for downtown Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

‘Booted and Suited’ remains on hold for downtown Dover

DOVER — Businessman and visionary Bobby Wilson first unveiled his idea to clean up the downtown corridor at the City Council’s …
National News

AP News Summary at 1:44 a.m. EDT

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung ROME (AP) — The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has …
FILE - Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., listens during a Congressional spotlight hearing on Capitol Hill, Sept. 22, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)

Rep. Ilhan Omar's phone seized and relatives subpoenaed in criminal probe, AP source says

Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar have seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a …
President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Battle lines shift in House races as Republicans retreat from front-line districts

Republicans are retreating from some battleground U.S. House races, while Democrats are racing to raise money to boost candidates who …
FILE - The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a press conference, May 6, 2025, at the Justice Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)

Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls

The Justice Department is threatening California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have …

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Search for missing pup in Yellowstone is under pressure as winter nears A small dog named Luna has been on the loose in …
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