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Veteran Town Hall
DOVER —Veterans, their families and community partners are encouraged to attend the Wilmington VA Town Hall from 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at American Legion Stahl Post 2. Doors open at 4:30 …
Angler Survey
Researchers from the University of Delaware are looking for anglers in the Delaware Bay or the Delaware Inland Bays that regularly consume the fish or shellfish caught to take part in a survey on …
First State Antique Tractor Club
GREENWOOD — The First State Antique Tractor Club will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Greenwood VFW, on the corner of Governors Avenue and Mill Street. Topics to be discussed are the …
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OPINION
I read another letter to the Daily State News that offered incorrect information. The writer’s letter was an attack on J.D. Vance, basically saying that a corporal (Vance) is less trustworthy than a command sergeant major (Tim Walz) in a political position (“Should Republicans be urging VP nominee to ‘go, J.D., go’?”).
OPINION
On Oct. 1, a Louisiana law will go into effect classifying the drug misoprostol a dangerous controlled substance. It is used for routine reproductive care, specifically to treat postpartum hemorrhaging, and for abortions in combination with mifepristone.
OPINION
Delaware’s state primaries — which took place today — only allow voting by registered Democrats and Republicans. Do you think all voters should have a voice during these preliminary elections? What are the positives and negatives of allowing only the two parties’ registrants to take part?
OPINION
As the primary election in Delaware concludes, it’s crucial that we, as voters, carefully consider the values and policies of the candidates who seek our support in the general election. The high cost of housing continues to grow, preventing Delawareans from achieving homeownership and threatening those who do own with higher taxes and more economic uncertainty.
Sports
Eric Foster’s Sinatra De Vie ($2.40, Johnathan Ahle) was a 1:55.1 winner in the featured $22,500 Free-For-All Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO

Sinatra De Vie picks up victory at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Eric Foster’s Sinatra De Vie ($2.40, Johnathan Ahle) was a 1:55.1 winner in the featured $22,500 Free-For-All Trot on …
Lee Hull is starting his second season as Delaware State’s head football coach after going 1-10 last fall. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State football team doesn't want to be satisfied after getting first win

DOVER — Lee Hull isn’t interested in having a team that wins only once in a while. So while Delaware State’s 17-15 football …
Polytech’s Brayden Hurd manages to use his foot to steal ball away from Talan Gerardi of Lake Forest in Tuesday’s match.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Lake Forest vs. Polytech boys' soccer

FELTON - Lake Forest High and Polytech squared off in a boys' soccer matchup in Jim Blades Stadium on Tuesday evening. The …
Nolan Ellwanger of Lake Forest and Polytech midfielder Grant Coleman go hard to the turf trying to get to the ball before it went out of bounds Tuesday.  Both players showed good sportsmanship after the whistle by helping each other back to their feet.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's scores: Caesar Rodney puts away soccer win over Delmar

Axel Jackson scored a pair of second-half goals as Caesar Rodney High blanked Delmar, 3-0, in boys’ soccer on Tuesday afternoon. …
InCaseYouDidntKnow posted a victory at Harrington Raceway on Tuesday night. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Teague drives six winners at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Harrington Raceway’s leading driver, Montrell Teague, had six wins on the Tuesday program. The 33-year-old driver …
Delaware
COMMUNITY
A Patriot Day ceremony at Middletown High School on Wednesday included the raising of a Freedom Flag, a symbol of remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
COMMUNITY
To empower formerly incarcerated individuals and their loved ones to overcome barriers for successful reentry into the community, the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice has formed the Returning Citizens Support Committee.
Business
Lewes Skin Nurse has announced its rebranding and expanded range of corrective skin care treatments.
Maryland
Community
SALISBURY — Two Salisbury families will soon be homeowners with the support of Wicomico County Habitat for Humanity and the surrounding community. A Sept. 5 groundbreaking ceremony kicked …
The Supreme Court of Maryland is considering the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the state’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed …
Things to Do
SALISBURY — Parsons Cemetery’s annual Blessing of the Animals offers a special gift to pet owners this year: Following the ceremony for live animals, another one for departed pets will …
Neighbors
PRINCESS ANNE — If you are in downtown Princess Anne 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 pause to hear the change ringing bells of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church as they will be ringing in celebration …
Each year, the Daily State News celebrates its readers' poll, Stars of Delaware. A special part of that is the Person of the Year finalists who go above and beyond to make Delaware a better place. …
Business
Barnes & Noble is only a week away from opening its fourth store in the state, the first outside of New Castle County, in Rehoboth Beach.
BALTIMORE — “I almost didn’t buy it,” a Virginia resident said of the $50,000 winning  Pick 5  ticket while on his way home earlier this month. The “mistake …
Over the last 17 years, First State Gymnastics in Newark has been home to 2017 all-around world champion Morgan Hurd and junior national team member Ashley Snyder.
A proposal to add 91 single-family homes to the 265-parcel Anchor’s Run in Lewes is scheduled for a public hearing before the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission on Wednesday.
Things to Do
Lucas "Amillion" Mayfield, shown performing at the Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands in Dover in 2018, said celebrating his own day in downtown Dover on Saturday will be “truly special.” DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

Dover festival promises to be one in Amillion

DOVER — Touring the world as a performing artist is great, Lucas “Amillion” Mayfield says. However, visiting his hometown …
Kent County Theatre Guild's "Aboveboard" includes, from left, Luette Muir as Marnie, Tony Gerdes as Nick, Kennedy Oaks as Jessica and John Moller as Milo.

Kent County Theatre Guild enters new stage with 'Aboveboard'

DOVER — Everything old is new again for the Kent County Theatre Guild, as it kicks off its 71st season Friday night with a renovated …
Liane Hansen

American Association of University Women set September meeting speaker

LEWES — Broadcasting pioneer and longtime NPR host Liane Hansen will be interviewed by writer Bill Newcott during the Sept. 19 …
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Culture, heritage diversity showcased at Nanticoke Powwow

MILTON – Through music, food, storytelling and dance, Native American culture and heritage was on diverse display Saturday on the …
A view of Ragusa Ibla in Sicily, Italy, as sketched by Rosemary Connelly.

Milford’s Connelly to lead a group of artists to Italy

In May 2025, artist Rosemary Connelly of Milford will bring a group to Sicily, Italy, to sketch in many of her favorite places.
The Latest News Around The Globe
Nation

PHOTO COLLECTION: Back to School

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

PHOTO COLLECTION: Pope Visits Singapore

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.

Billionaire's spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth

A billionaire will have to wait a little longer to perform the first private spacewalk. SpaceX delayed Thursday's spacewalk by at least three hours. No explanation was immediately available. Tech …

Pair of rare Amur tiger cubs debuting at Minnesota Zoo are raising hopes for the endangered species

A pair of rare Amur tiger cubs are making their public debut at the Minnesota Zoo, raising hopes for preserving an endangered species that’s native to far eastern Russia and northern China. Andrei …

Firefighters hope cooler weather will aid their battle against 3 major Southern California fires

Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking advantage of cooler weather as they slowly gain the upper hand against blazes that have destroyed dozens of …
World

Stock market today: Asian shares rally, encouraged by Wall Street storming back from an early slide

Asian shares are mostly higher, encouraged by gains on Wall Street led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies. Benchmarks rose in early Thursday trading in Tokyo, Sydney, Seoul, Hong Kong and …

South Koreans are starkly divided over North Korea's nuclear threat

There are two Koreas, North and South. But there’s also more than one South Korea; it’s split into camps with often polar opposite views on the danger posed by their nuclear-armed neighbor to the …

How a traveling 'health train' has become an essential source of free care in South Africa

A passenger train in South Africa has been transformed into a mobile health facility. It circulates throughout the country for much of the year, providing medical attention to the sick, young and old …

Vietnam death toll climbs to 197 as typhoon's aftermath brings flash floods and landslides

Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam in the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi and more than 125 are missing as flash floods and landslides take their toll. Vietnam’s VNExpress newspaper reported Thursday …

Pope marvels at Singapore's skyscrapers and asks that the lowest migrant workers not be forgotten

Pope Francis has praised Singapore’s economic development as a testament to human ingenuity. But he's urging the city-state to look after the weakest too. Francis made the remarks Thursday on the …
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