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Jodi Frederick of Disc-Connected K9s watches as her Australian shepherd Maverick lunges for a Frisbee on opening day of the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.

Trained dogs, well-groomed animals big part of fair's first day

As visitors were trickling in to the Delaware State Fair’s opener July 17 in Harrington, a variety of animals and their handlers …
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Townsend's Harvey Haven Lavender Farm expanding with EDGE grant

TOWNSEND — Harvey Haven Lavender Farm’s expansion plan got a big boost from the state last month.
An extreme tidal flood in Crisfield in 2024. Flood mitigation projects for the city if built as designed would hold back water rising 5 feet, but the funding for the first phase through FEMA that was promised last summer was withdrawn in April.

Attorney General joins lawsuit against FEMA which hurt Crisfield with withdrawal of flood mitigation funds

BALTIMORE — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday joined a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over …
The façade of the former Visitor’s Center at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, just before demolition began on July 15.

Prime Hook refuge begins demolition of former headquarters, adjacent outbuildings

MILTON — Starting July 15 and expected to last at least five days, sections of the Boardwalk parking lot and portions of the Dike …
From left, Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson; state Sens. Trey Paradee and Eric Buckson; state Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris; City Council President Fred Neil; and council members Andre Boggerty, Dr. Julia Pillsbury, Tricia Arndt and Donyale Hall attend an unveiling of new police equipment June 15.

Dover Police Department unveils new training technology

The Dover Police Department shared new technology for its police academy on June 15, a five-screen, 300-degree VirTra V-300 training …
Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — Delaware 4-H members and volunteers spent July 16 arranging the last of about 5,500 exhibits that will be on display at the Delaware State Fair’s Memorial Hall. The 4-H crew …
HARRINGTON — The 106th annual Delaware State Fair will bring deep-fried delights, dizzying rides, barnyard animals, concerts and people watching — to name just a few activities — …
HARRINGTON — Harness drivers and their horses will get red-carpet treatment on the first night of the 10-day Delaware State Fair, as six of the 11 contests will be Delaware Standardbred …
NASCAR at Dover
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected a request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to continue racing with charters while they battle NASCAR in court, meaning their …
DOVER — The question made Bubba Wallace smile. The veteran NASCAR driver was asked by youngster Isaac Kitzmiller for some pointers about driving at Dover Motor Speedway. “I just …
DOVER —There’s almost no guarantees to any of this. Outside of the Daytona 500 in February and the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend, every other track is at the mercy of the …
Delaware News
Sussex County administrator Todd Lawson delivered an overview of new statewide rules that may have an impact on the area during County Council’s July 15 meeting.
DAGSBORO – The Dagsboro town council meeting scheduled for July 21 has been moved to Aug. 4. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Bethel Center on Clayton Street.
Two Dover residents were arrested on multiple felony offense charges following a drive-by shooting in the Rodney Village neighborhood in May, Delaware State Police said.
REHOBOTH BEACH — According to the July 20 edition of its weekly bulletin, the Parish of St. Ann’s Respect Life Committee is planning a protest in Rehoboth Beach against a local eatery for …
REHOBOTH BEACH — The body of the swimmer who went missing from Rehoboth Beach has been recovered and identified as Gregory Karitu, 27 of Kenya, On July 16 at approximately 1:30 p.m., he …
DOVER — Attorney General Kathleen Jennings' office found some violations of the Freedom of Information Act within a sprawling request for records at the Center for the Inland Bays dating back …
DOVER — Bayhealth recently announces that three of its faculty members have been nationally recognized by Drexel University College of Medicine for their outstanding contributions to medical …
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SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council plans to discuss an emergency proposal centering on the Newland Park Landfill over concerns that the Salisbury facility could be closed on certain days for …
SALISBURY — The Hebron Lions Club plans to donate its existing park located on West Church Street to Wicomico County, which in turn will renovate the property for town and county residents. …
PRINCESS ANNE — The field crops are planted and growing as the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Simplot Grower Solutions and Atlantic Tractor partner for Ag Showcase 2025. The free annual …
CRISFIELD — On Thursday, July 10 at 5 p.m. at Gallery 413 (across from the post office) the public is invited to discuss preliminary research results on nature-based strategies to protect …
SALISBURY — Senior Corporal Ryan Mitchell’s professionalism was very evident as a member of the Salisbury Police Department, striving to bring out the best of those who he trained to …
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Country music star Jimmy Allen (center, back row) has played a fundraiser for the Milford Junior League all-star team to help pay their way to the Eastern Regional. The members of the team, in numerical order, are: Bayley Jo Messick (0), Ava Garrahan (00), Mia Scott (1), Alysha Welch (5),  Michaela Houdek (7), Bre Hall (8), Liannay Bella Felix-Abad (12), Addison Vancompemolle (15), Alayna  McNulty (24), Brynlee Hitchens (44), Huntly Downes (88) and Paisly Kenton (99). Manager: Rick Justice. Coaches: Jason Hall and Devin Scott. SUBMITTED PHOTO/MILFORD LITTLE LEAGUE

Milford Juniors excited to represent state in Little League regional

MILFORD — Travel-ball softball tournaments are one thing. But veteran coach Rick Justice said there’s always …
William Byron (24) leads the field into Turn 1 on a restart during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)

ESPN's SportsCenter coming to Dover on Sunday

DOVER — Dover Motor Speedway’s annual NASCAR weekend is Delaware’s biggest annual sports event. But …
Camden Wyoming coach Shani Benson rallies her team together before going out in the bottom of the second inning holding an 18-0 lead.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Camden-Wyoming Major softball all-stars get their chance to play in a regional

CAMDEN — The players had been in this situation before. In the District I tournament, a one-run loss sent Camden-Wyoming’s …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway Thursday's entries

Harrington Raceway Entries Thursday, July 17, 2025 Post time: 5 p.m.   1st  MURPHY JR $35,000 Trot 1. Speed …
Jase Mitchell of the Vikings rounds third after blasting a solo homerun in the third inning to put Cape Henlopen up 1-0 against Salesianum on Friday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Cape Henlopen's Mitchell drafted by Astros

LEWES — Jase Mitchell was all but guaranteed of seeing his name go up on the draft board in Major League Baseball. And sure …
Obituaries
Obituaries

William Henry Hill

    William Henry Hill was born in Hartly, DE on May 23, 1935 and departed this life on June 29, 2025.     …

James Anthony Favata Sr.

    With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James Anthony Favata Sr., who left us on July 11, 2025, surrounded by the …

Judith Emily Barnes (Dudley), 89

     Judith Emily Barnes, affectionately known as “Judy”, was born Judith Dudley and raised in upstate New York.      She …

Mary Ellen Conaway Carey

    Mary Ellen Conaway Carey, born on October 7, 1935, passed away peacefully at home on July 4, 2025, with her family by her side. …

Robert John Scacheri

Robert John Scacheri passed away peacefully in Wilmington, NC on May 5, 2025. Bob was born at Gotham Hospital in Manhattan on June 4, …
Business
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at Veronica's Pizzeria July 30 at 11 a.m.

Veronica’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Dover to have ribbon-cutting ceremony

Veronica’s Brick Oven Pizzeria will have a Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 30 to celebrate its …
More than a few bearded gents were seen at Burley Beards ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday, July 15, From right Corey Boerner, Balanced Financial Services founder (and raffle winner!), BFS employees Angie and Jody, and far left, Strong Sites  founder Vic King.

“Amazing vibes” at Burley Beards chamber ribbon cutting in Salisbury

It’s a barbershop with flair, where men can let their hair down, and clients are considered kin. According to Burley Beards owner …
Last year’s event at the Kent Island Wireless Zone store. PROVIDED

Verizon Backpack Giveaway Sunday, July 27 in Salisbury and Cambridge

Salisbury and Cambridge Wireless Zone Verizon-authorized retailers are giving back to their communities with a free backpack giveaway, …
During the July 9 Hops & Crops farmers market in Georgetown, Savannah Deputy offers bloom bags and wrapped bouquets of fresh flowers grown for the Kindseed business. Pesticide-free flowers are grown at their small farm. "It's kind of sharing kindness one seed at a time," she says. "Flowers always put a smile on someone’s face." Kindseed Flower Farm is on Facebook.

Georgetown Chamber's Hops & Crops in full swing at Revelation Craft Brewing

GEORGETOWN - For the second consecutive year, the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is holding Hops & Crops, a weekly and variety …
An energy-producing windmill at Dan's Mountain Wind, a wind farm in Allegany County, photographed on July 8, 2025. The state needs more such facilities to meet its climate goals. (Katelynn Winebrenner/Capital News Service)

Maryland struggles to meet its ambitious climate goals

As the planet logs some of its warmest years on record, Maryland is trying to make good on some of the most ambitious climate goals in …
Things to Do
Summertime means it is time for one of the area’s most popular events, the Eastern Shore Threshermen & Collectors Assoc., Inc.’s 65th annual Wheat Threshing, Steam & Gas Engine Show, will be held August 1, 2, 3, 2025. The showgrounds are located on Rt. 313 between Denton and Federalsburg, Maryland. The show features free admission and free parking. The show's opening ceremonies are held at 10:00 AM each day and activities run throughout the day until evening.
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Greater Ocean City Chamber of Commerce, has announced an upcoming “Fireside Chat” luncheon with …
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National News
In this photo taken May 24, 2025 and released by Hebei Taihua Jinye Swimming Club, 12 years old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi celebrates on the podium of the 2025 National Swimming Championships after competing in the Women's 400m Individual Medley event in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong province.(Hebei Taihua Jinye Swimming Club via AP)

12-year-old Yu Zidi of China takes stunning times to the world swimming championships

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and will race at the world swimming championships later this month in Singapore. That's …
FILE - This image shows a whip wielded by Harrison Ford in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade." (Heritage Auctions via AP, File)

Indiana Jones whip snaps up $525,000 at auction after 'Citizen Kane' sled goes for $14.75 million

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” that once belonged to …
Anita Letelier takes part in a celebration of the Virgen de Carmen or Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Chile's patron saint, in La Tirana, Chile, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

Photos capture Chileans devotion and celebration for patron saint Our Lady of Mount Carmel

LA TIRANA, Chile (AP) — Drawn by faith, Chileans made their way to the sacred sanctuary in La Tirana, on the outskirts of Santiago. …
Federal immigration agents block the road during a raid in the agriculture area of Camarillo, Calif., Thursday, July 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Border Patrol hiring spree offers lessons as another immigration agency embarks on massive growth

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to hire 10,000 employees over five years, echoing a Border Patrol expansion in the 2000s. …

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Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax' NEW YORK (AP) — President …
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