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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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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 …
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Frankford Town Council voted unanimously to accept the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation to reduce minimum lot size and width requirements in residential planned community districts.

Frankford OKs builder-friendly reductions in lot sizes

Sometimes, smaller is better, so Frankford Town Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 3, to reduce minimum lot sizes and width requirements in …
“I think the rest of Maryland should pay attention to what the Eastern Shore thought,” U.S. Rep. Andy Harris said. “Because they're the ones who are going to be affected by it.” (Capital News Service/Cat Murphy)

Maryland’s Harris survives blue wave; now what?

CAMBRIDGE — For the second time in eight years, Republicans found themselves staring down a blue wave. And for the second time in …
Wicomico County Council meets during a Nov. 3 legislative meeting. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Wicomico County Council unanimously approves solar zoning rules

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council held a Nov. 3 legislative session where they unanimously voted to approve Legislative Bill …
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
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 …
A long-standing Sussex County initiative that combines Christmas caroling and efforts to feed food-insecure individuals is underway.
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.
James “Jim” Hudson pointed to an unoccupied seat during the Oct. 26 Indian River School District Board of Education meeting.
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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.
SALISBURY — Wicomico County unofficially has a new county executive. Democrat Ernest Davis narrowly defeated incumbent Republican Julie Giordano, garnering 51.01 percent of the vote. Davis …
By Charlotte Ormond, Calista Sybrant, Joe Wicke Capital News Service BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his …
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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). …
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 2:10 a.m. EST

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli …
Pope Leo XIV is cheered by faithful as he arrives for a prayer vigil at Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, on the second day of his twelve-day apostolic journey to South America, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Milei's Argentina

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Uruguay by marking an important Catholic feast day that is tied to the country’s …

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news

Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles targeting its capital, with debris damaging an Aramco building in Riyadh. No casualties were …
A motorist puts gas in the tank of a vehicle at a Costco gasoline station Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Lone Tree, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver

Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the …

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 7:20 a.m. EST

Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary briefly had to deliver food to …
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