peel back effect
More top stories
Famed American aviator Charles Lindbergh, left, receives a medal from German air chief Hermann Goering in 1938. Lindbergh's life will be the subject of a American History Series presentation in Milford on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Charles Lindbergh’s feats, politics subject of Milford talk

Charles Lindbergh’s rise to prominence through aviation derring-do and his subsequent fall from grace because of German ties and his …
Flock cameras throughout the state serve as automatic license plate readers.

Should Flocks be blocked?: Police use cameras throughout state, but opposition crops up

Police officers throughout Delaware say automatic license plate readers — so-called Flock cameras — protect the public each day.
Bid packages for trapping privileges at multiple Eastern Shore properties can be picked up here at the Wellington wildlife management area near Princess Anne, or the LeCompte wildlife management area near Vienna, depending on location. They must be returned by noon, Oct. 14.

Bids being accepted for trapping privileges at several state wildlife management areas

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting bids for the 2026-2027 trapping season at …
The City of Dover is mulling over ideas, such as placing signs in a street entrance, to deter reckless drivers on East Loockerman Street.

Dover Council committee provides possible solutions to East Loockerman Street safety

DOVER — The Safety, Advisory and Transportation Committee made long-term suggestions to improve road safety on East Loockerman …
Middletown Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 5 at 19 W. Green Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit middletown.delaware.gov or call 302-378-2711. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/CRAIG ANDERSON

Sports facilities being considered in Middletown

Two potential sports-related sites will be discussed at Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 5.
Vote 2026
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.
Two Delaware Republican candidates for U.S. offices are calling for a televised debate between their Democratic opponents before the general election, after the University of Delaware’s annual debate forum was canceled.
On Friday, Sept. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states will now be allowed to use a federal database to screen voters based on data such as citizenship, immigration status and Social Security number before they cast their ballot.
Five days after a Delaware Republican candidate for U.S. Congress made national headlines for misgendering his Democratic opponent, the state’s GOP party issued its first statement about the incident Tuesday, Sept. 22.
State of Delaware government
The state Senate on Thursday, Oct. 1, approved Kyle Lachmund to a 12-year term as a vice chancellor on the country’s top business court, the Delaware Court of Chancery.
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation was introduced on Thursday, Oct. 1, to increase transparency and public understanding of data centers, including impacts on quality of life and the environment. …
Gov. Matt Meyer on Thursday, Oct. 1, enacted a law that updates the state’s harm reduction programs, alongside his 28th executive order, which calls for the measure’s phased implementation.
Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday, Sept. 30, vetoed a measure that would have limited the power of governors to declare and maintain states of emergency.
Delaware News
Faith Life Church, based in Chestertown, Maryland, is seeking conditional approval from Kent County to open a place of worship on a 5.2-acre residential site at 270 Enss Road, east of Marydel.
CAMDEN — Kent Conservation District on Friday advised local residents that a trail section at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, temporarily will be closed starting Monday to accommodate …
DOVER — Delaware schools’ multilingual learners made progress in their English-language goals during the past year and the state’s four-year graduation rate has continued its upward climb since …
Kent County Levy Court approved regulations for potential data centers in July — with the promise of further protections to come — but no amendments have been added.
HARRINGTON — A sixth annual open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1-4 p.m. at Wheeler’s Park, 428 Harrington Ave. This free event will offer light refreshments, cornhole and more. …
E-Edition

View this issue of The Daily State News or browse other issues.

Maryland News
SALISBURY — Salisbury officials are slated to unveil finished park projects with two upcoming ceremonies at City Park and Waterside Park. City Park Pedestrian Bridge The City Park …
SALISBURY — Roughly 200 people are expected to gather at Winterplace Park in Salisbury this month to help bring light to a subject too often left in darkness. Lights in the Night, an Oct. 24 …
SALISBURY — Over the past three decades, 44-year-old Daniel Seddiqui has been to all 50 states more than 30 times. But it wasn’t until mid-September, when he hopped in his car in Seattle, …
SALISBURY — More FFA students will have an opportunity to wear the organization’s traditional blue jackets after receiving support from Perdue Farms. Perdue Farms recently announced a …
In Case You Missed It
Opinion
Obituaries
Obituaries

William J. Mayhew, Sr.

William J. Mayhew Sr., 84, of Milford, Delaware, departed this life for his forever home in Heaven on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at …
Photo Caption

Dana Sharpe

Dana Sharpe, of Wyoming, died Friday, September 25, 2026 at home with her daughters and her brothers by her side after a courageous …
Photo Caption

Harry Stewart Powderly

Died 8/31/2026 Orig. from Phila., lived in Dover since 1990s. Read the full obituary here: …
Photo Caption

Antony J. Vican, Jr. (Jay)

     On Friday, September 18, 2026, Antony J. Vican, Jr. (Jay), a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of …
Photo Caption

Jeanette Kilmer “Jeanie” Fitzgerald, 83

     Jeanette Kilmer “Jeanie” Fitzgerald, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September …
Sports
Sophomore AJ Archield, Jr. saw his first playing time at QB for Delaware on Friday night. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Blue Hens' quarterback situation up in the air right now

NEWARK — Ryan Carty has a quarterback problem right now. Delaware’s top QB, Nick Minicucci, is out indefinitely with a knee …
Former Philadelphia Eagles’ receiver DeSean Jackson is starting his second season as the Hornets’ football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

La Mons sparks Albany past Delaware State

ALBANY, N.Y. — Winning a football game anywhere is tough enough. But winning on the road always seems that much more difficult. …
Lake Forest sophomore quarterback Noah Christman handing off to Ja’Kai Hodnett in Friday night’s game with Dover.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Lake Forest, Cape Henlopen among Downstate football winners

FELTON — Lake Forest High celebrated Homecoming with a 28-7 victory over Archmere in a matchup of Class 2A football programs on …
Middletown’s Daniel Davis hanging on to stop Hameed Lonon-Chase of Smyrna in the second quarter.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Middletown football

SMYRNA - Smyrna High posted a 32-21 win over Middletown in ther annual Harvest Bowl football game on Friday night.
DSU assistant coach Travis Clark out on the field with team before Thursday night’s game with Stony Brook.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: DELAWARE STATE (2-2) at ALBANY (2-3)

WHEN : Today, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Casey Stadium (8,500), Albany, NY. TV: FloSports. STREAMING AUDIO: Heritage Sports Radio Network …
Business
Irwan and Chitra Sari. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Salisbury coffee shop owners adapt with the times

SALISBURY — Izza Poke and Coffee is a local story of adaptation and perseverance. Owner Chitra Sari moved to Salisbury with a dream …
Piers Dormeyer, chief executive officer of EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence-driven data analytics, is the the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.

CEO of EagleView will speak on 'AI and Technology in Construction' during public lecture at UMES

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment will host the 2026 Roger Blunt …
Scene during the 22nd annual Small Farm Conference held in 2025 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The 23rd annual event will be held at UMES with hands-on workshops and tours to agribusinesses in Wicomico and Somerset counties.

UMES Extension hosts 23rd annual Small Farm Conference

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. …
A couple of unidentified boys prepare to cash their coupons for bagels and cream cheese after meeting their reading goals at school as part of Surf Bagel's "Books to Bagels Program."

Surf Bagel's ‘Books to Bagels’ rewards students for reading

LEWES — Surf Bagel recently launched its free reading program, “Books to Bagels,” which helps teachers motivate students to …
Photo Caption

Spectrum completes $12.5 million rural broadband expansion in Somerset County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum’s rural broadband expansion in Somerset County is now complete, with its fiber network of Spectrum …
National News

AP News Summary at 1:45 a.m. EDT

Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns CAIRO (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot …
A man rides his bicycle past a closed meat market in the Scotlandville section of Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting

Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that's facing challenges in its political representation. …

2 shot dead and dozens injured at Vienna, Georgia, block party shooting

Georgia law enforcement officials say two people have been shot dead and nearly three dozen were injured at a neighborhood block party …
Supporters of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, display a large-headed effigy of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro with a message in Portuguese that reads "Traitor of Brazil," during a campaign event at central bus station in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazilians are voting in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. …
A gull flies overhead as a boy stands with his bicycle on a beach overlooking commercial vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File)

Israeli strike kills 1 Palestinian in Gaza, and other Mideast news

An Israeli strike on Sunday morning targeted a civilian vehicle in central Gaza, killing one Palestinian and wounding at least 11 …
The latest from Stacker
Delaware-Related News
Photo Caption

How much does memory care cost in Delaware?

A Place for Mom reports on memory care costs in Delaware and across the country.
Photo Caption

See how Delaware ranks for the most auto repair shops

Way.com reports on auto repair shops per capita in Delaware and across the country.
Photo Caption

Septembers with the most precipitation in Delaware since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the wettest Septembers in Delaware since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental …
Photo Caption

Best high schools in Delaware

Stacker compiled a list of the best high schools in Delaware using data from Niche.
Photo Caption

How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?

A Place for Mom reports on assisted living costs in Delaware and across the country.
x
X