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General Assembly
DOVER— State Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, was stripped of his seat on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee on Tuesday, nearly a week after pleading guilty to third-degree vehicular …
Longtime cannabis attorney Joshua Sanderlin has been nominated as Delaware’s next marijuana commissioner, Gov. Matt Meyer announced Monday.
NEW CASTLE — As certain Delawareans struggle to find secure housing, Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order on Thursday to create the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness …
DOVER — The House of Representatives voted along party lines Tuesday to create a fund that will provide direct assistance to certain Delawareans amid residents’ rising utility bills. …
DOVER — The House of Representatives provided near-unanimous support to legislation on Tuesday that would allow the city of Newark to implement a $50 per-student, per-semester tax on the …

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MILFORD — Milford voters will cast ballots Saturday, April 26, on a referendum allowing the city to borrow up to $8.5 million to finance future water-infrastructure improvements. The planned …
Family fun
MILFORD — Downtown Milford Inc. will host the annual Bug & Bud Spring Festival Saturday, April 26, in historic downtown Milford. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event will feature local shops, a …
DEVELOPMENT
Monday was a big day for Community Bank Delaware and its president Jack Riddle. The company’s newest branch opened in Seaford, the first tenant in operation in the Nylon Capital Center. The facility is a $60 million project geared to resurrect a once-bustling shopping hub on the west side of the city.
rally
REHOBOTH BEACH — The weekly demonstrations held each Saturday by Indivisible Southern Delaware, so far peaking with national protests on April 5 and April 19, are set to continue on April 26, …
earth day
LEWES — Legislators, local environmental organizations and members of the public are set to gather on April 25 at 10 a.m. for a discussion on coordinating policies to address interconnected …
THINGS TO DO
Dover Public Library will have its fourth annual “Plantapalooza” Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. Crafts for all ages will be provided as well as a free plant for all in …
GOVERNMENT
Dover's Council Committee of the Whole voted unanimously April 8 to consider incorporating small-business relief funds into the city’s fiscal 2026 budget.
homelessness
Camp Tharros in Lewes, organized by Code Purple @ the Cape, housed dozens of homeless individuals last March to November, after receiving a blessing from the state.
development
REHOBOTH BEACH — Following mandated breaks on April 12, 18-19, the removal of the Grotto Pizza and Sirocco Motel along the Boardwalk and Rehoboth Ave. in favor of the One Rehoboth Hotel will …
community
LEWES — The Making a Difference Foundation announced its second annual Community Resource Day from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on April 26 Angola Estates Clubhouse, 22971 Suburban Ave., a free event …
grants
DOVER — The Delaware Community Foundation announced the recipients of a total of $71,000 in its latest round of grants, dedicated to supporting organizations to empower nonprofits that address …
EDUCATION
So far this academic year, the Milford School District has fixed roof leaks at some facilities, replaced a chiller unit in one elementary school and made plans to add water filters.
POLICE
Whether it’s an active assault, a riot, a barricaded subject or a suspicious person lurking, dispatchers can now get a look at an emergency in real time.
POLICE
A 42-year-old man was arrested for attempted murder and arson following an incident Sunday that left one woman critically injured in Georgetown, Delaware State Police said.

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Obituaries
    Edward Allen Needles of Felton, DE passed away at home surrounded by the family he loved dearly, on Thursday, April 17, 2025 Allen was born in Ridgley, MD to the late, Francis …
    Everette W. Stallings of Dover, DE passed away on April 11, 2025 surrounded by his family.     If his story was written,     Everette was most proud about being a …
    Dolores M. (Seben) Morris of Felton passed peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025.     Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Mary (Pakstis) …
    John Edward Jones, Jr. of Millsboro, Delaware, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025. Born on August 8, 1934, he was the beloved son of the late John Edward and Inez Jones.   …
    Bonita Lee “Bonnie” Heath of Crisfield, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at her home.     Born in Crisfield on September 8, 1947, she was the daughter of the …

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Business
Bright Side Roofing celebrated the grand opening of its 4 Mifflin Road location.

Bright Side celebrates new Dover location

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrated Bright Side Roofing’s new location at 4 Mifflin Road with a ribbon-cutting …
Le Boulevard Bar & Grill is located at 1036 Lafferty Lane.

Le Boulevard Bar & Grill opens in Dover

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Le Boulevard Bar & Grill Monday at their …

Expand your leadership skills with the CDCC

Calling all central Delaware leaders! Are you ready to take the next step in expanding your personal and professional skills? Are you …
The B.I.G. ribbon-cutting will take place Wednesday at noon.

CDCC celebrates local businesses with spring ribbon-cuttings

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will be hosting multiple ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring for their members to celebrate …
NeighborGood Partners broke ground with several other organizations on its newest housing initiative downtown Tuesday. Its goal is to build four energy efficient homes on North Kirkwood Street.  PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Dover housing project focused on energy efficiency

DOVER — NeighborGood Partners broke ground with several collaborators on its newest downtown housing initiative Tuesday. It is …
Sports
Dover leftfielder Preston Lyon was unable to catch up to this long fly ball hit by Jack Bujnowski of Salesianum for a double in the first inning Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Dover vs. Salesianum baseball

DOVER — Salesianum scored five runs in the second inning before holding off Dover High, 7-4, in non-conference baseball on …
Delaware's Niels Lane netted a career-high 22 points and hit 4-of-5 three-pointers in the Hens' 90-71 win over North Carolina A&T. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES.

Some graduated college basketball players entering portal just in case

DOVER — With the amount of money being made in college sports these days, it’s hardly surprising that some athletes are …
Brooks O’Hanlon of Salesianum is picked off first base by Dover pitcher KoleTurner with Jeremy Drago putting on the tag. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's scores: Salesianum uses big inning to top Dover in baseball

DOVER — Salesianum scored five runs in the second inning before holding off Dover High, 7-4, in non-conference baseball on Tuesday …
Jim Magno and Joe Fonte's Incaseyoudidntknow ($2.10, Jim Morand) won the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:54.1. HARRINGTON RACEWAY/Quenton Egan Photo

Incaseyoudidntknow takes Harrington feature

HARRINGTON - Jim Magno and Joe Fonte's Incaseyoudidntknow ($2.10, Jim Morand) won the featured $18,000 Mares Open Tuesday at …
Delaware receiver Matt McKinley-Daniels goes up for a catch during the Blue Hens’ spring scrimmage session on Friday. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES

College notes: Blue Hens happy with spring progress; Delaware State's Smith in portal

NEWARK — Delaware won’t know until the fall, of course, whether or not it’s ready to move up to the FBS level in …

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Things to Do
All concerts in the 2025 Summer Arts in the Park series are free.

Kent County Public Library announces summer concert series

Kent County Public Library has announced its musical line-up for its 2025 Summer Arts in the Park concert series. Concerts will …
These vintage cans show some of the products made by Delmarva Peninsula's canning industry, which will be the subject of a historical presentation Saturday, May 10, at Milford Public Library.

History presentation to discuss Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry

MILFORD — Author Ed Kee will present a historical program about Delmarva Peninsula’s canning industry Saturday, May 10, at 1 p.m. …
The event will be at Doverama Bowling, 1600 S. Governors Ave.

Bowl with John Taylor at Doverama Bowling

DOVER – Delaware State University alum and former San Francisco 49ers player John Taylor will be at Doverama Bowling from 5:30 …
Comedian Jim Gaffigan will be making a stop in his “Everything Is Wonderful” tour on Aug. 15 at the Freeman Arts Pavilion. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK SELIGER

Gaffigan to bring laughs to Freeman Arts Pavilion

SELBYVILLE — Jim Gaffigan is bringing his “Everything is Wonderful” tour to the Freeman Arts Pavilion on Aug. 15 as part of the …
A Great Blue Heron takes flight at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Smyrna. The Delaware Ornithological Society’s monthly bird walk will meet at the refuge’s Visitor’s Center at 8 a.m. Saturday. DAILY STATE NEWS/ANDREW WEST

Saturday's forecast calls for a walk among the birds at Bombay Hook

BEST BETS APRIL 18-24 RECREATION GO FLY A KITE! The 57th Great Delaware Kite Festival will begin at 11:30 this morning at Cape …
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