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Local artist Heather Reaves, who recently joined Milford Museum's board of directors, works on a "Giving Tree" mural at the museum's new location.

‘Giving Tree’ mural will honor donors to Milford Museum

MILFORD — A new mural expressing appreciation for Milford Museum’s donors is nearly finished and the relocated facility will start …
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Middletown tops Salesianum on night of celebrations

MIDDLETOWN — It was surely great to be a Cavalier both past and present Friday night.
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 …
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Delaware auditor report finds foster kids without placements sometimes sleep in state offices

A special report from Delaware state auditor Lydia York this month found that “a small but significant group” of foster children …
Milford School District superintendent Travis Moorman, seen briefing officials and the media Tuesday, Oct. 27, worked with his team all week to relocate Lulu M. Ross Elementary School students after a fire there Sunday.

Milford prepares to relocate Lulu Ross students Monday

Milford School District officials are finalizing the details to relocate the over 600 students of Lulu M. Ross Elementary School, …
Vote 2026
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
The Department of Elections shared Monday, Oct. 26, that 75,978 Delawareans have voted so far in the Nov. 3 general election.
After testing by the Delaware Division of Public Health, the Department of Elections announced Wednesday that no hazardous materials were detected in the suspicious mail it received Oct. 11.
State of Delaware government
The First State’s congressional delegation gathered at the Delaware Healthcare Association’s 30th annual forum in Dover on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss upcoming changes to Medicaid and other concerns.
Two groups of legislators are seeking leadership positions in the Delaware House of Representatives.
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission has awarded its fourth round of community-based grants, totaling $12.1 million for 42 organizations.
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council had its first meeting Monday, Oct. 19, after being codified in June.
Delaware News
Two Downstate fire departments are among this year’s recipients of grain bin rescue tubes from Nationwide Insurance.
Millsboro's Millstone Theatre — for decades, known as the Ball Theatre and operated by former MLB pitcher, Walter “Huck” Betts — has a new lease on life.
MILFORD — Mayor F. Todd Culotta has proclaimed Nov. 1 as “Extra Mile Day” in the city to recognize people whose volunteer service, generosity and everyday efforts improve lives and strengthen …
A spooky but spirited tradition made its way through Seaford's downtown district Wednesday, Oct. 28.
DOVER — A frightening triple threat is coming to Delaware’s roadways just in time for Halloween on Saturday. The spooky holiday will collide with daylight saving time this weekend — with …
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SALISBURY — The corner where Lake and Burton Streets meet appears no different than most Salisbury intersections. But for the people whose children rode school buses operated by William H. …
SALISBURY — Since its soft opening, Levy Metal has drawn up to 50 people a day to the Salisbury mall in the former LensCrafters location. Those expecting a typical music store are in for a …
SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council left two major questions unresolved at its Oct. 26 legislative session, including how to fill vacant city council seats and how the city handles the application …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University students will soon have four new minors to choose from through the Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts. The four programs — intercultural …
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Obituaries
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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 …
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Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie, 59

    Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie passed away at her home in Lincoln, DE on Friday, October 16, 2026, after a long, courageous battle …
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Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman, 93

    Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman died peacefully with her children at her side on October 16, 2026, in Nags Head, North Carolina. …
Sports
Adalia Carrion Rivera of the Riders spike the ball with Abigail Robinson (14) and Sadie Fournier (10) trying to block.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney, Dover, Sussex Central earn byes in DIAA girls' volleyball

DOVER — For the second year in a row, Caesar Rodney High has earned the top seed in the DIAA girls’ volleyball state tournament. …
CR’s volleyball team celebrating its 3-0 victory over Lake Forest to win the Henlopen Conference championship.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Lake Forest girls' volleyball

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s girls’ volleyball program has done a lot of good things over the years. But one thing the …
Smyrna quarterback Drew Marks SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Smyrna cruises to another win in football; Polytech picks up first district victory

MIDDLETOWN — Smyrna High stormed out to a 46-point halftime lead before blanking St. Georges, 54-0, in Class 3A District II football …
Delaware State football coach DeSean Jackson is lifted up by his players after the Hornets’ 27-20 win over Norfolk State in Lincoln Financial Field. DELAWARE STATE ATHLETICS PHOTO

Delaware State rallies to stun Norfolk State in Philly

PHILADELPHIA — For most of the first half, the only thing DeSean Jackson was looking for was answers. The Delaware State …
Makai Parker of Polytech gets high above Odessa’s Thomas Ngateh to pull down a long pass for a touchdown in the first quarter.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE  NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Polytech vs. Odessa football

WOODSIDE — Polytech High edged Odessa, 21-19, in Class 2A District II football on Friday night. Now in their second season in …
Business
Dr. Stephen Tomasetti, principal investigator on the grant to help accelerate domestic bay scallop production by building a trained workforce and expanding seed availability.

$200,000 grant will go toward building bay scallop aquaculture

The economic impact of the oyster aquaculture industry to the state of Maryland was an estimated $11.5 million in 2024, according to …
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The November Sunset Business Mixer is always a special one for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) members. They enjoy the …
Officials with JEVS Care at Home prepare to cut the ribbon on their new facility at 1404 Forrest Ave. in Dover on Wednesday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

JEVS Care at Home expands operation into Kent County

DOVER — With the snip of a blue ribbon on Wednesday morning, JEVS Care at Home expanded support in the area so that more aging …
Angela Dorey, board president of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, gives a year-in-review report at the members' luncheon Thursday at Bibi's Restaurant in Milford.

Milford chamber touts new members, activities at luncheon

MILFORD — The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford member recruitment efforts and community event generation have been strong …
Brandon Boyer and Jeff Batt show off their Ghostbuster mobile for the Diamond State Ghostbusters at the Trunk or Treat Bash in Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Trunk or Treaters invade Legislative Mall for second annual Bash

DOVER — Ghouls, superheros, dinosaurs, minions and other entities filled the streets around Legislative Mall on Saturday for the …
National News

AP News Summary at 2:06 a.m. EST

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race DETROIT (AP) — Michigan …
Law enforcement respond to a plane crash in Palm Beach County, Fla., on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Elias)

All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says

All nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said …
FILE - Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase leaves Brooklyn federal court, on Feb. 18, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura, File)

Ex-Cleveland Guardians pitchers, including star reliever, go to trial in New York on fraud charges

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz go to trial Monday on charges that they accepted …

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Amateur historian’s look into murderous pirate finds New York beach namesake may have helped WANTAGH, N.Y. (AP) — An amateur …

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EST

Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A …
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