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Dr. Chelsea Taylor, Wicomico Teacher of the Year. PROVIDED PHOTO

Wicomico Teacher of the Year earns kudos from students and colleagues

SALISBURY — Students and peers of Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Chelsea Taylor, recently submitted insights on what it means to …
Poisker, center, with Angie Brittingham, DNP, chief nurse executive and senior vice president of patient care services at TidalHealth, and Steve Leonard, PhD, president/CEO of TidalHealth. PROVIDED PHOTO

Longtime TidalHealth executive honored with DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

SALISBURY — A TidalHealth nursing executive who has been with the Salisbury-based health provider for four decades was recently …
Noah Lewis portrays Ned Hector at Revolutionary War Day at Belmont Hall in Smyrna in 2023.

Belmont Hall, Dickinson Plantation revisit Revolutionary times

Historic Belmont Hall in Smyrna will go back some 250 years Saturday, Oct. 10, as it hosts Revolutionary War Day from 10 a.m. to 4 …
This model railroad displays the town of Felton at the “Tracks, Towns and Transformation: How the Railroad Changed Delaware” exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover.

Delaware Public Archives toots its whistle for railroad exhibit

The Delaware Public Archives is bringing patrons all aboard for its latest display about the history of the railroad industry, …
The nonprofit First State Aquatic Center has raised $10,000 for a feasibility study concerning a facility its leaders hope to build in Kent County.

First State Aquatic Center seeking facility in Kent County

Leaders of the First State Aquatic Center addressed a Kent County Levy Court workshop Tuesday, Oct. 6, to outline their concept for an …
Vote 2026
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County said Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the candidate forum for the House of Representatives’ District 41 has been canceled.
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.
State of Delaware government
Leadership from the House of Representatives’ Majority caucus shared Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. Josue Ortega’s domestic abuse case has ended.
The Delaware Office of the Inspector General announced Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it has launched its new website and hotline.
Along with three other bills, Gov. Matt Meyer vetoed a measure on Sept. 30 that would have set forth several regulations for third-party energy suppliers.
A state working group on Monday, Oct. 5, weighed whether a homestead exemption could be a possible form of property tax relief in the future, as Delaware currently doesn’t have one.
Delaware News
WILMINGTON — The annual NAMIWalks Delaware event is set for Oct. 17 at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.
HARRINGTON — A W.T. Chipman Middle School student allegedly brought an unloaded Glock semiautomatic pistol to the school Wednesday, Lake Forest School District officials said in a media release …
MIDDLETOWN — It’s that time of year again for YMCA of Delaware Fall Festivals program throughout the state. How many years it’s been, though, is undetermined. “[W]e know the YMCA of …
FRANKFORD — Envision Frankford is hosting a Trunk or Treat this Saturday, Oct. 10 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Frankford Town Park. There will be hay wagon rides and prizes for the top …
Located unobtrusively behind the Taylor & Messick farm equipment dealership in Harrington are warehouses packed to the rafters with agricultural treasures.
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SALISBURY — Salisbury University hosted a forum for the upcoming County Executive and Sheriff elections on Tuesday, October 6, drawing community members and students to the Academic Commons. …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council plans to send a letter of support to the state of Maryland, supporting grant funding for a Baltimore-based school with plans to expand to the Eastern Shore, …
SALISBURY — Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed emergency legislation centered around the county-owned nursing home, saying it “goes far beyond reasonable oversight and instead …
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent Newsmedia Inc., USA and the Salisbury Independent, are excited to …
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Clarence Paige Norwood Selby, 78

    Dover - Clarence Paige Norwood Selby died Sunday, September 20, 2026. A funeral service will be held Friday, …

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 …
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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 …
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Harry Stewart Powderly

Died 8/31/2026 Orig. from Phila., lived in Dover since 1990s. Read the full obituary here: …
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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 …
Sports
Smyrna High grad Cam Edge is in his first season as Morgan State’s starting quarterback. MORGAN STATE ATHLETICS PHOTO

Smyrna's Edge making the most of opportunity at Morgan State

BALTIMORE — College quarterbacks trying to get to the FBS level aren’t hard to find these days. But Cam Edge was different. …
Rodney Wyatt, Kevin Peck and E&K Stable’s Vamoose ($2.40, Eddie Dennis) broke her own track record o Wednesday with a 1:59 win in one of five $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) divisions for 2-year-old trotters at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Vamoose breaks own record at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON –  Rodney Wyatt, Kevin Peck and E&K Stable’s Vamoose ($2.40, Eddie Dennis) broke her own track record …
Sadie Fournier of Lake Forest drives the ball back to the Vikings’ side of the court in Tuesday’s matchup.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Lake Forest vs. Cape Henlopen girls' volleyball

FELTON — Two of the three sets were decided by extra points before Lake Forest High notched a 3-0 win over Cape Henlopen in girls’ …
The Spartans celebrate after winning 3-0 over Cape Henlopen in girls' volleyball on Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Tuesday's Downstate scores: Lake Forest out-duels Cape Henlopen

FELTON — Two of the three sets were decided by extra points before Lake Forest High notched a 3-0 win over Cape Henlopen in girls’ …
Tyler Davis’ Salty Beaches ($2.60, Allan Davis) prevailed for a third straight start in 1:57.2 for her owner/trainer over Land Of The Free and Aunt Agnes Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Salty Beaches makes it three wins in a row at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - The second leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 2-year-old filly pacing action headlined the Tuesday program at …
Things to Do
MILFORD — Milford Comic Con and Small Business Crawl will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Milford. Dress up like your favorite comic book character and peruse the …
HARRINGTON — The city will hold a Trail of Treats on Monday, Oct. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the new Harrington Parks and Recreation Trail, 114 E. Liberty St. City officials invite families to have …
Business
Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland’s Oyster Populations

ANNAPOLIS — A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and …
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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Gift Auction is next week

Attention Shoppers! Are you scratching your head about what to get those special people on your holiday shopping list? Look no further …
Linda Mulligan, Bobby Wilson, Dawn McGaha and Candy Fortney are huge supporters of the "Booted and Suited" cleanup initiative for downtown Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

‘Booted and Suited’ remains on hold for downtown Dover

DOVER — Businessman and visionary Bobby Wilson first unveiled his idea to clean up the downtown corridor at the City Council’s …
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 …
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 …
National News

AP News Summary at 12:07 a.m. EDT

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Christa Pike is …
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Isaias off the eastern coast of Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP)

Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast

Isaias surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday after strengthening into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, the …

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed in December

Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed in December.

Kentucky State women's basketball player from Senegal freed after 2 months in ICE custody

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky State University women’s basketball player from Senegal, who was arrested by Immigration and …
Crew members prepare the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for return on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to her home port Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif. (Nelvin C. Cepeda/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)

The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is returning home to San Diego after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting …
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