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Amendments fail as Delaware House passes controversial corporate law changes

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‘Tip-A-Cop!’ fund-raiser to benefit Special Olympics Delaware

Milton lawmaker sworn into office amidst recovery from health incident

In Case You Missed It

- Smyrna School District seeks input after referendum failure
  
  Smyrna School District officials are undecided on their next steps after a $5.4 million referendum was rejected March 15. At a school board …
- University of Delaware student tax heads to House floor vote
  
  DOVER — Newark is home to Delaware’s flagship college — the University of Delaware. But amidst rising growth to the institution’s …
- Holly Renee Wagner
  
  Holly Renee Wagner, beloved mother, cousin and friend passed away on March 7, 2025 - leaving a void her family and friends will be …

General Assembly

University of Delaware student tax heads to House floor vote

DOVER — Newark is home to Delaware’s flagship college — the University of Delaware. But amidst rising growth to the institution’s student body and simultaneous strains on …

Delaware House advances bill to move primary election from September to April

DOVER — The First State has one of the latest primary elections in the United States. Once again, lawmakers in the House of Representatives are making an attempt to push the election into …

Delaware Senate passes bills to foster transparency in energy costs

DOVER — The state Senate unanimously passed a package of legislation Thursday that seek to promote transparency in Delaware’s energy sector following recent spikes in residents’ …

CDCC luncheon gives legislators the floor in Dover

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted its Legislative Luncheon in Dover on Wednesday, allowing lawmakers to address issues like corporate governance, utility regulation and paid medical leave.

House passes bills to prevent coincident pay for elected officials at Delaware colleges

DOVER — The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that will require elected officials and state-funded Delaware colleges to disclose dual employment in effort to prevent officials …

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Local News

Energy efficiency

Energize Delaware takes Home Energy Checkup program statewide

Energize Delaware is expanding its Home Energy Checkup and Counseling (HEC2) program to all Delaware residents at no cost. This free, one-hour, in-home appointment includes installation of …

POLICE

Dover Police Department sees rise in shoplifting, overdoses

Police Chief Thomas A. Johnson Jr. shared the Dover Police Department’s 2024 annual report Monday, announcing an increase in shoplifting, overdoses and homicides.

development

Sussex Land Use Reform group first meeting March 27

GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Land Use Reform Working Group, which arose from earlier discussions within the Sussex County Council considering a building moratorium, is set to have its first …

budget

Rehoboth Beach adopts $44 million budget

REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a nearly $44 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which begins April 1, with no increase to city taxes, rates or fees. …

meeting

Sussex County Land Trust to hold annual meeting March 28

LONG NECK — The Sussex County Land Trust invited the public to its annual meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28, at the Clubhouse at Baywood Greens, 32267 Clubhouse Way to learn more about …

LEVY COURT

Levy Court announces new public safety director

The Kent County Levy Court announced John Tinger as the director of public safety on Tuesday, effective immediately. Mr. Tinger has more than three decades of service in emergency …

POLICE

Arrest made in Seaford homicide case

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in Seaford earlier this month, Delaware State Police said.

HEALTH

Potassium iodide tablets available in Middletown on April 3

A free distribution of potassium iodide tablets, designed to protect humans against nuclear emergencies, will take place April 3 in Middletown.

GOVERNMENT

Bivans, Tolson squaring off in Harrington mayor’s race

Unlike four years ago, Harrington Mayor Duane E. Bivans has picked up a challenger for his May 6 reelection bid. That contender, Frank Tolson, a business owner and member of the city’s Board of Adjustment, said he has been thinking about a mayoral run for “quite some time.”

POLICE

Millsboro man arrested after shots fired

MILLSBORO — A 56-year-old Millsboro man was arrested for gun offenses stemming from a shots fired incident Saturday night, Delaware State Police said.

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Dover candidate survey: David L. Anderson

David L. Anderson is the current council president of the Dover City Council. He was first elected in May 2011.

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Dover candidate survey: Justina Brinkley

Justina Brinkley has worked for the Delaware Department of Correction and as a social services specialist. She is currently a public relations officer for the Delaware State Housing Authority.

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Dover candidate survey: Donna Mitchell

Donna S. Mitchell is a former Dover city manager and has decades of experience working for the city.

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Dover candidate survey: Stephan D. Pierce

Stephan D. Pierce is the creator of 5STARZ, a streaming platform for independent creators in film and reality TV, and an employee of @302.tv.

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Dover candidate survey: Fred A. Neil

Fred A. Neil currently represents the 3rd District on Dover City Council. He was first elected in May 2015.

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Obituaries

Holly Renee Wagner

Holly Renee Wagner, beloved mother, cousin and friend passed away on March 7, 2025 - leaving a void her family and friends will be unable to fill. Holly was preceded in …

Klaudia Maria Thompson

Klaudia Maria Thompson (née Zacharias) was born June 4, 1946 in St. Andreasberg, West Germany to Carl Zacharias and Anneliese Hackenberger, who described her as a cute, happy and …

William H. Loomis

William H. Loomis, Ret. MSgt., of Dover, passed away March 14, 2025 at Brookdale Assisted Living, Dover. He was born in Flint, MI on August 28, 1930 to the late Floyd and …

Gladys "Toots" Groff

Gladys “Toots” Groff passed peacefully at Delaware Hospice on February 1, 2025. She was born April 18, 1930 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, to the late Margorie …

Theodore (Ted) Raymond Zak, 80

Theodore (Ted) Raymond Zak passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2025. Ted was a passionate, kindhearted sensitive soul that touched the lives of all …

Pauline L. Fry, 86

Pauline L. Fry, of Felton, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Pauline Krouse. Pauline retired from the State of Delaware, where …

Phyllis E. Ferguson, 76

Phyllis E. Ferguson, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. Phyllis was born in Wilmington to the late, Ross G. and …

DOVER – Dolores Dixon departed her earthly life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. …

Marjorie Ann Mitchell, 88

GREENSBORO, MD - Marjorie Ann Mitchell passed away on March 12, 2025, in Christina DE. Marjorie was born on June 14, 1936, in Caroline County, MD, to Alday …

Theresa "Terry" Ann (Cripps) Gaisor, 71

Theresa “Terry” Ann (Cripps) Gaisor, of Bethany Beach, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family following a long battle against esophageal cancer. …

George E. MacDonald, 76

George E. MacDonald, of Dover, DE passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025 at AccentCare Inpatient Hospice Center at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. George was …

Nolan David Outten

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nolan David Outten on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home in Salisbury, MD following a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was …

Harry E. Ryder, 92

Harry E. Ryder was reunited with his wife and eldest son in Heaven when he died on March 8, 2025 in Dover, DE. Harry was born on Oct. 26, 1932, in Gulph Mills, PA., to …

Rebecca Ann Eason, 91

Rebecca Ann (Becky) of Dover Delaware took her last breath on March 7, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1933 to the late Bishop McClyment and Frances Larrimore McClyment. …

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Opinion

- Spampinato: Should propane be part of Public Service Commission?
  
  From its website, “the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) works to ensure safe, reliable and reasonably priced cable, electric, natural …
- Gray: Act would ease financial burden on dementia caregivers
  
  Caring for a loved one living with dementia often takes a financial toll on families. In 2024, more than 31,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers in …
- Beasley: Upcoming summit will aid Black student unions
  
  Many students in Delaware schools encounter challenges, such as academic pressures and social barriers, which hinder their ability to find their …
- Kent veterans will hear about bracelet 's Strong tie to soldier
  
  DOVER — In Kathy Strong’s words, this is a story of “faith, hope and love — my love for another person even though we never met.” …
- Kanneh: Diversity programs are essential for society
  
  A broad range of backgrounds and perspectives is not optional in education; it is essential. Embracing different experiences and viewpoints …

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Scenes from Bay to Bay

Country sunset

April Durham captured this brilliant sunset at the Merrie Medo Farm in Smyrna.

Loockerman

Jitka Ellis offers a glimpse of spring just ahead while on Lookerman Street in Dover.

Cherry blossoms

Jitka Ellis enjoyed seeing these blossoms on Governors Avenue, Dover, on the morning of March 19.

Pink sunset

Carla Wilson enjoyed this sunset from her deck in the Willowwood neighborhood in Smyrna.

Smyrna sunset

April Durham captured this brilliant sunset at the Merrie Medo Farm in Smyrna.

Historic corner

Lucky sunset

Robert Fitzpatrick captured a beautiful sunset on St. Patrick's day in Magnolia.

Reflections

Taylor Collins spotted the setting sun reflecting off Division Street, near State Street, in Dover.

Winter blues

Taylor Collins captured this cool blue evening at. Legislative Hall after a winter storm.

In bloom

Nancy Kassner, of Lincoln, shares the joys of springtime nearing with this photo of blossing red maple leaves.

Highland

Lee Mullarkey of Dover captured this Highland Cow with her calves while traveling through Milford February 18.

Posing crane

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, was fortunate to have a Sandhill Crane pose for her at Bombay Hook in February..

Nuthatch

Sherrie A. Stanley of Cheswold spotted this white breasted nuthatch in February at Silver Lake Park in Dover.

What a hoot

Jerry Hull, of Dover, photographed this resident barred owl in his backyard in west Dover Feb. 4,.

Flash of red

Tom Brown of Clayton captured this cardinal during a January photo shoot.

Silver Lake sunset

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, enjoyed this sunset at Silver Lake i Dover in February..

Double rainbow

Jerry Hull, of Dover, captured this double rainbow on Kenton Road in west Dover in February.

Calm harbor

Richard Bryan captured this calm morning scene on the Lewes Harbor in February.

Winter coat

Patricia Sterling photographed this fox, modeling a full winter coat, in February at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

Back off!

This European Starling is about to have his toenails trimmed by this Red-bellied Woodpecker for attempting to invade his territory in west Dover,. Phoro by Jerry Hull..

Clouds cover moon

This was Jerry Hull's last view of the moon as cloudy skies rolled in -- preventing a view of the lunar eclipse on March 14 in west Dover.

In bloom

Lee Mullarkey of Dover captioned this picture, "Spring is in the Air.." The crokus flower was in bloom on March 14.

Cold ride

N. Taylor Collins photographed this biker on a cold day Feb. 12 at Silver Lake in Dover on February 12,.

'Some go to church ...'

Tim Shaffer, of Wyoming, took this photo Sunday morning, March 9 at Wyoming Mill Pond. His caption: “Some go to church and think about fishing, others go fishing and think about God.”

Smiling fox

April Doyle, of Smyrna, got this fox to smile for the camera Feb. 13 on a visit to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge.

Goofy gator

Sherrie A. Stanley, of Cheswold, spotted this alligator in the fish pond at the Smyrna rest area. Don't worry, it's fake.

Sign of spring

Moon rising

Family farm

Daniel Taylor of Marydel took this photo on Feb. 21 of his family farm outside of Marydel. To contribute your scenic photos of our area, email newsroom@iniusa.org. Photos must include your name, …

Backyard snow

Michele Davis of Dover took this photo on Feb. 11 of her snowy backyard in Dover.

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Business

The Office of Supplier Diversity falls under the Delaware Division of Small Business.

Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity launches new online portal

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity launched a new online portal Monday to streamline the application process …

La Baguette's Dover location is placed at 323 S Governors Ave.

La Baguette in Dover celebrating eight years with ribbon cutting

La Baguette French Bakery in Dover will commemorate eight years of business with a ribbon cutting Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m.

Robert L. Siegfried Jr. and Kathleen Marie (Horgan) Siegfried recently made the largest philanthropic contribution in University of Delaware’s 282-year history. Their $71.5 million commitment will benefit UD’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

University of Delaware announces largest donation in its history

NEWARK — The University of Delaware recently received the largest philanthropic contribution from an individual or family in the …

This is the before and after photos of the site remediation that has taken place at 120 S. Governor’s Ave. The site is eventually planned to house a 160 residential unit mixed-use structure. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP

Downtown Dover Partnership seeks help with brownfield cleanup

DOVER — The Downtown Dover Partnership — to address longtime contamination and environmental justice issues — was awarded a …

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Mother Nurture business in Smyrna eases composting

Tiffany Gaston of Smyrna aims to improve the environment, one 5-gallon bucket at a time. That’s why she started Mother Nurture …

Sports

Sussex Tech infield conferencing on the mound when CR threatened with bases loaded Tuesday in Camden. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's scores: Sussex Tech blanks Polytech in baseball opener

GEORGETOWN — Winning pitcher Sean Ely struck out 10 in six innings as Sussex Tech High opened the season with a 5-0 win over …

Kaseem Watson has averaged almost 20 points per game in Delaware State’s last nine contests. DELAWARE STATE ATHLETICS PHOTO

Delaware State's Kaseem Watson enters transfer portal

DOVER — Losing players to the NCAA Transfer Portal is nothing new for the Delaware State men’s basketball program. So it …

The Blue Hens' Izaiah Pasha drives to the basketball against William & Mary on Sunday. CAA PHOTO/RAFAEL SUANES

Delaware basketball team loses top freshman, other players, to the portal

NEWARK — Izaiah Pasha continued an unfortunate tradition for the Delaware men’s basketball team. The freshman guard, who was …

Elisha Johnson of Early College advances the ball past Kofi Opoku of MOT Charter in the first half Saturday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Blue-Gold All-Star boys' basketball game

SMYRNA — Laurel High’s Brock Hill was named the MVP as the Gold topped the Blue, 113-109, in the Blue-Gold All-Star …

Dover’s Sara Benson reaching back for an offensive rebound in Saturday’s Blue-Gold All-Star Game at Smyrna. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Blue-Gold All-Star girls' basketball game

SMYRNA — The Blue registered a 108-74 victory over the Gold in the Blue-Gold All-Star girls’ basketball game on Saturday …

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Things to Do

Members of the community gather at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center during a 2024 prayer event. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Salisbury prayer breakfast to feature national leader on faith and family issues

SALISBURY — The 13th annual Salisbury Area National Day of Prayer Breakfast will feature Jedd Medefind, a nationally-known …

Salisbury University. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Salisbury University to host Calvert Marine Museum's Dr. Godfrey

SALISBURY — Dr. Stephen Godfrey, curator of paleontology at the Calvert Marine Museum, will discuss “Predation by Sharks in the …

This image from the Library of Congress depicts the deathbed scene of assassinated U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. The president's final hours will be the subject of a presentation by author Kathryn Canavan on April 12 at Milford Public Library.

Author to discuss President Lincoln’s final hours

MILFORD — The Milford Museum American History Series will continue on Saturday, April 12, at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford Public Library …

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Fest for women in Wyoming celebrates local female leadership

The W3 What Women Want Fest returned for another year, with a day of fun, relaxation and festivities Saturday in Wyoming.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting on the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Horseshoe Crab Management Plan on Thursday. PHOTO COURTESY OF U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

DNREC to host public meeting on horseshoe crab management plan

DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, through its’ Division of Fish and Wildlife, will …

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Delaware-Related News

Higher education, higher earnings? Here's how advanced degrees pay off in Delaware.

Does having a degree pay off? Best Colleges analyzed Census data to determine the wage boost a college education provides in Delaware.

Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in Delaware

ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org's 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in …

How Delaware's unbanked population compares to the rest of the US

Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short in …

Counties in Delaware with the most car repair shops

The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the counties with the most car repair shops in Delaware.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Delaware stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Delaware

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