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Jordan Magee, a linebacker for the Washington Commanders, is honored through a jersey retirement ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23 at Dover High School.

Dover native Jordan Magee retires high school football jersey

DOVER — Before Dover High School’s football team beat St. Georges Tech 27-20 Friday, the school honored one of their own with a …
The conceptual layout for Towers Square on property on Georgetown's northern edge that is the focus of annexation and town zoning amendment requests.

Georgetown annexation hearing held for Towers Square

GEORGETOWN — The public hearing step was held Monday in an annexation process for land along southbound Dupont Boulevard that could …
Dr. Chelsea Taylor, 2026-2027 Wicomico Teacher of the Year and Maryland Teacher of the Year finalist, far right, is with Wicomico Superintendent of Schools Dr. Micah Stauffer, Maryland State Board of Education Vice President Dr. James C. Bell Jr., and Maryland Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carey M. Wright. PROVIDED PHOTO

Nominations open for next Wicomico Teacher of the Year

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced that nominations are open through Nov. 24 for the next Wicomico Teacher of …
Executive Director of Wicomico Public Libraries, Seth Hershberger, leads the Salisbury Independent on a tour on the space. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Wicomico Public Library’s new main branch is taking shape at former Ward Museum location

SALISBURY - The Wicomico Public Library is well underway in its transformation from the former Ward Museum by Shumaker Pond. The …
State Reps. Madinah Wilson-Anton, left, and Kim Williams will be running for speaker of the House and majority leader against incumbent Reps. Melissa Minor-Brown and Kerri Evelyn Harris, respectively.

Wilson-Anton, Williams to seek leadership roles in Delaware House

Two groups of legislators are seeking leadership positions in the Delaware House of Representatives.
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 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.
After considering homestead exemptions at its last meeting, the Delaware Property Tax Relief Working Group weighed circuit breaker tax credits on Monday, Oct. 19.
The PJM Interconnection, of which Delaware is a part of, issued a maximum energy generation and load management alert from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday.
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DOVER — Brigadier General (Ret.) Karen Berry, the state’s first Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will serve as the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The event, …
In what could be called a true scout’s honor, the Del-Mar-Va Council of Scouting America is recognizing retiring state Rep. Ron Gray as one of its 2026 Sussex County Distinguished Citizens.
MILFORD — The Milford community on Monday expressed shock, disbelief and an immediate urge to lend a hand following an early morning fire Sunday that badly damaged Lulu Ross Elementary. “It’s …
DOVER — Reba Hollingsworth strutted into the banquet room of the Modern Maturity center wearing all red and dancing to a song that seemed to embody her life: Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys. On …
MILFORD – The Milford School District is assessing damage and considering options for Lulu M. Ross Elementary following a fire that caused extensive damage early Sunday.  “It is with a …
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SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo is set to host its first ever Fright of the Living Zoo event on Friday, Oct. 30. Visitors will have a chance to face their fears, winding through an all-new, …
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man is facing arson and animal cruelty charges after he was accused of intentionally setting his house on fire. Michael Satterfield, 66, was charged by Deputy State …
SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Wicomico County recently announced that nominations are now open for its “Hero” Award. Designed in partnership with the Salisbury Independent and WMDT, the award …
SALISBURY — The Rotary Club of Wicomico County recently announced that nominations are now open for its “Hero” Award. Designed in partnership with the Salisbury Independent and WMDT, the award …
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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. …
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Elizabeth Ann Short Zimmerman, 95

     Elizabeth Ann Short Zimmerman passed away on October 15, 2026.      She was born Elizabeth Ann Short on March 6, 1931 in …
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George Thomas (Tom) Day

Funeral service 12:00 PM on October 21, 2026 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 6827 E NewMarket Ellwood Rd Hurlock, MD
Sports
Delaware's players celebrate one of their first-half TDs on Tuesday night. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES

Minicucci, defense deliver as Delaware snaps road losing streak

The way Delaware started the game, it looked like Nick Minicucci might have to break every record in the book for the Blue Hens. …
Ava Elias (5) of Smyrna is congratulated by her teammates after she scored a goal late in the second quarter against Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's Downstate scores: Smyrna blanks Lake Forest in field hockey

FELTON — Junior Ava Elias tallied all three goals as Smyrna High blanked Lake Forest, 3-0, i a matchup of Henlopen Conference field …
Delaware's Bryson Graves goes up to catch a TD pass in Tuesday night's game with Missouri State. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Today's College football preview: DELAWARE (3-4) at WESTERN KENTUCKY (3-4)

WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. EDT. WHERE: Houchens-Smith Stadium (22,000), Bowling Green, Ky. TV: CBS Sports (Justin Kutcher, Ben DiNucci). …
CR head volleyball varsity coach Jack Bluhm goes over strategy during a timeout in match with Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney gets its perfect regular season in girls' volleyball

CAMDEN — There are bigger things they’d like to accomplish than a perfect regular season. Still, it’s something that eluded …
Former Philadelphia Eagles’ receiver DeSean Jackson is starting his second season as the Hornets’ football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State, Jackson square off again with Vick, Norfolk State

EDITOR’S NOTE: Delaware State coach DeSean Jackson was not available on the weekly MEAC coaches’ Zoom call on Monday. DOVER — …
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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

Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking a guard outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade

Serbian police say an unidentified assailant attacked a guard with knives outside the Israeli embassy in Belgrade and was killed just …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife, Sara, waves to supporters at Likud party headquarters in Jerusalem after the release of the first exit poll results in Israel's general election, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

The Latest: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges in Israel's election

Votes were being counted as dawn broke in Israel on Wednesday morning, but exit polls suggested that its momentous national election …

AP News Summary at 12:41 a.m. EDT

Exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election, but Netanyahu is far from defeated JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli voters have …
Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson celebrates during the 12th inning of Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla., between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Jonny DeLuca and pinch-hitter Ben Williamson singled home runs in a stunning 12th-inning rally, and the Tampa Bay Rays staved off …
Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Gallagher speaks during a press conference at the Foreign Press Association's headquarters in Rome, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in Rome, France. (AP Photo/Domenico Stinellis)

Top Vatican official says pope's cancer diagnosis a 'game-changer' for the papacy

A top Vatican official says that Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis is “a bit of a gamechanger” for the Vatican.Archbishop Paul …
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