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WILMINGTON — Delaware is one of six states without a health care facility assessment for its hospitals, which has handicapped the state’s ability to access federal Medicaid funds. …
On Monday, March 18, at approximately 3:15 a.m. the Salisbury Fire Department...
For the second time, Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s...
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Opinion
Sometimes, it’s better to step back and look some things over before taking a big leap. That is exactly what Dover’s Legislative, Finance and Administrative Committee decided to do when it came to awarding a new ambulance service contract to Ambulnz on March 12. Members voted to table any decision on a new provider until further information is gathered. The committee will be scheduling a special meeting to revisit the issue.
As Gov. John Carney delivered the final State of the State address of his tenure March 5, calls for a permanent and immediate cease-fire in Gaza rang through the chamber of the House of Representatives. The governor was interrupted five times as he delivered the annual speech, which took place in front of all 62 members of the General Assembly, his Cabinet members and every statewide elected official.
Voters on March 9 failed to approve two referendum items requested by the Smyrna School District. The roughly $8.6 million capital item was rejected by a vote of 1,079-874. The approximately $5.5 million operating expense item was defeated by a tally of 1,129-820.
Dover High had waited five decades to experience the sheer joy of this moment. And, when it finally — incredibly, remarkably — happened, the moment was every bit as thrilling as the Senators dreamed it would be. Storming back from an 11-point deficit, No. 2 Dover somehow pulled out a memorable 56-53 victory over No. 4 Salesianum to bring home the program’s long-awaited first state title at the Carpenter Center on March 9.
Sports
CR freshman Anna Hake heads the ball past Taryn Kim of Wilmington Charter in the first half of the season-opening match Monday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Monday's scores

GIRLS’ SOCCER Wilmington Charter 1, Caesar Rodney 0 Sussex Academy 4, Cape Henlopen 0 Dover 11, ASPIRA 0 Odessa 1, Polytech 1 …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results/entries

Dover Downs Results Monday, March 18, 2024   1st - DSBF LC Trot $10,000 3-Going Platinum (Co Callahan) 3.00 2.10 …
Dorell Little of Dover trying to work the ball around Robbie Johnson of Sallies in the DIAA state finals.  SPEICIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Two Dover players make first-team All-State

DOVER - Last weekend, Dorell Little, Jr. and Denim Perkins led Dover High to its first DIAA state title in boy's basketball.   …
Delaware State University head basketball coach Stan Waterman going over game plan with his team before Saturday’s contest with Coppin State.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State to continue season in CBI tourney

DOVER - Delaware State's men's basketball players weren't playing like they were ready for their season to be over. So the …
Noah Allen of Dover scores on a jumper with Rahsaan Matthews of Howard trying to block his shot in Saturday's Blue-Gold All-Star Game at Smyrna.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Gold boys edge Blue in all-star basketball game

SMYRNA — The Gold outscored the Blue, 160-158, in the boys’ basketball Blue-Gold All-Star Game at Smyrna High on Saturday …
Delaware
The   Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair March 27 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High School Session No. 1 will be held from 9-10 …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to meet with its members and potential members for its monthly Sunset Business Mixer on March 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dover (1780 N. Dupont Highway).
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Association of REALTORS announces Renee Parker as the recipient of the 2024 Good Neighbor Award. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate …
Maryland
A new plan to rebuild Baltimore’s storied but deteriorating Pimlico Race Course is making a late charge down the stretch of Maryland’s legislative session. The measure released Thursday would use …
Environmental officials are monitoring the air quality in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C. after several oil tanks caught fire late Thursday morning at a quarry in Rockville. Montgomery County …
BETHANY BEACH — Ostensibly it was a meeting to gather public comment on the landing site for underground utility cables, including the visual and recreational impact of eight, three-foot wide …
Neighbors
The Odyssey of the Mind organization focuses on creative activities and problem solving, allowing students to expand their thinking.
CLAYTON — Homelessness is a broad-reaching issue that stretches across the entire United States. Six months living as a homeless person gave Paul Mast, an ordained Catholic priest, a …
HARRINGTON — Even at a young age, Brynlee Hughes knows the importance of giving, especially to sick kids. Six-year-old Brynlee recently began collecting toys to donate to Nemours …
Business
DOVER — In a continuing revitalization effort, City Council approved a series of changes to centralized commercial zoning in the downtown area March 11. Much of the Loockerman Street …
Breathing is believing, Charles Ringgold says. Through his own experience inhaling salt-infused air, he knows its benefits for respiratory health.
DOVER – The i.g. Burton Auto Group has announced their acquisition of Dover’s CF Schwartz Toyota, to be renamed i.g. Burton Toyota of Dover. According to a statement released by the …
CAMBRIDGE - Starting Wednesday, March 20, the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina welcomes those hoping to join its team. At the weekly events held 2-4 p.m. each Wednesday, interested applicants will be able to explore career opportunities in a variety of departments at the 342-acre Eastern Shore resort, and take part in on-the-spot interviews.
Things to Do

Event honors 35 years of Wor-Wic literary publication

A reading and reception will be held to celebrate the publication’s 35 years...

Attend “Table Talk: The Arts” on April 25

Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council invites you to attend “Table Talk: The Arts”...
Dover Parks and Recreation Department hid five golden eggs amongst its 28 parks on Thursday afternoon. The five lucky winners will win gift certificates to a Dover Parks and Recreation program of their choice. The eggs won’t necessarily be hidden at big parks like Silver Lake (pictured), though it is possible.

Egg-citing idea: Five golden eggs hidden amongst Dover parks

DOVER — While Robin Eaton was walking through Walmart a couple of days ago, he suddenly came up with a golden idea. Mr. Eaton, …
Maggii Sarfaty painting from a past Paint the Town event in Chestertown, Md.

Chestertown: Let’s Paint The Town!

Chestertown is one of the various Eastern Shore towns that hosts a plein air event each year, putting all of Kent County, Md., on …
Friends and neighbors from Smyrna attend the 2023 W3 What Women Want Fest. From left, Carol Allin, Rose Tominovich, Joan Ciccanti, Holly Simone and Lori Sanders.

W3 What Women Want Fest, a day of friends, fashions and shopping

WYOMING — This fun, casual event returns to Wild Quail Golf & Country Club in Wyoming on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. …
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Nation

6 former Mississippi law officers to be sentenced for torture of 2 Black men

Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men will be sentenced by a federal judge starting Tuesday. U.S. …

Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion

Former President Donald Trump on Monday charged that Jews who vote for Democrats “hate Israel” and hate “their religion,” igniting a firestorm of criticism from the White House and Jewish …

Trump seeks to appeal decision not to disqualify district attorney from Georgia election case

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Reactions as Vladimir Putin secures a fifth term as Russia's president after tightly controlled vote

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Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment

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World

Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery

The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery. The medieval monument immortalized in history, film and literature has been …

Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea

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Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return

Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home. Hezbollah began launching rockets …

Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China

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Freddie Mercury's home is on the market for first time since 1980 minus his 'exquisite clutter'

The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years. Garden Lodge, as the home in the posh …
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