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Senate sends end-of-life options bill to governor's desk

Milford, food bank seek grants, as tariffs affect solar plans

In Case You Missed It

- Two protests planned for April 19 in Rehoboth Beach
  
  REHOBOTH BEACH — Indivisible Southern Delaware and Speak Out Against Hate are promoting two protests on Saturday, starting with their weekly …
- Founder of Delaware's Dogfish Head to hurl first pitch at Fenway
  
  Sam Calagione, the founder of Dogfish Head in Milton, will be checking off a major bucket list moment at Friday's Boston Red Sox game. He …
- Gov. Matt Meyer “tentatively confirmed” to speak at Rehoboth Beach protest
  
  REHOBOTH BEACH — Gov. Matt Meyer’s office has tentatively confirmed he will speak at the demonstration scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth …

General Assembly

Delaware House passes energy assistance bill amid rise in utility costs

DOVER — The House of Representatives voted along party lines Tuesday to create a fund that will provide direct assistance to certain Delawareans amid residents’ rising utility bills. …

House amends, passes Newark’s per-student, per-semester tax on University of Delaware

DOVER — The House of Representatives provided near-unanimous support to legislation on Tuesday that would allow the city of Newark to implement a $50 per-student, per-semester tax on the …

Delaware Rep. Hensley pleads guilty to DUI, third-degree vehicular assault

WILMINGTON — State Rep. Kevin Hensley, R-Townsend, has entered a plea agreement to resolve charges from a 2024 drunk driving collision, the Delaware Department of Justice announced Wednesday.

Feud over Port of Wilmington board continues as Senate refuses two gubernatorial nominees

DOVER — The power-struggle between Senate Democratic leadership and Gov. Matt Meyer over the makeup of the Diamond State Port Corporation’s board of directors escalated once again Monday, …

Delaware State University seeks more funding for athletic facility upgrades

Delaware State University athletics are in the midst of a transformation. And its leaders are seeking additional state capital monies for projects that aid that vision.

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THINGS TO DO

Theater launching 10th Rehoboth Jewish Film Fest

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society has partnered with the Seaside Jewish Community to present the 10th annual Rehoboth Beach Jewish Film Festival next week.

FOOD INSECURITY

Group leans on gleaning to stock Delmarva pantries

For one Delmarva nonprofit, gleaning has become a humanitarian process that turns what was once food waste into nourishment for those in need.

identification

DMV urges REAL ID status verification

DOVER — If a star is present in the upper right-hand corner of your driver’s license or identification card, it is a REAL ID and federally compliant, if not, plan to walk in to any …

wetlands

Pocomoke Watershed earns A- on wetlands monitoring report card

DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control released a report card on the health of wetlands within the Delaware and Maryland portions of the Pocomoke …

free speech

AG finds Milford violated FOIA

DOVER — Delaware’s Attorney General found Milford violated Freedom of Information Act standards by preventing one of its interns from speaking during the public comment period of its Jan. …

funding cuts

Historic Lewes Farmers Market to lose federal funds

In 2023, the Historic Lewes Farmers Market partnered with the Delaware Department of Agriculture to pay local farmers to grow food for distribution among Sussex County pantries.

POLICE

Police: Hate crime probe involving Millville Volunteer Fire Co. brings charges

Two men were charged with hate crime following an investigation involving the Millville Volunteer Fire Co., Delaware State Police said.

rally

Gov. Matt Meyer “tentatively confirmed” to speak at Rehoboth Beach protest

REHOBOTH BEACH — Gov. Matt Meyer’s office has tentatively confirmed he will speak at the demonstration scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand on April 19. This is the …

GOVERNMENT

Harrington Planning Commission member to join City Council

Emeridge “Tony” Williams, who has served for two years on the city’s Planning Commission, will soon join City Council after running unopposed for its District 1 seat.

PARKS

Milford council defers action on Deep Branch Park

Milford City Council members unanimously agreed Monday that they are not ready to approve a preliminary site plan for the proposed Deep Branch Park.

earth day

Special Earth Month programs at DuPont Nature Center

MILFORD — Celebrate Earth Month by attending special programs at the DuPont Nature Center, 2992 Lighthouse Rd., near Milford Visitors are invited to enjoy the views of Mispillion Harbor …

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League of Women Voters’ Earth Day program to focus on local environment

REHOBOTH BEACH — Environmental Attorney Mary Stewart Douglas is set to deliver the keynote address, “Delaware's Environment: The Good, the Bad and the Scary" at the Sussex County …

deldot

Lane closures coming to Angola, Robinsonville Rds., Route 24

LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced the final phase of work at the intersection of John J. Williams Hwy., Angola Rd. and Robinsonville Rd., which will require lane …

CITY OF DOVER ELECTION

Incumbents remain in office in Dover

Tuesday’s municipal election in Dover resulted in four incumbents maintaining seats on City Council, plus newcomer Donyale Hall being elected in the 2nd District by three votes.

GOVERNMENT

Delaware AG, others challenging Trump administration

The circle is relatively tiny in regards to attorneys general nationwide. So, those seeking to file an action may find allies in short order.

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Obituaries

Cecile Lenhart Tirpak, 88

Cecile Lenhart Tirpak of Smyrna, DE and formerly of the Haler Heights section of McKeesport passed away on Saturday morning, April 12, 2025 at her home. She was the …

Linda D. (Diemicke) Blow, 82

Linda D. (Diemicke) Blow of Smyrna, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 9, 2025. She was born July 28, 1942 in Freeport, Long Island, New York to the late …

John Phillip (Phil) Simmons, 68

John Phillip (Phil) Simmons of Lewes, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Accent Hospice Care in Wilmington, DE. Phil was the son of the late Ralph B. and Doris …

Emma "Jean" Lowe Smith, 93

Emma "Jean" Lowe Smith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 surrounded by family. Jean was born on September 28, 1931, to Grandville T. Lowe and Dafrey Joseph home in …

Martha Ineta Burnham, 78

Martha Ineta Burnham passed away on March 27, 2025, in Milford, Delaware. Born near Brewster, Massachusetts, to Martha Witt and Wendell Creighton Sr., she spent most of her life in New …

Lea Mirjam (Kuitunen) Cooper

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Lea Mirjam (Kuitunen) Cooper on Saturday, March 29, 2025. A woman of unwavering spirit and deep Finnish heritage, Lea …

Herman "Roland" Cohee, Sr., 81

Herman “Roland” Cohee, Sr., of Milford, Delaware, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus, Milford. A Memorial Service celebrating …

Donnie Brinsfield, 80

Donnie Brinsfield, of Crisfield, died at home peacefully with his wife by his side on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Havre De Grace, MD, he was a son of the late …

Brenda Ann Hunter, 86

Brenda Ann Hunter passed peacefully at home on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Brenda lived for her children, son-in-law, and grandchildren. Brenda was born on March 7, 1939 to …

Dr. Glenn Stanger Madara M.D., 70

Dr. Glenn Stanger Madara M.D., passed away on March 28, 2025, in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware. Born on November 19, 1954, in Salem, New Jersey, Glenn lived a good life spreading love and …

Gene C. Tribbett, 93

Gene C. Tribbett of Dover passed away, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Cadia Capitol Nursing Home in Dover. Mr. Tribbett was born September 28, 1931 in Greensboro, Maryland to …

Patricia Catherine Latsko, 87

It is with deep sadness that the family of Patricia Catherine Latsko announces her passing. She passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Kent General Hospital surrounded by family. …

Shirley Messick Abbott

Shirley Messick Abbott passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the Talbot Hospice Facility in Easton, Maryland. She was one of eleven …

Richard (Dick) B. Seely, 86

Richard (Dick) B. Seely, of Newark, formerly of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Richard was born in Milford, DE, to the late Ida Bland Seely and …

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Opinion

- Brennan: A blueprint for affordable housing in Delaware
  
  On April 7, the Delaware Affordable Housing Production Task Force released its final report and marked a critical step toward addressing the …
- Roof: When will veterans get deserved recognition?
  
  A very wise man told me that the republic was founded by statesmen but that they have been replaced by politicians in the later years.
- Faust: With Dover election finished, here’s to a fresh approach
  
  The Dover municipal election is now over, and the citizens have spoken. Our democracy has allowed the city’s residents to vote for their …
- Jansen: Social Security may deplete sooner than expected
  
  Social Security is one of the federal government’s biggest programs. Roughly 67 million Americans, most of whom are 65 or older, received …
- Wharton: AARP releases Vital Voices survey
  
  On Monday, AARP Delaware released new research that examines how Delawareans ages 45 and older feel about issues such as health care, financial …

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Scenes from Bay to Bay

Tulips in Dover

Tulips brighten up a garden on Legislative Mall in Dover. Daily State News/Andrew West

Chilly day

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, observed a Great Egret trying to stay out of the wind at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Fish for lunch

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, spotted an Osprey holding a fish at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 8.

Front yard flowers

Karen Williams, of Felton, took this photo of the flowers in her front yard on April 4.

Purple blooms

Karen Williams, of Felton, took this photo of the flowering purple weeds east of Bombay Hook on Friday, April 11.

Lewes tulips

Tulips caught the eye of Richard L. Bryan earlier this month.

Dove

In his yard in Dover, Sid Williams snapped this photo of a Mourning Dove sitting on eggs.

Spring at Legislative Hall

Gary Knox, of Dover, captured this colorful morning scene at Legislative Hall in early April.

Flashing lights

Jerry Hull captured the lights of a Kent County Paramedic Unit responding to an emergency on Kenton Road and Seven Hickories Road in Dover on March 30.

New to the zoo

Dale, an eight-year-old male ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) is new to the Salisbury Zoo. He marked his birthday on his arrival to the zoo on March 8. (Photo courtesy of the Salisbury Zoo)

Heading into April

Beth Petit de Mange enjoyed the setting sun before storms rolled in on the last day of March in downtown Dover.

Last of March

Beth Petit de Mange of Dover enjoyed the skies above Dover on the final day of March.

Lone tulip

Beth Petit de Mange, of Dover, spotted this Lone tulip blooming in downtown Dover on evening of last day of March.

Legs

Gary Knox found this odd sale item March 28 at Spence’s Bazaar in downtown Dover..

Historic beauty

Karen Williams, of Felton, captured this unique setting in Frederica on March 21.

Snow daze

We can surmise the cat is enjoying spring weather much more than it was in February when Lee Mullarkey of Dover saw it glaring at the falling snow.

Good morning

Lee Mullarkey of Dover captured this sunrise in Camden in mid-February.

Returning to port

Richard Bryan was at Roosevelt Inlet to photograph the University of Delaware research vessel returning to port in Lewes..

Oh deer

Gary Knox says he was stared down by this beautiful deer in Silver Lake Park, Dover on Sunday morning, March 23.

Spring on the farm

With Spring like temperatures, these sheep at the Hickory Hill Forage Research farm in Cheswold enjoy the day on March 22. Photo by Jerry Hull of Dover.

Ruffled feathers

Photographer Gary Knox says the wind was ruffling this blue heron's feathers at Silver Lake Park in Dover on March 24.

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.

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Business

Members of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting for the high-end rental property Sunset Village, just south of Camden, on Monday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Sunset Village raises bar for apartments in Kent Co.

CAMDEN — Seeing a need for upscale apartments in central Delaware, Windward Communities has developed a complex in a secluded …

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce joined T-Mobile's new Camden location for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9.

T-Mobile celebrates new Camden location with ribbon-cutting

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 9 for T-Mobile’s new location in the Camden Town …

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Don’t panic, Delaware financial advisers say

Buy and hold assets in the midst of stock market uncertainty. Maintain regular 401(k) contributions and perhaps increase …

Angela Zielen Epps, left, and her mother-in-law, Cheryl Epps, have transformed their family farm, Loblolly Acres, into a Kent County tourist destination. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Loblolly Acres reaches for the stars

VIOLA — Loblolly Acres has evolved into much more than a pumpkin patch. Cheryl Epps, along with her daughter-in-law, Angela …

The ribbon-cutting on Monday will be at the Sunset Village Clubhouse.

CDCC welcomes Sunset Village with ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will welcome one of its newest members, Sunset Village, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on …

Sports

Cameron Allen of Polytech tried stealing third but was tagged out by Smyrna third baseman Francis Sacco who got a perfect throw from the Eagle’s catcher to end the inning.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Thursday's scores: Polytech picks up Henlopen North win over Smyrna

WOODSIDE — Polytech High took the lead for good with a three-run second inning before downing Smyrna, 4-1, in Henlopen North …

Pitcher Bradley Marks of Cape Henlopen working against a Sussex Central in Tuesday’s game. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE HEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Wednesday's scores: Cape Henlopen, Marks blank Indian River

DAGSBORO — Brad Marks pitched a complete-game one-hitter as Cape Henlopen High blanked Indian River, 4-0, in a Henlopen Conference …

Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($7.40, Corey Callahan) had a successful return to Harrington Raceway with a 1:57.2 win in the featured $14,500 winners-over trot Wednesday as part of a training triple for Nick Callahan. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO/Quenton Egan

Speed Away triumphs in return to Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($7.40, Corey Callahan) had a successful return to Harrington …

Delaware State held its first football spring game under coach DeSean Jackson on Saturday afternoon. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

College notes: Delaware State's Jackson would like to face Vick in Philly; Henderson shines

DOVER — DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick formed a pretty impressive combination when they were playing for the Eagles. Now …

Cape’s Lillian Holodick drives the ball up field ahead of Emma Oehmke of Caesar Rodney Tuesday in match played in Camden. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Cape Henlopen girls' soccer

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High netted a pair of goals in the final 22 minutes in topping Cape Henlopen, 2-0, in Henlopen North girls’ …

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Things to Do

A Camp Jordan participant launches a soda bottle rocket with the help of a volunteer from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility. PROVIDED

Summer program for children to be held at Wor-Wic

SALISBURY — The on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury is accepting registrations for Camp …

Dr. Rose Ogutu prepares to propagate new plants in a greenhouse at DSU.

Let us fill the garden: An overview of plant propagation

Spring is that time of the year when plant enthusiasts develop the urge to propagate new plants. Plant propagation is an inexpensive …

Kathy Strong talks about her connection to Sgt. James Moreland Saturday at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover.

Vietnam War commemoration event April 30

The Delaware Veterans Coalition will partner with Delaware State University to commemorate the conclusion of the Vietnam War on April …

The Positively Dover African American Festival is free for all to attend.

Dover African American Festival set for June 28

The Positively Dover African American Festival will take place June 28 on Legislative Mall from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The …

Comedian Katt Williams will make an October stop in Salisbury. PROVIDED

Comedian Katt Williams to make stop in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Comedian Katt Williams will make a stop in Salisbury this fall as part of his Heaven on Earth Tour. Tickets for the …

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