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UMES School of Veterinary Medicine expects to soon accept applicants for inaugural class next summer

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine has received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance …
Delegate Sheree Sample-Hughes speaks during the Oct. 13 special legislative meeting. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Wicomico County Council reinstates emergency nursing home legislation

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council reinstated emergency legislation centered on the county-owned nursing home Oct. 13, days after …
Stephanie Stotts, professor of forest ecology, and Ian Kalama, doctoral student, label trees on the UMES' campus in preparation for the opening as an accredited ArbNet arboretum.

UMES Arboretum now an internationally recognized space with a variety of tree species

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is officially open to the public as an internationally recognized ArbNet accredited …
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Free green lights available to mark Operation Green Light for Veterans

WESTOVER — The Somerset County Health Department has free of charge green light bulbs for residents and business owners who are …
Georgetown resident Eddie Wise, a supporter of a repeal of its cottage housing ordinance, shows a zoning map during a public hearing on the topic Monday, Oct. 12.

Big support voiced for repeal of Georgetown tiny home ordinance

A public hearing in a multistep process that could repeal a contentious Georgetown ordinance regarding tiny houses took place Monday, …
Vote 2026
The first campaign finance reports for Delaware’s general election were due from candidates Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12 a.m., about a month before Nov. 3.
The two candidates vying for the open District 38 seat in the Delaware House of Representatives made their stances known Thursday, Oct. 8, at a Millville debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware.
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.
State of Delaware government
Gov. Matt Meyer announced Friday, Oct. 9, that two Delaware housing developments and four community solar projects will have their permits accelerated.
DOVER — On Oct. 7, Delaware legislators and housing advocates met for the signing of two bills related to housing and infrastructure. “One is about housing. One is about roads and permits. …
Alterations to Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act could be on the horizon, as one lawmaker introduced a bill Monday, Oct. 5, to solicit feedback ahead of the 154th General Assembly in January 2027.
Various Native tribes and lawmakers gathered outside Legislative Hall in Dover on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the establishment of the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission.
Delaware News
MILFORD — Joan King formally joined the City Council Oct. 12 after being sworn in Judge Noel Eason Primos of the Superior Court of Delaware. King was the only person to meet the Sept. 3 filing …
A quarter auction to assist Kent-Sussex Industries, a Milford-based organization that provides opportunities and training for people with disabilities, will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at the Farmington Volunteer Fire Co., 20920 S. Dupont Highway.
Organizers of the Chorman Airport Air Show, Fly-in & Car Show in Greenwood have canceled the event Saturday, Oct. 17, because of potential high winds.
A radiological emergency has never occurred in the area and is highly unlikely, according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.
DOVER — The John Dickinson Plantation’s new visitor center opened on Saturday, inviting guests to explore its new exhibit “One Land, Many Voices.” “Until now, we’ve had no space for …
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The East Wicomico Little League Park at Winterplace Park has been awarded funding to improve, upgrade, and enhance the facility, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced.
SALISBURY — Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, has been selected to participate in the American Association of State …
SALISBURY — Local nonprofit KindSBY has announced the first recipients of its KindSBY Kindness Award, a new monthly recognition program honoring local residents who demonstrate compassion and make …
SALISBURY — Students and peers of Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Chelsea Taylor, recently submitted insights on what it means to learn and work alongside her. Taylor, an English Language …
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Gloria F. Saatman, 84

     Gloria F. Saatman passed away on October 1, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent, surrounded by loved ones. Gloria was born in Davy, West …
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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: …
Sports
Panther goalkeeper Sabrina Siaca makes a save in the second quarter of match with Caesar Rodney.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Polytech field hockey team hoping for strong finish to season

WOODSIDE — Like every goalie, Sabrina Siaca sees the world a little differently. The Polytech High junior actually volunteered …
A Delaware defender tackles Liberty QB Deshawn Purdie in Friday night’s game at Delaware Stadium. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Today’s college Football Preview: DELAWARE (2-3) at MIDDLE TENNESSEE (2-3)

WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. WHERE: Johnny “Red” Floyd Stadium (27,303), Murfreesboro, Tenn. TV: CBS Sports Network (Alex Del Barrio, …
Forrest Bartlett’s Hawaiian Warfare ($6.40, Mike Cole) was a 1:56.1 winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund final for 2-year-old pacing colts and geldings on Monday at Harrington Raceway.

Hawaiian Warfare wins DSBF final at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON – Forrest Bartlett’s Hawaiian Warfare ($6.40, Mike Cole) was a 1:56.1 winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred …
DSU quarterback Jayden Sauray reacts to a play during Saturday’s scrimmage. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sauray put up 'Madden' numbers in Delaware State win

DOVER — Jayden Sauray had been having a quiet season at Delaware State before Saturday. The former Maryland transfer played in …
Quarterback Jayden Sauray was a part-time starter for DelState last season. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State posts shutout on Homecoming

EDITOR’S NOTE: Delaware State did not make a boxscore or any final stats available for this game. DOVER — Homecoming was made …
Things to Do
The Salisbury Zoo welcomes all fall afficionados to get wild with two Halloween Happenings, a Spooktacular Halloween, Fright of the Living Zoo, and Wild Vibes.
HARRINGTON — A “(Not so) Spooky Sensory Night” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Harrington Public Library, 101 Little Mastens Corner Road. The free event, designed for children of …
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Chamber’s Holiday Gift Auction this Friday in Dover

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its annual Holiday Gift Auction this Friday, Oct. 16! Did you know …
Chamber President/CEO Bill Chambers and Salisbury Independent Multimedia Advertising Consultant Karen Riggin. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Eight-year partnership produces latest Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce directory

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent …
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 …
National News

AP News Summary at 12:47 a.m. EDT

Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced' WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota …
Demonstrators march from the Washington Monument to the White House during a "Stop Sexual Violence" protest in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year. The …
FILE - Duane Davis, right, and his attorney Michael Sanft sit in a courtroom, after a jury found Davis guilty of first-degree murder in his trial related to the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, at Clark County District Court Regional Justice Center on Aug. 31, 2026, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur. Jurors convicted …
President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Covelli Centre, in Youngstown, Ohio, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The Latest: Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress

Republicans and Democrats alike are criticizing President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin. They're …
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, as he speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Washington, as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright applaud. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be

President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. He's heading to Alaska to support …
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