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‘Creating a beautiful landscape’: Salisbury University names arboretum

SALISBURY—A nationally recognized arboretum at Salisbury University was recently named for an alumna who loves nature and has a deep …

In 2024, Bryan Shupe was reelected as the state representative for the 36th District, following a close primary race.

Bill to create uniform election recounts clears Delaware House committee

A proposal establishing a uniform vote margin to trigger automatic recounts across all elections was unanimously approved by the House …

This chart shows the kinds of offenses committed by students sent to Milford Central Academy's BRIDGES program, through which they receive counseling as an alternative to suspension.

Milford Central Academy’s BRIDGES making connections

Milford Central Academy’s pilot program giving troubled students an alternative to suspension is showing positive results.

Blue crabs await measurement during the 2024 winter dredge survey.

Maryland DNR reports sustainable blue crab population in 2025 based on winter dredge survey

The Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey , a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and …

Duane Obey of Obey Boxing Elite in downtown Dover has seen "tremendous" growth since opening during the pandemic.

Downtown upswing?: Dover businesses see potential with master plan

Despite high vacancy, a decrease in foot traffic since the pandemic and construction-related concerns, downtown Dover business owners …

In Case You Missed It

- Delaware becomes 11th state to give end-of-life options to terminally ill residents
  
  DOVER — The long-debated medical-aid-in-dying bill was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer on May 20, marking a historic moment that makes …
- Second Amazon facility coming to Middletown
  
  After speaking with company officials, Middletown Mayor Kenneth Branner Jr. said he anticipates a new Amazon facility opening within 18 months …
- Photo gallery: Polytech vs. Caesar Rodney girls' soccer
  
  CAMDEN — Avenging a one-goal loss from earlier this month, No. 5 Polytech High knocked off fourth-seeded Caesar Rodney, 4-1, in the DIAA …

General Assembly

Bill to encourage safe gun storage clears Delaware House, heads to Senate

DOVER — Delaware’s House of Representatives passed legislation to promote safe gun storage and responsible gun ownership on May 20, though a Republican-led amendment to expand the bill …

Delaware House unanimously OKs Department of Veterans Affairs

Dozens of veterans lined the House of Representatives’ chamber May 20, as lawmakers there unanimously approved the establishment of a cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs.

Delaware becomes 11th state to give end-of-life options to terminally ill residents

DOVER — The long-debated medical-aid-in-dying bill was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer on May 20, marking a historic moment that makes Delaware the 11th state and 12th U.S. jurisdiction …

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Delaware News

Girls on the Run scholarships awarded

The Girls on the Run Delaware Inaugural Limitless Potential Alumni Scholarship was recently awarded to a program alumnus in Sussex and Kent County. The Sussex County recipient …

ECA Solar and Luminace to power 1,000+ households with clean energy

ECA Solar and Luminace hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 21 to celebrate the completion of a megawatt community solar project. The event brought together key stakeholders, …

Independent Living for Young Adults sponsors graduation party in Dover

High school graduates aging out of foster care were celebrated at the Rail Haus in Dover on May 20, with the Division of Family Services providing transportation.

Sussex County vice chancellor installed

The Sussex County Court of Chancery held a public installation ceremony for Vice Chancellor Bonnie David on May 16.

Wet weather eases Delaware drought

Ample rainfall returned to most of Delaware this week, with up to 2 inches of rain in some spots, the Delaware Climate Office reported.

Food Bank of Delaware gearing up summer agriculture program

Food Bank of Delaware officials want the public to purchase food this summer from its Community Supported Agriculture program.

Camden-Wyoming Lions’ book sale a novel idea

CAMDEN — It was a sight to behold on the first day of the Camden-Wyoming Lions Club’s book sale fundraiser last year. Two hours before the doors opened, Patrick Analore, the …

Farmers markets continue to grow

DOVER — Delaware’s farmers markets are coming off a year in which they enjoyed record sales of $4.5 million. The Delaware Department of Agriculture is encouraging individuals to take …

PAM expansion moves forward in Dover

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover has moved forward in its plans for expansion, after being unanimously approved by the Planning Commission May 19. This expansion will feature a …

Old Timers Day June 14 in Selbyville

SELBYVILLE – The 68th Old Timers’ Day Classic Car Show & Family Festival will be held June 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is hosted by the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of …

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Maryland News

Maryland Folk Festival announces first round of artists for Perdue Dance Stage

SALISBURY — Maryland Folk Festival officials have announced the first wave of artists that will perform live on the Perdue Dance Stage in downtown Salisbury this fall. This annual festival …

Local SWIFT team honored with Maryland Stars of Life Outstanding EMS Program Award

SALISBURY – SWIFT, also known as the Salisbury/Wicomico Integrated Firstcare Team, was recently announced as the recipient of the Maryland Stars of Life Outstanding EMS Program Award, honoring …

Local school leaders serve as commencement speakers for Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University

SALISBURY — Two administrators of Wicomico County Public Schools are serving as commencement speakers at college and university commencement ceremonies in the community this spring. Prince …

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Obituaries

Marjorie M. Reichhold

Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, died on Tuesday, May 19, at Bayhealth General Hospital Kent Campus, Dover, at the age of 101. Marjorie was born on September 5, …

James H. Porter

James H. Porter (Jim) passed away on May 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on September 16, 1936, in Ridgely, Maryland to the late Clayton and Ruth Porter. He was …

Gloria Joan Melchionda

With heartfelt sorrow, we announce the passing of Gloria Joan Melchionda (nee Penner), who peacefully departed this life on May 16, 2025, embraced by the love of her family. …

Mary Jane (Richards) McGinnis

Mary Jane McGinnis passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025. Born on February 19, 1932, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Austin E and Ann Marie Baier Richards, Mary Jane, Janie, …

Joyce O'day Davis, 92

Joyce O'day Davis of Seaford, DE died on Sunday May 11, 2025 at Delaware Hospice in Milford. Born on October 7, 1932 in Greenwood, she was the daughter of the late Irvin …

Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust

Mollie Cantrell Brown-Rust passed away on May 12, 2025, in Tavares, FL. She was born in Salemburg, NC, the daughter of Floyd S. and Lillian D. Cantrell. She graduated from Seaford High …

Cornelius James Wall, 94

Cornelius James Wall passed at Brookdale Dover care facility in Dover, DE. He was born on March 27, 1931 in Helena, MT, son of Cornelius M. “Neil” Wall and Martha A. …

MaryAnn Curry

MaryAnn Curry of Melbourne, FL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, with her beloved husband of 61 years and her son by her side. MaryAnn was born in 1936 in …

Nancy L. Bradley, 79

Nancy L. Bradley of Harrington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Nancy was born in Milford, DE to the late Mary and Norman Morgan Sr. Nancy worked …

Rosa Lee Baker-Miller, 93

Millsboro - Rosa Lee Baker-Miller died Monday, May 5, 2025. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025, at 12 PM, with a viewing two hours prior, at Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. …

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Opinion

- Ben-Joseph: In past, government built homes to avoid crisis
  
  In 1918, as World War I intensified overseas, the U.S. government embarked on a radical experiment: It quietly became the nation’s largest …
- Rutt: Caesar Rodney statue needs to go back up
  
  The statue of Caesar Rodney should be on display, either where it was in Rodney Square or somewhere in Dover. It should have never been taken …
- Taylor: SB 52 a good start for teacher shortage
  
  I agree with Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Camden, and the Senate Bill 52 he has authored (“Senate Bill 52 would aid educational staffing”).
- Lee: Is councilman’s two-tier tax system fair?
  
  After Sussex County Councilman Matt Lloyd initiated discussion about a two-tier tax system, in which permanent residents of Sussex County would …
- Sipple: Term limits are necessary as soon as possible
  
  I could not agree more with Deirdre Taylor’s Opinion on term limits for our politicians (“Members of Congress need to be term-limited”).

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Scenes from Bay to Bay

On the move

This turtle caught the eye of Richard L. Bryan, of Lewes.

Close watch

Brady Lane, of Dover, shared this photo of a cat checking out the geese. It was captioned, "Our cat, looking out for her neighbors."

Unwelcome visitor

Gary Knox found this uninvited guest at the hummingbird feeder in his backyard. The photo on the right shows the welcome visitor.

Old-fashioned way

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, spotted these horses that were ready to plow the old fashioned way in West Dover on May 16..

Cool drink

Vincent Deskiewicz, of Greenwood, says he always puts out a container of water out for the birds. A finch was enjoying a drink in late April.

Photobomber

A bird photobombs this spring foal in a photo Jerry Hull took on May 6 in west Dover.

Vroom!

Edward Sidel took this action shot at the Dover Days parade.

Sunset on the water

Kenneth Bowen, of Dover, captured this sunset scene on May 7 at the sunset at the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal.

Celebrating Dover Days

Beth Petit de Mange enjoyed the kick-off fireworks for Dover Days on May 2 at Legislative Hall.

Blue-quet

This west Dover Blue Jay may not be able to get a large bouquet of flowers for his loved one, but a simple small arrangement can convey love and appreciation, writes photographer Jerry Hull.

Snowy day

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, photographed this beautiful Snowy Egret at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in April..

Wingman

Alex Cisar spotted this Great Egret with a Heron for wingman in April at Bombay Hook Wildlife Refuge.

Fountain drink

Paul Roth spotted a goldfinch drinking from fountain on May 6 in a Lewes garden.

Dover Days dazzle

Jitka Ellis of Dover captured the Dover Days fireworks bursting over Legislative Hall.

Goose parade

Tom Wilkerson enjoyed this parade of geese on May 2 at Silver Lake Park, Dover.

Fishin'

Jerry Hull photographed this Great blue heron chasing minnows in a pond at Byler's Store in west Dover in early May..

Swinging hummingbird

Patricia Sterling, of Wyoming, captured this male hummingbird enjoying his swing in Wyoming. .

In bloom

Valerie Hankins of Harrington took this image of an iris in bloom west of Harrington on May7.

Lewes lillies

Richard L. Bryan, of Lewes, likes the looks of these lillies in Lewes..

Osprey's catch

Bill Eastburn of Lincoln took this photo of an Osprey holding his catch along Slaughter Beach Road in May.

Eagle at Bombay Hook

Dan Laughman of Magnolia snapped this photo of a Bald Eagle in flight at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 24.

Big gulp

Dan Laughman, of Magnolia, watched this Great Blue Heron down a very large fish was taken at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge on April 24.

Splash of blue

Jerry Hull captioned this photo "Just a Splash of Blue Will Do." The scene was taken April 25 in west Dover.

Eagle along Kitts Hummock

.Gary Knox says he spotted this immature bald eagle sitting in a field off Kitts Hummock Road in Dover on April 26..

Approaching storm

"All is quiet along the Leipsic River as thunderstorms threaten the charming little town of Leipsic as the storms follow the Bay," writes Jerry Hull of his April 27 photo.

Lewes at dusk

Richard L Bryan, of Lewes, enjoyed dusk at the Lewes Boatyard.

First of season

Jerry Hull, of Dover, captured this ruby-throated hummingbird making his first visit to a backyard feeder on April 26.

'Timing is everything'

"Timing is everything when trying to photograph this ruby-throated hummingbird visiting our feeder in west Dover," says Jerry Hull.

Garter snake

Richard Bryan of Lewes snapped this photo of a garter snake enjoying the sunshine.

Goose walk

A gosling walks, spotted by Jerry Hull, walks near a small pond in west Dover.

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Business

Amazon has a fulfillment center at 506 Merrimac Ave. in Middletown.

Second Amazon facility coming to Middletown

After speaking with company officials, Middletown Mayor Kenneth Branner Jr. said he anticipates a new Amazon facility opening within …

Voting closes soon for Excellence in Business Awards

The clock is ticking on the voting phase of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Business Awards. The voting …

Oysters sit in a bucket after being measured by Department of Natural Resources staff as part of the annual fall survey, a major data source for the stock assessment that found an increase in Maryland oysters.

Maryland Oyster Stock Assessment Records Long-Term Increase in Oyster Abundance

The population of Maryland’s oysters has grown significantly in the past 20 years, according to the results of the latest benchmark …

Wicomico County Housing Authority Director Don Bibb, middle, helps cut a ceremonial ribbon for Mitchell Landing Apartments. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Transformed Mitchell Landing Apartments in Salisbury opens back up to tenants after years of disrepair

SALISBURY — A housing complex on the west side of Salisbury that had fallen into disrepair has been transformed with the help of …

Mini golf with maximum fun, networking

Spring weather has officially arrived, and the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce knows many businesspeople are ready to connect …

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Sports

Tanner Smith of Caesar Rodney scores a first-quarter goal against Brandywine in the first round of the DIAA state tournament Tuesday night. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

For Caesar Rodney's Smith brothers, lacrosse is the family sport now

CAMDEN — Baseball had always been the Smith family sport. Steven Smith, Jr. and his dad both played the sport at Dover …

Isabella DiMondi, of Caesar Rodney, maneuvering with the ball through heavy traffic in Thursday’s DIAA state quarterfinal match with Sanford. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Sanford girls' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Third-seeded Caesar Rodney High picked up a 19-6 win over No. 11 Sanford in the DIAA girls’ lacrosse state …

Ella Price (27) is congratulated by her Rider teammates after she scored a first-quarter goal against Sanford Thursday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Thursday's scores: DIAA girls' lacrosse semis to includes three Henlopen teams

CAMDEN — Third-seeded Caesar Rodney High picked up a 19-6 win over No. 11 Sanford in the DIAA girls’ lacrosse state quarterfinals …

Caesar Rodney High won the team title at the Henlopen Conference golf tournament on Tuesday at Maple Dale Country Club. CAESAR RODNEY PHOTO.

Sussex Academy's Mertz, Caesar Rodney win Henlopen golf titles

DOVER - Sussex Academy eighth-grader Samuel Metz shot a 70 to win the individual titles at the Henlopen Conference golf tournament on …

Team captains from Cape and Lake Forest meet with umpires before the start of their game to determine the Henlopen Conference champion Monday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Rain forces changes in today's DIAA baseball, softball schedules

DOVER — Today’s first round of the DIAA baseball state tournament has been postponed because of rain and wet field conditions. …

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Things to Do

The inaugural Grundy Insurance Mid-Atlantic Nationals at Dover Motor Speedway last year was a hit with car enthusiasts. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOODGUYS

Monster Mile to go wheely crazy

DOVER — Automobiles have captured Americans’ imaginations since the first Ford Model T rolled off an assembly line Sept. 27, 1908. …

MAC is a member agency of the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. PROVIDED

'Hope in Action' Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers conference planned

SALISBURY — An Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Hope in Action: Protecting Brain Health & Supporting …

Children and their adults are welcome at the yellow tent for Storytime starting at 10 a.m. on May 24 and continuing for the rest of the market season.

Storytime, raffle return to farmers market

LEWES — The Historic Lewes Farmers Market announced additional offerings this Memorial Day Saturday May 24 including demonstrations, …

Red knots arrive along the Delaware Bay from mid-May to early June each year to feed on horseshoe crab eggs, which gives them the energy to complete their 9,000-mile journey from the southern tip of South America to the Arctic.

Red Knot Fest to showcase horseshoe crabs, migratory shorebirds

SLAUGHTER BEACH — Red Knot Fest, an annual event highlighting horseshoe crabs and migratory shorebirds, will be held May 31 from …

State News reader Ariel Almondo of Kenton took this photo at sunset at Jason Beach in Trap Pond State Park in Laurel in April 2024.

Trap Pond State Park voted best Memorial Day BBQ spot

DOVER — Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Gunther Volvo Cars Delray Beach surveyed 3,012 families to uncover the best hidden gem …

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National News

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Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza' WASHINGTON (AP) — The man …

Israel has begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for more than 2 1/2 months.

At least 23 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza as Israel lets minimal aid in

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — At least 23 people were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza overnight Thursday, as Israel pressed …

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Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, 'I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza' WASHINGTON (AP) — The man …

Director Raphael Quenard, left, a person in a bird costume and director Hugo David, right, pose for photographers at the photo call for the film 'I Love Peru' at the 78th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of the Cannes Film Festival

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