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“Come play at the YMCA”: Splash pad added to Dover YMCA Outdoor Center

Pirates set to invade weekend festival in Bowers Beach

Red, white and true: 400 Flags for Heroes flown in Dover

The Delaware Department of Transportation has placed new pavement markings at the four approaches to The Circle in Georgetown, but they have led to confusion.

Confusing street markings on Georgetown’s Circle being replaced

The Delaware Department of Transportation will replace new markings on the streets around Georgetown's Circle following some backlash.

Joanne Zajac, left, and Andrea Maucher of Elks Lodge 1903 in Dover are volunteers with its weekly food pantry.

One decade, 24,000 meals: Dover Elks help out food-insecure

Since 2015, Elks Lodge 1903 in Dover has received Impact Grants for its weekly food pantry, allowing members to deliver meals to those …

Boundary adjustments linked to the new Sussex Central Middle School will impact 28 families at Georgetown Elementary and Georgetown Middle schools.

IRSD boundary tweaks will impact 39 students

Boundary adjustments to balance Indian River School District’s northern enrollment will impact several dozen families.

State Sen. Brian Pettyjohn speaks on the Senate floor May 22 during consideration of legislation to remove Sussex Technical High School's enrollment cap before its new building opens doors.

Bill to remove Sussex Tech’s enrollment cap heads to governor

Ahead of the September 2027 opening of a new $248 million Sussex Technical High School, the state Senate on May 22 granted final …

Mike Agnew of Code Purple @ the Cape explains the updates reuired as Tharros Village moves from a state-endorsed pilot program to a county approved land use.

For local homeless, it takes a Tharros Village

REHOBOTH BEACH — What was evident during a 90-minute information session about Tharros Village, formerly known as Camp Tharros on …

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 …
- 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 remain …

General Assembly

After positive budget forecast, inspector general bill clears Delaware Senate

DOVER — The state Senate unanimously approved the creation of an inspector general’s office May 22, following some encouraging fiscal news. Two days earlier, a positive fiscal year …

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 of Representatives’ Elections & Government Affairs Committee on May 21.

Bill to encourage safe gun storage clears Delaware House

Delaware’s House of Representatives passed legislation to promote safe gun storage and responsible firearm ownership May 20.

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Delaware News

Scouting America’s Del-Mar-Va Council names new field director

Scouting America’s Del-Mar-Va Council has appointed Helen Kendall as its new field director. Ms. Kendall has years of experience in youth development, program leadership and …

Kent County names new director of public works

Segundo Bautista has been named the Levy Court director of public works after an extensive national search. Mr. Bautista has moved to Delaware from Daly City, California, where he …

Delaware pharmacy group decries Rite Aid closures

Rite Aid’s recent bankruptcy filing and announcement that it would be selling its assets to competitors has sparked worry for the Delaware Pharmacy Society.

Tech Adult Education recognized by Department of Labor

GEORGETOWN - Sussex Tech Adult Education has received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Delaware Department of Labor. The certificate, dated April 30, 2025, is in recognition of exemplary …

Kent County Crime Watch thriving

Active since 1996, Kent County Crime Watch of Delaware still draws a crowd. On May 22, at least 100 of its members sat in Levy Court chambers to hear public safety news from law enforcement.

Dagsboro armory expansion tied to reorganization

Pending state and military approvals, the Delaware Army National Guard Armory Readiness Center in Dagsboro will grow to accommodate its reorganization.

Memorial Day Parade coming to Middletown

The annual Memorial Day Parade hosted by Stone Square Lodge No. 22 is set for May 26 in Middletown.

Triple ribbon cutting opens Rehoboth Beach Patrol HQ

A bigger deal than a single ribbon cutting, Mayor Stan Mills opened the Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters at 1 Baltimore Ave. with three May 22.

Admission alternatives to Delaware Bar to be considered

WILMINGTON — The Delaware Supreme Court has authorized the creation of a task force to investigate and make recommendations about allowing alternative pathways to gain admission to the Delaware …

Cape May-Lewes replacement ferry out for bid

DOVER — Announced at an event in October 2024, the Delaware River and Bay Authority has officially put out to bid the replacement vessel for the 40-year-old Cape Henlopen. The new ferry …

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Maryland News

Crisfield asks public to sign online to show support for restoration of FEMA flood mitigation funds

CRISFIELD — The City of Crisfield expresses deep disappointment and grave concern over the recent decision to terminate the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program …

‘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 compassion for giving back to the 200-acre campus. Now known …

‘Let it fly’: Washington Commanders head coach addresses Salisbury University graduates

SALISBURY — Salisbury University continued its centennial celebration May 22 by returning the spring commencement ceremony to the 200-acre campus and welcoming back alumnus Washington …

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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 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

- Are you in favor of the new law providing end-of-life alternatives?
  
  Gov. Matt Meyer signed House Bill 140 on May 20, extending end-of-life options for the terminally ill. Some feel it offers these patients humane …
- 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 …

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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

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 …

PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Dover was approved for an expansion by the Planning Commission May 19.

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 …

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 …

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Sports

Lake Forest infielders come to the mound to show their support for pitcher Carah Sumpter at the start of a new inning on Monday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Friday's scores: Busy day in baseball, softball state tournaments

BASEBALL Indian River 7, Lake Forest 4 William Penn 3, Delmar 2 Newark Charter 3, Polytech 2 Caravel 1, Woodbridge 0 Sanford 9, …

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 quarterfinals …

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 …

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Things to Do

The Camden-Wyoming Lions Club will be hosting its third annual book sale May 30 to June 7 at Whatcoat Church Camden. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

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 …

Employees of Nash's Veggies in Lincoln sell fresh vegetables at the Riverwalk Farmers Market in Milford, which will celebrate its 30th anniversary May 3. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN MILFORD INC.

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 …

The annual festival is set for September 19-20 in downtown Salisbury. PROVIDED

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 …

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 …

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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 …

at the site of a plane crash Friday, May 23, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Federal investigators comb site of San Diego plane crash in neighborhood of military housing

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Federal investigators on Friday were combing a San Diego neighborhood a day after a private jet carrying a music …

In this long exposure photograph traffic moves along Interstate 76 ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, in Philadelphia, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

PHOTO COLLECTION: Memorial Day Holiday Travel

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FILE - A sculler rows down the Charles River near Harvard University, at rear, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Sanction on Harvard's foreign students strikes at the heart of the university's global allure

For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement. The letter …

President Donald Trump arrives on the South Lawn of the White House, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington, after attending a crypto dinner at Trump National Golf Club Washington DC. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

The Latest: China criticizes US ban on Harvard’s international students

The Chinese government said Friday that the Trump administration’s move to ban international students from Harvard would harm …

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Computer science has gone mainstream in US education, yet young women are still underrepresented in Delaware

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