When I donated blood for the first time in 2004, it was mostly out of curiosity. I was fascinated by the process — the idea that something so personal and simple could have such a powerful impact on someone’s life. more

Differentiating political fact from fiction is easy once one takes the time to fact check just about every subject the president talks about. We need more garbage trucks to gather up his lies and dump them, for our peace of mind. more

It was history in the remaking at Legislative Hall in Dover on June 6. About 50 Delaware high school and middle school students gathered to participate in a mock Second Continental Congress, the entity that adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. more

DOVER — The Delaware Public Archives opened an exhibit featuring the quirky, curious and captivating side of the First State’s history in its new digital exhibit, Unusual Treasures. … more

It was nice to finally read an Opinion that doesn’t bash the current president (“The absolutely disastrous four years of Biden”). The Daily State News usually only posts the negative comments and Opinions of those with Trump derangement syndrome. more

The hope is that, someday, there will be trees and shrubbery, along with benches, as part of the Sussex County Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Georgetown. But, for now, more visitation to the structure is sought. more

WILMINGTON — Not one to back away from a challenge, Tetra Shockley laughed when a tiara was placed on her head while being crowned Miss Delaware USA on June 29. At age 44, she became the … more

     Teresa C. Swafford passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 in Summerville, South Carolina, following a long illness.      Born on January 26, 1943 at Milford (DE) … more

     MILFORD - Rose Marie Bowler of Dover, Delaware, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025. Rose was born on June 7, 1940, in Dover, Delaware, to the late James and Margaret … more

DOVER — Democratic and Republican senators spent nearly two hours on June 10 debating legislation that called into question the balance between Sussex County’s local control and the … more

Despite a rainy start to the afternoon, the sun soon came out to shine on the 453 Dover High School graduates in attendance for the school's 125th commencement ceremony on June 6. … more

The Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club in Seaford is gearing up for summer. And, before the season ends, young members will have access to MyFuture, an initiative that ignites passion for technology and bridges the digital divide. more

Delaware’s Public Education Funding Commission voted June 2 in favor of a “hybrid formula” that would provide greater funding to school systems with higher student needs. The current formula allocates resources based on a school’s population and its special education status, but nothing allows the state to place additional weight on students’ income, multilingual learner and foster statuses, officials said. more

Gov. Matt Meyer has signed legislation that will further protect consumers from having their utilities shut off for nonpayment, amid concern about rising bills. The amended version of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 62 was endorsed by the governor May 22. more

HARRINGTON — The Shawnee Inn bed and breakfast in Harrington had been in Denise Eby Konan’s family since 1927, but after her mother died in 2019, Ms. Konan began seeking a nonprofit group … more

Stacker ranked the highest-paying science jobs in Dover using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics as of May 2024. more

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury is set to host Shop & Snack, a June 28 community-centered event from noon-3 p.m., that invites residents and visitors to explore downtown shops while enjoying … more