Seaford spring Clean Up Week is May 13-17

A sure sign of spring will arrive with the Seaford's annual Clean Up Week from May 13-17.

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WILMINGTON — Gov. John Carney has officially filed to run as Wilmington’s next mayor, his campaign announced Monday. The term-limited governor submitted a campaign committee in …

Brecknock and Tidbury parks were the locations of massive unauthorized gatherings of young adults Saturday and Sunday, and county officials say they resulted in piles of trash and damage.
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The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that applications for the Delaware Health Fund are available for fiscal year 2026 and are due July 15.
LITTLE CREEK — The Delaware Department of Transportation will convert the intersection of SR 9 (Main Street) at Port Mahon Road to an All Way Stop Control starting on Tuesday, …
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …

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Board of Adjustments to hear firework sale contracts

After approving locations in Seaford and Rehoboth Beach last week, the Sussex County Board of Adjustments on Thursday will consider contracts with Keystone Fireworks Tents for sales of fireworks in Ocean View and Bethany Beach.

Chamber Connection
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual Bluesuiters Golf Tournament on May 9 at Jonathan’s Landing, 1309 Ponderosa Drive, Magnolia.
To me, nothing beats warm weather. So when last week hit a glorious 80 degrees sunny, you could imagine how eager I was to break out of the office and feel the sun on my face. Two friends and I made …
The Delaware Division of Small Business is highlighting activities taking place during National Small Business Month in May and for National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4.

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Delaware State’s Deywilk Tavarez weaves through the Eagle defense on a fast break in the first half. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

College notes: Delaware State loses Tavarez to Charleston; local players earn NFL camp invites

DOVER — Just a year ago, Deywilk Tavarez was thrilled to call himself a Delaware State basketball player. After dealing with a …
Big Chic Magnet was a winner at Harrington Raceway on Monday night. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Big Chic Magnet brings home a win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON -  Evm Racing's Big Chic Magnet ($21.80, Jim Morand) was a narrow winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday at Harrington …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway Monday's harness racing entries

Harrington Raceway  Entries Monday, April 29, 2024 Post time: 4:30 p.m. 1st  NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace 1. Master …
Dover pitcher Kole Turner works against Caesar Rodney in game played Thursday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Athlete of the Week: Kole Turner, Dover baseball

DOVER — Dover High baseball player Kole Turner was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week after leading the Senators to …
Dover High grad Jordan Magee, a linebacker at Temple, is going to forego his final season of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft. Temple University photo.

Dover's Magee chosen by Commanders in fifth round of NFL Draft

DOVER — Former Dover High football standout Jordan Magee had his dream come true when he heard his name called at the NFL Draft this …

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Seinfeld, Bacon Brothers, Hubbard coming to Freeman Arts Pavilion

Sussex County libraries are uniting this spring to plant seeds of literacy, hosting the third annual Children’s Book Festival on May 18.
MILFORD -- The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program titled “To Bus or Not to Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware” at the …

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Kent County
GEORGETOWN – For Ross Chastain, it’s do as I say, not do as I do on the track. The young NASCAR star returned to Delaware for the big racing weekend at Dover Motor Speedway, …
While the names in this year’s Milford mayoral race were the same as in the 2018 contest, the results were the opposite. With a difference of 100 votes, City Councilman Todd Culotta beat out incumbent Mayor Archie Campbell in the election Saturday. …
NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain has been growing his roots in Delaware since 2018, as part of an Office of Highway Safety campaign. Mr. Chastain, otherwise known as the “Melon Man,” began the “Protect Your Melon” effort with the agency to inform motorists about driving under the influence and to ensure safe road trips.

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New Castle County
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.
WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services, along with partner agencies, led a briefing Monday to provide the latest data about efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder.

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Sussex County
Laurel’s ChickBerry Farms Weddings & Events is seeking to make improvements to its location, and County Council is expected to hear an ordinance approving or rejecting the changes Tuesday.
During Tuesday's regular meeting, Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department heads.
The soon-to-be remodeled Hall of Fame niche at Indian River High School has two new members. Richard “Rick” Duncan and Robert “Robbie” Murray Jr. are the 2024 inductees. The choices were announced April 13 during the alumni association’s Beef & Brew fundraiser.

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