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History
Family donates engraved Civil War sword to Milford Museum
GOVERNMENT
Delaware Senate passes bills to foster transparency in energy costs
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General Assembly
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted its Legislative Luncheon in Dover on Wednesday, allowing lawmakers to address issues like corporate governance, utility regulation and paid medical leave.
DOVER — The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday that will require elected officials and state-funded Delaware colleges to disclose dual employment in effort to prevent officials …
DOVER — The House of Representatives’ Judiciary Committee voted on Wednesday to send controversial changes to Delaware’s corporate franchise laws for a floor vote in the chamber …
DOVER — For the entirety of the 2025 legislative session, Rep. Stell Parker Selby – a Milton Democrat – has been absent from the House of Representatives as she recovers from a …
The state House of Representatives narrowly voted to send the proposed establishment of medical aid in dying to the Senate on Tuesday, after debate that centered on a potential expansion of the policy.

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COMMUNITY
MILLSBORO – The Sussex County Land Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the region's natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources, has announced the …
homelessness
Code Purple files for conditional use on former Troop 7 site Camp Tharros gives homeless residents a place to stay By Brian Gilliland Daily State News LEWES — Homeless …
HEALTH
GEORGETOWN – Retirement has arrived for Dr. Marisel Santiago, La Red Health Center Director of Pediatrics. A beloved figure at La Red Health Center, Dr. Santiago has provided care to …
DEVELOPMENT
Dagsboro Mayor William Chandler III is pitching to Town Council a pause on development via a six-month moratorium on accepting specified development applications.
Member Exclusive
MILFORD — The Annual Student Show will be on display April 8 through May 3 at Mispillion Art League, 5 N. Walnut St. in Milford. The show, done in collaboration with Milford School District, …
road repair
REHOBOTH BEACH — DelDOT is coming back to finish what it started on Rehoboth Ave., by resuming repaving Rehoboth Avenue next month, likely sometime during the second week of April, depending on …
HEALTH
SALISBURY – In response to the recent decline in respiratory illness cases, TidalHealth has updated its masking policy, transitioning from mandatory masking to optional masking in all its …
public hearing
DOVER — On Tuesday, March 25, beginning at 6 p.m. the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, is set to conduct a virtual public hearing to …
development
MILTON — Kinsley Construction announced the Four Winds Farm, a new residential community located along Shingle Point Rd., is officially underway, and will ultimately consist of eight phases and …
Health
With the recent increase in measles cases throughout the United States, the Delaware Division of Public Health advises that the best protection against the illness is via vaccination.
COMMUNITY
CLAYTON — A drop-in, open-house public workshop on improving roadways and intersections is set for Tuesday. The Town of Clayton, in partnership with the Dover/Kent Metropolitan Planning …
POLICE
SMYRNA — A 27-year-old Correctional Officer was arrested on official misconduct and drug charges following an investigation, authorities said.
spending
DOVER — Earlier this month, the Department of Government Efficiency listed two federal offices in Dover, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Delaware and Maryland Rural Development State …
EDUCATION
The Indian River School District may have to repeat history to address deficit spending, as residents defeated its current expense referendum Thursday.
CONSERVATION
GEORGETOWN - The Sussex Conservation District recognized the recipients of the 2025 Conservation Stewardship Awards at an awards luncheon on March 12. Winners are: Certified Construction …

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Obituaries
    Theodore (Ted) Raymond Zak passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 14, 2025.     Ted was a passionate, kindhearted sensitive soul that touched the lives of all …
Pauline L. Fry, of Felton, passed away on March 16, 2025 at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. She was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Pauline Krouse. Pauline retired from the State of Delaware, where …
    Phyllis E. Ferguson, of Harrington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital. Phyllis was born in Wilmington to the late, Ross G. and …
    DOVER – Dolores Dixon departed her earthly life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Bennie Smith Funeral Home, 717 W. …
     GREENSBORO, MD - Marjorie Ann Mitchell passed away on March 12, 2025, in Christina DE.      Marjorie was born on June 14, 1936, in Caroline County, MD, to Alday …

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Business
DOVER – French bakery La Baguette will commemorate eight years of business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 29, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The ceremony is hosted by the Central Delaware …
NEWARK — The University of Delaware recently received the largest philanthropic contribution from an individual or family in the college’s 282-year history. The $71.5 million …
DOVER — The Downtown Dover Partnership — to address longtime contamination and environmental justice issues — was awarded a brownfields multipurpose grant from the Environmental …
Tiffany Gaston of Smyrna aims to improve the environment, one 5-gallon bucket at a time. That’s why she started Mother Nurture Composting Services, which transports food scraps to Linvilla Orchards in Media, Pennsylvania, for processing.
Cookies and cupcakes are just a glimpse of what Niya Evans, aka Ms. Kee, has to offer. At her 306 Main St. bakery in Clayton, indulgence goes beyond just treats, blending sweetness with community spirit and women’s empowerment.
Nation
U.S. authorities have arrested and detained Canadian and European travelers at U.S. borders in recent weeks. German tourist Lucas Sielaff says he spent 16 days in detention in San Diego before being …
President Donald Trump’s order calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department has complex implications. The Republican president has argued the federal office hasn’t improved …
A NASA spacecraft will make its second close brush with the sun. The Parker Solar Probe made its record-breaking first pass within 3.8 million miles of the scorching sun in December, flying closer …
Decades of road salt use is taking a toll on New York City’s water reservoirs. City officials say salinity levels tripled in the suburban reservoirs that supply 10% of the city’s water and that …
President Donald Trump’s executive order to facilitate the closure of the U.S. Education Department is met with protests and court challenges. Elon Musk focuses his attention on the Pentagon, where …

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Things to Do

A first for First Baptist: New pastor, wife find church to call home

SMYRNA — The Bobay Hook National Wildlife Reserve will be celebrating its 88th anniversary and the arrival of spring with an Open House and Spring Festival on Saturday. Bombay Hook will be …
Promoters of the 10th annual Galactic Con on Saturday in Middletown hope to bring an event that’s fun for all.

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Sports
Lake Forest’s Darius Miller will be playing in Saturday's Blue-Gold All-Star Boys' basketball Game. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Lake Forest's Miller proud to follow in his father's footsteps

SMYRNA — Around Lake Forest High, being Dion Miller’s son carries some expectations. Miller was a talented multi-sport …
Delaware running back Marcus Yarns runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. ASSOCIATED PRESS/MICHAEL CONROY.

College notes: Delaware's Yarns keeping busy before NFL Draft

NEWARK — No athlete ever wants to be last. But that was the fate of Delaware running back Marcus Yarns for most if his …
Elisha Johnson-Dixon of Early College brings the ball upcourt on a fastbreak with Emmanuel Miles-Martin of Woodbridge trying to slow him down. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Early College's Johnson-Dixon fulfills late coach's goals for him

SMYRNA — Jordaan Brummell was just one of those guys that was great to have around, said Eli Johnson-Dixon. The junior varsity …
Rod Milstead was Delaware State's head football coach for five seasons. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH.

Former Delaware State football coach back on the sidelines at Milford

MILFORD — Before he applied for a job at Milford High, Rod Milstead wanted to check out the place. The former Delaware …
Sara Benson of Dover trying to drive to the basket around Wilmington Charter defender Morgan Robinson. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover's Benson proud to reach her 1,000-point goal

SMYRNA — Sara Zionna Benson didn’t waste any time making an impact on the Dover High’s girls’ basketball team. In the …

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Delaware-Related News

Higher education, higher earnings? Here's how advanced degrees pay off in Delaware.

Does having a degree pay off? Best Colleges analyzed Census data to determine the wage boost a college education provides in Delaware.

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

ScholarshipInstitute.org analyzed Code.org's 2024 State of Computer Science Education report to look at computer science offerings in …

How Delaware's unbanked population compares to the rest of the US

Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling short in …

Counties in Delaware with the most car repair shops

The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the counties with the most car repair shops in Delaware.

As more states adopt traffic enforcement cameras, here's where Delaware stands

The General used data from the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety to examine traffic camera laws in Delaware
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