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Photo gallery: Delaware State Fair Day 6
HARRINGTON — The Delaware State Fair continued yesterday, July 23, and is scheduled to keep on going through Saturday, July 27 at the …
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Dover Mayor halts further pay raises for his position until after the 2027 election
DOVER—Earlier this month, Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen was given a $5,000 raise in a last-minute decision before passing the yearly …
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Sussex County holds record open on Northstar development for school input
Though its discussion of a proposed subdivision was far-ranging Wednesday, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission decided to reopen the …
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Local News
DELAWARE STATE FAIR
Thursday was bittersweet for term-limited Gov. John Carney, as he took part in the final Delaware State Fair Governor’s Day of his tenure.
MILITARY
Kristen Giordano has dedicated herself to recognizing military members who have died while serving.
So, she and family members are leading the Woody Williams Foundation’s initiative to raise funds for a local Gold Star Families Memorial Monument, organizing the Aug. 11 Pfc. Joseph “Dimps” Marquez Memorial 5K, named for her son.
DELAWARE STATE FAIR
One of John Carney’s stops during his final visit to the Delaware State Fair Governor’s Day as the state’s leader included the bestowing of several youth awards.
Entertainment
GEORGETOWN - For the second year, the Freeman Arts Pavilion will take its signature Locals Under the Lights event to Festival Hispano de Georgetown for a special Latino talent showcase.
Locals …
environment, shore life
LEWES — Ever since she was tagged in Juno Beach Fla., in April as she laid eggs, Marie, a 300-pound female loggerhead sea turtle has made her way steadily northward since before coming to a …
new business
FRANKFORD — Bay Venture Outfitters celebrated the grand opening of its new location on the Assawoman Canal, at 38365 Muddy Neck Road in Frankford, with a ribbon cutting on July 12 with the …
development
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a community workshop at the Cape Henlopen State Park Officer’s Club, 14628 Officers …
POLICE
A 14-year-old Millsboro male was arrested for murder Tuesday following a homicide occurring last month in Ellendale, Delaware State Police said.
West nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control confirmed West Nile Virus was detected in Delaware for the first time this year on Friday, July 26, 2024.
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Community
GEORGETOWN – Toys bring joy to children at Christmas and the holidays.
Wings & Wheels, Georgetown’s premier fall festival presented by the Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, …
Police
The Georgetown Police Department said the agency has received reports of individuals posing as town officers to obtain financial information and to solicit money.
development
Though its discussion of a proposed subdivision was far-ranging Wednesday, the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission decided to reopen the record on the Northstar development to get input from the Cape Henlopen School District.
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Opinion
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Harris: Statewide rehab campus proposed for opioid settlement funds
The substance abuse and mental health problem we are facing will continue to grow until we find an aggressive, comprehensive solution that has …
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Brady: The reality of unrealistic, expensive energy mandates
Delaware’s government has made decisions in successive legislative sessions with regard to energy that impact the poorest of our citizens most …
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Getman: Support of home care services appreciated
On behalf of the members of the Delaware Association for Home & Community Care and the tens of thousands of medically complex children and …
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Business
Bayhealth names Bowie vice president of marketing, communications
DOVER — Bayhealth announced that Amanda Bowie has been named the vice president of Marketing, Communications and Community Outreach after serving in the interim role since March 2023. …
WEATHER
BRIDGEVILLE -- In the First State, the summer is peak time for locally grown produce favorites and grains. However, the recent drought has impacted farmers getting food from the fields to the tables. …
new business
REHOBOTH BEACH — Uncle David’s Ice Cream Shop, 237 Rehoboth Ave., officially opened last Friday, July 19, and kicked off with a celebratory ribbon cutting followed by an open house with …
chamber of commerce
REHOBOTH BEACH — Delaware Professional Organizers, experts in decluttering and space organization, was welcomed into the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce last week with a ribbon …
Sports
Keeping Yarns on the field is important for Delaware football team
NEWARK — Marcus Yarns certainly could have taken off.
Indeed, with Delaware ineligible for the NCAA Division I FCS football …
MOT wins ticket to Intermediate World Series in California
DOVER — MOT had to battle the rain and New Jersey all afternoon and evening on Thursday.
But in the end, the Middletown-area …
Former Blue Hen Thrift looking to make a difference with Hornets
DOVER — Shane Thrift can tell you everything about the last real play he made on a football field. And why not? There were 108,000 …
Amidst change, Carty said it's still business as usual for Delaware football
NEWARK — In some ways, the Delaware football program has one foot in two different leagues right now.
Of course, in other ways, …
Governor's Day harness racing on tap at Harrington Raceway
HARRINGTON – Harrington Raceway’s richest racing program of the season is set for Thursday during the Delaware State Fair.
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More Sports
HARRINGTON – The biggest night of the year for any market animal showman at the Delaware State Fair took place on Tuesday evening.
The Livestock Extravaganza is the night where the grand …
MIDDLETOWN — The Ladybug Micro Music Fest will be held Sept. 21 from 3-8 p.m.
Held in conjunction with Middletown Main Street, Inc., the event will be held at Town Hall, 19 W. Green …
Kent County
WASHINGTON — Caesar Rodney High School’s culinary team, after capturing the national championship title at the 2024 National ProStart Invitational in April, took a tour of one of the most …
DOVER — Content aggregator HostingAdvice released a study on Wednesday of 3,000 Delaware sports fans’ intended Olympic diet and landed on the figure of about 25 hours during the two-week …
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Margaret H. Rollins School Class of 2024 have all passed the national examination for licensure as a registered nurse, Beebe Healthcare announced on Monday.
Passing …
New Castle County
MIDDLETOWN — Donations can be made per squat or via a flat contribution.
Either way, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition benefits from the Squat for a Cure fundraiser on Sept. 14.
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DOVER — Nursing and helping bring comfort to others is seemingly in Tina Randolph’s bloodline.
All she needs to do is to look back to her great-grandmother, the Rev. Dr. Margaret L. …
HARRINGTON — The Delaware State Fair continued yesterday, July 23, and is scheduled to keep on going through Saturday, July 27 at the fairgrounds in Harrington.
The warm temperatures …
Sussex County
NOTE: This story will be updated
HARRINGTON - Horsepower and tractor power took center stage Wednesday in the Quillen Arena Wednesday at the Delaware State Fair.
FFA and 4-H Horse …
Yes2Health, a program of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, will host multiple sessions this fall, with in-person and virtual options.
Yes2Health is a free 10-week program with classes …
WILMINGTON — United Way of Delaware (UWDE), through UWDE’s program Stand By Me (SBM) NexGen, is helping Delaware’s high school graduates who are preparing to start college to …