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On Sept. 19, staff members gathered outside Sunnyside Elementary School to show solidarity regarding a lack of pay raises by the Smyrna School District.
Some Smyrna School District staff members seeking pay raises
Some Smyrna School District staff members are seeking increases in compensation after three years without them, but negotiations must come first. more
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Phil Cenicola prepares to putt at Putters Paradise in Middletown on Sept. 18. He is one of several members of the Middletown Odessa Townsend Jean Birch Senior Center who visit weekly.
Putt putt golf course a haven for MOT Senior Center members
While the scores are irrelevant, a nice putt can be a winning proposition. For a spry group of older adults, a tradition that began in 2024 has them returning often to Putters Paradise on Commerce Drive in Middletown. more
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The Delaware Department of Labor's 2024 annual economic report showed the tally of new residents in 2023 continued to outpace the number of Delawareans departing for other states.
Department of Labor: Delaware had positive net migration in 2023
DOVER — Continuing a nine-year trend, Delaware saw more people move into the state in 2023 than leave for other locales. According to the Delaware Department of Labor’s 2024 annual … more
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The food pantry of the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro underwent a paint upgrade this month, with a grant from Food Lion's Great Pantry Makeover. In front, from left, are storehouse pantry manager Jennifer Quigley and Food Lion employees Joe Dimatta, Kerri Phillips and Colleen Gathers. In back are the Food Bank of Delaware's Ed Matarese, left, and Food Lion employee Logan Fox.
Christian Storehouse: New director, same direction and spirit
The Christian Storehouse has a new director, John Rieley. Its mission, however, remains unchanged. more
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Little Living.org hopes to build between 170 and 185 cottages, similar to these located in Georgetown, on 22.5 acres in Frederica, but is running into resistance from Kent County officials.
Little Living seeking meeting with Kent County for Frederica project
FREDERICA — Representatives of Little Living LLC, which constructs affordable small homes in Delaware, is seeking to build “Murphy’s Village” in Frederica, but has been unable … more
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In the arms of his father Dylan Guel, Marco Guel, 3, is all smiles as they make their way toward main stage during Festival Hispano.
FESTIVAL HISPANO
GEORGETOWN - Festival Hispano, an annual event showcasing Latino culture and heritage, was held Sept. 21, drawing a steady flow of people to the North Race Street area of town.  Dozens of … more
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"Coming soon" signs surround Alumni Stadium at Delaware State University, as the school prepares for its Athletics Transformation Project.
Delaware State University eager to embark on Athletics Transformation Project
Delaware State University made a splash when it hired NFL Pro Bowler DeSean Jackson as its head football coach in December 2024. Now, the team has surpassed last year’s win total in just three games. more
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Owner Shane O'Neill works at Infamous Tattoo in downtown Middletown on Sept. 3.
Tattoos in Delaware cover a 'huge spectrum'
After traveling three hours Sept. 3, Nolan Plesnarski sat for about seven more, as a tattoo of the Virgin Mary holding a rose developed on his lower right leg in Middletown. more
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From left, Jim Perry, Dina Perry and Debbie Smith attend last year’s Hats & Heels fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Delaware. SUBMITTED PHOTO/RHONDA BOWMAN
Strut your stuff at Hats & Heels gala
DOVER — From top to bottom, Hats & Heels offers a fashionable night out. At the same time, it’s a chance to raise funds for Meals on Wheels Delaware, which delivers around … more
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As confirmed Sept. 17 by James Fuqua, who is representing Mulberry Knoll Associates, the store in the lower left of this image of Atlantic Fields will be a Whole Foods, and the one at the top-center will be a Target. A Costco Wholesale will be in the large building on the right.
Whole Foods, Target, Costco commit to Atlantic Fields development outside of Rehoboth Beach
During a Sept. 17 presentation before the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission, an attorney for the proposed Atlantic Fields shopping center revealed that three large retailers have committed to locations at the site near Rehoboth Beach. more
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Jeff Shockley, left, and his son, Bo Shockley, point out a photo of John "Costen" Shockley, one of the professional athletes showcased in the new Sussex Sports Legends exhibit at the Georgetown Historical Society Museum.
New museum exhibit showcases big-time athletes
The Georgetown Historical Society Museum’s newest display, Sussex Sports Legends, is a work in progress. But, so far, the exhibit, gracing the entrance of the Lynch Building, spans youth athletics to the professional level. more
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The Miles the Monster statue has long been a popular spot during NASCAR weekends at Dover Motor Speedway. This summer, from July 17-20, it will be overlooking Miles Beach, which will be constructed out of 600 tons of sand. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO
Delaware domestic tourism remains strong, bolstered by sports
While international tourism in the First State has weakened, following national trends, sports-focused domestic tourism has remained strong in 2025. more
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Councilmembers Roy Sudler and Brian Lewis propose a municipal services impact fee to bring in extra revenue from tax-exempt entities.
Dover City Council unanimously votes for investigation into FOP allegations
City Council unanimously voted during a Sept. 8 executive session to have Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15’s allegations of unethical behavior from Mayor Robin Christiansen and … more
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This Dover city map shows the distance between The Governor and the mobility center, about a five-minute walk.
Dover Planning Commission approves site improvements to mobility center, The Governor
Site improvements for the Downtown Dover Partnership’s proposed mobility center and multipurpose building were unanimously approved by the city’s Planning Commission on Sept. 15. more
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The current master plan for the Belle Mead development, with Del. 24 along the top, as submitted to Sussex County by the Becker Morgan Group.
Sussex council leaves public record open on Belle Mead development along Del. 24
After about four hours of public comment, Sussex County Council decided Sept. 16 to delay ruling on the proposed Belle Mead Farm development on Del. 24, near Beacon Middle and Love Creek Elementary schools in Lewes. more
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This map shows the two proposed entrances to Ellery Farm, on U.S. 13 and Twin Willows Road, near Smyrna.
354-lot Smyrna development given conditional approval by Kent County planners
Ellery Farm, a proposed 354-lot single-family neighborhood near Smyrna, was granted conditional approval by the Kent County Regional Planning Commission on Sept. 11. more
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Megan Morole holds one of her photos in front of the Gilbert W. Perry Jr. Center for the Arts in Middletown.
For disabled Middletown photographer, camerawork is therapy
Photography gives Megan Morole of Middletown far more than the images themselves. Disabled by “chronic migraines and a lot of diagnoses,” she says wielding a camera “is a way to do therapy for myself.” more
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The Dover Police Department's Drugs, Vice & Organized Crime Section arrested a man with over 12,000 bags of heroin in February.
Dover Police Department shares work with federal agencies to combat illegal drugs
Two units of the Dover Police Department had a hand in seizing over 25,000 grams of cocaine, as well as a similar amount of marijuana, in June. more
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U.S. Naval Academy Parachute Team member Mary Root hits her mark during the 2024 Wings & Wheels Fall Festival in Georgetown. The team will return to this year's event, which will also include the inaugural Les Nessman World Championship Invitational Turkey Drop.
Turkey drop: From 'WKRP in Cincinnati' to Georgetown
An iconic episode from the 1970s sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” will drop in on the Wings & Wheels Fall Festival on Oct. 4 in Georgetown. more
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AtTAcK addiction supplies naloxone kits at its resource center in Glasgow. The substance contains lifesaving opioid reversal treatments.
Delaware opioid settlement commission discusses recent audit findings of Congo Legacy Center
Nearly three weeks after the latest opioid grant audits were released, the Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission met Sept. 8 to discuss uncovered discrepancies and next steps. more
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