Nearly one thousand individuals gathered at Brecknock County Park on Sept. 13 to learn more about public safety at the DEMA’s 19th annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day. … more

Georgetown's Circle was more than full during a Sept. 14 vigil in honor of slain conservative advocate Charlie Kirk. According to its speakers, so, too, were the hearts of the hundreds in attendance — many of whom expressed hope that the youthful movement ignited by the Turning Point USA co-founder will continue to grow. more

Amid the popularity of tattoos both within prison walls and outside of them, some inmates in Smyrna can now learn how to apply ink and have a job skill upon their release. more

GEORGETOWN — Hundreds of acres and new homes, thousands of parking spaces and feet of retail space and the future of development along John J. Williams Highway (Del. 24) will be explored during … more

Holy Cross High School has “hit the ground running” since its first day of fall semester on Aug. 27, said principal Allison Eilers. The new Catholic high school, … more

A 14-year-old male died in a crash involving a school bus and an electric bicycle in Dover on Sept. 12, Delaware State Police said. more

SALISBURY — The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office plans to work in the future with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to aid in the deportation of jailed individuals who are found to … more

DOVER — Kitchens act as main stages for many families, and guests are invited to the Kent County Theatre Guild’s this month. Lawrence Thelen’s “Pie in the Sky” … more

DOVER — The 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks marked 8,766 days since the tragedies shook the world. It also evoked memories of the heroic acts of first responders in New York … more

DOVER — OperaDelaware will be bringing its powerful voices to the historic Schwartz Center for the Arts for a first-time appearance on Sept. 18. A pre-show mixer from 6:30-7:30 p.m. … more

A large celebration is coming to the nation’s capital in July 2026, as the U.S. turns 250, and Georgetown officials also plan to toast the occasion. more

Dover’s Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Committee voted 8-1 on Sept. 9 to approve the active recreation plan for a proposed mixed-use building, though there was some dissent. more

SEAFORD – The Seaford Police Department continues its investigation into a bank robbery that occurred Sept. 9 at the M&T branch at 509 W. Stein Highway. According to police, a black … more

After Gov. Matt Meyer’s veto of Senate Bill 75, which would have adjusted a Sussex County ordinance regarding marijuana establishments, County Council will start its own revisions to make regulations less restrictive. more

Four area businesses were the stars of the Kent Economic Partnership’s fourth annual bus tour Sept. 9. Nearly 50 dignitaries and businesspeople took part in the visits. The tour began in 2019 and has since taken place every other year. more

A Smyrna School District funding source was shuttered via a Town Council vote Aug. 18. more

Georgetown Town Council took a step toward a zoning ordinance amendment Sept. 8 that could usher in “tiny homes” as an affordable housing solution. more

Persistent rain on the second day of the 2025 Nanticoke Indian Powwow on Sept. 7 put a damper on festivities at Hudson Fields in Milton. Undeterred by the weather, however, were Courtney Streett and John Reynolds, co-founders of the Native Roots Farm Foundation. The nonprofit is dedicated to celebrating Native American culture, protecting open space and cultivating a public garden. more

The stars were out at King Cole Farm in Dover for the 2025 Stars of Delaware celebration, hosted by the Daily State News, on Sept. 4. more

Plans describing the proposed Atlantic Fields complex off Del. 24 include branding for Costco Wholesale, Target and Whole Foods Market, but only one of the companies has responded to a confirmation request. more