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Veterans from all over the state participated in the We the Veterans rally, advocating for legal protections and rights of veterans.
Veterans Affairs department not included in governor’s budget, but Delaware lawmakers remain hopeful
DOVER — The proposed cabinet-level Department of Veteran Affairs is not included in Gov. Matt Meyer’s fiscal year 2026 recommended budget “reset,” but lawmakers and the … more
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Members of Dover’s Historic District Commission heard plans for the expansion of Legislative Hall at its meeting Thursday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware lawmakers urge guardrails on ICE enforcement at schools
DOVER — The Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration has included overturning a federal policy that prevented arrests at “sensitive areas,” like churches or … more
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The Smyrna Public Library has been in its current location since 1869. DAILY STATE NEWS/CRAIG ANDERSON
Delaware libraries set to lose $1.3M in federal funds
Following an executive order issued by President Donald Trump on March 14, state librarian Dr. Annie Norman confirmed that Delaware libraries could lose $1.3 million. more
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A traffic light reconfiguration at Gills Neck Road and Kings Highway in Lewes is blamed for increased drop-off times at nearby Cape Henlopen High School.
New light layout in Lewes snarls school traffic
Blaming a new light configuration for snarled morning traffic and late arrivals, Cape Henlopen High School principal Kristen DeGregory has notified parents that she’s been in contact with the Delaware Department of Transportation. more
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Richard Bailey stands next to his first sculpture, a rendering of Abraham Lincoln created in 1963.
‘Labor of love’: Sculpting shaping up for Smyrna’s Bailey
Creating a sculpture begins with a vision, followed by many more of them. Eventually, a few of them remain in marble, granite or precious stone. more
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Author Kathryn Canavan wrote her 2015 book, "Lincoln's Final Hours," following visits to Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., and the house across the street where President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15, 1865. Ms. Canavan will give a presentation on the topic Saturday, April 12, at 1 p.m. at Milford Public Library.
Author to discuss events, people surrounding Lincoln assassination
MILFORD — When Kathryn Canavan years ago visited the Petersen House across the street from Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C., where U.S. President Abraham Lincoln died April 15, 1865, … more
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Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Woodbrook, announced the release of Senate Bill 21 at Legislative Hall on Tuesday. The legislation would establish a nonpartisan and independent Office of the Inspector General in Delaware, responsible for investigating allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.
Inspector general bill passed by Senate committee, awaits budget approval
DOVER—The long-attempted, bipartisan effort to establish an Inspector’s General office in Delaware has returned to the General Assembly, with the renewed proposal receiving unanimous … more
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The Marlin Cove development, outlined in blue, exists in the lowest-investment areas of the state. The Sussex County Council has said it is actively trying to dissuade developers from pursuing projects within these regions.
Public hearing set Wednesday for Marlin Cove 200+ unit development
GEORGETOWN — A public hearing on the 213-unit Marlin Cove subdivision, and the resistance of the Cape Henlopen School District to Belmead Farm without an impact fee, are set for the April 2 … more
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Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford.
Senate passes measure to study nuclear energy potential in Delaware
DOVER—The state Senate passed a measure Wednesday to create the Delaware Nuclear Energy Feasibility Task Force, but a broader effort is being taken up in the House of Representatives. The … more
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A performance by Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction in 2024.
Rehoboth Beach announces summer bandstand schedule
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand’s 2025 Summer Concert Series lineup was announced late last week, with a season preview show on May 24, celebrating Memorial Day with a … more
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More than 300 gather to protest federal policy decisions on March 22 along Coastal Highway between Old Landing Rd. and Route 24 in Rehoboth Beach.
Downtown Rehoboth Beach protest scheduled for April 5
REHOBOTH BEACH — Separate from, but ideologically related to the weekly protests held along the southbound lanes of Coastal Hwy. between Old Landing Rd. and Route 24, a community protest has … more
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Chief Harvey Scott IV is in his 20th year with the Clayton Police Department.
Clayton’s new police chief knows area well
Clayton's new chief of police plans to be front and center in a community he’s familiar with. Harvey Scott IV, 44, is a lifelong citizen of the 5,500-resident Clayton and has been an officer in its police department for 20 years. more
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Kathy Strong shows a silver bracelet that is a replica of one she wore in honor of Sgt. James Moreland Saturday at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover.
Veterans gather for Vietnam War observance in Dover
DOVER – A California woman’s brick dedication to a fallen soldier highlighted a National Vietnam War Veterans Day event Saturday in Dover. The brick honors James Moreland who went … more
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Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay (second from left) and Delaware Healthcare Association president Brian Frazee (third from left) stand alongside legislative and health care leaders on March 21.
Delaware lawmakers, health care leaders unveil priorities for remainder of 2025 session
DOVER— A coalition of Delaware health organizations joined Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the east steps of Legislative Hall on March 21 to outline their priorities for the rest of the … more
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Among the equipment that Milford City Council agreed to help the Carlisle Fire Co. buy are a $77,000 power loader and cot and a $17,000 LUCAS device, which can perform consistent chest compressions.
Carlisle Fire Co. in Milford to receive $149,340 for ambulance equipment
Milford City Council unanimously agreed to provide $149,340 from its fire agency enhancement fund to finance equipment purchases by the Carlisle Fire Co. on Monday. more
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Big Oyster Brewery opened another location in Milford at the newly opened Southern Delaware Golf Club.
Sign-ups open for Milford chamber golf event
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford has opened registration for its 32nd annual Golf Classic, July 17 at the Southern Delaware Golf Club, 6152 S. Rehoboth Blvd. more
Edith Sparks celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by her family March 16. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANA KEELER
Sparks still flying: Smyrna native turns 100
KENTON — Back in 1925, the Jazz Age was in full swing, Mount Rushmore was dedicated two years before its carving began, and Adolf Hitler published his infamous “Mein Kampf” … more
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Gov. Matt Meyer presents his fiscal year 2026 recommended budget at the Delaware Public Archives on Thursday. His plan totals $6.58 billion and includes funding for education and housing, and a new set of tax brackets to drive revenue.
Delaware governor presents $6.58 billion budget
Gov. Matt Meyer unveiled his fiscal year 2026 recommended budget “reset” Thursday, featuring cuts for 92% of taxpayers via new tax brackets and investments in education, affordable housing and Medicaid. more
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Allen "Al" Fasnacht, the 96-year-old co-founder of Rehoboth Beach's Funland, died Sunday.
Funland patriarch and Rehoboth legend dies at 96
Allen “Al” Fasnacht, the co-founder of the long-standing Funland amusement park and a cherished member of the Rehoboth Beach community, died Sunday at age 96. more
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New superintendent Deborah Judy has worked in the Smyrna School District for 20 years in a variety of roles.
‘Joy and pride’: New Smyrna superintendent loves work
Deborah Judy has been a teacher, a principal and an assistant superintendent, among other roles, in the Smyrna School District. Now, she oversees all those positions and more. more
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