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Under the watch of judges and officials, the Millsboro Fire Company team tackles an extrication challenge during last year's competition.
Georgetown Station 77 hosting vehicle rescue competition
GEORGETOWN — An exercise in emergency extrication will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Georgetown Historical Society. Upwards of eight teams from fire companies and departments in the region … more
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Leonard Hedges-Goettl, who is directing the Kent County Theatre Guild's production of "Run for Your Wife," credits an ambitious cast with bringing the play to life.
Guild’s ‘Run for Your Wife’ brings London sass to Dover
Leonard Hedges-Goettl cautions audiences to leave their political correctness at the door if attending the Kent County Theatre Guild’s production of “Run for Your Wife.” more
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The Governor, a mixed use apartment complex scheduled for construction in downtown Dover, is expected to begin its build next spring. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
The Governor, Old Post complexes advance in planning process
DOVER — Some of those most ambitious projects in the city took their turns at the beginning of the approval process during a Staff Development Advisory Committee meeting on Sept. 2. Among … more
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The League of Women Voters of Sussex County has announced scheduled public forums for candidates running for Sussex County Council and the Delaware House of Representatives in the Nov. 3 general election.
League of Women Voters sets dates for candidate forums
SUSSEX COUNTY — The League of Women Voters of Sussex County, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, has announced scheduled public forums for candidates … more
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A fire occurred on Tuesday just before 3:30 p.m. in the 100 block of Case Ridge Road in Dover. Investigators responded to the scene and determined that lightning struck the residence causing a fire to start in the attic space. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Storms spark fires at two homes in Dover
DOVER — The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office on Thursday said it has investigated two fires across the state capital in the past two days caused by storms. The first fire occurred on … more
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Dover Little League president Tamara Hartzell, seen during its opening day last spring, said this week that she appreciates the support after the complex was damaged by an Aug. 20 tornado.
After tornado, region rallies for Dover Little League
Dover Little League president Tamara Hartzell has learned a great deal since an Aug. 20 tornado ravaged the youth baseball and softball complex. more
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A rendering by ChristianaCare of what its Camden microhospital would look like, on the west side of U.S. 13 just south of Lochmeath Way.
State planning office considers ChristianaCare ‘microhospital’ applications for Camden, Georgetown
The Office of State Planning Coordination had its monthly Preliminary Land Use Service meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 2, where it reviewed applications by ChristianaCare to build microhospitals in Camden and Georgetown. more
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On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Ruth Ann Spicer and Georgetown Police Chief Ralph Holm place a wreath near a monument on The Circle honoring Spicer's son, Patrolman Chad Spicer, who died in the line of duty 17 years earlier.
New monument, similar tribute: Fallen officer again honored in Georgetown’s Circle
Chad Spicer may be gone, but he won’t be forgotten. Seventeen years ago, Georgetown was struck by heartbreak, when the 29-year-old Georgetown patrol officer was shot and killed in the line of duty. more
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First State Brewing Co. marketing and creative specialist Jeff Horne stands behind the bar in Middletown.
Cheers! Breweries abound in Delaware, Maryland
MIDDLETOWN — First State Brewing Co. has two sites in Delaware — one in the north and one in the south. more
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For decades, the basketball courts at Nutter Park have been a gathering spot for youngsters and adults. Soon, the courts will undergo a major upgrade, as part of the Nutter Park Prevention Hub initiative.
Seaford’s Nutter Park christened as a hub for hope
For many years, the east side of Seaford has experienced chronic problems with drug crimes, violence and even homicides. more
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Attendees stand in Smyrna High School's lobby as the Meet the Teacher and Community Resource Night begins Monday, Aug. 31.
Resources doled out to returning Smyrna high schoolers
Dozens of students and their family members lined up outside Smyrna High School on Monday, Aug. 31, the eve of the first day of the 2026-27 year. more
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Kristin Frederick, the Blood Bank of Delmarva's vice president of operations, shows her bandage after donating blood in the Christiana Donor Center in Newark on May 29.
Blood Bank of Delmarva leader values donations
Kristin Frederick joined the Blood Bank of Delmarva in 2012, as a medical technologist. more
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Stakeholders, supporters and elected officials take part in the Aug. 20 ribbon cutting marking the name change of the Georgetown Public Library to the Georgetown Public Library & Community Center.
Georgetown Public Library officially booked as community center
GEORGETOWN — General consensus is that the Georgetown Public Library is far more than a home for more than 30,000 books. Now, its name reflects that. On Thursday, Aug. 20, the two-story … more
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Dover Motor Speedway and the Blood Bank of Delmarva will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks with its 21st annual Blood Drive. PHOTO COURTESY OF DOVER MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Dover Motor Speedway to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with 21st annual blood drive
DOVER — Dover Motor Speedway and Blood Bank of Delmarva will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with the 21st annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive on Sept. 11 … more
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Indian River High School in Dagsboro was built in 2004.
District resubmitting request for Indian River High project
With its board of education’s approval, the Indian River School District is resubmitting a certificate of necessity to the state for classroom expansion and a career-technical education addition at Indian River High School. more
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The Center for the Inland Bays was awarded a Community Water Quality Improvement Grant for the Pasture Point oyster reef project at James Farm Ecological Preserve in Ocean View and Indian River Bay, which was completed in 2025. DNREC now is accepting grant proposals for the program through Oct. 30.
DNREC seeking water-grant proposals from Delaware groups
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) encourages Delaware nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ … more
Members of Sleep in Heavenly Peace's Kent County chapter include, from left, Tori Galloway, Robin Galante, Jose Sotelo, Heather Parker, Kenyce Wescott and Brian Thomas.
Wyoming group assembles beds, restful sleep for disadvantaged youth
Kenyce Wescott has definitely deviated from her life’s plan. First, she wanted to start a podcast, but when that didn’t pan out, she found a fulfilling alternative about a year ago. more
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Indian River School District plans to hold a current expense referendum in early 2028.
Indian River targets early 2028 for current expense referendum
MILLSBORO — The Indian River School District will not hold a current expense referendum in 2027, as had been speculated. Comforted somewhat by some positive financial news, the district plans … more
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The University of Delaware received $5 million from the state's Site Readiness Fund in the fiscal 2027 bond bill. The money will partially be used for the Franklin C. Daiber Residence Complex in Lewes, to develop a mix of workforce and student housing, as well as for site updates.
UD’s $5M from Site Readiness Fund will be used in southern Delaware
The University of Delaware was granted half of the state’s Site Readiness Fund for fiscal 2027 — $5 million. more
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Holy Cross High School Principal Thomas Fertal said it was the administration's plan all along to grow into a larger facility, which it plans to do as soon as 2028. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Holy Cross High School on the grow as it eyes move to Frederica
DOVER — When Holy Cross High School celebrated the opening of its renovated building at 2319 S. Dupont Highway last year, officials made it understood — the facility is only temporary. Now, … more
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