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The National Weather Service is forecasting a potentially warmer, wetter fall and winter for 2023-24, but the difference between rain and snow will depend on conditions at the time.
Delaware’s upcoming weather may be warmer, wetter
There’s a chance for more warm, wet weather than usual in Delaware in the coming months. more
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Dover entrepreneur Diana Welch is selling her historic businesses in downtown Dover — the Grey Fox Grille and The Golden Fleece Tavern — and preparing to spend her retirement years in West Virginia with her husband Jeff Welch.
Dover entrepreneur Welch moving, plans to sell Grey Fox and Golden Fleece
DOVER — A new adventure and a more laid-back lifestyle await Diana Welch, who has owned three separate businesses in downtown Dover over the course of the past 18 years. Looking forward to … more
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Bobby Wilson, a Dover businessman, speaks at a meeting about constituent concerns such as public safety and alleged racial descrimination by police at City Hall in Dover on Wednesday. Mr. Wilson claimed businesses owned by White men win a disproportionate number of city contracts, to the detriment of minority-owned businesses. "We're not concerned about Black economics" in Dover, he said.
Dover councilmen outline plans after residents air racial discrimination, police complaints
Two Dover council members are pushing to reconstitute the city’s dormant community relations commission after a meeting Wednesday night that saw many residents express intense dissatisfaction with the city government and its police department. more
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With her grandmother, Teressa Payne, 10-year-old Aurora Palverento, who lost both of her parents to drug overdoses, was a speaker at an International Overdose Awareness Day event in Georgetown on Thursday. Aurora is wearing a picture of her mom, who died in 2016.
Overdose awareness advocates unite at Georgetown remembrance
Given the curves life has thrown her way, some might say Aurora Palverento is a remarkable 10-year-old. Her grandmother, Teressa Payne, describes her as a “very brave little girl,” sharing that she lost her father, Gary Palvarento, to a drug overdose in May 2022. In August 2016, she lost her mom, Samantha Palvarento, the same way. more
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Georgetown Police Department cones are placed to direct traffic exiting Edwards Street at the new Wawa convienence store onto northbound US 113. However, some motorists are ignoring the median and cones and are shooting across northbound traffic to the crossover.
Survey finds Delaware has lowest percentage of confrontational drivers
Delaware has the smallest percentage of confrontational drivers nationwide, according to a recent Forbes Advisor survey. more
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John Kissel, left, and James McConchie tighten straps, as Chuck Hales monitors the crane lifting the World War I artillery piece at American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford on Thursday.
WWI artillery at Seaford Legion post heads to major restoration
A 2-ton piece of World War I history that has been a beacon at American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 in Seaford for more than nine decades is in need of rehab. So, hoisted by crane, the field artillery piece, commonly known as the “cannon,” was removed Thursday from the front lawn of the post, its home since 1931. more
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Crystal Run Elementary School students and a parent check class lists during a grand opening and meet the teacher celebration Thursday.
Grand opening held for new Crystal Run Elementary School in Middletown
A grand opening and meeting the teacher celebration was held Thursday at the new Crystal Run Elementary School in Middletown. more
Jackie ‘The Jokeman’ Martling bringing laughs to Milton
If there’s a joke out there, Jackie Martling’s heard it. And audiences will, too, Saturday at The Milton Theatre. The longtime comedian, best known as the head writer and on-air personality for Howard Stern’s radio and TV show from 1983 to 2001, will be telling those jokes, many not fit for family audiences, at 8 p.m. more
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Cindy Green
Debate lingers over Sussex Planning & Zoning appointment
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County Council’s approval of Bridgeville resident Brian Butler to the Planning & Zoning Commission earlier this summer was once again debated during a council … more
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Joe Evans and Sherrie Sudler, who will serve as principals at the new Dover Middle School Campus, let loose a dove during Wednesday evening’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Dreams become reality: Dover cuts ribbon on interconnected Middle School Campus
DOVER — The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Dover Middle School Campus on Wednesday was just the start of a journey that began with a vision between the Capital School District and the … more
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Middletown 5K organizers Jessie Cain, left, and Ray Petkevis stand outside The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center in Middletown.
Middletown 5K on Sept. 10 to benefit challenged veterans
Jessie Cain and Ray Petkevis come from military families, so they understand the challenges veterans may face after serving their country. That’s why they founded the Middletown 5K that benefits The Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center, a facility at 104 S. Broad St. that houses homeless veterans temporarily and connects them and others to resources. more
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Recently retired Master Sgt. Anthony Velazquez, a 436th Airlift Wing noncommissioned officer in charge of inspections and exercises last year, serves Puerto Rican cuisine samples to attendees of the Hispanic Heritage Month Block Party on Dover Air Force Base last September. Mr. Velazquez is putting on an even bigger party this year with the Baila con Dover Latin Festival on Sept. 16.
New Dover Latin Festival set to join city’s lineup of celebrations
DOVER — From Dover Days to Positively Dover to Pride, this is definitely a city that enjoys its festivals. There is a new festival coming to Legislative Mall on Sept. 16 — the Baila … more
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Lisa Lasher speaks in support of suspended Sussex Central High School principal Dr. Bradley Layfield during public comment at Monday's Indian River School District board of education meeting.
Suspended Sussex Central principal draws public support
DAGSBORO — As the attorney representing suspended Sussex Central High School principal Dr. Bradley Layfield did last week, several members of the public called for Dr. Layfield’s … more
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Joe Lopez, the new owner of Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant in Dover. Dover restaurateurs Dennis and Carolyn Forbes sold him the restaurant on June 26.
New owner of Cool Springs promises to stick to its chef-driven mission
Cool Springs Fish Bar & Restaurant recently changed hands after longtime owners Dennis and Carolyn Forbes decided to retire. The new owner — a friend of the couple — has worked in the restaurant industry since he graduated high school and promises to keep Cool Springs the chef-driven experience it has always been. more
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Sen. Tom Carper prepares to answer questions with the media after participating in a roundtable discussion with farmers in Delaware about their priorities and concerns as work continues on the Next Farm Bill. The current Farm Bill is set to expire on Sept. 30.
Farming for ideas
CAMDEN — The table inside the Delaware Farm Bureau might have been long and rectangular, but that did not prevent U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D) from holding a roundtable discussion with farmers in … more
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SchoolBuses-MClerySchool buses leave Caesar Rodney High School during a recent dismissal. Delaware State News/Marc Clery
Caesar Rodney grad to pursue lofty goals with Obama scholarship
She’s a high-achieving 2021 Caesar Rodney High School graduate in Claremont, California, working four jobs and chasing her academic goals. And, while Pomona College provides junior Amanda Eric, 21, some need-based financial support, there’s still stress in finding the rest of her tuition. more
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Kent County Levy Court Information Technology employees Gilberto Ruiz, left, and Kevin Scott work to repair damage from a network intrusion July 8.
Kent County recorder of deeds: Office nearly caught up following intrusion
After weeks of disruption, the Kent County recorder of deeds office is nearly caught up in its duties of documenting deeds, liens and mortgage satisfactions with single-day turnarounds. more
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Brian Lewis
Dover councilmen to host meeting on race relations
Dover councilmen to host town hall meeting on race DOVER — City councilmen Brian Lewis and Roy Sudler Jr. will conduct a town hall meeting at City Hall on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. to … more
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Members of the Canes Delaware Gold travel baseball team were among many volunteers who took part in Georgetown's community cleanup Saturday.
Georgetown community cleanup an exercise in unity
There was plenty of trash talk Saturday in Georgetown, all for the betterment of the town. More than 125 volunteers — a mix of adults and children — teamed with Georgetown officials, the police department, the First State Community Action Agency and La Esperanza for an annual sprucing-up event. more
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Trina Walker, of Harrington, showed her pride for her hometown with a shirt that read "It's a Harrington Thing" on Saturday during Harrington Heritage Day.
PHOTO GALLERY: Harrington Heritage Day 2023
From its humble beginnings 45 years ago, Harrington Heritage Day has become one of the most anticipated and highly attended events in the area! And at its heart, it is a festival celebrating … more
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