Delaware lawmakers introduce environmental and medical debt alleviation initiatives

DOVER—Delaware’s General Assembly will return to the state capitol Tuesday after a week-long break for state agencies’ Bond Bill hearings. When lawmakers return, the state Senate …

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DOVER — As the Delaware Marijuana Control Act continues to advance in the General Assembly, its potential passage could mean significant revenue for the state. House Bill 2, sponsored by …

DOVER — Whenever Jan C. Scruggs speaks, he always carries the thanks and praise of the 2.7 million U.S. veterans who served in Vietnam, as well as their family members. Such was the case …
GEORGETOWN – Friday, March 24 was an in-service day for Sussex Technical School District, so there were no classes. There was some activity at the school and far more at Crossroad Community …
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LAUREL – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal accident where a 44-year-old Seaford man drove into Broad Creek in Laurel two weeks ago, said police spokesman Senior Cpl. Leonard …
SMYRNA – Smyrna Police detectives are investigating a non-fatal shooting that took place late Saturday night, according to Lt. Brian M. Donner, spokesman for the police department. Lt. …
MILLSBORO – The American Legion Post 28 family is teaming up to support a Unit 28 Auxiliary member and Post 28 employee. Sunday, April 16 is the date for the benefit for Teresa Ziegler …
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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce holds La Baguette Bakery & Catering ribbon cutting

DOVER – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for La Baguette Bakery & Catering on March 24 at 323 S. Governor’s Ave. Chamber members and …

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Dagsboro leaders offered several suggestions Monday during a presentation on a potential 250-residence neighborhood, representing about one-quarter of the town's size.
March 20, marked the official first day of spring for Delawareans. It’s an exciting time to renew, regrow, and reemerge in all aspects of our lives as the daffodils bring sparks of joy and the …
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MILFORD — In 2010, Cindy Collins first started tinkering with herbs in her kitchen. She made teas and salves, simply looking to satisfy her own needs as a mother, as well as those of a …
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Viking pitcher Gage Joseph and catcher Brenn Scott meet on the mound to go over signals in game with Caesar Rodney Thursday.  Gary Emeigh/Special To The Delaware State News

After serious injury, Cape Henlopen's Joseph just happy to be back on the field

CAMDEN — The pain shot through Gage Joseph’s left knee almost instantly. It was supposed to be a forgetable moment in one of …
Caesar Rodney’s Elle Roberts gets pressure from Dover’s Ashtyn Torbert, Kyleigh Dill and Emma Donovan in the first half during the DIAA Girls Lacrosse playoff game at Dover on Wednesday.

Local roundup: Dover girls top Lake Forest; Caesar Rodney improves to 3-0

Ashtyn Torbert (3 assists) and Hadkey Lewicki scored five goals each to lead Dover High to a 12-4 win over Lake Forest in girls’ …
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No lease renewal for Thunder, Delaware State Fair says

HARRINGTON - President and general manager Charles Pens hopes this isn’t the Delaware Thunder’s last season at the Centre Ice …

Local college notes: Hillman going into Del. Hall of Fame; DSU slugger has a big day

Local college notesHillman togo intostate ‘Hall’ By Andy WalterDelaware State NewsChristina Hillman’s ability to throw the …
Cape’s Timothy Hitchcock gets caught trying to steal third with his hand inches from the bag as sophomore Caden Heritage of CR puts on the tag. Gary Emeigh/Special To The Delaware State News

Local roundup: Cape Henlopen outduels Caesar Rodney; Milford tops Smyrna in softball

Brady Kosc’s two-run single in the top of the sixth inning lifted Cape Henlopen High to a 3-0 win over Caesar Rodney in the baseball …
GEORGETOWN — An Easter egg hunt will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 1 at the Marvel Carriage Museum.   A $5 entry includes an egg hunt, story time with Farmer …
The Milford Museum has a new exhibit on a prominent old-time figure: Gen. Alfred T.A. Torbert. Born in Georgetown on July 1, 1833, Gen. Torbert fought for the Union during the Civil War and later served in several diplomatic posts.
Kent County
DOVER – Octavio Lopez-Hernandez, a 27-year-old from Dover, is facing felony driving under the influence charges after a traffic stop early Saturday morning in Dover, according to Senior Cpl. …
DOVER – Yoel Baez-Marte, 36, and Jonathan Rojas-Pena, 27, both from Wilmington, were arrested and are facing drug-dealing charges following a traffic stop early Friday morning in Dover, said …
FREDERICA - Charles Drummond III, 55, of New Castle, was arrested on felony gun charges following a traffic stop Friday morning.
New Castle County
DOVER - Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has announced the appointment of Matthew Ritter as director of the DNREC Division of Community Affairs.
WILMINGTON – Delaware’s grassroots leader on mental health issues is marking its 40th anniversary this year with a powerful schedule of events and a special campaign to reduce stigma and …
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S. This is one of the few cancers with effective tests for screening. Many people shy away from colorectal cancer …
Sussex County
DOVER — Delaware State University hosted the 2023 FIRST Lego League Delaware State Championship on March 18, a robotic competition between 10 teams mostly from Delaware, but also from Maryland …
WILMINGTON — Wilmington Veterans Affairs police and social workers created a first-of-its-kind partnership with Delaware law enforcement to study the effects of Veteran-specific police …
GEORGETOWN – A manufacturer that began operations in Sussex County’s Delaware Coastal Business Park last November plans to expand. With that, County Council March 21 approved a second …
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