Delaware-based, not bound: Influencer Alexis Harris working to connect Delawareans, help businesses

WILMINGTON — When Alexis Harris, a 26-year-old Raleigh, North Carolina native, moved to Delaware in May 2019, she committed to learning to love the First State. After constantly hearing …

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DOVER — You likely noticed the new flag on the front page of today’s edition – Daily State News at BaytoBayNews.com . It calls attention to what our newspaper is today and sums …

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House has swiftly approved a 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open. House passage came after Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped plans for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic help. The measure now goes to the Senate, which also is meeting Saturday. The bill drops aid for Ukraine but adds U.S. disaster assistance. Without a deal in place by midnight, millions of federal workers will face furloughs and programs and services that Americans rely on will begin to face disruptions. Senators are expected to pass it later Saturday. House passage came on a 335-91 vote, with most Republicans and almost all Democrats supporting the bill.
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DOVER — Esosa Iriowen calls it “my triangular journey” that led him to his now adopted home of Dover. Dr. Iriowen, 50, was born and raised in the ancient city of Benin (The …
A 25-year-old man was sought by police after a shooting incident Wednesday in which an 18-year-old woman was shot once in the chest, authorities said.
Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to arrest in a homicide in Dover in August, authorities said.

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Delaware state chamber offers tips about workplace marijuana policies

WILMINGTON — Delaware became the 22nd state to legalize marijuana in April, and with the arrival of a regulated market in less than a year, business owners are gaining clarity on how to manage …

MILFORD — The City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7 , along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide …
REHOBOTH BEACH — After 63 years Carltons Men’s & Women’s Apparel will permanently close its store on Rehoboth Avenue in early December. “We want to thank all of our …
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Georgetown's mayor and Town Council decided Monday to delay a vote regarding a U.S. 113 entrance to a proposed development east of Parker Road, pending a meeting with the Department of Transportation. The key issue is safety and traffic congestion on the narrow, two-lane state thoroughfare.

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Ayden Young of the Spartans carries a handoff through the Howard defensive line for a first down Saturday. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Roundup: Smyrna, Milford and Sussex Central among football winners

Smyrna High scored the game’s first 32 points before downing Appoquinimink, 48-16, in Class 3A football on Friday night. The …
Delaware State University head football coach Lee Hull enjoying a lighter moment with linebacker Charles Brown, of Edgewood, Md. GARY EMEIGH/SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS

Smith's big return day sparks Delaware State to first win

DOVER — It was only a month. But to Rahkeem Smith, sitting out the first four weeks of the season felt like an eternity. …
DSU defensive lineman Darren Cook bearing down on Bowie State quarterback Amir Jenkins. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Today’s college football preview: Va. Univ. of Lynchburg (0-4) at Delaware State (0-4)

WHEN: Saturday, 1 p.m. WHERE: Alumni Stadium (5,000), Dover. RADIO: HSRN. TWITTER: @DSNSports. COACHES: DSU — Lee Hull (0-4, 1st …
Smyrna football coach Mike Judy. Delaware State News file photo.

Roundup: Smyrna picks up first win of the season; Milford gets third victory

Smyrna High scored the game’s first 32 points before downing Appoquinimink, 48-16, in Class 3A football on Friday night. The …
Ja’Khai Tilghman of Dover snares Lukas Ryan after he caught a short pass in Friday night’s homecoming game. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Dover topples Salesianum for first time in 35 seasons

By Andy Walter Delaware State News DOVER — The fireworks, exploding in the sky over Dover High’s stadium on Friday night, made it …

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Rock the avenues at Milford Ladybug Music Festival

DOVER — Crosswalks tend to be utilitarian in design with the sole intention of creating a safe pathway from one side of the street to the other. That is about to change as the Downtown …
Weather permitting, the motor sports world and Georgetown Speedway will unite with the Delaware State Police on Saturday for the 51st Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race Fundraiser for the Frankford summer camp operated by state troopers.

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MILFORD — The City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Public Works Facility, 180 Vickers Drive. …
The deadline is looming for the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Promotion & Education Committee’s annual photo contest. Amateur photographers of all ages are encouraged to submit their …
MILFORD — Bicentennial Park will be the site of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness community walk Oct. 14.   Registration for the 1 mile walk …

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New Castle County
NEWARK --  A groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on a new Hodgson Vocational Technical High School was celebrated by dozens of students, educators and public …
SMYRNA — Patrons of the Blue Earl Brewing Company received an unexpected surprise when they opened the business’ Facebook page on Monday. That was when they learned that Blue Earl …
WILMINGTON — A Delaware State Trooper has been charged with felonies as part of an assault case that left a 15-year-old with a fractured eye socket in response to an apparent prank, authorities announced Tuesday.

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Sussex County
SEAFORD — TidalHealth’s annual Delaware Flu Clinic will be held at the Apple Scrapple Festival Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the festival grounds. Clinical teams providing the …
SEAFORD — TidalHealth Nanticoke has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Total Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery by demonstrating continuous compliance with its …
LONG NECK — Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore will hold the annual Walk With Me & 5K Run Delmarva Oct. 22 at Baywood Greens. The event will unite hundreds of …

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