Despite ruling, abortion to remain legal in Delaware
DOVER — The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday will not affect access to abortions in Delaware. For nearly 50 years, there had been constitutional protections for …
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Fatal pedestrian accident in Delaware
DELAWARE CITY — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Delaware City area Sunday …
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Ex-aide admits he lied to grand jury in auditor corruption case
DOVER — A former chief of staff to Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness admitted during testimony in her criminal corruption trial Thursday …
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Richard Allen School preservation efforts start strong
GEORGETOWN — Its past is a chapter rich in history. Its future appears promising for the rejuvenation of the Richard Allen School …
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SEAFORD — Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, stripping the nation’s constitutional protection for abortion in place since the landmark 1973 ruling, pro-choice and …
Local News
GEORGETOWN — Citing Delaware law and court decisions governing subdivisions, Sussex County Planning & Zoning Thursday night reversed its previous denial of Coral Lakes.
With a series of …
DOVER — With ample email chains to review, along with purchase orders, invoices and more, the trial of Delaware’s state auditor continued to creep along Friday.
Add in consistent …
Coronavirus
LEWES — Beebe Healthcare is offering a COVID-19 booster clinic for children ages 5-11 Saturday at Beebe Primary Care Cape Henlopen.
Delaware is closing in on the 3,000 mark for COVID-19-related deaths and the state is experiencing another surge in transmission levels.
It’s a different time for the state’s …
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Opinion
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Guest Commentary: Summer bike hikes seem to be a relic of the past for kids
Sitting in my home office, I am greeted by a cool breeze coming through my open window and the sweet sounds of summer outside. It’s late …
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Letter to the Editor: With prescription price setting may come fewer cures
My family has history of cancer. While I’ve been lucky enough to maintain a clean bill of health over the years, I know I’m only one …
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Speak Up: Kent County Levy Court warns of telephone scam
Kent County Levy Court on Tuesday issued a warning about a phone scam designed to steal money via $900 money orders. Kent County Sheriff Brian …
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Business
SBA hosts webinar panel on increasing opportunities for LGBTQI+
In celebration of Pride Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration will host a live webinar panel with Larry Webb, district director SBA’s Washington Metropolitan Area District Office; …
WILMINGTON — PMG Consulting and Blue Blaze Associates, two women-owned small businesses with decades of experience delivering results-driven and strategic solutions for their clients, announce …
DOVER — Downtown’s newest restaurant has opened in a familiar spot for longtime residents.
At the corner of Loockerman and Bradford streets, the family-owned La Hacienda is now …
DOVER — Although the civilian labor force in the First State reached more than 500,000 workers in May, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged for the third consecutive …
Sports
Ospreys pick up victory in final home match
FREDERICA - Sheyanne Allen's goal in the 71st minute gave the CAFC Osprey's a 1-0 win over the Washington Dutch Lions in women's …
Sussex Tech's Mauricette takes 400 hurdles in national meet
SEAFORD — As he crossed the finish line, Yougendy Mauricette could hear the track announcer calling out his time.
The Sussex Tech …
Ospreys give local soccer players the chance to sharpen skills
FREDERICA — Elle Davis was still just a high school kid when she started practicing with the Ospreys last year.
So going up …
Roundup: Delaware South falls in Carpenter Cup softball
Lehigh Valley scored the game’s final five runs to rally for a 5-3 win over Delaware South in the Carpenter Cup softball …
Former Woodbridge coach Bell joining DIAA office
DOVER — Jed Bell is getting back into the world of high school athletics.
This time, though, the former Woodbridge High football …
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GEORGETOWN — Calls for unity; a continued effort to eradicate division; truth; and education resonated in Georgetown Saturday at this year’s Juneteenth celebration.
A parade preceded …
DOVER — Fathers and sons, dads and daughters.
Jeremy Hall of Millsboro took four of his kids to Saturday’s Dover Comic Con 2022 and was enjoying life on Father’s Day …
Kent County
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court on Tuesday issued a warning about a phone scam designed to steal money via $900 money orders.
DOVER — Nonprofits providing economic development and education programs in Kent County can apply for grants from the Roy Klein Education Fund.
The application is available here. The …
DOVER — Each weekday at about 7 a.m., dozens of volunteers arrive at the senior center and head over to a table sporting a laminated number-letter combination, their route for delivering food …
New Castle County
DOVER — In light of pushback from the Wilmington City Council and community members throughout the week, state lawmakers halted their push to pass eminent domain legislation for the city on …
NEW CASTLE — A new pilot program from the Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities will seek to support older Delawareans to age safely in their own …
WILMINGTON — Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County’s annual breakfast will be a socially distanced gathering from 8-9 June 2 at the DuPont Country Club.
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County administrator Todd Lawson called it a milestone day.
At a cost of $5 million, Sussex County’s latest investment in land preservation has brought four more parcels to its inventory, including a prominent landmark.
LEWES — Beebe Healthcare’s round of expansion recently concluded and now the health system is shifting its focus to a more agile approach to meet the health care needs of Sussex …
DAGSBORO — Southeastern Sussex County, a gateway to the Delaware and Maryland beaches, is also prime area for development.
Those two factors translate to high traffic volume and accidents — a concern under the Delaware Department of Transportation’s microscope.