ILC Dover to leave its mark on spacesuits
FREDERICA — A company in the small town of Frederica is making its mark in the future of space travel with a groundbreaking spacesuit partnership with NASA announced earlier this month. ILC …
In Case You Missed It
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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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Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Buckson files for Senate seat
DOVER — Republican Eric Buckson, Levy Court commissioner for the 4th District, announced Wednesday his candidacy for the state’s …
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Slaughter Beach reaches ecotourism enthusiasts
SLAUGHTER BEACH — As many Delawareans flock to Rehoboth and Dewey beaches this time of year, one of the state’s lesser-known coastal towns …
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As diabetes becomes more prevalent in Delaware, the cost of insulin is a growing concern for persons living with diabetes. Dr. Nina Pletcher, president of the Delaware Diabetes Coalition, said it …
Local News
LEWES — Delaware State Police have arrested 18-year-old Jaliel Perry of Lincoln for felony assault and other charges following a narcotics investigation that began in the Lewes area on Saturday …
GEORGETOWN — Delaware State Police, with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Correction, are investigating an inmate’s death, which occurred Saturday at Sussex Correctional …
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: Better pay and supports could solve the teacher shortage
Introduced during Teacher Appreciation Week, Senate Bill 100 with Senate Amendment 1 looks to evaluate and review current teacher salaries in …
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From the Publisher: Disruption in the newspaper industry need not disrupt readers
This is a period of profound disruption in the newspaper industry. Nationwide, newspapers face dramatically declining print advertising …
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Question of the Day: Have you been to Slaughter Beach?
Here is the Question of the Day: Slaughter Beach, incorporated in the 1930s, is experiencing something of a revival due to visitors …
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Business
Harrington welcomes new farmers market
HARRINGTON — Harrington-area residents have a new option for their farmers market and entertainment needs. On June 11, Peter and Lynn Robinson, who own Blue Hen Foods next to the Salty Wave …
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 …
Sports
American Legion baseball still trying to get numbers back up
Chris Lohman isn’t under any illusions about his Smyrna Post 14 baseball team.
His players are young, with many of them not even …
Local roundup: Camden-Wyoming, MOT squads earn tourney wins
Camden-Wyoming Blue picked up an 11-5 victory over Felton in the first round of District I Little League’s Deak Deakins baseball …
Twins from Sussex County enjoy remarkable success in first ever Summer Games
NEWARK — Two twin sisters from the Sussex Riptide had constant smiles at the Special Olympics Delaware (SODE) Summer Games, both …
Kent Wild Kats softball team wins silver in Special Olympics
NEWARK — Upbeat attitudes and rounds of applause came from the Kent Wild Kats dugout at the conclusion of Saturday’s …
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 …
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FELTON — In January, the First State Model Railroading Club moved into a new home.
And to show its displays off, the club, founded in 1985, will hold an open house Saturday at the site, in the Willow Run Community Center, 624 Horsepen Road.
DOVER — Syl Woolford, a history and genealogy lecturer, got Dover High School’s Black Communities on Campus club’s Juneteenth Freedom Day Festival underway on Monday with a brief …
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 — 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 …
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 …