Government shutdown nearing as Congress continues negotiations

Saturday is the final day Congress can come to an agreement on annual spending measures before the federal government enters into its first shutdown since January 2019.

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The plan for the old Dover Post Office building’s next life will be revealed next month when the city manager unveils who the city has chosen to buy the downtown landmark.

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 …
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REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Scarecrow Show & Trail for member businesses. Everyone is invited to visit, view and vote for …
Two men were arrested on drug and firearm charges following a traffic stop in Dover Monday night, police said,
DOVER — Steven Williams has been named as the new director of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, a news release said.

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Maryland's cannabis administration receives pushback on licensing timeline

Some potential cannabis businesses are criticizing the tight turnaround to obtain new licenses to grow, process or distribute marijuana, after the Maryland Cannabis Administration …

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DOVER — An inflection point in business terms is a time of significant change, a turning point. The business world, locally and globally, is experiencing an inflection point when it comes …
Hey, central Delaware and beyond – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) needs your help. It’s hard to believe this is the last week of September, and October is right around …
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Two Mexican eateries are saying “Hola!” to growth in Dover. Carlos Estrada, who owns La Hacienda, as well as Tayde Hernandez, owner of El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, are both on the verge of opening additional locations on different sides of town.

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Delmar’s Emily Smith and McKenna Wilson of the Eagles battle for possession in the second quarter of match played Tuesday. Special To The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh

Smyrna snaps Delmar's 120-game winning streak in field hockey

Smyrna High has already surprised the Delaware field hockey world a few times in the past year. But what the Eagles pulled off on …
Delaware cornerback Khalil Dawsey, a transfer from Harvard, goes up for an interception in Saturday's win over New Hampshire. Special to the Delaware State News/Sarah Boekholder.

Blue Hens' Dawsey making up for lost time; Delaware moves up in FCS poll

NEWARK — Khalil Dawsey was still a football player, of course. The Harvard transfer just couldn’t practice with his new …
Smyrna’s Elise Carter (left) and teammate Eliza Schneider block return by Reagan White of CR in the first game last Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE HEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Smyrna girls' volleyball team looking to build off last season

SMYRNA — Anna Richardson knows it was a big accomplishment just for Smyrna High to reach the DIAA girls’ volleyball state …
Blue Hen receiver coasts into the end zone at the end of a 32-yard TD pass on Saturday night. Special to the Delaware State News/Sarah Boekholder.

Blue Hens find a way to rally past No. 11 New Hampshire

NEWARK — There were so many times when this all could have fallen apart for the Delaware football team. Like when the Blue Hens …
Hornet quarterback Aaron Angelos hands the ball to Marquis Gillis in the first quarter. SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Saturday's college football preview: DELAWARE STATE (0-3) at MIAMI, OHIO (2-1)

WHEN: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Yager Stadium (24,286), Oxford, Ohio. RADIO: HSRN. TV: ESPN-plus. TWITTER: @DSNSports. COACHES: DSU …

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Middletown man blends comedy, hypnotism for Smyrna show

It will be a feast for all the senses, as The 2023 Big Draw Festival steps off Oct. 7 in Milford.
LEWES — The University of Delaware will hold its annual Coast Day event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes. The event will highlight the cutting-edge …

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Kent County
Bayhealth welcomed its first manager of diversity, equity, and inclusion in February. Rejoining the health system in her new post (she served for seven years in accounting-related roles), Debbie …
SEAFORD — Bridgeville’s Chris Andrews hooked a state record blue catfish that weighed in at 48 pounds, 7.2 ounces and was 42.5-inches long in the 2023 Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament. …
DOVER — Dover held its first Latino Festival on Sept. 16 on Legislative Mall. Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis presented festival organizer Anthony Velazquez with a Certificate of …

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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.
Harbeson saw the most rain in the last 24 hours with 1.88 inches falling as of 9:50 a.m., according to the Delaware Environmental Observing System.
DOVER — Delawareans may experience the effects of snow longer this winter as a search for more labor continues.

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Sussex County
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Village Improvement Association’s project GREAT (gratefully recognizing enthusiastic awe-inspiring teachers), honors teachers. Donations of …
OCEAN VIEW — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays announces the inaugural James Farm Photo Challenge Oct. 13-14 at the 150-acre James Farm Ecological Preserve. Nature enthusiasts and …
A 33-year-old man was arrested on weapons charges following a vehicle pursuit in Delmar Monday, Delaware State Police said.

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