Delaware lawmakers introduce bills to protect pets from domestic abuse

DOVER—State lawmakers filed a package of bills Tuesday that aim to incorporate Delaware residents and their pets into existing domestic abuse protections. A total of three bills were …

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SMYRNA - In a clear show of unity, state officials announced on Wednesday a slew of proposed legislation designed to lessen danger and increase safety on Delaware’s roadways.

After 15-plus years, and some scrutiny, a fund to support recreation, education and the arts in Georgetown is being reworked.
Affordable housing in Sussex County is going another round. The Community Development & Housing Department will begin taking applications Monday from individuals and groups in search of lower-cost residency, via rentals or homeownership.
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SEAFORD - Melvin Phillips, 60, of Seaford, was arrested for felony DUI following a traffic stop Tuesday night, Delaware State Police said.
GEORGETOWN – A Paint & Sip event is planned for Wednesday, May 17 at the Georgetown Historical Society’s Lynch Building. Cost is $40 which includes snacks and one drink. Additional …
The Delaware Restaurant Association announced the promotion of Raelynn Grogan as executive director of the association’s Delaware Restaurant Foundation. The announcement of Ms. …
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Delaware Thunder could leave state if arena lease is not extended, head says

President and General Manager Charlie Pens urged the Delaware State Fair to reconsider its decision not to renew the ice hockey team’s lease of The Centre Ice Arena in Harrington, all but saying the group would be forced to leave Delaware should it not be reversed.

MILFORD – The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Red-E-Bins Sussex, LLC March 28 at 1795 Milford Harrington Highway. Chamber members and friends joined …
ATTENTION: All of Central Delaware and beyond. YOU are invited to attend the CDCC’s 22nd Annual FREE 55+ Expo next Tuesday, April 4, at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort-Rollins Center from …
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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Mike Rodriguez is temporarily in charge of the DIAA office.

DIAA facing more issues than just vacant executive director's job

DOVER — The DIAA is facing a leadership crisis that seems to go beyond its vacant executive director position. That was the …
The Eagles celebrate in the endzone after Nolan Fretz (4) caught a TD pass  SPECIAL TO THE DELAWARE STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

High school notes: New foes for Delaware football teams; What happens next at DIAA?

While spring has barely begun, next fall’s high school football schedules are being finalized. And, because this is the start …
Amara Cropper of the Golden Knights manages to slide under tag attempt by Milford freshman catcher Adrionna Fountain to score a run for Sussex Central.  Gary Emeigh/Special To The Delaware State News

Local roundup: Sussex Central's Layfield tosses no-hitter; Caesar Rodney rolls to baseball win

Madge Layfield pitched a no-hitter as Sussex Central High downed Milford, 7-1, in Henlopen North softball on Tuesday afternoon. The …
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No lease renewal for Thunder, Delaware State Fair says

Delaware Thunder president and general manager Charles Pens hopes this isn’t the squad’s last season at The Centre Ice …
Rider pitcher Cameron Lawson sending a fastball to a Cape Henlopen batter Thursday.  Gary Emeigh/Special To The Delaware State News

Veteran Caesar Rodney baseball team wants more out of this season

CAMDEN — Chrys Roscoe didn’t know where the baseball landed. He only knew it looked like a sure hit when it sailed past …
DOVER — League of Women Voters of Kent County will hold a Candidates Night debate from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5 at Modern Maturity Center in the Palmer Room. Invited candidates …
SMYRNA — Duck Creek Gardeners will hold a Plant and Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at First Presbyterian Church. Annuals, perennials, home grown plants and yard sale …
Kent County
DOVER — Delaware’s Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 in the Senate Hearing Room, 2nd floor, Legislative Hall. For general …
DOVER - Christopher Houck, 25, of Dover, and Ontia Lofland, 25, of Laurel, were arrested on several charges following a pursuit in a stolen vehicle Monday night, authorities.
CAMDEN - David McAdams, 55, of Felton, was arrested for felony following a traffic stop at 2:01 p.m. Monday afternoon, Delaware State Police said.
New Castle County
WILMINGTON -The Delaware State Police, in partnership with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety, is joining forces with other law enforcement agencies along the I-95 corridor and across the State of Delaware in the “Drive to Save Lives” campaign.
MAGNOLIA — Farmers and ag professionals filled the Magnolia Barn at Loblolly Acres March 22 for the 6th annual Delaware Ag Safety Conference hosted by the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Promotion …
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. …
Sussex County
Delmarva Christian High School hosted a Career Day on March 17 for students to meet over 30 professionals from different fields.
SEAFORD — TidalHealth welcomes Ian Baxter, DO, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Seaford. Dr. Baxter is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor’s and master’s …
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Police Department recognized its own during its annual awards banquet March 24. Pfc. Nicolas Aungst was named Officer of the Year, and Communications …
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