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Dover City Hall.
Dover committee approves block grant funding
Tracey Harvey, the city’s Community Development Block Grant director, proposed $300,000 in funds for four subgrantees last week — a move approved by a City Council committee. more
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Dover City Manager Dave Hugg (left) discusses Dover’s revitalization plan with Dover City Councilman Fred Neil Tuesday at the Dover Public Library.
Plan seeks to extend Dover’s Downtown Development District boundaries
DOVER — The city is hoping to get a five-year renewal through the state next year on its designation as a Downtown Development District. It is also looking to expand its Downtown … more
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Delaware State Housing Authority Director Eugene Young speaks to members of the Joint Finance Committee on Thursday. The director outlined his agency's $8 million request for affordable housing initiatives.
Gov. John Carney endorses Eugene Young for Delaware congressional seat
DOVER — Gov. John Carney has officially endorsed former Delaware State Housing Authority Director Eugene Young for U.S. Congress, the candidate’s campaign announced Wednesday. As … more
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Sen. Kyle Evans Gay addresses the Senate on Tuesday regarding her proposal to ensure insurance coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s July 2023 approval of Opill.
Delaware Senate OKs birth control proposal
DOVER — Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s 2023 approval of the over-the-counter contraceptive Opill, the state Senate unanimously passed legislation Tuesday to expand … more
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An aerial view of the damage to the Department of Transportation's Bridgeville Area 2 Yard, caused by the April 1, 2023 tornado.
Bid day March 19 for DelDOT’s Bridgeville Maintenance Yard replacement
BRIDGEVILLE – The one-year observance of the deadly April 1, 2023, tornado that carved a destructive path across northwestern Sussex County is approaching. Destroyed by the powerful EF-3 … more
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Smyrna Town Manager Sheldon Hudson worked his last day on Tuesday.
Smyrna Town Manager Hudson resigns from position
Sheldon Hudson has resigned as Smyrna’s town manager, he confirmed on Wednesday. more
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Sussex County Emergency Operations Center director Joseph L. Thomas monitors a storm system. Mr. Thomas will retire March 28 with more than 36 years with the county, nearly 27 in his current position.
Sussex County recognizes legacy of retiring emergency director
For Joseph L. Thomas, there won’t be any more early-morning powwows to make calls about closures, delays or evacuations amid major weather emergencies. After 36 years and three months of service with the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center — almost 27 years as director — Mr. Thomas is retiring. more
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Legislative Hall, home to the Delaware General Assembly, at night.
Delaware Republican presidential primary will no longer be held
Delaware’s April 2 Republican presidential primary election has been canceled. The General Assembly worked quickly Tuesday to address the withdrawal of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley from her presidential campaign — and to save taxpayer monies of more than $1.5 million. more
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Residents attend the bimonthly Smyrna Town Council meeting Monday at Town Hall.
Smyrna budget discussions will continue
There was time allotted to discuss budget issues on Smyrna Town Council’s agenda Monday. But not for long. more
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State Sen. Sarah McBride, D-Wilmington, announced the impending introduction of Senate Bill 13 at the Carvel State Office Building on Monday. Under the proposal, Delaware could unlock federal monies to improve and expand its Medicaid program.
Delaware senator announces bill to bolster Medicaid funding in First State
WILMINGTON — Delaware is one of six states without a health care facility assessment for its hospitals, which has handicapped the state’s ability to access federal Medicaid funds. … more
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House Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick, R-Magnolia, reads a Feb. 29 Daily State News article regarding school arrests during consideration of his proposal to increase penalties for individuals who injure school staff on Wednesday.
Bill to create felony assault charge for injuring school staff tabled by Delaware House committee
DOVER— A bill that would have increased penalties for individuals who injure school personnel was tabled by members of the House of Representatives’ Education Committee on Wednesday. … more
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Rehoboth Beach increases fees, adopts $38.6 million budget
REHOBOTH BEACH — The Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners adopted a $38,648,981 budget March 15 for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1. The city’s FY25 budget has a focus on … more
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Kent County Levy Court continues its budget discussions.
Kent County Levy Court highlights staffing and employee difficulties
DOVER – Personnel was the topic of Kent County Levy Court’s second budget workshop on March 13, the cut of which accounts for one of the largest pieces of their annual budget.   … more
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Smyrna Town Council members and staff met Thursday to discuss budget issues.
Smyrna budgeting considerations set for Monday
Smyrna Town Council members are set to make budgeting decisions for the current year at Monday’s bimonthly meeting. more
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Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman hugs Traci Manza Murphy, executive director of the Delaware Coalition Against Gun Violence, following the passage of permit-to-purchase legislation Thursday.
Permit-to-purchase bill passed by Delaware Senate, heads to governor’s desk
DOVER — Just one week after receiving passage in the House of Representatives, Senate Democrats on Thursday sent the heavily debated permit-to-purchase bill to Gov. John Carney’s desk for … more
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Delaware Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, at podium, is joined by Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton, left, to recognize Women's History Month at Legislative Hall on Wednesday.
Women’s History Month celebrated by Delaware General Assembly
Members of Delaware’s General Assembly donned purple as they were joined by a special guest to celebrate Women’s History Month on Wednesday. more
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A large sewer line in Bethany Beach is under repair and is requiring $1.9 million in extra funding from Sussex County.
Bethany repairs force $1.9M county contract addition
What Sussex County employees thought was a faulty fitting late last year ended up being the failure of an 18-inch sewer line serving Bethany Beach. And it’s now requiring the county to set aside $1.9 million in extra repair money for the rest of the year, a move County Council approved Tuesday. more
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Collin O'Mara files his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Delaware governor at the Department of Elections' Dover offices on Tuesday.
Former DNREC secretary O’Mara announces candidacy for Delaware governor
BEAR — Former Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control secretary Collin O’Mara announced his bid for governor Wednesday, touring all three counties after … more
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The city's lodging tax will be increased from 1.5% to 3%, which allows them to use the state to collect.
Dover City Council passes lodging tax increase, to begin July 1
DOVER – Dover City Council has passed an ordinance that increases the city’s lodging tax from 1.5% to 3%, which allows the state to collect it on the city’s behalf.   The … more
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The view of Silver Lake from 1079 Silver Lake Blvd. in Dover, where residents say wildlife has increased, leading to their opposition to potential development.
Neighbors protest Silver Lake development at Dover council
Residents of Representative Lane and Silver Lake Boulevard protested a potential development along the lake during Monday's City Council meeting, leading to a deferral on any further action. more
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