News
DOVER - Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and lawmakers to sign a proclamation for World Down …
WASHINGTON — The president and first lady won’t be the only Delaware representatives at this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. Sophia Clayton of Dover, known professionally …
DOVER — The 38th annual Amish Country Bike Tour is scheduled to return Sept. 7 starting and finishing at Legislative Mall.  Online registration is open. The tour offers routes …
As part of Capital School District’s effort to remedy behavior issues at its facilities, a trauma and school connectedness task force has been established.
An 85-year-old Magnolia woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash in the Houston area Tuesday, Delaware State Police said.
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Education
DOVER — Delaware State University students in the Department of Aviation now have a new career option as the result of an agreement between the University and Endeavor Air. The signed …
DOVER – The Kent and Sussex County branch of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a program that allows people 55+ access to college-level classes, held its spring fling on Friday.   …
DOVER— As Delaware prepares for the implementation of zero-emission vehicle regulations, a bill that incentivizes the purchase and installation of electric-vehicle charging stations was sent to …
Smyrna
The   Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair March 27 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High School Session No. 1 will be held from 9-10 …
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Kairos Embrace Behavioral Health March 23 at 1000 Smyrna Clayton Blvd, Unit 5 in Smyrna. Chamber members and friends …
DOVER — There are several things that combined to inspire Charlotte Phillips to start the “Books in The Barbershops and More” program, which is administered by the Education …
Milford
Milford Mayor Arthur Campbell has announced that he is seeking his fourth two-year term as the leader of the city.
As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
Bayhealth announces the appointment of Usman Shehzad, MD, as stroke director for Bayhealth Kent and Sussex Campuses. Dr. Shehzad is a board-certified neurologist who will oversee the …
Sports
DOVER — Senior Ashtyn Torbert netted eight goals and three assists to pace Dover High to a 14-10 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference girls’ lacrosse on Wednesday afternoon. …
Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 2.20 2-Chaching (Co Callahan)   13.60 10.00 …
WOODSIDE — Takyla Davis hit a two-run homerun while Madge Layfield pitched a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts as Sussex Central High blanked Polytech, 5-0, in a Henlopen North softball …
SMYRNA — Patrick Watts couldn’t have had a better spot to watch the biggest match in Smyrna High’s volleyball history. He was a ballboy standing right behind the service line …
Business
A development group is seeking a conditional use approval for a commercial/residential project at the former cold-storage property known as the “icehouse" in Georgetown.
The golden years are certainly still golden, especially when you feel prepared, supported and connected. Are you ready to enjoy an event of discovery, networking and empowerment in Dover?
To Your Health 2024
When it comes to mental health therapy, “We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go in destigmatizing it,” says Tamara Gibbons. Gibbons is a Licensed Associate …
Neighbors

Ramadan summons intense faith in Delaware

In the midst of the Muslim holy month Ramadan, some may pray in makeshift worship centers. Other Delawareans acknowledge it by visiting full-fledged mosques.

What Women Want Fest a cozy success in Wyoming

Saturday’s rain just made the indoors all the cozier at the W3 What Women Want Fest at Wild Quail Golf & Country Club in Wyoming.

Pull’n, Peel’n & Pick’n in Dagsboro nets spirited philanthropy

Though Mother Nature delivered high winds, the 2024 edition of Pull’n, Peel’n & Pick’n took center stage  Saturday at the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department.
Things to Do
The Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band will present a free concert at the Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University on April 2 at 7 p.m.

U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors presenting free show at Delaware State University

Sgt. Maj. John Altman is experiencing a lifelong dream. As a trumpet player and road manager for the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. …
The First State Stampede is a rodeo that will take place May 31 in the Quillen Arena at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.

Delaware State Fair corrals in First State Stampede for May 31

The Delaware State Fair is ready to kick the dust up this spring. The First State Stampede will take place May 31 at 7 p.m. in the …
Dover High School's basketball team celebrate after winning the program's first state boys basketball championship.

Capital celebration: Senators set to paint downtown Dover blue-and-white Saturday

DOVER — Stephen Wilson showed up at a celebration at The Boulevard Live restaurant on Friday night with the trophy from Dover High …
Schools
Due to safety concerns, Sussex Central High School’s class of 2024 will graduate several days later than originally scheduled.
The Delaware Department of Education has named four Delaware teachers as state finalists for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the highest recognition …
Long Neck Sunrise Rotary Club announces is offering four $2,000 Service Above Self Scholarships to Sussex Central High School seniors. Students interested can obtain the application from the …
Opinion
I would like to praise Beth Chajes’ excellent Opinion, “Drivers of climate change differ over time,” compared to Dr. David R. Legates’ contrived, misinformed and misleading Opinion, “Which came first, CO2 or air temperature?”
The Daily State News is continuing its Seeds of Need series about poverty in the First State. We’re reporting on how the General Assembly has taken steps to eradicate poverty, with bills addressing paid family leave and purchase of care. Also, we’re sharing a Wyoming woman’s struggles with increasing grocery and household bills, and how she’s trying to make ends meet. What are your ideas on how government can aid our poverty-stricken citizens?
Cindy Dillon shared an Opinion on March 20, in which she called for Maryland to enact the Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program.
As the president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, I commend the Daily State News for shedding a light on the issue of poverty in our community through its Seeds of Need poverty series.
As seems to be Delaware tradition, on the last day of the current legislative session, there will be an “all-nighter,” as lawmakers attempt to get bills passed that could have been done during regular sessions had they not frittered time away on innocuous matters. One such candidate is the passage of the human-composting bill.
Recently, the Delaware House of Representatives, following ideas from Washington, D.C., passed a law to do two things: (1.) remove the list of qualifying conditions from its medical cannabis laws and (2.) allow people over age 65 to “self-certify” that they need marijuana for medical purposes.
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