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Delaware school vaccination rates mostly increased between 2023-24 and 2024-25, with the exception of the immunization for varicella, or chicken pox.
Delaware school immunizations up slightly from ’23 to ’24
Vaccination rates among kindergartners are decreasing across the United States, but Delaware was one of a few states to see them increase for the 2024-25 school year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. more
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Dover Parks & Recreation director Roger Ridgeway, left, and City Councilman Brian Lewis address the open house for Crossgates residents Aug. 20.
Dover residents split on potential playground in Crossgates Park
Several Crossgates residents gathered at the John W. Pitts Recreation Center in Dover on Aug. 20 to debate whether a playground should be added to the neighborhood. more
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Camden's police department and municipal complex are located at 1783 Friends Way. DAILY STATE NEWS/CRAIG ANDERSON
Camden police chief: Officer hiring freeze rescinded by mayor
CAMDEN — Camden’s police chief on Aug. 20, said he’s been authorized to hire two officers, which has been a public point of contention with town law enforcement. more
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Police report details Delaware State University president Allen's DUI charge circumstances
Police say Delaware State University president Tony Allen’s blood alcohol content registered 0.128% following a traffic stop July 21. more
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Chief Thomas Johnson spoke about the dangers of group violence.
FOP lodge issues no-confidence vote for Dover chief
In one of its first Facebook posts in four years, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15 called for the immediate resignation of Dover Police Chief Thomas Johnson on Aug. 15, citing misuse of his city-issued vehicle and the low morale of officers. more
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The Delaware Caribbean Carnival brought some island flair down Loockerman Street with a parade while Legislative Mall served as the site for the day-long celebration for the second-annual event, which featured colorful homemade costumes, stilt walkers and soca and calypso music. The carnival was organized by Caribbean Culture Awareness, a Middletown-based nonprofit. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Photo gallery: Second annual Delaware Caribbean Carnival
The Delaware Caribbean Carnival brought some island flair down Loockerman Street with a parade while Legislative Mall served as the site for the day-long celebration for the second-annual event, … more
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Diane Laird, executive director of the Downtown Dover Partership, goes over the details of the upcoming Tiny Art Project to members of the organization’s Design Committee following a tour of the downtown area. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Dover group to disguise dents and dings with art
DOVER — Next year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States and members of the Downtown Dover Partnership are eager to help put a shine on the city. That was one of the catalysts … more
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Planned Parenthood of Delaware CEO April Thomas-Jones, seen at the agency's Wilmington clinic, is concerned about the "Big Beautiful Bill's" defund provision.
Defund provision could impact reproductive care of Delaware Medicaid users
Passage of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 4 came with many federal funding cuts, but one in particular has reproductive health care providers worried. more
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DASEF celebrates 36 years with family fun day
SMYRNA — The Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation is hosting a special family day celebrating “Planet Earth & Beyond!” on Aug. 16. The family day will last from noon … more
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This was the Dover Park splash pad's progress at the beginning of July.
City committee votes to reallocate funds from skate complex to Dover Park playground, splash pad
Dover’s Council Committee of the Whole voted 9-2 on Aug. 12 to reallocate funds from the Schutte Park skateboard facility to Dover Park improvements. more
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There are 81 mobile home parks in Delaware with public drinking-water systems.
Is your mobile home providing clean water? Delawareans can check online
A July report by The Associated Press sounded an alarm about the availability of safe water for mobile homes nationwide. more
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The Camden Police Officer's Association released a letter Aug. 8 criticizing the town's mayor and possible budgetary changes.
Camden officers decry town's mayor, possible budget changes
Some of Camden's police officers aren’t happy with the mayor and potential budget decisions, a notion they proclaimed on social media last week. more
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From left to right, Jim Perry, Dina Perry, Debbie Smith. PHOTO COURTESY MEALS ON WHEELS DELAWARE/RHONDA BOWMAN
Meals on Wheels Delaware seeking sponsors for 'Hats & Heels'
For its annual Hats & Heels event on Sept. 26, Meals on Wheels Delaware is seeking sponsors to help fund the event. The soirée is a fashionable night of signature … more
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Councilmembers Roy Sudler and Brian Lewis propose a municipal services impact fee to bring in extra revenue from tax-exempt entities.
Dover council selects Daniel Griffith as city solicitor
After a monthslong search, Dover City Council finalized its choice for a new city solicitor at its Aug. 11 meeting, appointing Daniel A. Griffith. more
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William "Bill" Welser, former commander of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, is riding his bike 300 miles in August to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Former base commander raising funds for cancer awareness
FELTON — William “Bill” Welser built a lifelong career out of air power. Nowadays, though, the 1992-94 commander of the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base is focused on … more
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Bob Oliver, a resident of Auburn Meadows, south of Smyrna, stands in front of land the state believes is a burial site for 28 individuals from the 1700s or 1800s. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Unmarked graves in Smyrna in state’s hands
SMYRNA — In August 2023, a mystery revealed itself to a property owner in the under-construction Auburn Meadows. Subsequently, the unidentified individual notified the Delaware Division of … more
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Two young Dover Night Out attendees are handed out merch from Corporal Christine Bowie, with the Delaware State Police's community engagement unit.
GALLERY: Dover Police Department brings community together for Dover Night Out
The capital city spent the night out at Dover High School on Aug. 5, for the police department's annual 'Dover Night Out.' Community members could visit local vendors and meet with … more
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From left, Joe and Tonda Parks, hosts and founders of the Gourmet Dinner FUN'd Drawing Party and Fund, and Chef Dennis Forbes at Restaurant 55 in Dover on July 29.
CenDel Foundation announces Dennis Forbes as celebrity chef for annual gourmet dinner
The CenDel Foundation has announced Dennis Forbes as its celebrity chef for its 11th annual Gourmet Dinner FUN’d Drawing Party. The party raises money for the Gourmet Dinner … more
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Councilmembers Roy Sudler and Brian Lewis propose a municipal services impact fee to bring in extra revenue from tax-exempt entities.
Dover committee weighs pros, cons of speed reducers in Lincoln Park
The Council Committee of the Whole considered the request for speed humps in residential neighborhood Lincoln Park during its meeting on July 29, where emergency service providers also … more
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Residents of East Loockerman Street in Dover brought their speeding concerns to the Council Committee of the Whole on July 29.
Dover residents express East Loockerman speeding concerns
Residents of East Loockerman Street in Dover convened at the July 29 Council Committee of the Whole meeting to voice concern about speeders on their road, noting that a toddler was killed there last January. more
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