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At a recent lunch, Sussex County officials recognized Kelly Kruger, a 40-year government employee who is retiring.
GEORGETOWN — Community support rolled into the Stockley Tavern and beneath a huge tent Saturday for the tavern’s seventh annual Hoods & Hooters fundraiser supporting the Delaware Breast …
When you first meet Justine Cuccia, her distinct appearance is hard to miss—the bold head tattoo, flowing scarves, and striking presence. But as soon as she speaks, it becomes clear that her …
Few people bring a stronger commitment to positive change or better qualifications for the Sussex County Council than Jill Hicks, candidate for the District 5 seat serving Georgetown and Millsboro. …
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware hopes to build a larger facility in Georgetown, to draw more youth, expand programming and enhance engagement.
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County’s 911 center is set to dazzle school children and adults alike during its silver anniversary open house next month. The Sussex County Department of Public Safety …
Sussex County Emergency Medical Services Medic 109 has a new lease on life: a temporary relocation with a permanent base on the horizon.
Nearly eight years ago, SUN Behavioral Delaware opened a two-story, 90-bed psychiatric hospital on Biden Avenue in Georgetown.
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Business
You need only to drive on the local roads to see how profoundly unchecked growth has affected Sussex County. Over the past 25 years, our population skyrocketed by more than 75%—gaining over 120,000 …
Today’s edition of “Business Moves” checks on new openings across Kent, Sussex and Southern New Castle. The list includes new markets, new chicken stops and more. See what’s …
WILMINGTON, Del. — The Catholic Business Network of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington invites business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs to its next Catholic Business Breakfast on …
A 55-year-old woman from Linwood, Pennsylvania, has won $100,000 from the Delaware Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Celebration instant game.
Schools
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence in Georgetown could have its charter revoked later this month, after concerns from the state about enrollment, finances and organization.
GEORGETOWN ─ With the school facing possible charter revocation, the governing board of the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence on Feb. 20 issued a statement , providing clarity regarding …
GEORGETOWN ─ A state education committee has recommended revocation of the charter of Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, citing enrollment, financial and organizational concerns. Last …
These days, it’s rare to see Dr. David Carter not smiling. Since July 1, he’s been the principal of Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, returning after graduating in 1997.
Things To Do
The 37th annual Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival promises four days of premium jazz at multiple venues , plus a major economic boost for the city.
GEORGETOWN — If you have faith in weather forecasts, it should be a real sizzler the week of Fourth of July. Georgetown Speedway is hoping to temper the anticipated heat wave with a cool …
MILLSBORO — America’s 250 th birthday is cause for celebration. With that, Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce and the town of Millsboro have teamed up for Stars & Stripes, a community …
Lights will be twinkling across Delmarva as communities celebrate the season by lighting traditional trees, stacks of crab pots and bushel baskets, menorahs, kinaras and more to kick off the holiday …
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Sports
Don and David Wiest’s Blazing Tui ($2.10, Corey Callahan) set a new track record for 2-year-old trotting geldings with a 1:57.4 in his $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) elimination on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Blazing Tui breaks Harrington Raceway record

HARRINGTON – Don and David Wiest’s Blazing Tui ($2.10, Corey Callahan) set a new track record for 2-year-old trotting geldings …
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Bohm's homer in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3

ATLANTA (AP) — Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves …
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER  QB Nick Minicucci said the Hens aren't looking past Merrimack.

Carty quiet on status of Delaware's Minicucci; Hens have something to prove

NEWARK — Is Nick Minicucci going to play on Friday night? Good question. Not surprisingly, Delaware football Ryan Carty …
CR goalkeeper Samarah Griffin blocks a shot at goal by Peyton Luczak (1) of Smyrna late in the second quarter.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Caesar Rodney field hockey

CAMDEN — Junior Ava Elias tallied the game’s only goal in the fourth quarter as Smyrna High edged Caesar Rodney, 1-0, in Henlopen …
Smyrna goalkeeper Nora O’Connell goes to the ground for a save in the first quarter of match at CR. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Tuesday's Downstate Delaware scores: Smyrna edges Caesar Rodney

CAMDEN — Junior Ava Elias tallied the game’s only goal in the fourth quarter as Smyrna High edged Caesar Rodney, 1-0, in Henlopen …
Opinion
In a formal letter dispatched to President Donald J. Trump, Delaware citizens have raised urgent concerns following public reports revealing that Donald Trump Jr. accepted substantial financial sponsorship from a Russian insider to underwrite key portions of his May wedding celebrations in the Bahamas.
The breakneck pace of generative artificial intelligence development has greatly outrun our collective ability to control and govern it.
Delaware leaders — including Gov. Matt Meyer — have increasingly embraced an “all-of-the-above” approach to energy.
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