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State Rep. Sean Lynn addresses members of the House of Representatives Administration Committee on Wednesday during consideration of his proposal to remove the death penalty from the Delaware Constitution.
Death penalty repeals pass Delaware House committees, head to floor vote
DOVER — For decades, Delaware’s death penalty statutes have been at the forefront of debate in the General Assembly. The next chapter of discussion regarding the First State’s … more
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City council debates will take place in April leading up to the Milford elections on April 27.
City of Milford to hold council debates
MILFORD—The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will be holding debates amongst the competing candidates for city council leading up to the election on April 27. They wanted to offer a … more
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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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Blue crab caught in a crab pot. Maryland's crabbing season starts April 1.
With season starting April 1, Natural Resources Police remind Maryland’s recreational crabbers to comply with conservation laws
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s blue crab season officially opens April 1 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries and the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays. With the opening of a new … more
Dr. Robert Hampshire of the U.S. Department of Transportation with Elva Malone who received her medical supplies by drone from Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital. The collaborative working on this project recently received a Beyond Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver which makes it possible to test similar deliveries to Tangier Island 18 miles away.
Success of delivery by drone of medical supplies helps put Tangier Island in range
RICHMOND — A milestone event in reaching new heights for rural health care was held on Monday, Feb. 26 in Onancock. As part of an initiative funded by the United States Department of … more
Crisfield Housing Authority's capital operations plan on virtual public hearing agenda March 25
CRISFIELD — A virtual public hearing will be held 5 p.m. Monday, March 25 concerning the 2024 Capital Operation plan for the Crisfield Housing Authority. According to Executive Director … more
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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Cambridge city manager resigns
CAMBRIDGE -- Almost two years after becoming Cambridge City Manager in April 2022, Tom Carroll submitted his resignation due to differences over the direction of the Cambridge Harbor waterfront development project. 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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$30M for Eastern Shore in Senate funding package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $32,537,200 in direct federal funding for … 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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The Crisfield Fire Department at the time of its dedication in June 1961. The size of the firetrucks today is much larger than 60 years ago, another reason firefighters say it's time to build new.
Long-range goal: relocate Crisfield Fire Department
CRISFIELD — As the Crisfield Fire Department celebrates 150 years the Mayor and City Council agree with the volunteers that it’s time to build a new single-story multi-purpose station … 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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