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Departing Millsboro Chief Brian Calloway shakes hands with Patrolman Gavin Mullen during a walkout ceremony Sept. 2.
Former Millsboro police chief saluted in ceremonial walkout
His work clothing no longer requires the blue and gold of the Millsboro Police Department. And his dress shoes do not have to be spit-shined. Instead, Millsboro's departing police chief will shift to the black and silver of his alma mater, Sussex Technical High School. more
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Margaret Englehart Steinhoff, the longest-running member of Dover's First Baptist Church, sat down to the discuss its history with Pastor Brian Cunningham, who took over the pulpit in March. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
First Baptist of Dover marks faith-filled 175 years
DOVER — First Baptist Church has many candles to blow out next weekend — 175 of them to be exact. And, while that number doesn’t approach the 300-plus years of Christ Church at … more
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Mayor Robin Christiansen urges community members to stand against violence during a June 18 press conference.
Dover mayor responds to FOP lodge’s accusations against chief of police
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen shared in a Sept. 2 Facebook post that he has full confidence in Chief Thomas Johnson amid accusations of wrongdoing from Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 15. more
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These are the updated provisions for hunters ages 18-21 due to a recent Delaware Superior Court decision. They will be included in the online "2025/2026 Delaware Hunting & Trapping" guide.
Delaware Superior Court strikes down 2022 ‘direct supervision’ provision for hunters ages 18-20
Rules regarding ages for unsupervised hunting during Delaware’s 2025-26 season, which started Sept. 1 for certain game, are being changed in light of an Aug. 29 Superior Court ruling. more
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Well-wishers greet a Louis L. Redding Middle School student the morning of Sept. 2.
Students welcomed warmly on first day at Appoquinimink’s new Redding Middle School
Arriving by bus, vehicle and feet, Louis L. Redding Middle School students began filling Appoquinimink School District’s newest building at 7:15 a.m. Sept. 2. more
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As officers salute, Aubrey Spicer, Georgetown Police Chief Ralph Holm and Ruth Ann Spicer place the wreath during the annual ceremonoy honoring Georgetown Patrolman Chad Spicer, who died in the line of duty on Sept. 1, 2009.
Caring community gathers for annual ceremony honoring Georgetown patrolman
GEORGETOWN – Sixteen years ago, on Sept. 1, 2009, heartbreak and tragedy struck the community as Georgetown Police Department Patrolman Chad E. Spicer was killed in the line of duty. On … more
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A look at the southbound side of the US 13 bridge over Blackbird Creek.
Bridge replacement project over Blackbird Creek to temporarily shut down section of US 13
TOWNSEND — An upcoming 45-day closure of the north and southbound lanes of US 13 over Blackbird Creek will allow for the demolition of deteriorating bridges along the route and the construction … more
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State Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall joins the ranks of protesters lining Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach on Sept. 1.
Gallery: Hundreds line Coastal Highway in Workers' Labor Day protest
Organized by labor unions across the country, the Sept. 1 the Workers' Labor Day protests had local participation, as hundreds lined Coastal Highway’s northbound side in Rehoboth Beach. more
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A Milford Parks & Recreation employee, whom city officials identified only as Fran, works on a clock that was installed in 2006 on South Walnut Street.
Milford street clock gets repairs, 3 coats of fresh paint
A post clock that has provided passersby the correct time for 19 years just got refurbished by the city of Milford. 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 councilwoman sets up security committee to improve City Hall safety
A Security Ad-Hoc Committee has been put in place by Dover City Council to improve the safety of City Hall, following some concerns lodged by constituents. more
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Georgetown EMS Station 93 recently received a new ambulance. In photo from left, Station 93 Lt. Russell White, NREMT, Jacob Klingler (Fesco Emergency Sales), Station 93 Deanna Loeb, NREMT, and public information officer Stephen Chapis, NREMT.
Georgetown EMS 93 receives new ambulance
GEORGETOWN – One is now retired, and another recently arrived. Georgetown EMS Station 93 American Legion Ambulance officials and staff in mid-August celebrated the ownership of a 2024 … more
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On July 24, a posting is made concerning Xerxes Wilson’s petition, dated July 22. Screenshots for July 22-23 do not list this decision.
Delaware Attorney General’s office explains date changes on FOIA decision website
DOVER — Earlier this year the Daily State News noted some possible discrepancies with how Freedom of Information Act decisions were posted on the Delaware Attorney General’s website, … more
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Linda Forte, community marketing specialist for Easterseals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore, describes the group's activities during an Aug. 26 presentation to the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford at Milford Place.
Milford chamber gets taste of Easterseals’ mission, activities
MILFORD — Many people are familiar with Easterseals’ efforts to help children, but the organization does much more, a representative told the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford. … more
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Dune conditions at the Indian River Inlet on Aug. 28, a few days after Hurricane Erin.
Erosion from Hurricane Erin may take weeks to fix in Delaware
Hurricane Erin may have done minimal damage to Delaware’s infrastructure or private property, but the beaches, and the Indian River Inlet in particular, may still take weeks to recover. more
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Sussex Academy kindergarten students connected with students in elementary schools throughout the nation through the gingerbread project. In back, from left, Muhammad Mustafa, Camden Proudfoot and Sasha Costello. In front, Keylor Castillo-Molina, Stella Fusco, Milan Velasquez, Maelyn Vu-Richholt and Elena McCullum.
Pandemic babies are starting kindergarten, with their mental health top of mind
More than five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, many children born during that time are starting kindergarten in the coming days. more
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Edwin Hoiles is all smiles as he prepares to fly with Dream Flights on Aug. 28. He spent 33 years in the Marine Corps and resides in Westminster Village in Dover.
Dream Flights gives Delaware veterans a chance to soar
Eight Delaware veterans took to the skies Aug. 28, as part of Dream Flights’ mission to honor former service members across the country. more
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A team gets ready to take on its challenge in front of Legislative Hall at last year’s Amish Country Bike Tour. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIKE DELAWARE
Pedal for pie during Amish Country Bike Tour
DOVER — Coming up with a way to lure bicyclists to an annual ride through Kent County turned out to be easy as pie. The dessert has fueled the Amish Country Bike Tour nearly four decades. … more
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In a promising July housing market, Crossings at Silver Lake town homes in Middletown were priced from the mid-$400,000s.
Delaware housing market remained competitive in July
All things considered, Delaware’s housing industry did pretty well in July. That’s according to Delaware Association of Realtors president Scott Farnan, who noted that many purchasers came from other states. more
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From left, Westen Zerbey, Gabe Antonio, Jayden Yetman and Janelle Watkins perform as World of Chaos at the Middletown Olde-Tyme Peach Festival on Aug. 16.
Middletown teen thrash band World of Chaos going places
So far, World of Chaos’ sphere has included regional performances in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, plus in six states as far as Michigan. And it’s booked for four more, including in Texas. more
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Tony Stramella strums the guitar, while Gabrielle Owens plays keyboards and sings for the Tony Stramella Band at the Central Delaware Blues Society’s weekly jam session in Dover earlier this year. The Blue Society was one of many organizations awarded grants by the Delaware Division of the Arts on Aug.27. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY
Delaware Division of the Arts announces $5 million in grants
WILMINGTON — From small-town theaters to statewide education partnerships, from capital improvements to programs reaching underserved communities, the arts in Delaware are more than … more
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