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Kent County Levy Court voted 5-2 July 21 to table its decision on a new fee schedule that would raise the cost of renting some rooms at its building at 555 Bay Road in Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/BENJAMIN ROTHSTEIN
Kent Levy Court to hear Harmony Hills II appeal Sept. 1
Kent County Levy Court will take up an appeal Sept. 1 by the developer of Harmony Hills II, a proposed subdivision denied by the county’s Regional Planning Commission last month. more
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Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen insists that he has met every obligation under the city charter to remain mayor while he is hospitalized with an illness. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO
Mayor Christiansen says he can still fulfill his duties
DOVER — Mayor Robin Christiansen assures the citizens of the capital city that even though he is currently hospitalized, he remains steadfast in his position. There have been some insinuations … more
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Milford man, 20, dies after his motorcycle hits an SUV
MILFORD — A 20-year-old Milford man has succumbed to his injuries after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle July 31, Milford police said Wednesday. The crash occurred around 1:15 a.m. as the man … more
Regina Prendergast, RN, is TidalHealth's DAISY Award recipient for July 2026. PROVIDED PHOTO
TidalHealth names July Daisy recipient
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has named Regina Prendergast, RN, as its DAISY Award recipient for July 2026. Officials said Prendergast was honored for her, “extraordinary compassion, … more
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The Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce is now located at 28448 Dupont Blvd., the rear entrance at the Indian River Land Company.
Greater Millsboro Chamber has new home
MILLSBORO — The Greater Millsboro Chamber has moved to a new home. Its new location is 28448 Dupont Blvd., the rear entrance of the Indian River Land Company. The Chamber was previously … more
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Greer Industries Inc.'s bid wins Kent County quicklime contract
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court on Tuesday unanimously awarded a $915,032 contract to Greer Industries Inc. to provide quicklime for the county’s biosolids operations at a cost of $397.84 per ton. … more
Delaware Electric Cooperative president and CEO Rob Book gives a report at the agency's annual board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.
Delaware Electric Co-op marks another successful year
At its 90th annual meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11, Delaware Electric Cooperative leaders touted a strong financial position, praised their workers for overcoming weather challenges and cited steps taken to protect members from data center impacts. more
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Tammy Conquest is TidalHealth's July 2026 Sunshine Award recipient. PROVIDED PHOTO
TidalHealth names July Sunshine recipient
SALISBURY — TidalHealth Peninsula Regional has named Tammy Conquest as its July 2026 Sunshine Award recipient. TidalHealth officials said Conquest was nominated by a patient’s family member … more
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Millsboro leaders remember town employee and ‘hero’
Aug. 3 was the night that Apostle Randolph “R.J.” Jones was to be honored by Millsboro Town Council for the courage he displayed July 10, while diffusing a reported road rage incident that could have turned tragic. more
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Left to right: Sonya Whited, BECF; Maria Blake, Freetown Education Research and Cultural Center of Snow Hill; Lori Carter, BECF; Cheree Robinson-Lashley & Ashlee Laughlin, Celebrez la Femme; Alex Green & Lisa Green, Harriet Tubman Center for Cultural and Educational Advancement; Sharon Morris, BECF. PROVIDED PHOTO
Black Philanthropy Month celebrated with grants to Eastern Shore nonprofits
SALISBURY — The Black Excellence Community Fund, a Giving Circle of the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, celebrated Black Philanthropy Month by awarding grants to three Lower Shore … more
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The Smyrna High School team that created murals for the Duck Creek Regional Library's Children's Wing included, from left, student painter Lailah Coleman, art teacher Shari Dierkes and student painter Amelia Isaac. Not pictured is student principal artist Imani Kettler and student painter Amiyah Ellerbe.
Duck Creek library in Smyrna reopens Children’s Wing
The Friends of Duck Creek Regional Library in Smyrna welcomed the community back to the facility’s Children’s Wing on Saturday, Aug. 8, with a ceremony showcasing its new murals. more
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Retiring Milford police K9 Mason, which the City Council sold to his handler Aug. 10 for $1, has served with the department since 2020.
Milford to spend nearly $1M for 5 Public Works Department vehicles
MILFORD — Vehicles used by the city’s Department of Public Works perform heavy-duty tasks — and have equally impressive price tags. The Milford City Council Monday night unanimously approved … more
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Work has been completed on the U.S. 50 Business and MD 911 bridge structures. PROVIDED PHOTO
MD completes repairs to Salisbury bridges over Wicomico River
SALISBURY — The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration recently announced that it has completed the U.S. 50 Business and MD 911 bridge construction project in Salisbury. … more
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The Milford City Council on Monday agreed to buy 20 Motorola APX N70 handheld radios, which cost nearly $7,000 each, for the city's police department.
Milford to spend nearly $140,000 on 20 high-tech police radios
MILFORD — City Council members Monday unanimously agreed to buy 20 Motorola APX N70 handheld radios from Motorola Solutions for the city’s police department at a cost of $139,810.08. City … more
Russell with her award. PROVIDED PHOTO
Salisbury University's Russell honored as 'Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer'
SALISBURY — As a community policing and field training officer, Salisbury University Master Police Officer Tina Russell not only spearheads the SU Police Department’s community initiatives, but … more
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Sen. Chris Coons on the Senate floor.
Coons introduces legislation to restore press access at Pentagon
WASHINGTON — Fifteen U.S. senators, including Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), introduced the Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act on Monday, to restore press access at the Department of Defense. … more
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Somers Cove Marina is set for a major restoration in part through the Waterway Improvement Fund. Boating contributes significantly to Maryland’s state and local economies and is the largest outdoor recreation industry in the state
Waterway Improvement Fund will help fund Somers Cove Marina improvements
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is committing $13 million in  Waterway Improvement Fund  allocations and $7 million in General Obligation Bonds to fund 24 public … more
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Judson Malone, the executive director of Springboard Delaware, shares information about its proposal for a tiny home development at the Monday, Aug. 10, Georgetown Town Council meeting.
Georgetown moves to repeal tiny house ordinance
An initial step to abolish a divisive Georgetown ordinance that allows tiny homes has begun. more
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Tributary-scale oyster restoration was a goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, and in August 2025 the fifth of five was celebrated with the Manokin River Sanctuary. The state is now preparing for its next three large-scale oyster restoration projects in Herring Bay, the Nanticoke River and Hoopers Strait.
Maryland achieves nearly all of 2025 Chesapeake Bay restoration goals, sets sights on 2040
ANNAPOLIS - Governor Moore today announced Maryland successfully met or surpassed nearly all of its pollution reduction targets set under the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement to improve water … more
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The Sussex County Administrative Offices are located on the Circle in Georgetown.
Sussex begins issuing property tax bills
Sussex County has started issuing residents and businesses bills for fiscal 2027, expecting an estimated $218 million in tax revenue. more
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