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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. …
LEWES — The Delaware State Police announced Monday they had arrested a 46-year-old Lewes man on felony gun and drug charges after executing a search warrant last Thursday on Pinetown Road. Members …
With no candidates in the first month, the Indian River School District has extended the application period for its Board of Education’s District 1 vacancy.
GEORGETOWN — Police worked together Monday for the first in a series of endeavors to target large trucks not making deliveries on downtown roads. Georgetown Police Chief Ralph “Rusty” Holm …
A pioneering Navy Week is coming up Oct. 19-25 in Sussex County, and it includes a performance by the U.S. Navy Band Northeast’s Rhode Island Sound at the Delaware Aviation Museum in Georgetown.
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LEWES — Surf Bagel recently launched its free reading program, “Books to Bagels,” which helps teachers motivate students to reach their reading goals. Teachers set reading goals for their …
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 …

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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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Schools
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.
Several local police officers will be going back to school with students in the fall. School resource officers from four agencies were approved to service the Indian River School District in a narrow board of education vote July 1.
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 …
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 …

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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.
The College Republicans at the University of Delaware are greatly disappointed in the university’s decision not to host the Delaware Debates in 2026.
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