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MILFORD — It takes a cast of many colorful characters to pull off a challenging stage presentation like “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Fortunately, director Marge …
WILMINGTON – Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday that she will seek re-election to a third term, citing progress on violent crime and the ongoing threat that a second …
With possible freezing temperatures and icy roads coming Wednesday night, the Delaware Department of Transportation was brining roads in preparation.
BRIDGEVILLE — A 20-year-old Bridgeville man has been identified as the suspect in a 2023 homicide and is in custody, Delaware State Police said.
MILTON — The Milton Theatre recently announced the launch of its Student Apprenticeship Studies program, a year-round intensive designed for students aspiring to pursue theatre in higher …
LEWES —A 63-year-old Milton woman died in a pedestrian crash Thursday, Delaware State Police said.
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Sports
Dover boys' basketball team rides defense to North title; Girls' race goes down to the wire

DOVER — Dover High’s boys’ basketball team is much different than last year’s squad. But that doesn’t mean these Senators are any less talented. Dover has used …

Dover Downs Results Monday, Feb 10, 2025   1st - CLM17500 Pace $12,500 5-Lous Sassin (Ro Wolfenden) 14.00 7.20 3.80 4-Keystone Doral (Ja Porter)   20.00 5.60 …
DOVER — Ten Downstate wrestling squads have made the 16-team fields for the DIAA Division I and II wrestling dual-meet state tournaments. Both tourneys are slated to start with the …
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Travis Kelce is an unusual example of an offensive star who has a keen interest in his next opponent’s offensive line. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end won’t even be on …
Business
Now is the time to start planning that renovation or creation to turn your home and garden into the oasis of your dreams at the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home and Garden …
MILFORD — Milford’s free public Wi-Fi service along the city’s scenic Riverwalk has exceeded 1,000 unique users since its launch a few months ago, city officials said. This …
The Harrington Planning Commission will review multiple development proposals at its meeting Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The meeting, which will be held at the Robert E. Price Community Center at 103 Dorman …
DOVER — The newly proposed Dover Civic Arena could offer a place for those in Kent and Sussex County to continue skating as well as boost local Dover businesses, according to Delaware Thunder …
Neighbors
Events scheduled across Dover all month for 9th Citywide Black History Celebration

The Ninth Annual Citywide Black History Celebration brings dozens of special events, with familiar favorites and new programs. The February events will highlight local Black history, culture, art and …

ANNAPOLIS — After decades of hearing their stories only as family lore, if they heard them at all, the families of  19 Maryland women  who served in the 6888th Battalion are watching …
The holidays are finally over and likely you have settled into a relaxing winter time. However, it will not take long for the relaxing time to get a little boring and the gray skies of January and …
MILFORD – The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday with acts of service. They offer the Backpack Program, which provides children in need with food …
Schools
GEORGETOWN — During Black History Month, students in the Sussex Academy Minds Matter Club have worked to spread awareness about Black leaders whose contributions aren’t widely known and …
Now that the Trump administration has begun enforcing its crackdown on illegal immigration, a Delaware Department of Education website, launched Wednesday, is giving guidance to schools and families regarding policies protecting students.
Delaware students’ math and reading scores on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress were nothing to cheer about, leaving school officials looking for fixes.
GEORGETOWN — Dewey Beach Commissioner Paul Bauer visited Sussex Academy Jan. 29 to work with students studying the language of law and government. Mr. Bauer met with juniors in Dr. Andie …
Things To Do
Dover performance event highlights Black educators during Black History Month

DOVER – Dover’s Citywide Black History Celebration continued with “Celebrating Black History through the Arts,” a performing arts event put on by the Inner City Cultural …

MILFORD — The Milford Museum will hold its inaugural Mardi Gras Masquerade fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave. in Milford. …
REHOBOTH BEACH — CAMP Rehoboth Theatre Company is kicking off its 2025 season with its first-ever poetry jam followed by a full-stage production of “5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche.” …
DOVER — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition's Lights of Life Gala: A Night in Paris will be held March 1 at Bally's Dover Casino Resort. Individual tickets are $165 andBreast Cancer …
Opinion
There was a recent article, composed by Joseph Edelen, regarding a huge need in our state (“Bill to establish new Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs sails through House committee”). Veterans from all military services are flocking into this state in droves, especially in Sussex County, and I am one of them.
Delaware is a small community, even if it is a state. To say “everyone knows everyone” is mostly true, and in that kind of business and political climate, there is a tendency to get things done through those relationships, not necessarily according to the laws and regulations of the state.
I noticed that our governor signed an executive order for more transparency in state government. On Jan. 23, I submitted a Freedom of Information Act request asking the following.
In this country, over the last few weeks, a lot of things have changed, and they have changed quickly. Donald Trump has returned to the White House. He has already torn down the top layers of the old “deep state” and replaced it with the new “Trump deep state.”
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