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As COVID-19 has racked the country, food insecurity has become a difficult side effect nationwide. And Delaware is no exception. According to Feeding America’s 2020 study on the impact …
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Sports
HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($4.60, Corey Callahan) was a 1:54.4 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. The Nick …
NEWARK — Ryan O’Connor is Delaware’s most experienced quarterback. But he knows he’s not the Blue Hens’ only current QB who’s proven he’s capable of …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
Business
SALISBURY — A proposed apartment building in Salisbury is drawing concerns from some city council members about whether it will be considered for affordable housing. Three properties …
This team of writers, designers and managers has impressed the industry once again. Almost 30 industry awards were presented this month to the Independent Newsmedia team of Daily State News, …
Smyrna
LEWES — In the last week, there have been 83 suspected overdoses from a yet-to-be-confirmed drug mixture in Sussex County, with concentrations of cases in the …
Neighbors

Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall

The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …

Community Players announce auditions for last show of season

Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …

Registration open for virtual Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Conference

SALISBURY — MAC’s 2024 Virtual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Dementia: Navigating the Journey,” will be held Wednesday, April 24. CEU registration …
Things to Do
Ellie, left, and  Sophia became close friends at the Asbury Child Development Center.. Says Ellie,  "We met on the first day of the 2-year-old program became best friends. Now we are in kindergarten.".

Asbury Child Development Center celebrates 60 years in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Asbury Child Development Center has seen generations of Lower Shore residents pass through its preschool programs for …
Closeup shot of people holding hands in prayer before having a meal together

Dr. Jerry Regier will address Salisbury Prayer Breakfast

SALISBURY — Public servant, scholar and Christian leader Dr. Gerald “Jerry” Regier will address the 12th annual Salisbury Area …

Step into the past at the Black History Living Museum Event in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Immerse yourself in the lives and accomplishments of African American figures at the Black History Living Museum, hosted …
Schools
SALISBURY — The leader of Wicomico County Public Schools reiterated the need for local funding for education during a May 8 chamber event at the civic center. Superintendent Dr. Micah …
PRINCESS ANNE — Common poultry diseases on the Eastern Shore, including avian influenza, is the topic of a Thursday, May 9 seminar that is free and open to the public at the University of …
Dr. Enyue (Annie) Lu, Salisbury University professor of computer science, has earned SU’s 2024...
Opinion
I respect the opinion of Dover City Councilman Brian E. Lewis about needing solutions for Dover’s recent shootings (“Solutions needed after rash of shootings in Dover”). But I think we need to think outside the box and come up with solutions that are needed to end the gun violence not only in Dover but in our country.
I strongly agree with Dan Shortridge’s encouraging a photo history of Delaware (“We need a Delaware Photographers’ Project”).
We are all aware of the ridiculous amounts of money that the federal government was offering states during the pandemic. Many of those states, including Delaware, used the money to increase unemployment benefits, far exceeding any amounts paid in the past, and to continue those payments far longer.
In April 2022, the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Day sold Parking Lot 30 to Green Street Housing LLC stipulating it become low-moderate income housing. It is alongside U.S. 50, two drawbridges, …
In January, I had the opportunity to move into my dream apartment at the Powell Building in Downtown Salisbury. Having lived and worked in Downtown Salisbury for seven years, I’ve …
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
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