News
DOVER - Gov. John Carney was joined by members of the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware, the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council and lawmakers to sign a proclamation for World Down …
Resources and connections relating to the trans experience will be offered during a Transgender Day of Visibility at the Lewes Public Library from 5-7 p.m. Sunday.
Health care leaders have been vocalizing their objection to a bill to establish state oversight of hospital spending but committed to working with lawmakers on a solution to rising costs.
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Opinion
I would like to praise Beth Chajes’ excellent Opinion, “Drivers of climate change differ over time,” compared to Dr. David R. Legates’ contrived, misinformed and misleading Opinion, “Which came first, CO2 or air temperature?”
The Daily State News is continuing its Seeds of Need series about poverty in the First State. We’re reporting on how the General Assembly has taken steps to eradicate poverty, with bills addressing paid family leave and purchase of care. Also, we’re sharing a Wyoming woman’s struggles with increasing grocery and household bills, and how she’s trying to make ends meet. What are your ideas on how government can aid our poverty-stricken citizens?
Cindy Dillon shared an Opinion on March 20, in which she called for Maryland to enact the Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program.
As the president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware, I commend the Daily State News for shedding a light on the issue of poverty in our community through its Seeds of Need poverty series.
Sports
Ashlyn Torbert of the Senators is congratulated by teammates after she scored an unassisted goal against Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware sports scores

DOVER — Senior Ashtyn Torbert netted eight goals and three assists to pace Dover High to a 14-10 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results/entries

Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 …
Sussex Central coach John Wells and players rush out to celebrate as Takyla Davis heads for home after ripping a two-run homer over the leftfield fence in the third inning against Polytech.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Sussex Central vs. Polytech softball

WOODSIDE — Takyla Davis hit a two-run homerun while Madge Layfield pitched a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts as Sussex Central High …
Like most of his Smyrna boys’ volleyball teammates, senior Daniel Cruz hadn’t played the sport before joining the team. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

Smyrna boys' volleyball team wants to follow girls' lead

SMYRNA — Patrick Watts couldn’t have had a better spot to watch the biggest match in Smyrna High’s volleyball history. He …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Dover Downs harness racing results/entries

Dover Downs Results Tuesday, March 26, 2024   1st - nw1 Pace $7,000 5-Little Fighter (Ro Wolfenden) 3.40 2.60 …
Delaware
WASHINGTON — The president and first lady won’t be the only Delaware representatives at this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. Sophia Clayton of Dover, known professionally …
DOVER — The 38th annual Amish Country Bike Tour is scheduled to return Sept. 7 starting and finishing at Legislative Mall.  Online registration is open. The tour offers routes …
Education
DOVER — Delaware State University students in the Department of Aviation now have a new career option as the result of an agreement between the University and Endeavor Air. The signed …
Maryland
Massive barges carrying cranes are heading to Baltimore to begin the challenging work of removing twisted metal and concrete from the collapsed bridge that’s blocking a key shipping route. U.S. …
SALISBURY — The future of a downtown parking lot in Salisbury could become clearer with a proposed subrecipient agreement by its developer and the city. Lot 10, situated next to a state …
As part of its Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors outreach, Perdue Farms joined the Harry K Foundation and the Food Bank of Delaware to help distribute meals to 764 food insecure children and families …
Neighbors
Three Hundred and Fifty Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce members gathered to wine, dine, and be inspired at the Hyatt lChesapeake Thursday, March 21 from 5 to 9 p.m. The 78th Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner attendees represented a crossroads of the local community. State, County, Cambridge, and Hurlock officials were on hand. So, too, were those from the ranks of large and small businesses, agriculture, service organizations, and the nonprofit community.
Dorchester Chamber of Commerce 78th Annual Meeting and Dinner Keynote speaker, Wendy O’Sullivan, Superintendent for the Chesapeake National Gateways and Water Trails program, announced that Cambridge had been among six cities selected for a Chesapeake Gateways Community pilot program.
When it comes to mental health therapy, “We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go in destigmatizing it,” says Tamara Gibbons. Gibbons is a Licensed Associate …
Business
A development group is seeking a conditional use approval for a commercial/residential project at the former cold-storage property known as the “icehouse" in Georgetown.
The   Delaware Department of Human Resources is hosting the 3rd Annual State Agency Career Fair March 27 at the Smyrna Readiness Center. High School Session No. 1 will be held from 9-10 …
The golden years are certainly still golden, especially when you feel prepared, supported and connected. Are you ready to enjoy an event of discovery, networking and empowerment in Dover?
DOVER – There is a gray area in Delaware healthcare. Individuals make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, but they do not make enough money to purchase insurance from the marketplace. These …
Things to Do
NDHS hosted the Eastern Shore Band Directors Association (ESBDA) Maryland District V Senior Band Festival on March 12. Students, staff, and chaperones from 14 high school bands from across the Shore were welcomed as they performed adjudicated pieces for judges. NDHS earned an overall rating of Excellent (2nd highest rating possible) with a Superior rating (highest rating possible) in Sight Reading (the ability to play a piece of music the first time). Congratulations went to student musicians and Band Director Scott Bunting.

Dorchester Arts & Leisure

Kilmon, Milhollan lead Waterfowl, Inc. Deena Kilmon of Easton has recently been named executive director of Waterfowl Festival, …
The Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band will present a free concert at the Education and Humanities Theatre at Delaware State University on April 2 at 7 p.m.

U.S. Army’s Jazz Ambassadors presenting free show at Delaware State University

Sgt. Maj. John Altman is experiencing a lifelong dream. As a trumpet player and road manager for the Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. …
The First State Stampede is a rodeo that will take place May 31 in the Quillen Arena at the Delaware State Fair in Harrington.

Delaware State Fair corrals in First State Stampede for May 31

The Delaware State Fair is ready to kick the dust up this spring. The First State Stampede will take place May 31 at 7 p.m. in the …
Pastel by Katie Cassidy

Spectrum: Save the date for pastel workshop

CAMBRIDGE – Dorchester Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome Katie Cassidy for a two-day pastel workshop in September. …
Dover High School's basketball team celebrate after winning the program's first state boys basketball championship.

Capital celebration: Senators set to paint downtown Dover blue-and-white Saturday

DOVER — Stephen Wilson showed up at a celebration at The Boulevard Live restaurant on Friday night with the trophy from Dover High …
The Latest News Around The Globe
Nation

Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in deadly Rockford rampage

A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied deadly rampage that unfolded in a matter of minutes in a northern Illinois city. Christian Soto is also …

Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends

For some cancer patients, sharing the news can be a difficult decision. Not everyone is comfortable telling others, for cultural or privacy reasons _ or because they just don’t want to talk about …

Punxsutawney Phil, the spring-predicting groundhog, and wife Phyliss are parents of 2 babies

Start handing out those groundhog-size cigars: Punxsutawney Phil is a father. The Pennsylvania group that handles the spring-predicting groundhog and his groundhog wife Phyliss says the couple became …

Key findings from AP's investigation into police force that isn't supposed to be lethal

Every day, police in the U.S. rely on common use-of-force tactics that, unlike guns, are meant to stop people without killing them. But when misused, these tactics can still end in death — as …

This is how reporters documented 1,000 deaths after police force that isn't supposed to be fatal

The federal government has struggled for years to track deaths that happened after police used force like physical restraints and Tasers that isn’t supposed to be lethal. After George Floyd was …
World

Israeli court halts subsidies for ultra-Orthodox, deepening turmoil over mandatory military service

Israel’s Supreme Court has ordered an end to government subsidies for many ultra-Orthodox men who don't serve in the army. It's a blockbuster ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for …

UN top court orders Israel to open more land crossings for aid into Gaza

The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food, water, fuel and other supplies into Gaza to tackle crippling shortages in the …

Pope, looking strong, washes feet of 12 women at Rome prison from his wheelchair

Pope Francis has washed and kissed the feet of 12 women inmates at a Rome prison. The 87-year-old Francis performed the Holy Thursday ritual from his wheelchair. The Rebibbia prison venue was …

Russia vetoes UN resolution, abolishing monitoring of UN sanctions against North Korea by UN experts

Russia has vetoed a U.N. resolution, effectively abolishing the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea by a panel of U.N. experts. The Security Council resolution sponsored by the United …

Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution as a national disgrace ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

LONDON (AP) — The coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace” as the company responsible for its upkeep …
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