Truex has a friend when it comes to Dover Motor Speedway

DOVER — The affinity that Martin Truex Jr. has for Dover Motor Speedway is obvious. It is the NASCAR track where he recorded the first Cup Series victory of his career in the spring of …

DOVER — The calm around the small town of Dawsonville, Ga., was broken when the siren at the Dawsonville Pool Room blared a sound of excitement — and relief — on April 14. It …
MILFORD – The Food Bank of Delaware is ready to spring into action. On April 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Food Bank of Delaware Milford branch will hold their spring senior health fair. …
The Milford School District is amid a strategic development plan, including the rebuild of a school that has been shuttered since 2013.
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DOVER — This is the time of the year when Miles the Monster’s heart starts to beat a little louder and his pulse begins to race. While the NASCAR Cup Series competes at Talladega …
MILFORD – The ladybug will always hold a special place in Milford’s heart. To celebrate, the Bug and Bud festival will return to the city on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown …
Leap of Faith Events is ready to paint the town for shoppers Saturday, hosting a craft and vendor fair in Milford. Along with Fur Baby Pet Resort, it will stage the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MILFORD — Second Street Players present the madcap comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You” starting Friday. Alice Sycamore, who works in an office on Wall Street, is the …
Sports
Downstate Delaware high school scores

BASEBALL Milford 2, First State Military 1 Seaford 3, Delmarva Christian 0 Saint Mark’s 7, Smyrna 1 Dover 15, Hodgson 1 Milford 4, Delmarva Christian 1 Indian River 8, Archmere 7 Delmar 11, …

Harrington Raceway Results Monday, April 22, 2024 1st - NW6001L5 Pace $8,500 6-First State Joni (Ba Dalious) 13.80 6.80 4.40 8-Bodega Bay (An Morgan)   22.60 9.40 …
FELTON -- Felton Little League held opening day on April 20. The day began with  a parade down Main Street to the  baseball fields. Each team decorated their own floats and waved to …
CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High baseball player Colby Rall was voted State News Athlete of the Week. The junior reached base seven times in a pair of wins for the Riders last week. Rall had …
Business
HARBESON — There are things one might expect when driving the roads of Sussex County. Construction is likely. Traffic might be a definite, depending on where you are. But it’s not common …
The Delaware Municipal Electric Corp. will soon pay $177 million to assure enough energy for customers, but the financial impact will vary among communities.
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Small Business is partnering with the Delaware Small Business Development Center to provide additional support to small business owners seeking loans from a …
REHOBOTH BEACH  — Redevelopment efforts seem to be well underway at the Rehoboth Mall along Coastal Highway, as the facility has added a Grocery Outlet Bargain Market this month, with a …
Neighbors
Georgetown Historical Society makes pitch for sports exhibit

Plans are in the works for an exhibit at the Georgetown Historical Society that will showcase athletes who made it to the big time, as well as teams that won state or world championships.

DOVER — James “Tom” Anderson has never been one to seek out the spotlight. Perhaps it is just a throwback to his time in World War II spent as a member of the undercover 23rd …
DOVER – There are many ways to describe Tetra Shockley. She’s a family lawyer and part owner at Benton & Shockley. She’s an adjunct professor at Wilmington University. And now, …
Residents of The Greens at Wyoming are attempting to get control of their neighborhood after they say their concerns have been ignored by an out-of-state homeowners association.
Schools
DOVER — The Dover Century Club awarded a $1,000 college scholarship to Polytech School senior Elise DiAntonio, daughter of Dwayne and Desiree DiAntonio and granddaughter of Dennis and Carolyon …
Delaware Technical Community College will hold commencement exercises in May to celebrate graduating students from all four of its campuses statewide. Ceremony details:  Charles …
DOVER -- Delaware State University president Dr. Tony Allen has released a statement following the shooting that took place on the university's campus early Sunday morning that resulted in the death …
DOVER -- The Dover Police Department says it is investigating a shooting that took place at its Dover campus early Sunday morning. According to police,  officers responded to the camus at …
Things To Do
Pumpkin Run rallies support for Millsboro Fire Co. in May

Roads across Delmarva will serve as a staging ground for a unique fundraiser supporting the Millsboro Fire Co. next month. The 23rd annual Pumpkin Run, hosted by the North East Rally Club, will be held May 17-19.

Sean Chambers’ musical career has been a series of pinch-me moments. After playing with blues and rock greats such as Hubert Sumlin, Kim Simmonds, Robert Cray, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins and Pat Travers, Mr. Chambers sits back in amazement sometimes.
For Volunteer Brewing Company co-owner Kevin Schatz, the choice was clear: Participating in the third annual Brewing for a Better Community fundraiser is a must.
The sights and sounds of the Civil War will come to life via reenactment Saturday on the grounds of the Georgetown Historical Society.
Opinion
As you might have heard on the news, people all over the country are reeling because an 1864 law banning abortion has just been reactivated by the Arizona Supreme Court. Because of Roe v. Wade, that ancient law had been deemed unconstitutional, but it was never repealed. Thus, in the wake of the Dobbs decision, which took away the right to abortion, it was restored as legitimate.
The more scientists learn about the health risks of PFAS, found in everything from nonstick cookware to carpets to ski wax, the more concerning these “forever chemicals” become.
From the U.S. flag being raised on Iwo Jima to Muhammad Ali’s knockout blow of Sonny Liston and from horrified students at Kent State to the flight of the Wright brothers, photographs have documented vital moments in American history over the last 185 years.
Chemists invented PFAS in the 1930s to make life easier: Nonstick pans, waterproof clothing, grease-resistant food packaging and stain-resistant carpet were all made possible by PFAS. But, in recent years, the growing number of health risks found to be connected to these chemicals has become increasingly alarming.
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