Bowman looks to bring winning act to high banks of Dover

DOVER — The best birthday present that Alex Bowman could get this weekend would be a second Miles the Monster trophy for winning Sunday’s Wurth 400 Cup Series race at Dover Motor …

DOVER — There’s a “King” who wears a cowboy hat in place of a crown, along with trademark wraparound sunglasses. His scepter is the steering wheel of his No. 43 race car, …
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some …
DOVER — The National Weather Service issued a frost advisory active in northern and southern parts of the state overnight, warning that patchy ice could kill sensitive outdoor plants if left …
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MammogramNow has opened its doors to potentially lifesaving services and celebrated with a ribbon cutting Saturday in Milford.
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. …
Sports
Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Lake Forest softball

FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles (5-5 overall) got a two-run triple …

WOODSIDE — When they started all this, Polytech High’s softball players tried to win every game, of course. It just didn’t happen very often. The Panthers were very young …
FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday afternoon. The Eagles (5-5 overall) got a two-run triple …
NEWARK — A total of 29 Downstate players have been named to the Gold roster for the 68th annual Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game, it was announced today. The game will be played on June 21 …
Business
A Thursday groundbreaking was a time to reflect on decades back, when the Nylon Capital Shopping Center in Seaford was a regional retail hub. But there was also hope for the future, with a planned revitalization of the 22-acre site that has been mostly dormant for many years on the city’s western edge.
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Planning and Zoning commission voted to advance the ordinance governing marijuana establishments to the county council during its April 24 meeting, sending it …
The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.
Wells Fargo and United Way of Delaware will present the Delaware Minority Small Business Expo 2024 from 1:30-6 p.m. May 9 at Bally’s Dover, 1131 N. Dupont Highway.
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 …

Centennial birthday celebrations are somewhat rare but always very special. Even more so when the fellow turning 100 is a highly decorated World War II hero, whose accolades include France’s highest honor.
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 …
Schools
While most people think about older teens and young adults as social media’s primary users, children as young as 11 are increasingly using these platforms on a daily basis. And, as recent research from University of Delaware’s Mellissa S. Gordon shows, their social media use affects their school grades.
According to the Cape Henlopen School District’s calendar, Monday will be a staff professional development day, which means classes are canceled for students.
The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University in Dover on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
LEWES — The Cape Henlopen Board of Education is scheduled to begin the public portion of its next meeting at 6 p.m. at Love Creek Elementary School, 19488 John J. Williams Highway on Thursday. …
Things To Do
Playhouse on Rodney Square sets Broadway series

WILMINGTON — The Playhouse on Rodney Square is recently announced their 2024/25 Broadway in Wilmington season, featuring the musical theater sensations “Hadestown,” “Dear Evan …

DOVER — The Biggs Museum of American Art announced this week the launch of its new website, marking a significant milestone in the museum’s expansion plans and coinciding with its recent …
LONG NECK — This Saturday at AMVETS Post 22 in Long Neck, 32369 Long Neck Road, join Vibe Night beginning at 8 p.m. and running until midnight for a cost of $7 for members, seniors and those …
Horton the Elephant, Yertle the Turtle, The Grinch and, of course, The Cat in the Hat will be on hand this weekend as The Children’s Theatre presents “Seussical: The Musical Jr.” at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover.
Opinion
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.
The capital city is once again hosting thousands of race fans over the weekend, with various events culminating with the Würth 400. Dover Motor Speedway’s first major event was back in 1969, won by the legendary Richard Petty. In its five-and-a-half decades, how has the track changed? Is NASCAR more or less popular than when it began? Do you welcome the crowds during these weekends or are you happy to see the fans leave?
After reading about the string of headline-making violence in Dover within the last month, I think it’s time for a change in our city leadership.
We’ve been reporting on housing data in the First State and whether there are enough affordable residences for citizens of every financial status. What are your thoughts? Are there too many new developments going up? How can the number of lower-cost rentals be increased? Are the prices to buy single-family homes getting too high?
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