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REHOBOTH BEACH — Carol Everhart, one of the founding organizers of the now-annual Sea Witch Festival taking place from Oct. 25-27 in Rehoboth Beach Delaware, and the Chief Executive Officer of …
reassessment
GEORGETOWN — Expecting tax bills set at the rates determined by the ongoing reassessment process to be delivered next August, the Sussex County Council shored up the appeals process and heard …
offshore wind
DOVER — The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board has scheduled a hybrid hearing, with an in-person option at the DNREC offices in Dover, 89 King’s Hwy. and a virtual option through …
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Opinion
OPINION
To refute the Opinion by George Roof, we can use factual evidence to challenge his claims about Donald Trump’s military and foreign policy record (“Trump’s record with military speaks volumes” ).
OPINION
With the upcoming election, I thought I would give my reasons why, at one time, I thought Donald Trump would be a good choice and what made me change my mind.
OPINION
Republican candidates like to ask, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?” because they’re hoping people will only be thinking about the price of eggs.
OPINION
Mr. Frank Daniels has once again submitted an Opinion piece warning us of the danger of electing anybody other than Donald Trump to lead our nation (“Zero leadership yields terrible results”).
Sports
DSU senior Martaz Robinson said Waterman is a good coach to play for. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Robinson honored as Delaware men's picked to finish fifth in MEAC basketball

NORFOLK, Va. — A year ago, the Delaware State men’s basketball team made a memorable run to the MEAC Tournament finals. But …
The Riders rush out onto the field to meet Smyrna Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Pigskin Picks: Big district tests dot this weekend's football schedule

DOWNSTATE — The chilly weather makes it clear that it’s autumn now. The high school football games seem a little more …
Former Dover High football player Shane Speights was hired as Early College's head coach in August. DAILY STATE NEWS/ANDY WALTER

Hard work pays off in victory for Early College football team

DOVER — Nothing comes easily for the Early College football team. This fall, the Hornets had to endure four lopsided losses in …
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway results, entries

Harrington Raceway Results Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024   1st - MAIDEN Trot $7,000 3-Say A Prayer (Co Callahan) 2.20 …
Quarterback C.J. Henry started for DelState against Robert Morris last Saturday. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/GARY EMEIGH.

Delaware State football team working on getting QB Adams healthy

DOVER — Delaware State has asked a lot of Marqui Adams this fall. The dual-threat quarterback has been the spark for the …
Delaware
COMMUNITY
It was a day to gather and learn at the second annual Thrive Milford: Senior Life After 55 event Friday.
COMMUNITY
TOWNSEND – The Townsend community pantry is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the town. The Blessings Box Food Pantry debuted in May 2023 and is available at …
GOVERNMENT
TOWNSEND — The Town of Townsend said it is offering assistance for anyone wishing to sign up for CodeRED Red emergency notifications. In a Facebook post, the town urged residents to sign …
Maryland
SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury’s Department of Infrastructure and Development would like to notify the public that a contractor will be performing a routine bridge inspection on the …
We’re proud to invite the public to participate in an upcoming special publication to honor our military veterans. Currently, readers can submit a photo of loved ones who have served in the …
Higher Education
SALISBURY — Salisbury University welcomes members of Sea Gull Nation to campus for Alumni Homecoming Week and Family Weekend. A full week of activities takes place Sunday-Sunday, October …
Neighbors
DOVER — The wheels have not yet stopped turning for Hassan Najjar, who arrived in the city from Denver, Colorado, six weeks ago. Mr. Najjar showed up for his new job as the executive …
PRINCESS ANNE — If you’re interested in the practice of meditation as a way to improve your focus, health, or to deepen your inner peace or spiritual life then plan to take part in the …
WASHINGTON — As part of American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative, the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Patriots of Color Database is now accessible on  …
Business
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual fall business luncheon Wednesday at Middletown Memorial Hall. Dale Carnegie Vice President of Business Solutions Robert Johnston and …
A City Council committee pushed forward a series of ordinances Tuesday that would determine placement requirements for marijuana-related businesses, though changes may still be made before they pass fully.
WILLARDS – The recently remodeled Dollar General in Willards has a new shopping option for customers. Company officials recently announced that the 7286 Main St. store will feature fresh …
FREDERICA—Drivers heading north on Route 1 in southern Delaware are sure to have noticed two new curves in the road taking them into the median and back onto the main path.   …
Things to Do
Throughout the fall in Delaware, families search for the perfect pumpkins to carve and display at their homes.

Prime time for pumpkins: Fruits of fall widely available at First State farms

It’s time to carve out some fall fun. And the various sizes, shapes and colors of pumpkins grown in Delaware can allow for all …
Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker, D-Wilmington.

Dover District to host Project 2025 roundtable discussion in Milford

MILFORD – The Dover District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is hosting a Project 2025 Roundtable Discussion from 10 a.m. …
Amanda Kirspel, who has always loved the Halloween season, now has 489 hand-crafted pumpkins on display in front of her property.  PHOTO COURTESY OF AMANDA KIRSPEL

Popular Dover pumpkin display donation box stolen

DOVER — The Grinch apparently is not just working the Christmas season any longer. For the second year in a row, a cash box for …
Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife director Pat Emory, right, joins his 94-year-old father, Gilbert Emory, center; his son, Hunter Emory, left; and his grandsons, Jake and Reece Emory, during a hunt.

Fish and Wildlife official reflects on fall deer hunting

As the director of the state’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, Pat Emory is charged with maintaining fauna and providing wildlife …
TidalHealth’s Salisbury Trunk or Treat will be held on Oct. 24. TIDALHEALTH

TidalHealth’s Salisbury “Trunk or Treat” is October 24

SALISBURY – It will be a sweetly ghoulish evening on Thursday, Oct. 24 when TidalHealth’s Behavioral Health division hosts its …
The Latest News Around The Globe
Nation

Trump attends Al Smith charity dinner with his wife, Melania, while Harris appears virtually

Former President Donald Trump is trading the rally stage for comedy Thursday night as he headlines the annual Al Smith charity dinner, where he delivered a notably nasty speech eight years ago. Vice …

Republicans say they're appealing a Georgia judge’s ruling that invalidates seven election rules

The state and national Republican parties say they are appealing a judge’s ruling that said seven election rules recently passed by Georgia’s State Election Board are “illegal, unconstitutional …

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock at the beginning of life

New life begins with the meeting of sperm and egg. But how they fuse together has long been a mystery. New research by scientists in Austria provides tantalizing clues, showing fertilization …

Uphill battles that put abortion rights on ballots are unlikely to end even if the measures pass

Voters in nine states are deciding next month whether to add the right to abortion to their constitutions. But passage probably wouldn’t change access immediately or dramatically. Advocates in some …

Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar?

Israel says it is looking into the possibility that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed in a military operation. Sinwar is a mastermind of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that triggered the war in …
World

Biden says Sinwar's death is 'good day' for world, 'opportunity' for hostage deal, end to Gaza war

President Joe Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is a “good day for Israel, for the United States, and for the world." He calls it an “opportunity” to free …

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking support among European Union leaders for what he is calling his “victory plan” to end the devastating war with Russia. Zelenskyy will address …

North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as 'hostile state' for first time

North Korea has revised its constitution to define South Korea as “a hostile state” for the first time. North Korea’s rubber-stamp parliament met last week to change the constitution but didn't …

Trudeau says Canadian police went public with Indian diplomat allegations to prevent more violence

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada’s national police force went public with its allegations against Indian diplomats this week because it had to disrupt drive-by-shootings, violent …

Italy expands its ban on surrogacy to overseas as critics say it targets same-sex couples

Italy on Wednesday criminalized citizens who go abroad to have children through surrogacy, while opponents slam it as “medieval” and discriminatory to same-sex couples. The legislation extends a …
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