City salutes retiring Seaford Mayor Genshaw

There were a couple humorous roasts, but mostly, it was heartfelt toasts. On Thursday, city of Seaford staff and the community at large recognized David Genshaw, whose faith, values and perseverance personified his 10-year tenure as mayor.

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HARRINGTON -- The Harrington Fire Company will be hosting their Crab & Shrimp Feast on June 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. The tickets include all you can eat crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, hot …
MILFORD -- The Memorial Day service is back in Milford. In 2023, Dee Davis and her husband went to the Memorial Day service at the Milford Senior Center that they had attended many years before. …
FREDERICA -- Starting June 15, Barratt's Chapel will begin the summer worship series. It will take place on Thursday nights at 7 p.m.  The series will include a variety of pastors, …
TRANSPORTATION
MIDDLETOWN — An in-person public workshop regarding proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the Middletown area will be held at the Appoquinimink Public Library on Wednesday. The …
Education
Delaware Interfaith Power & Light announces the winners of its 3rd annual RENEW Essay Contest. RENEW — Reflective Essays on Nature, Earth, and their Wonders is a platform for high …
HOUSING
DOVER — The state of Delaware was awarded $49.8 million in federal funding to support affordable housing in the state, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced last week.
SCHOOLS
ODESSA — The Tony J. Marchio Administration Building will be temporarily closed for maintenance.
Community
GEORGETOWN – Memorial Day, the day that commemorates all of the women and men who have died while in military service, will be observed Sunday, May 26 on the Circle. The traditional Sussex …
DEVELOPMENT
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission will once again look at accessory dwelling unit and perimeter buffer legislation during its regular meeting Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Sussex County Administrative Office Building.
ENVIRONMENT
Gov. John Carney has declared May 20-24 as Flood Awareness Week.
SCHOOLS
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare have announced the winners of the annual Louise Jarmon Hopkinson scholarship, based on academic performance.
ENVIRONMENT
US Wind has announced a partnership with both Delaware State University and University of Delaware to perform work related to the decommissioning of US Wind’s meteorological and oceanographic …

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Mixer, ribbon cutting coming up at Hampton Inn Milford

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will meet with the community at its Sunset Business Mixer on May 29 at the newly renovated Hampton Inn Milford (100 Lighthouse Estates Drive).

PLANNING AND ZONING
After stating that the office above his pole barn is in violation of county code and “I don’t care,” Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission member Brian Butler invited inspectors to his property, only to be told he was mistaken.
Downtown Dover
DOVER — Changes to Loockerman Street, the main artery that runs through the city’s downtown, are coming soon. As soon as the summer of 2025, bulldozers and backhoes will tear up the …
HARRINGTON --  Things are getting a little sweeter in Harrington. Dairy Queen offically opened its doors to the public on May 16  serving  their signature  Blizzard, burgers …

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Shortstop Sydney Hatch is one of five seniors in Caesar Rodney’s softball team this spring. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO.

Caesar Rodney softball team wants to prove it's better than its record

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s softball players know what their record says about them. At 9-9, the numbers say the Riders are …
Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth straight race Monday at Harrington Raceway in the $22,500 Free-for-All Pace in 1:51.3. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Sweet Angel Boy makes it five wins in a row

HARRINGTON - Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth-straight race on Monday at Harrington Raceway …
The Caesar Rodney High golf team poses with its Henlopen Conference team trophy on Monday. CAESAR RODNEY PHOTO.

Roundup: Indian River's Lydic, Caesar Rodney take Henlopen golf titles; Wilm. drops opener

REHOBOTH — Indian River High’s Sarah Lydic won the individual title with Caesar Rodney winning the team crown at the Henlopen …
Sussex Central sophomore Osiah Kelley was the starting pitcher for Thursday night's game against Sussex Tech. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sussex Central tops 11 Henlopen baseball teams in state tourney

DOVER — Eleven Henlopen Conference squads have made the 24-team field for the DIAA baseball state tournament that was determined on …
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Smyrna's Williams among Downstaters who shined at state meet

DOVER — As is often the case, Elijah Williams didn’t get off to the fastest start in the 110-meter hurdles on Saturday. …

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Kent County Levy Court to honor cardiac arrest survivors

DOVER — Visitors to the First State Air Show at Dover Air Force Base found out on Saturday that the mammoth C-5M Super Galaxy cargo plane is not just one of the technical wonders of the world, …
DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …

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Kent County
DART statewide bus service change became effective May 19. Delaware Transit Corporation received feedback from riders and the public through three public hearing workshops held in January and …
DOVER — Agricultural resources are available to teachers and classrooms through the Educating through Specialty Crop Crates program, the Delaware Farm Bureaus said.
SMYRNA — The Smyrna School District will host town hall style meetings regarding its referendum set for a vote on June 6.

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New Castle County
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages the public to resist the urge to “rescue” wildlife, particularly deer fawns, they might …
LEWES — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that the Route 9 intersection at Plantation Road/Beaver Dam Road is now open as of Thursday, May 16. The intersection includes a …
WILMINGTON — Delaware River & Bay Authority announce American Airlines, in partnership with The Landline Company, will be launching a new service connecting the Wilmington Airport to …

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Sussex County
The First State Manufactured Housing Association announces the four recipients of the Manufactured Housing Scholarship Award for 2024 - 2025. Each scholarship is in the amount of …
MILTON – The Delaware Department of Transportation is conducting two planning efforts on Tuesday, June 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Milton Elementary School cafeteria. Plans include the …
SEAFORD – City government took on a new and different look Tuesday evening. Election 2024 winners Stephanie Grassett and Alan Quillen took their seats on the council, Matt MacCoy moved …

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