Biden shows flexibility but tells House to ‘go big’ on virus aid
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told House Democrats on Wednesday he’s “not married” to an absolute number on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but Congress needs to “act fast” on relief for...
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IRSD mourns death of Ennis School principal
GEORGETOWN — The Indian River School District and its community are mourning after hearing news that Howard T. Ennis School Principal Kristina Perfetti passed away Tuesday. Kristina Perfetti Since...
View ArticleFive generators stolen in Dover burglary
DOVER — Five generators were stolen during a burglary sometime between Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said.The incident occurred in the 1200 block of South Little Creek...
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State ‘proud’ of high number of COVID tests
WILMINGTON — The number of individuals seeking out COVID-19 testing in the latter part of January was even higher than state officials expected.A.J. Schall, director of the Delaware Emergency...
View ArticleJustice Department drops Yale admissions discrimination suit
WASHINGTON (AP) — In another reversal of Trump-era policy, the Biden administration on Wednesday dropped its discrimination lawsuit against Yale University that alleged the Ivy League school was...
View ArticleCanada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity
TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The...
View ArticleSpeak Out: Bills would impact tipped, youth wages
Legislation recently filed would raise the minimum wage for tipped workers. Currently, tipped employees, such as waiters, make $2.23 an hour from their employers, plus tips. Should the collected tips...
View ArticleDPH announces 22 COVID deaths after review of records
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Public Health reported 22 newly announced COVID-19-related deaths Wednesday after a review of Vital Statistics records found 17 additional deaths.The DPH said the 17...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Biden’s bipartisan plan ‘is a crock’
Well, “say it ain’t Joe” has lined up the ducks (U.S. voters). His idea for a bipartisan “why can’t we all get along?” plan has been shown for the crock it is. Socialism is not what the American...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: State’s millponds littered with trash
Many of the small bodies of water you see along a road or on a farm are most likely millponds. Millponds can be found throughout our state and are enjoyed by many. They are bodies of fresh water that...
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Carper looks forward to role as environmental chair
Delaware Department of Transportation Central District engineer Matthew Lichtenstein and U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (right) talk about infrastructure and the impact of the rising sea level in 2019 at Port...
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CR tops Cape, earns at least share of North wrestling title
Shamar Nelson of the Riders puts Cape’s Alex Taylor on his back to win the 195-pound bout with a fall in the third period. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh CAMDEN — There’s nothing easy...
View ArticleZoom meeting informs Black community of vaccinations
DOVER — Dr. Joan Coker admitted that even she had second thoughts, despite all the medical knowledge she had, when it came to getting vaccinated for COVID-19. There were always those lingering...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Smyrna gets past Dover boys
Smyrna High held off Dover down the stretch to post a 41-38 win over the Senators and remain unbeaten in Henlopen North boys’ basketball on Wednesday night. The Eagles (7-0 North) led by as many as 10...
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