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Barratt’s Chapel Road work just the start
A sewer line is being relocated along Barratt’s Chapel Road, just north of Frederica, in advance of a large Del. 1 highway project in Little Heaven. (Delaware State News/Andrew West) DOVER — Since...
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June Jam
June Jam celebrated its 37th year Saturday in Houston with a day of various musical acts, including Delaware’s own Bad Juju. Headliner was the Michael Allman Band. Beneficiaries of this year’s June...
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Man sought after shooting in Magnolia
MAGNOLIA — A 19-year-old Dover man police consider armed and dangerous is sought on charges after an alleged shooting and assault Saturday night at a residential party, authorities said. Through...
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Dover police make ‘extraordinary’ heroin seizure
DOVER — A 24-year-old Washington man was arrested Friday and $250,000 worth of heroin was located in the mail after a multi-agency investigation, authorities said. Dover Police Department spokesman...
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Blue-Gold game special for CR’s Downes, Bradford
NEWARK — As his friend walked by, Jordan Downes called out to him. “Ryaan,” said the Caesar Rodney High football player. “How you been, man?” Downes asked Ryan Bradford, his former CR classmate....
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Summer food program on the menu for Delaware children
From left, Tynaihja Watson, Ronnie Hinson, Sincere Bessicks and Jessica Scott enjoyed a healthy meal, including oranges and muffins, at Campus Community School in Dover on Monday. (Delaware State News...
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Delaware panel bumps up official revenue forecast
NEW CASTLE — Lawmakers on the General Assembly’s budget-writing committee received a little breathing room Monday from the panel that issues Delaware’s official revenue forecast. The Delaware...
View ArticleSOCIAL COMMENTARY: Delaware Tech tax increase
Here’s a selection of opinions and reactions readers have shared at delawarestatenews.net and facebook.com/delawarestatenews: Readers reacted to Sunday’s story of a possible property tax increase to...
View ArticleDover tax proposal must be last resort
Recently published articles regarding the city of Dover budget shortfall seem to indicate that some City Council members lean towards a substantial increase in residential property taxes to be the...
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First State Compassion Center to soon dispense medical marijuana
First State Compassion Center on Germay Drive in Wilmington will remain an inconspicuous building with no signage even after its opening later this month. All patients will have the address and the...
View ArticleConstruction progressing on county recreation center
DOVER –– The Kent County Recreation Center is scheduled to open in early 2016 and an update by EDiS to Levy Court on Tuesday showed that everything is going according to schedule thus far. Although the...
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Habitat for Humanity dedicates two new homes in Dover
Stephen Walker and his children Typhen, 8, Khamie, 7 and Kaydra, 2 enjoy their new home Tuesday evening during the Central Delaware Habitat For Humanity’s home dedication event along Kirkwood Street in...
View ArticlePolice departments prepare for Firefly traffic
CHESWOLD — Trust GPS directions and you might travel the countryside surrounding Cheswold. The Firefly Music Festival is nearly here — gates open today for early arrivals — and auto-navigating visitors...
View ArticleDelaware lawmakers postpone vote on campaign contributions
DOVER — House lawmakers have postponed a vote on a bill that would raise the limits for campaign contributions to Delaware political candidates. Lawmakers removed the bill from the agenda after meeting...
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Voshell new Dover High School principal
DOVER — Dr. Courtney Voshell, assistant principal at Dover High School, will become principal in July, the Capital School District board of education voted Monday. In 2014, the National Association of...
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Democrat proposes higher taxes for wealthy Delawareans
DOVER — Two new Democratic-sponsored bills would create new tax brackets for Delawareans earning six figures in annual income. Filed by Rep. John Kowalko, D-Newark, on Tuesday after circulating for...
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Seizure of more heroin troubles Dover police
DOVER — A Tuesday morning traffic stop for a broken windshield brought the discovery of nearly 1,400 bags of heroin and a married couple’s arrest, the Dover Police Department said. The case followed...
View ArticleGillis stars but Del. South is eliminated at Carpenter Cup
PHILADELPHIA — There’s a very good chance Jared Gillis impressed some college and pro scouts on Tuesday. Gillis, a rising senior at Smyrna High, had two hits, a run and two RBI for Delaware South in...
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Gold D-lineman Glover reunites with former Dover coach
Gold team lineman Nick Glover of Dover will be playing for Wesley College next season. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) NEWARK — Nick Glover was only a freshman when he first got on the...
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We don’t need more money in Delaware politics
All across the country, the American people are rising up in opposition to the outsized role that money plays in American politics. So, why is the Delaware House of Representatives considering a bill...
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