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Delaware lawmakers set to debate death and taxes
Among the issues legislators might revisit is the debate to repeal the death penalty. Among those advocating for them to do are those who have gathered outside Legislative Hall in February protesting,...
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Camden meat cutter aims to make the grade at competition
Juan Aguilar stands next to the display case which holds all of its hand-cut steaks at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant on U.S. 13 in Camden. Mr. Aguilar will compete in the chain’s meat-cutting...
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Restoring Delaware beaches: Costly, but necessary?
From left, Gov. Jack Markell, from left, announced his plan to request $2.5 million in federal disaster relief after touring storm damage to Bethany Beach with Tony Pratt, DNREC Shoreline and Waterway...
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St. Georges ends Ravens’ tourney run in quarterfinals 45-39
St. Thomas More coaches go over strategy with players during timeout late in the 4th quarter. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Alvin West (22) of St. Thomas More and St. George’s...
View ArticleRoundup: Hens top Hornets to salvage split at Hannah Invitational
NEWARK — Delaware got quality starts in each of its two games during the final day of the Bob Hannah Invitational. But the Blue Hens had to settle for a split as they knocked off Delaware State 4-2...
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Mount Pleasant ousts Smyrna in tournament quarterfinals
Smyrna freshman Jammier Garnett goes for three points between two Mt. Pleasant defenders in the first half of Sunday’s state quarterfinal game in Newark. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary...
View ArticleGovernor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards nominations being accepted
NEW CASTLE — Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through April 8. These awards recognize the contributions that...
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Magnolia man’s assault trial in 2013 incident to begin today
James A. Wilson DOVER — The jury trial of a 51-year-old Magnolia man accused of crashing into a vehicle while fleeing from police during a 2013 search warrant execution is scheduled to start today....
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Katz rides Peace Train to Dover with film, concert
Grammy-nominated South African musician Sharon Katz will host a pair of screenings of her acclaimed documentary “When Voices Meet” Thursday at Dover High School and then perform in concert with her...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Restructuring Delaware’s financial relationships
Gov. Markell should be commended for recognizing the need for Delaware to restructure its financial relationships with the new companies being formed by the merger of the DuPont Company and Dow...
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No. 1 Sanford eliminates Milford from boys’ tourney 64-49
Milford’s Henry Nesmith checks the floor for a teammate with Freddie Ryle of Sanford guarding. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Kevin Kravitz of Milford looks for help after being...
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Burlington plans to open retail store on U.S. 13 in Dover
The vacant building that used to house Kmart on U.S. 13 will be home to Burlington, formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers ) DOVER — A national retail chain store...
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Middletown power plant proposal fuels debate
Townsend resident Alan Harris joins opponents of a proposed natural gas power plant in Middletown on Feb. 29. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) MIDDLETOWN — Until DNREC approves an air permit...
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Event supports women-owned businesses
Ellyn Herbert, economic development specialist at the Small Business Administration, and some members of Dover Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., during last year’s Women-Owned Small...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Sandwich Generation is getting pressed
Many Delaware homes sit in foreclosure, at a rate that puts our state at the top of a very troubling list — and a brewing crisis for seniors. Last year, Delaware’s foreclosure rate was 1.05 percent,...
View ArticleHornets end season with 63-58 loss to Savannah State
Chris Martin scored 21, Lenjo Kilo had 10 points and 12 rebounds and fifth-seeded Savannah State beat No. 12 seed Delaware State 63-58 on Monday night in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic...
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Ravens’ coach: ‘We will be back’
St. Thomas Moor coaches go over strategy with players during timeout late in the 4th quarter in Sunday’s loss to St. Georges. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) NEWARK — Like every other...
View ArticleKent Levy Court renews efforts to abolish office of county comptroller
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court continues to push for elimination of the state’s last remaining county comptroller. House Bill 275 was introduced in the General Assembly last week. Rep. Sean Lynn,...
View ArticleWoman arrested on drug, traffic charges after driving away from collision in...
DOVER — A 40-year-old Dover woman was arrested on drug and traffic charges after allegedly driving away from a collision in a Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital parking garage Thursday morning, police...
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Case of Dover man accused of fleeing cops and crashing car, injuring two,...
DOVER — A defense attorney described it as the “oldest case on by far” before initial Judge Robert Young and the prosecution quickly concurred. James Wilson Scheduled eight times since Sept. 17,...
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