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Dover police officer’s sharp eye led to drug bust
DOVER — Before obtaining a search warrant that located what was later described as a “significant” amount of heroin on Tuesday, a Dover Police Department officer said he witnessed what appeared to be...
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Delaware lawmakers attempt to open up legislature with ‘sunshine bills’
DOVER — In November, the Public Integrity Commission gave Delaware an F in its state-by-by integrity grading. The report notes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests can be denied without detailed...
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Panel studying Delaware’s juvenile justice system
The exterior of Family Court in Dover. Delaware’s juvenile arrest rate is almost 25 percent higher that the national average, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. (Delaware State News/Dave...
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Organizers: Punkin Chunkin festival to return to Sussex
This 2014 photo shows the official Punkin Chunkin trophy. (Sussex Post/Glenn Rolfe) BRIDGEVILLE — Organizers have announced that Punkin Chunkin, a popular festival in which teams compete to fling...
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Slideshow: Smyrna toasts St. Patrick’s Day
Smyrna past chief Gerald Mood near the front of the St. Patrick’s parade Sunday driving their relic American La France fire truck. It was first delivered to Citizen’s Hose Company in 1928 at the cost...
View ArticleRoundup: Wesley women earn a pair of All-America indoor track honors
The Wesley College women’s indoor track and field team earned a pair of All-America honors at the NCAA Division III national championships in Iowa this weekend. The Wolverines’ 1,600-meter relay team...
View ArticleCapital School District’s third Strategic Plan meeting tonight
DOVER — Capital School District has entered the early stages of developing a new Strategic Plan, as the last was capped off by the completed renovations at Booker T. Washington Elementary. “We want to...
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Community Foundation promotes new website for data on Delaware
The CenDel Foundation president Kathleen Hawkins welcomes everyone in attendance to the second floor parish hall of Christ Episcopal Church for a special Potter Trust Forum open to all non-profits in...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Presidential race signals rough times ahead
OK, I get it. You are upset by the mess in Washington, and you don’t like politicians, or the politics-as-usual crowd. But have you looked closely at Donald Trump? We didn’t screen the Democratic...
View ArticleStandout guard Holden leaving Blue Hens
NEWARK – Much of Delaware’s immediate men’s basketball future looked like it was going to be built around standout sophomore guard Kory Holden. But now the Blue Hens are not in Holden’s future. Coach...
View ArticleDIAA director Charles to retire in June
DOVER – Kevin Charles announced on Monday that he will be stepping down as the executive director of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. Charles said he expects to retire after the end...
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Court upholds Hartly man’s DUI conviction
DOVER — A Hartly man’s quest to overturn his DUI conviction and lengthy prison sentence was denied in Delaware Supreme Court last week, with four claims deemed lacking merit and a fifth ruled to be...
View ArticleDelaware State University cutting 23 programs
DOVER — Describing the move as an effort to better use its financial resources, Delaware State University will eliminate a dozen undergraduate degree programs and 11 graduate programs of the 82...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Health care reform: Are we destined to repeat the past?
Since the early 1900s, our country has attempted to pass legislation that would provide quality and affordable health care for every citizen. After nearly a century of well-intended efforts, all have...
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William Henry Middle School Night of the Arts a swinging success
William Henry student Ellisyn Arthur plays “Mowgli” during a dress rehearsal assembly performance if Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids” Wednesday. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) William Henry...
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Flu is in the air across Delmarva
DOVER — After a quiet winter with only a handful of influenza cases, the spread of the virus has picked up and as of March 5, the Department of Health and Social Services reported a total of 416...
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Sky is limit for drones, enthusiasts say
DOVER — Drones are the next big thing, a rapidly growing market that’s soon to create myriad new opportunities and businesses. That’s according to a group of enthusiasts and experts who came together...
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Dover council clears way for future Woodlands’ annexation
DOVER — City council voted 8-0 Monday to accept amendment changes to the city’s comprehensive plan, paving the way for Dover to annex property owned by Dover International Speedway. Currently, 295...
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COMMENTARY: Delaware State making tough decisions to ensure future student...
Recently, the News Journal published an article about Delaware State University’s Program Prioritization Initiative, which resulted in a board of trustees vote deactivating many academic programs with...
View ArticleRoundup: Hens top DSU for 7th straight victory
Freshman Cole Benjamin picked up his first collegiate victory on the mound as Delaware ran its winning streak to seven in a row with an 8-3 victory over Delaware State Tuesday afternoon at Bob Hannah...
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