Dover Days Festival set for May 6-8
DOVER — The 83rd Annual Dover Days Festival presented by WSFS Bank, which will take place Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8. The free-admission festival features more than 100 fun and educational events...
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Delaware author traces final hours of Lincoln
DOVER — As a child Kathryn Canavan visited the small bedroom where Abraham Lincoln died. Decades later, she still is drawn to the Petersen House, the boardinghouse where the mortally wounded...
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The Time Jumpers hop into Harrington
The Time Jumpers, featuring “Ranger Doug” Green, left, Kenny Sears, center, and Vince Gill, right, bring their all-star Western swing band to Harrington Raceway and Casino’s Exhibit Hall April 8 at 8...
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Schwartz-bound Love Seed Mama Jump celebrates 25 years
Delaware’s own Love Seed Mama Jump, which is marking its 25th year this summer, performs at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover Saturday night at 7:30. (Submitted photo) Rick Arzt jokes that if...
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Five Below opens in Dover
02dsn five below waiting 2 More than one person held umbrellas as the raindrops increased Friday morning. (Delaware State News/K.I. White) 02dsn five below waiting A line of customers wrap around the...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Inside Trump’s brilliant plan to swing election
Many Americans have been wondering “What is going on with the Republicans?” Who in their right mind would support someone like Donald Trump for the presidency of the USA – the greatest nation on earth,...
View ArticleLocal College Notebook: DSU bowling MEAC title win on TV Sunday
Delaware State bowling fans can relive the Hornets’ MEAC championship victory this weekend. The MEAC Bowling Championship will air on ESPNU and ESPN3 Sunday at 9 p.m. The Hornets captured their first...
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Roundup: Dover boys’ lacrosse team falls to St. Andrew’s 7-6
The Dover Senators and game officials pay respect to the national anthem. (Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran) Fans pay respect to the national anthem. William Niebrzydowski (13) of Dover...
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COMMENTARY: The $200,000 leased-land housing question
[State] Sen. Bruce Ennis recommended $200,000 should be designed for creating an “Office of Manufactured Housing” within the Delaware State Housing Authority to better coordinate issues involving 11...
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Dover event helps police bond with the community
Nelson, 8, and Shanice, 9, Wynn of Dover enjoy some video games inside of a mobile game trailer. 160401_Dover_PD_Spring_Jam_016 160401_Dover_PD_Spring_Jam_015 Jay-Lynn, 19 months, her mother Jan...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Senate bill creates a more dangerous Delaware
Rape. Strangulation. Carjacking. Battery. These are just a few of the terrible crimes committed by the career criminals that might soon be released into our communities thanks to legislation, Senate...
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Dover man gets a kick out of rugby
DOVER — When Kevin Phillipson moved to America in 1992, he brought his thick South African accent and his passion for rugby with him. “I guess it’s always been part of my life,” he said. “I just play...
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Delaware Republican Evans is in Kasich’s corner
Former Delaware Congressman Thomas B. Evans Jr., left, backed Ronald Reagan for president in 1980. (Submitted photo/Delaware Public Archives) Everyone’s wondering whether Donald Trump’s “disaster” — to...
View ArticleRoundup: Hens earn 16-6 victory against JMU in baseball
The University of Delaware baseball team evened its Colonial Athletic Association series with James Madison Saturday afternoon as the Blue Hens struck early with five runs in the first inning and used...
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DSU conducts its fifth ‘Inspired Day of Service’
160402_DSU_Inspired_Service_DJC_012 Isaiah Covington, President DSU Dtudent Government Association, makes remarks. Delaware State University’s Inspire Scholarship recipients as well as other students...
View ArticleDelaware takes aim at human trafficking
DOVER — Delaware’s fight against human trafficking continues to coalesce. Legislation passed two years ago strengthened the stance, clearly defining the offense and associated penalties, along with...
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State prepares for unusual presidential primary
From left are candidates Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz, John Kasich and Donald Trump. DOVER — Delaware residents have given $441,456 to presidential candidates this election cycle, data...
View ArticleGroup continues fight against Delaware campaign finance law
DOVER — A conservative group is taking its fight against a Delaware campaign finance law to the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorneys for Delaware Strong Families filed a petition last week asking the court...
View ArticleDover Police Department to start safety campaign
DOVER — Beginning Monday, the Dover Police Department will crack down on distracted driving and pedestrian violations during their Walk Smart, Drive Smart campaign, officials said. The campaign will...
View ArticleCR girls’ soccer team falls again to mighty Padua 2-0
HOCKESSIN — The Caesar Rodney High defense held out for 51 minutes. But Padua Academy kept the pressure on and eventually found a way past the Riders two times. The Pandas netted a pair of second half...
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