Md. man faces robbery charges
DOVER — A Maryland man is facing nine felony counts and a misdemeanor regarding two robbery indictments returned by a Kent County Grand Jury on Monday. Vontaye L. Gilbert, 36, of Chestertown, was...
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Dover man indicted in Magnolia shooting case
DOVER — A Dover man was indicted Monday on seven felony counts regarding an alleged shooting at a party in Magnolia last year. Denzel D. Braker was 19 at the time of the reported altercation that left...
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Four injured in Camden crash with state police car
A 27-year-old trooper was driving a fully marked 2011 Ford Crown Victoria that struck a Chevrolet Colorado as it was traveling across southbound lanes of U.S. 13 to make a turn at the intersection of...
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Bill would require notification of refugees settling in Delaware
DOVER — Republican lawmakers introduced legislation Wednesday that would require state officials be notified if refugees from certain countries settle in the state. House Bill 299 would mandate the...
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Kent Economic Partnership awards dinner honors businesses
DOVER — Two businesses — a successful start-up and an existing job creator — will be honored at the annual Kent Economic Partnership dinner and award presentation Thursday, along with a mayor...
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State senator: Leaked tape allegations are politically motivated
DOVER — State Sen. and lieutenant governor candidate Bethany Hall-Long on Thursday pushed back against allegations her husband improperly used his government job to help her get re-elected. Wilmington...
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Top moms honored at Governor’s House
2016 Young Mother Of The Year Michelle Wall of Middletown poses in the rear garden of Woodburn, the Governor’s mansion, with husband Jason and daughters Ann Stewart, 10, and Ruby, 7, before the...
View ArticleYoung Smyrna softball team routs Laurel 20-0
SMYRNA — The Smyrna High softball team is putting up its fair share of crooked numbers in the box score to start the season. As a result, the Eagles keep winning. Smyrna earned its fourth victory in a...
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Delaware budget director leaving post for new job
DOVER — Delaware’s director of the Office of Management and Budget will leave next month after serving more than seven years in the administration of Gov. Jack Markell. Ann Visalli, who has worked with...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Supreme Court’s stay of EPA plan means stop
The cost of the global warming hoax is about to go up for Delawareans. Gov. Jack Markell said he was “disappointed in the Supreme Court’s action on Feb. 9 to stay the Environmental Protection Agency’s...
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Five Millsboro American Legion post members face theft charges
MILLSBORO — Five arrests were made after investigation into the alleged embezzlement of $641,100 from a Sussex County American Legion post, authorities said Friday. The Delaware Division of Gaming...
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Felton man faces 10-count indictment in connection with chase
DOVER — A Kent County grand jury indicted a Felton man this week in connection with a reported chase in early 2016 that a left a police vehicle inoperable. A 10-count indictment was returned Monday...
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Two Dover men arrested on drug-related charges
Dover residents Jamicheal Peck, left, and Shakkiah Bodine were indicted on heroin-related charges this week. (Submitted photos/Dover Police Department) DOVER — Two Dover residents have been indicted on...
View ArticleDover flushing its water system
DOVER — Dover residents shouldn’t be surprised if they happen to see not-so-clear water coming from spigots starting Sunday night. It’s all part of the city’s regular flushing of the water distribution...
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Roundup: St. Thomas More dominates Newark 20-5 in girls’ lacrosse
St. Thomas More senior Joanna Petrosky (2) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) St. Thomas More junior Gillian Crawford (11) St Thomas More freshman Jessica Simmons (21) and Newark sophomore Carlamarie...
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Accused bank robber goes on the run
DOVER — The long-running case of a 45-year-old man accused of a 2011 Felton bank robbery took another detour Monday as his whereabouts are currently unknown. Russell M. Grimes, of the 500 block of...
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Slideshow: Builders Dash
Patty Murray (left) and Traci Evans, both of Hartly, try to keep dry before running in the Builders Dash 5k. The rain didn’t stop the runners and walkers from participating in the Builders Dash 5k...
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Delaware Union soccer league deals with limited field space
Taking part in a Delaware Union camp during last week’s spring break were, from left, Eli Stark, Ziad Rasamny, Evan Gebhart, and Brody Skinner. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) DOVER — Ultimately,...
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Quarterbacks in spotlight as Hornets hold spring game
Kenny Carter DOVER — The wind was whipping footballs around from side to side and the rain would have made most people miserable. But Kobie Lain and Dan Epperson didn’t mind. They just wanted to step...
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Dover quarterback Harris to play at Towson (Md.) this fall
Dover High QB Triston Harris (13) will attend Towson University this fall. (Delaware State News file photo) When college coaches asked how the game went, Triston Harris knew he couldn’t hide anything....
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