Clik here to view.
Marydel man indicted on charges of possessing heroin, deadly weapon
DOVER — A Marydel man was indicted on eight drug- and weapon-related charges by a Kent County grand jury on Monday. Gavin M. Valdesere Gavin M. Valdesere, 35, of the 3000 block of Mahan Corner Road,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dover man facing drug, weapons charges
DOVER — A Dover man has been indicted on drug and weapons charges after his arrest in early February. Morris E. Savage On Monday, a Kent County grand jury returned seven felony counts against Morris E....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Delaware not ordering travel ban to N.C. or Miss.
DOVER — Delaware is not among the states banning travel to Mississippi and North Carolina in the wake of those states passing laws that proponents say protect religious freedom and critics claim would...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Odyssey of the Mind stretches students’ imaginations
Clayton Intermediate School students, from left, Elizabeth Evans, 10; Sam Distler, 10; Caroline Davis, 10; Myles Pleasanton, 11; Carl Rifi, 11 and Sutton Baker, 11 stand in front of their “Doctor...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Support needed for Delaware small businesses, entrepreneurs
Have you ever had a moment perfectly frame for you how much things have changed? It happened to me last month. It was at a reception for students who had participated in my Congressional App Challenge...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Coons praises high court nominee but remains undecided
DOVER — Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., met with Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland Thursday and said he was encouraged but remains undecided on whether to support him. The chief judge of the U.S. Court...
View ArticleIs the water in Delaware safe?
DOVER — Eight sites in Delaware have been recorded as having lead in water in quantities greater than the allowable federal limit over the past three years. A law that went into effect in 1991 mandates...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Fifer weathers the frost, thanks to help from above
WYOMING — With unseasonably cold temperatures over the past week, farmers have had to take unusual measures to ensure their crops’ survival. “We were most worried about our peaches but we’re pretty...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Biden to deliver Delaware State commencement address
DOVER – Delaware State University announced today that Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., will deliver remarks at the May 7 DSU Joseph R. Biden Jr. commencement ceremony, during which time the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CR girls edge Smyrna 11-10 in lacrosse
13dsn CR vs Smyrna Girls LAX 006 Smyrna senior Madeline Price (1) , CR senior Maegan Stewart (24) and Smyrna sophomore Juliana Kolakowski (10) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) 13dsn CR vs Smyrna...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hornets to split snaps with 2 QBs this season
DOVER — If the football season started right now, Delaware State University would be using two quarterbacks. Second-year coach Kenny Carter said he has informed both Kobie Lain and Dan Epperson they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smyrna man charged with 7th DUI offense
SMYRNA — A 58-year-old Smyrna man was charged with an alleged seventh DUI offense last week following a traffic stop on U.S. 13 late last month, court documents said. According to Delaware State...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Camden woman facing prostitution, drug charges after car chase
FELTON — A 29-year-old Camden woman was arrested on prostitution, drug and resisting arrest charges Saturday after a high speed chase and crash in a farmer’s field that ended in a foot pursuit,...
View ArticleNo gasoline tax hike likely this session
DOVER — Another proposal by Democrats to increase the state’s gasoline tax appears to have stalled before even reaching bill form. Several Democratic legislators revealed in February they wanted to...
View ArticleLevy Court OKs renting building to marijuana dispensary
DOVER — Levy Court commissioners voted 5-1 Tuesday to lease the former Monster Racing property at 26 Starlifter Ave. as the first medical marijuana dispensary in Kent County. Commissioner Terry...
View ArticleDemocrats in lockstep on most issues
NEWARK — On climate change, capital punishment and drug addiction, three Democratic candidates running for Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives were in agreement Tuesday. Newark...
View ArticleClik here to view.
College scholarship expansion proposed
Sen. Harris McDowell (D-Wilmington), who had the idea for the SEED Scholarship 20 years ago and finally saw it come to fruition 10 years ago was happy to be at Delaware Technical Community College’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Another big bluefish season in the works?
Matt Adams, of Dewey Beach, proudly shows off a monster bluefish. (Submitted photo) Spring turkey season is off to a good start. Hunters are out and about and despite the winds and are bagging some...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dover girls’ soccer team stays positive after 2-2 start
While it’s difficult when the club players are missing, coach Paul Booton hopes Dover can put a quality girls’ soccer squad on the field when the roster is intact. (Delaware State News file photo)...
View ArticleClik here to view.
COMMENTARY: Education key to sexual assault awareness
Sexual violence is a major health concern in the United States and worldwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported that 44.6 percent of woman and 22.2 percent of men will...
View Article