Roundup: Polytech baseball team holds off Central 8-7
Polytech High built a six-run lead before holding off Sussex Central, 8-7, in Henlopen Conference baseball on Friday afternoon. Winning pitcher Miquel Rivera notched his fourth win while also adding a...
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Slideshow: Camden-Wyoming Little League Opening Day
From right, home run hitters Liam Bush, 13; Quaseem LaRue, 13; Nate Donigan, 15; and Caleb Merriman, 13, were full of excitement Friday evening during Camden-Wyoming Little League’s Opening Day...
View ArticleDelaware jobless rate lowest in almost eight years
DOVER — Delaware’s unemployment rate continues to drop, falling to the lowest point in nearly eight years. Data released Friday by the Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information shows the...
View ArticleDelaware Supreme Court upholds judge’s nixing of stormwater regulations
DOVER — Delaware’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by state environmental officials seeking to overturn a judge’s invalidation of sediment and stormwater regulations adopted over the past two...
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Ulta Beauty store opens in Dover
A line of people wait to enter the new Ulta Beauty store for its grand opening Friday in Dover Towne Center. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER — About 80 eager customers patiently lined up...
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Slideshow: Felton-Harrington Little League Parade
"Orioles Rule!" was the catchphrase of the day for these Felton-Harrington LL minor leaguers as they enjoyed tossing candy during the parade. The girls and coaches of the "Hot Shots" let parade...
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Slideshow: Harvest Ridge Winery Food Truck Competition
From left, Alexa Williams, 11 of Snow Hill, MD; Mary Foor of Charlestown, MD; Amy Williams of Snow Hill, MD and Samantha Williams of Snow Hill, MD enjoy a sampler of fries, cole slaw, chicken and...
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Amid tight state budgets, black colleges seek other students
Faced with stalled state funding, Dr. Harry L. Williams, the president of Delaware State University, a historically black public university, had to get creative: He slashed a quarter of the school’s...
View ArticleDNREC launches new safe boating campaign
DOVER — The campaign is “Spring Aboard.” Its purpose is to encourage people to enroll in a boating safety course before heading out on the water. The Delaware Office of Boating Safety and Education,...
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Enjoy the rich history of Delaware
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines… *** One of the joys of living and working in capital city of the First State is its rich history. Whenever you have a chance, walk around...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Three cheers to Sussex County Council
Sussex County Council should be commended for denying the request to rezone the property on the site of the proposed Overbrook Shopping Center from Agricultural/Residential to Commercial/Residential....
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Dover mother and daughter always in fashion
Grizel Muniz, right, and her daughter Alexis Muniz, both of Dover, are co-owners of Style Encore and Plato’s Corner in the Dover Commons shoping center by the Dover Mall. Style Encore will sponsor a...
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Dover mayor keeps busy while recovering from knee surgery
DOVER — Mayor Robin Christiansen said he’s on the road to recovery after successfully undergoing knee replacement surgery last month. “Despite the pain that I was in it was a very productive...
View ArticleRoundup: Senators score 5 in 1st, shut out Charter 10-0
Dover High scored five runs in the first inning en route to a 10-0 win over Wilmington Charter in baseball on Saturday afternoon. Winning pitcher Jordan Hutchins threw five shutout innings while...
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Dover boys, CR girls shine at Burgess track
Elle Harden of Lake Forest goes airborne in the long jump at the Keith S. Burgess Invitational Track meet Saturday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Elle Harden of Lake Forest lands to...
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Townsend leads in money raised for U.S. House race
DOVER – Regardless of how it turns out, the Democratic primary for the state’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is going to be an expensive race. Three Democratic candidates for the House...
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Life, while awaiting death, for convicted killer Ploof
Gary Ploof was sentenced to death on Aug. 22, 2003, for the murder of his wife Heidi Ploof in Dover in 2001. (Submitted photo/Dave Chambers) SMYRNA — Gary Ploof doesn’t want to die. But he doesn’t want...
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Homeowner ready to rumble over road work
SMYRNA — It’s louder in front of Donald Goldsborough’s home these days, and he’s struggling with that. With new rumble strips in place, the Delaware Department of Transportation believes Woodland...
View ArticleRoundup: Hornets sweep series with 10-9 win over Coppin State
Darnel Maisonet’s infield single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning drove in the winning run in Delaware State’s 10-9 victory over Coppin State in a MEAC baseball contest at Soldier Field...
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Soft rock hitmakers Air Supply to play Dover Downs Aug. 19
DOVER — Air Supply, the soft-rock duo that amassed a string of hits in the 1980s, will perform at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Aug. 19 at 9 p.m. The Australian duo Air Supply, comprised of...
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