Public Defender’s Office: Delaware death penalty law is unconstitutional
DOVER — The debate over the constitutionality of the state’s death penalty laws continued Monday with the Public Defender’s Office responding to the Department of Justice. Delaware’s capital punishment...
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Smyrna girls’ soccer team set for test vs. mighty Padua today
“I think it’s a great opportunity to play better teams, make ourselves better and hopefully rise to the challenge,” said junior Casey Bell, left, about playing powerful Padua today. “it would...
View ArticleDover planners recommend zoning changes for Woodlands annexation
DOVER — The planning commission recommended Monday the city proceed with the proposed zoning changes for the annexation of the Dover International Speedway. The adjustments to the comprehensive plan...
View ArticleRoundup: Petrosky’s 7 goals carry Ravens to 20-13 win
Joanna Petrosky netted seven goals to pace St. Thomas More to a 20-13 victory over Sussex Academy in girls’ lacrosse on Monday afternoon. Gillian Crawford and Sophia Stafford had five goals each with...
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Nutrition has a big role in controlling inflammation
This is part two in a two-part series examining the link between food and inflammation. Part one ran in the April 11 edition and can be viewed at delawarestatenews.net under Opinion. Inflammation can...
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Math students find strength in numbers
F. Neil Postlethwait Middle School teacher Tim Finley, right, conducts the eighth-grade Math League Invitational meet earlier this month. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Campus...
View ArticleTwo homes invaded on same Dover block
DOVER — A 22-year-old resident was shot in the chest and an alleged intruder injured during one of two home invasions on the same block Sunday night, police said. The two incidents occurred within...
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Kent County Recreation Center gets finishing touches
Workers from Georgia-based Shaw Sports Turf stitch panels of artificial turf together as they install the new turf fields at the future Kent County Recreation Center. (Delaware State News/Dave...
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Slideshow: St. John’s Lutheran School Fundraiser
Principal Dr. Dina Vendetti during her colorful pelting all in the name of a good cause - the USO. Wearing military fatigues and a big smile, St. John’s Lutheran School principal Dr. Dina Vendetti...
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Slideshow: Cape Henlopen vs. Caesar Rodney softball
Cape Henlopen senior starting pitcher Riley Shields (19) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) CR junior starting pitcher Alyssa Ball (9) CR senior Lauren Polinski (11) CR senior Rosa’lynn Burton (5) CR...
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Dover officials encourage more home ownership
DOVER— Last year, 4th District Councilmen Roy Sudler Jr. and David Anderson focused on gathering the concerns and issues of local residents. This year, they hope to focus on getting results. “We want...
View ArticleLetterto the Editor: Vote in the primary and support a winner
Recently, a petition was circulated among some Republican voters in Kent County. This petition called for the support of Donald Trump and also called for Governor John Kasich to drop out of the race. I...
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‘Competition conference’ points students to career success
Caesar Rodney High School junior Alissa Haith, 17, participates in a mock telephone job interview during one of the competitions in Tuesday’s Delaware Career Association Competitive Events Conference...
View ArticleCollege roundup: Wesley drops tourney opener to Salisbury
Fourth-seeded Wesley College fell flat in their Capital Athletic Conference baseball tournament opener, dropping an 11-3 decision at Salisbury on Tuesday afernoon. Wesley moves on to the next stage of...
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Local roundup: Cape Henlopen edges CR 3-2 in softball
Cape Henlopen senior starting pitcher Riley Shields (19) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) CR junior starting pitcher Alyssa Ball (9) CR senior Lauren Polinski (11) CR senior Rosa’lynn Burton (5) CR...
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Study: Delaware state employees better compensated than private sector
DOVER — A report released Monday by the Delaware Public Policy Institute — a nonprofit associated with the State Chamber of Commerce — concludes that while state employees earn lower salaries on...
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Trump will rally in Harrington Friday
HARRINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, fresh off a win in the New York primary, will hold a rally Friday afternoon at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. According to...
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Actor Jason Jones to be grand marshal of Dover NASCAR race
DOVER – Jason Jones, star of the TBS comedy “The Detour,” will serve as the grand marshal for the AAA 400 Drive for Autism NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May...
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Task force considers new taxes to clean Delaware waterways
DOVER — A coalition of state government and business leaders is debating the creation of several new fees to raise money to clean up Delaware’s waterways. Several participants are objecting to the...
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Magnolia probe results in three arrests on drugs, gun charges
From left, David Preston, Keith J. Maye, and William J. Preston were arrested in the culmination of a burglary investigation in Magnolia, authorities said. (Delaware State Police photo) MAGNOLIA —...
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