Kent County judge cuts convicted murderer Culp’s sentence
DOVER — Describing a 56-year-old convicted murderer as a “beacon” of hope for other inmates due to her rehabilitation efforts while imprisoned, a Kent County Superior Court judge reduced her sentence...
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Delaware Republicans abuzz over Trump visit
DOVER — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is coming to Delaware this week, his campaign announced. In advance of Delaware’s primary on Tuesday, Mr. Trump will speak at the Delaware State...
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Local roundup: Spadafino throws shutout for UD
NEWARK — Nick Spadafino got his first chance to start a game at Delaware on Wednesday afternoon. The Dover High grad didn’t waste the opportunity. Spadafino threw a two-hit complete game shutout to...
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Cape survives Polytech to extend girls’ lacrosse winning streak
WOODSIDE — Sometimes, says Evelyn Shoop, she does things on the lacrosse field without even thinking about them. So as the Cape Henlopen High junior broke in on goal, she just let her instincts take...
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Catch of the day starts to change more frequently
The fishing is starting to pick up, and thankfully the wind is starting to die down to tolerable level. It has been windy for more than three weeks, which is more annoying than anything else. We are...
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Work continues on Cape Henlopen pier
LEWES — With summer just around the corner, people from near and far will flock to Cape Henlopen State Park to take advantage of all it has to offer. The park attracted close to 2 million visitors...
View ArticleGirl, 15, dies after assault at Wilmington school
WILMINGTON — A fight in a high school restroom involving several female students ended with the death of a 16-year-old sophomore Thursday, authorities said. The victim was a 10th-grader from New Castle...
View ArticleGOP’s Gunn to run for lieutenant governor
DOVER – Dover businessman and social activist La Mar Gunn announced Thursday he will seek the Republican nomination for the office of lieutenant governor. He made the announcement early Thursday...
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Dover man cleared in fatal shooting gets probation in separate case
Jakeel Young DOVER — A Dover man who had charges dropped against him in a fatal 2014 shooting pleaded guilty Thursday to a firearm-related charge in a separate case and received probation, the Delaware...
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Governor’s Agricultural, Conservation award winners honored
Georgie Cartanza, shown with her children, from left, Nicholas, Austin and Claudia, received the Kent County Agricultural Award. (DNREC photo/Joanna Wilson) DOVER — The Delaware Agricultural Museum and...
View ArticleBug & Bud Festival to brighten Milford Saturday
MILFORD – Drawing more than 9,000 visitors last year, Milford’s annual Bug & Bud Festival, Saturday, will be jammed with activities, performances and vendors. Activities begin with the Shipbuilder...
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COMMENTARY: Delaware’s environmental progress and pitfalls
On April 22, 1970, the United States celebrated the first Earth Day, a watershed moment in the environmental movement. In the 46 years since, there have been many noteworthy accomplishments both...
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Josh Turner rides country music train to Dover Downs
It’s been almost four years since country singer Josh Turner has released a full-length album. But fear not, he says another will be coming soon. “I’ve been working on this record longer than I would...
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Everyone’s a suspect in Kent Theatre Guild’s ‘Design for Murder’
From left, Cecilia Granger, played by Terri Thompson of Magnolia; David Granger, played by Evan Jackewicz of Magnolia; and Martha Brand, played by Amy Bill of Smyrna react to a death in the house in...
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Senators down rival CR
CAMDEN — Dave Gordon realizes now he probably put too much pressure on his players. In previous seasons, the Dover High baseball coach thinks he made too big a deal out of the Caesar Rodney rivalry. “I...
View ArticleSanders to hold rally in Wilmington
WILMINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will be in Wilmington Saturday ahead of Delaware’s Tuesday primary election. Sen. Sanders, who represents Vermont in Congress, is trailing...
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It’s Trump time in Harrington
Russ "Grizzly" Murphy of Felton shows his support for Donald Trump at the Trump rally at the Delaware State Fair grounds in Harrington on Friday. (Special to The Delaware State News / Doug Curran)...
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Is history going the way of cursive writing?
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines… *** Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Clarence Wolgemuth was a P-38 pilot who flew 107 combat missions in World War II. This editor received...
View ArticleRoundup: Caravel tops Polytech 7-2 in 2015 title rematch
In a rematch of last year’s softball state title game, Polytech High fell to Caravel Academy 7-2 on Saturday afternoon. The Buccaneers’ win avenged a 20-0 loss for the state championship a year ago....
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From the Sports Editor: Smyrna family mourns softball coach Donnie Shaner
Donnie Shaner was always talking to the Eagles about playing for the name on the front of their jerseys or their slogan, “grass stains and dirt.” And he would usually bring the players pre-practice...
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