Dover man acquitted in long-running weapons case
DOVER — A Dover-area man granted a retrial involving weapons charges was judged not guilty of offenses resulting from a 2013 traffic stop, his lawyer said Wednesday. Irvan Adams and his mother broke...
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Carper tours businesses in downtown Dover
U.S. Sen. Thomas Carper crosses Loockerman Street Friday with America’s SBDC Delaware business adviser Bobbie Schmittinger during his walking tour of downtown Dover businesses with SBA deputy director...
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Crabbing vessel capsizes in rough Delaware Bay waters
A Leipsic Volunteer Fire Company rescue boat prepares to tow a capsized commercial crabbing vessel in the Delaware Bay on Thursday afternoon. (Submitted photo/Little Creek Fire Department) LITTLE CREEK...
View ArticleRoundup: Hindt scores 5 goals as Smyrna tops Padua
Kaila Hindt netted five goals as Smyrna High edged Padua, 13-11, in girls’ lacrosse on a rainy Friday afternoon. At 7-2, Smyrna has matched the highest victory total in its three-year varsity history....
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From the Sports Editor: Making US Olympic Team ‘dream come true’ for Delle Donne
There isn’t much that Elena Delle Donne hasn’t accomplished in her storied basketball career. But there isn’t much that the Delaware native wanted more than a spot on the U.S. Olympic Women’s...
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SLIDESHOW: March for Babies
Local radio personality Norman Short of Cool 101.3 emceed the March of Dimes event Saturday in Dover. Members of the Chesapeake Utilities team wore gray T-shirts as they marched. Members of the Dover...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: It’s time for candidates to debate Social Security
You wouldn’t know it from most of the news coverage. But voters really do want presidential candidates to lay out their plans to keep Social Security financially sound for future generations. In...
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Packers sign former Wesley quarterback Callahan
Joe Callahan DOVER — Like a lot of other kids, Joe Callahan grew up a fan of former Packers’ quarterback Brett Favre. But only a precious few of them can say they actually got to be a QB for Green Bay,...
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For some, old-time ‘base ball’ never goes out of style
A Diamond State Base Ball Club member covers first base while an outfielder watches. (Submitted photo/Diamond State Base Ball Club) DOVER — In honor of Mother’s Day, a traditional old-time “base ball”...
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Delaware Republicans pick national convention delegates
DEWEY BEACH – Delaware Republicans selected their delegates to the national convention Saturday at a statewide gathering. The 16 men and women chosen by local Republicans will represent the state at...
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Delaware fishing maven King luring in readers
Rich King, of Long Neck, gets ready to head into the surf on Conquest Beach, south of Dewey Beach last week. With his website and weekly columns, Mr. King has turned his hobby into a full-time of job...
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Roundup: 4-run third carries Smyrna over St. Mark’s 4-3
Smyrna senior second baseman Ryan “Rhino” Seymour (1) at bat. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Smyrna sophomore pitcher Eric Carrow (15) Smyrna sophomore pitcher Eric Carrow (15) gets a fist bump...
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Protect yourself from home invasion
On April 17, the Dover Police Department investigated two unrelated home invasions at unidentified residences in the 100 block of Willis Road within 31 minutes of each other. (Delaware State News/Craig...
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Another quarterly loss leaves Dover Downs seeking help
The exterior of the casino at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino. The state’s only public casino revealed Thursday it lost $239,000 in the first three months of 2016, intensifying the need for state action....
View ArticleTwo suspects sought in Magnolia home invasion
MAGNOLIA — Delaware State Police is investigating a home invasion that occurred early Sunday morning. The investigation began at about 3:40 a.m. Sunday, State Police spokesman Master Cpl. Jeffrey Hale,...
View ArticleRoundup: Delle Donne stars in Bob homecoming as Chicago wins
Reigning WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne shined in her homecoming for the third consecutive year with 17 points on 7-for-8 shooting as the Chicago Sky defeated the Liberty, 93-59, in a preseason game at the...
View ArticleState offers homeowner tips for solar panel leases, PPAs
DOVER — Over the past three years, the number of Delaware homeowners installing solar panels through a lease or power purchase agreement has increased significantly. The financing options help...
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Visalli reflects on years as state budget director
Outgoing Office of Management and Budget Director Ann Visalli stands inside the Senate chamber at Legislative Hall last week. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers ) DOVER — In January 2009, the new...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Kasich is still Trump’s deadliest weapon
It is simply astonishing how destructive Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s campaign has been to the Republican Party. Right now, the evidence is on full view in Indiana. As part of a deal with Texas Sen. Ted...
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Milford police make arrests in several cases
MILFORD — Late Sunday night, the Milford Police Department announced several recent arrests, including: • On April 27 at approximately 12:08 a.m., a 21-year-old Lincoln man was charged with alleged...
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