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New generation of refueling planes may be coming to Dover Air Force Base
The KC-46A Pegasus — shown deploying the centerline boom for the first time Oct. 9, 2015 — may be coming to Dover Air Force Base. According to the U.S. Air Force, the boom is the fastest way to...
View ArticleNonprofit groups could see 8 percent cut in state funding
DOVER — Hundreds of nonprofits groups are facing a cut in the funding they receive from the state, which advocates say would seriously hinder their ability to provide services. As the legislature...
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COMMENTARY: A smart solution to Delaware’s health care workforce shortage
Delaware’s General Assembly is facing a challenging week ahead with growing pressure to make difficult budget cuts. We recognize that tough decisions must be made and that funding reductions seem...
View ArticleAfrican American Festival keeps beat, even without its leader
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News photos/Marc Clery DOVER – The Sankofa African Dancers and Drummers had the crowd buzzing as they performed on the main stage in front of Legislative Hall,...
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Church hopes to create a village for homeless
Pastor Aaron Appling inspects the tiny house model at Victory Church of Dover. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER — Back in February, Sue Harris and Cathi Kopera were chatting about how to help...
View ArticleRoundup: Middletown Post 30 sweeps Delvets Post 1 in AL doubleheader
Recent Smyrna High grad John Barkley pitched a one-hitter in one game then went 2-for-4 in another to help Middletown Post 30 to a doubleheader sweep of Delvets Post 1 in an American Legion baseball...
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Simonetti bringing structure to Senators
Rudy Simonetti is getting the Senators ready for the start of the season on Sept. 9 against Woodbridge. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER — The longer Dover High’s football program went without...
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Blue skies, festival for AMC Museum’s 30th year
One of the prizes in a special raffle will be a 30th anniversary viewing of the film “Top Gun” inside the AMC Museum’s C-5A. Photo by Andrew West/Delaware State News DOVER — Like so many of the...
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Pickleball spears a crowd at Kent Recreation Center
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News photos by Marc Clery DOVER — Pickleball sounds as if it might be some kind of hand-rolled deep-fried concoction served up by a vendor at the Delaware State...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: New gun laws won’t prevent shootings
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an open letter to Delaware’s federal representatives While I appreciate that we have had some horrible events involving firearms recently, I don’t see where new laws...
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Breast cancer prevention is moving forward
The new Women’s Mobile Health Screening Van was unveiled at Legislative Hall on Tuesday. The van offers breast cancer screening and starting in July, an examination room will be staffed with nurses...
View ArticleCommunity sends support to special teen
Click to view slideshow. Photos by: Special to the Delaware State News /Doug Curran Editor’s note: April Gray Bradford has posted on Facebook that Ryan Bradford has passed away. DOVER — The 80 miles...
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Magnolia teen dies from injuries sustained in fire
DOVER — Heaven gained another buddy Sunday night. Ryan Bradford, 18, succumbed to injuries he suffered in a fire at his family’s home in Magnolia on Thursday. Ryan Bradford succumbed Sunday to injuries...
View ArticleDelaware stormwater regulation bill signed into law
DOVER — Gov. Jack Markell on Friday signed a bill revamping the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s stormwater regulations. Senate Bill 253, passed unanimously by the General...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: True bipartisanship needed in government today
History and literature are filled with stories of infamous feuds: the Hatfields and the McCoys; the Capulets and the Montagues; the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Each of these conflicts...
View ArticleKraft Heinz wins grants to expand jobs at Dover plant
DOVER — A state economic panel approved two grant requests totaling about $1.2 million for Kraft Heinz’s Dover factory. The company sought a $131,130 performance grant, which will be awarded based on...
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Dover OKs budget: No property tax increases, no utility rate hikes
DOVER — No champagne bottles were uncorked and no wild celebration took place, but it was obvious that Dover City Council was pleased when the motion to approve the fiscal year 2017 budget passed at...
View ArticleDover doctor pleads guilty to felony health care fraud
DOVER — A Dover pain doctor was sentenced to 18 months of probation Monday after pleading guilty to one count of felony health care fraud involving fraudulent billing practices. Dr. Senad Cemerlic, an...
View ArticleRoundup: Smyrna-Clayton Red captures 8-9 District I title
The Smyrna-Clayton Red team captured the 8-9-year-old District I title on Monday night with a 13-9 victory over Felton-Harrington. Ryann Durnall, Kendall Wiley and Brianna Kalb all went 4-for-4 to pace...
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Perdue plans major reforms in animal care
Perdue Foods unveiled a four-part plan for better care of its chickens in a teleconference on Monday. (Submitted photos/Perdue Foods) DOVER — Taking what company officials called a proactive approach...
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