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Dover police chain of command questioned
Police Chief Paul Bernat, left, and Mayor Robin Christiansen during a press conference at Dover Police Department. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER — Following more claims of unrest within the...
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That’s a wrap!: Delaware General Assembly end session
House Speaker Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth, at Legislative Hall on Thursday. DOVER — Last year, Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly spent nearly six months attempting to negotiate a deal...
View ArticleTorch run marks bicentennial of AME Church
Click to view slideshow. Photos: Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — The African Methodist Episcopal Church began celebrations of its 200th year Saturday with a torch run from Dover to Philadelphia,...
View ArticleRoundup: Fleetwood leads Felton-Harrington over M.O.T., 9-4 in Senior League...
Hunter Fleetwood struck out 10 to help Felton-Harrington earn a 9-4 victory on Saturday against M.O.T. in the District I senior all-star baseball tournament. Felton-Harrington scored five runs in the...
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Furniture magnate Johnny Janosik dies at 90
Johnny Janosik (Photo courtesy of WBOC-TV) DOVER — Johnny Janosik, the owner of a well-known Delaware furniture company and easily one of the most recognizable names on the Delmarva Peninsula, not only...
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July Fourth 2016: American history displayed in Dover walking tours
Historic interpreter, Amanda Cinque conducts a walking tour on The Green in Dover on Saturday. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER — First State Heritage Park offers walking tours every Saturday...
View ArticleDover cancels Independence Day fireworks, parade
DOVER — The best laid plans of the city of Dover to stage an Independence Day celebration complete with fireworks were derailed today. Mayor Robin Christiansen posted on the city’s Facebook page...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Improving the state of health in Delaware
The state of Delaware’s health needs an urgent makeover. The projected trajectory of health care costs forecasts a severe financial burden on all of us in the near future unless critically needed...
View ArticlePatriotism on parade in Smyrna
SMYRNA — The annual Smyrna-Clayton Fourth of July parade stepped off Monday morning, out marching the threat of evening rain. Organized by the Smyrna-Clayton Fourth of July Committee, the parade...
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Capital district moves forward with strategic plan
DOVER — A vision for Capital School District’s future is emerging on the horizon and officials think they have the beginnings of a road map on how to get there. “We now have direction. Work groups are...
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Patriotism on parade in Smyrna and Clayton
CLAYTON — With Independence Day festivities postponed across the state due to weather, residents of Smyrna and Clayton lucked out Monday with their parade scheduled before threatening conditions rolled...
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Fish & Wildlife Police add two new K-9 teams
DOVER — Two new officers with unique skill sets and specialized training have joined DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police. Working with human partners AFC Josh Hudson and AFC Chelsea...
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Nature rains on Dover’s celebration, but not history
Students with the First State Club dance with Dover residents Alayna, 12, and Chris Gigliotti in front of the John Bell house on The Green in Dover on Monday Fourth of July. (Delaware State News/Marc...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Healthcare Relief Act promotes affordability
The U.S. House of Representatives recently took an important step forward to enable small-business owners to help their employees with rising health care costs and to ensure more Americans receive...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nonprofits should pay their share of property taxes
On paper, the valuation and percentage of tax-exempt property in the city of Dover could make some taxpayers wonder if everyone is paying their fair share. An eye-opener for me was at last week’s Dover...
View ArticleUniversity of Delaware announces tuition increase
NEWARK — Tuition and fees at the University of Delaware for the 2016-17 academic year will increase by $310 for Delawareans (to $12,830) and by $830 for nonresidents (to $32,250), the school said...
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DSU driver’s trial postponed; former airman gets date in court next week
DOVER — The trial of a 29-year-old man charged with vehicular assault and alcohol-related offenses during homecoming festivities at Delaware State University was postponed late last week. Seven people...
View ArticleDelDOT takes in $2.8 million in tolls over holiday weekend
DOVER — Over the Fourth of July weekend, DelDOT said more than 1 million motorists passed through Delaware’s three toll plaza locations along I-95 in Newark, Del. 1 at Biddles Corner and Del. 1 in...
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Dover resolves zoning issue with brewery
The city of Dover will allow Fordham & Dominion Brewery to continue to operate as it has since it opened for business in 2009, hosting permitted public events on its property off Horsepond Road....
View ArticleExtended Code Orange warning issued for Delaware
DOVER — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, issued a hazardous weather outlook Wednesday afternoon that extends through the coming days. With sunshine and an expected high...
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