DOJ reminder: Fantasy sports betting illegal in Delaware
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Justice notified DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc. and Yahoo! Inc. that their respective online fantasy sports activities are not permitted under Delaware law. The...
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Harrington man charged with 7th DUI
DOVER — A 67-year-old Harrington man arrested on a seventh offense drunken driving charge on July 2 allegedly told police he had earlier consumed a pint of vodka and was talking to a friend on his...
View ArticlePolice: Facebook comments helped trigger Smyrna murder attempt
SMYRNA — Comments on Facebook may have partially fueled an alleged attempted murder last week, police said in court documents. An investigating Smyrna Police Department detective said he was also told...
View ArticleJanosik family breaks ground for new superstore
Click to view slideshow. Photos: Delaware State News/Marc Clery CAMDEN — It would have been understandable if one of the shovels had been left unmanned at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Johnny...
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From the Sports Editor: QB Ralph Jean, leader of 1977 Dover champs, is mourned
Quarterback Ralph Jean holds up the state championship trophy after Dover High won the Division I football state crown in 1977. (Submitted photo) The thing about winning a championship is that the...
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For King & Country looks to inspire at Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — Last year, the contemporary Christian rock band For King & Country played the Delaware State Fair as the opening act for headliner Casting Crowns. This year, brothers Luke and Joel...
View ArticleRoundup: C-W wins District I Major League tourney opener
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran Host Camden-Wyoming rolled to a 25-3 victory over Dover as the District I Major League baseball tournament got underway on...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dover committed to provide ‘safe harbor’ for youth
I recently read that [Dover] City Council does not care about the youth of Dover. [“Dover wrong for dissolving Youth Advisory Committee,” Letters to the Editor, June 23] Nothing could be further from...
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Detailed listings of Kent County indictments
Pictured is evidence located during a March 15 traffic stop on U.S. 13 in Dover. (Submitted photo/Delaware State Police) DOVER — A Hartly man was indicted on 17 counts Tuesday after his arrest for...
View ArticleState spotlights locally grown produce
WYOMING — Fifer Orchards will play host to several local dignitaries this morning — including Dover South Rep. Lyndon Yearick — in recognition of Local Produce Week, a second-annual celebration of...
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Kids eat free at Capital City Farmer’s Market
DOVER — Obtaining free, healthy lunches during the summer is a little easier for kids and teens living in and around downtown Dover. That’s because Capital School District now offers lunches at Dover’s...
View ArticleRoundup: F-H reaches D-I Jr. League losers’ bracket finals
Felton-Harrington downed M.O.T., 7-5, on Monday night to reach the District I losers’ bracket finals in Junior League baseball. Felton-Harrington will face host Dover today at 7:30 p.m. with the winner...
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Jury selection set for today in infant homicide case
DOVER — Jury selection is scheduled for today in the case of a 28-year-old man charged for murder by abuse after the death of an infant in his care in 2012. The trial of Justin K. Corbett is set to...
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Gubernatorial candidate Carney says he will promote ‘innovative’ economy
DOVER — Gubernatorial candidate John Carney, Delaware’s sole representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, will take a deep look at state spending, simplify the “tax and regulatory environment,”...
View ArticleGunn kicks off lieutenant governor campaign
Click to view slideshow. (Photographs are special to The Delaware State News/Doug Curran) DOVER — Lieutenant governor candidate La Mar Gunn held a formal ceremony Monday night to announce his campaign....
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Dover officials warn of tax bill problem
DOVER — City of Dover officials are warning individuals to locate their tax bills and look closely at them because a problem appears to have popped up. City Manager Scott Koenig said the issue seems to...
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Lewes firefighter falls, dies in training incident
GEORGETOWN — A firefighter died Monday evening when he fell from a Delaware State Police helicopter while on a training mission with the Delaware Air Rescue Team, state police said. Delaware State...
View ArticleDover Days fireworks rescheduled for Comic Con
DOVER – Kent County Tourism Corp. will be providing fireworks in conjunction with Dover Comic Con on Friday, Aug. 5. The fireworks will start at dusk on Legislative Mall. That date will stand as the...
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Official Program of Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON — For a complete rundown on tickets, special days and promotions, schedule of events, features and more, check out the Delaware State News’ Official Program for the Delaware State Fair. The...
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Dover High student gets jump on medical future
DOVER — Like most high school students about to enter their junior years, Olivia Parsons has a pretty good feeling about where her future path lies, but also knows there can be detours along the way....
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