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Trainer promotes fitness for older adults
Flanked by AAAI-ISMA President Nora Anderson (left) and the four “East Coast Trainer of the Year” finalists, Betsy Gustafson (second, from right) talks about the importance of training older adults....
View ArticleC-W falls to Pa. at 9-10 softball regional
Pennsylvania edged Camden-Wyoming 3-2, handing the Delaware state champions their first loss in the 9-10 softball Eastern Regional on Wednesday. Camden-Wyoming finishes pool play with a record of 3-1...
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New Motion Picture Commission aims to attract movie projects
Gov. Jack Markell signs a bill establishing the Motion Picture and Television Development Commission Wednesday. (Delaware State News/Matt Bittle) MIDDLETOWN — With its beaches and woodlands, modern...
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Downstate cities, towns marked for development
Smyrna mayor Joanne Masten speaks during Downtown Development District winners announcement in Smyrna on Wednesday. (Delaware Sate News/Marc Clery) SMYRNA — A decidedly downstate flavor prevailed...
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Pastor Spellman celebrates his 100th birthday with family, friends
Andrew Spellman is all smiles at his 100th birthday party at the Dover Modern Maturity Center on Saturday. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER –– In 1916, Woodrow Wilson was president, the United...
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WR Scott seeks strong finish with Hornets
“Everything happens for a reason,” DSU wide receiver Aris Scott said. “I just knew it was going to work out for the best and in the end I’m still here. Coach Carter came in here with a plan and turned...
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Hard-working Hen DE Nassib aims to shine like his NFL brothers
John Nassib has made some plays as a backup during his first two seasons. He’s been in on 16 tackles with 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and seven pass deflections. But coach Dave Brock thinks the...
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From the Sports Editor: Wesley product Callahan shines in Packers QB debut
Joe Callahan When it looked like Joe Callahan was going to get to start his first NFL game with the Green Bay Packers last week, it seemed almost too good to be true. So when the contest was cancelled...
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The 148th General Assembly, by the numbers
Bethany Hall Long DOVER — The 148th General Assembly is over, and the numbers are in. The two-year session, consisting of 87 regularly scheduled days and three special-session days, saw 1,049 bills and...
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House Speaker Schwartzkopf faces opponent from his left
Peter Schwartzkopf DOVER — The speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives has not faced an opponent from his own party in at least three decades. In fact, it is possible it’s been even longer...
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Mounted troopers patrol apartment complexes in Dover
Two Delaware State Police mounted police officers patrol the Alder Park apartments on Webbs Lane in Dover on Tuesday. (Delaware Sate News/Marc Clery) DOVER — Officers from the Delaware State Police...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Peterman showed ‘dogged determination’
The late Harold “Jack” Peterman ran for the Kent County Levy Court on the promise that he could solve the problems facing the Kent County Wastewater Treatment Plant in his neighborhood. And he did just...
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Transport planes, houses took off in Dover in the 1950s
DOVER — A few years back, a professor posed a question to Eric Czerwinski. “Was there segregated housing at Air Force bases after World War II?” At the time, he was working on a master’s degree in...
View ArticleTrip to Patagonia offers an ‘awesome display’
Click to view slideshow. Growing up as a kid I often found myself reading articles or should I say gazed at photographs that were in the numerous National Geographic magazines located throughout my...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Delaware drivers really aren’t that bad
When I saw the recent article in the Delaware State News that reported Delaware drivers are the fifth-worst in the nation [“We’re No. 5 – States with the worst drivers,” Opinion page, Aug. 1], I...
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Soon-to-be Dover restaurant on Mission to smoke up barbecue
Mission BBQ, a franchise based in Maryland, is set to open a restaurant in Dover on Aug. 29 on U.S. 13. The patriotic-themed eatery has a tradition where everyone stands up at noon to sing the national...
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Dover police chief Bernat cleared of misconduct in Webster matter
DOVER — Dover Police Chief Paul Bernat acted legally while handling a use-of-force report involving an officer’s assault case in 2013, officials determined earlier this month. The Delaware Department...
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Proposed service road could spark growth at Dover Mall
Vehicles head south in front of the Dover Mall on U.S. 13 in Dover. A proposed service road off the Scarborough Road interchange is hoped to ease traffic problems in North Dover and promote expansion...
View ArticleSlideshow: Dover first day of sports practice
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View ArticleSlideshow: Caesar Rodney first day of sports practice
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