Letter to the Editor: Tax bill sticker shock in Milford
On Aug. 11, 2016, a neighbor emailed me about our upcoming Sussex County tax bill — “Wait until you see your bill; you’re going to crap!” Sure enough, I looked online, and our Milford school tax went...
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QB Callahan’s gone but Wesley looks solid again
Wesley senior running back Jamar Baynard set the school record with 2,037 yards last fall. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — Wesley College hasn’t made 11 straight NCAA Division III playoff...
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Ex-treasurer nominee Barney leans on military background in House campaign
DOVER — Sean Barney says he has always been an underdog. He was born premature with a heart condition, repeated ninth grade and nearly died while serving in Iraq. Now, despite suffering the first loss...
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Wesley College launches occupational therapy program
Instructor of Occupational Therapy Eileen Scanlon, center, examines a synthetic cadaver with students in Wesley College Occupational Therapy at Johnston Hall in Dover. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery)...
View ArticleCommentary: Presidential health matter of national security
When a United States citizen files to become a candidate for federal office and the Office of the President, that person is required to submit two documents for consideration: personal income and...
View ArticleWandering toddler reunited with parents
DOVER — The discovery of a 2-year-old boy alone and wandering through a parking lot ended well on Monday morning. The toddler was safely reunited with his parents after over three hours of separation,...
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McIlvaine welcomes CR’s ‘youngest Riders’
MAGNOLIA — For older students Monday was the first day back in the classroom in Caesar Rodney School District. But for those at J.R. McIlvaine Early Learning Center, it was their first day of school...
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Dover toddler in spotlight for Times Square Down syndrome campaign
Amy Spampinato plays with her daughter, Lucia, at their Dover home on Wednesday. A photo of Lucia was chosen to be shown in a video at Times Square in New York City before the National Down Syndrome...
View ArticleSLIDESHOW: First day of school at Holy Cross
Click to view slideshow. Holy Cross School in Dover went back to the books Monday morning. Enjoy a few photos of the goings-on. Submitted photos by Gary Knox
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Back from injury, Blue Hen RB Hills eyes opener vs. DSU
The Blue Hens, will be happy to have Wes Hills playing again on Thursday when they open the season by hosting Route 13 rival Delaware State at 7 p.m. In a lot of ways, the 6-foot-2, 205-pound redshirt...
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State changes abandoned property guidelines in wake of settlement
DOVER — In the wake of an abandoned-property lawsuit Delaware recently settled, Secretary of State Jeff Bullock has issued new guidelines for voluntary reviews of unclaimed property, with further...
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Roundup: Injury forces Dover native Brengle out of US Open
Madison Brengle Madison Brengle’s stay in the U.S. Open was a short and painful one on Monday. The 26-year-old from Dover lost the first set and then retired with an arm injury midway through the...
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Miller seeks chance to be a force for change in House bid
DOVER — All Mike Miller wants is a shot. The Democrat, making his fourth run for the U.S. House, says he represents real change, change the state needs. One of six Democrats competing in the Sept. 13...
View ArticleAfter online-related robbery, Dover PD cautions pubic
DOVER – For the second time in less than nine months, city police advised caution when conducting online sales agreements requiring personal meetings for completion. Dover Police issued a news release...
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DSU Football Notebook: Carter doesn’t see matchup with Hens as rivalry
DSU football coach Kenny Carter DOVER — The Route 1 Rivalry is a rivalry in name only. At least that’s the way Kenny Carter sees it. The second-year Delaware State football coach will put his Hornets...
View ArticleState gets federal grant to study mileage tax impact
DOVER — Delaware could soon replace its gasoline tax with a mileage-based levy in which motorists would pay varying amounts depending on how many miles they drive. The U.S. Department of...
View ArticleSankofa Cultural Arts Center puts focus on Rosedale Beach legacy
DOVER –– The Sankofa Cultural Arts Center will bring the legacy of Millsboro’s Rosedale Beach back to life on Sept. 2 and 3. “Anyone who’s lived in Delaware for 30 years or more knows at least...
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Blunt Rochester emphasizes job creation in run for U.S. House
DOVER — Forty-seven states have sent a woman to Congress. Twenty-seven have elected an African-American. Only Delaware and Vermont fall outside of both categories, but for the First State, that could...
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Silo Speedway gets the red light
Aerial view of the construction at Silo Raceway near Felton on Tuesday. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) FELTON — Silo Speedway sits silent following the winds of controversy that have swirled around...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hillary Clinton ‘speaks with forked tongue’
So, Hillary has the most experience to be the next president. So, let’s count her accomplishments. 1st. White House experience. Doing what? I guess, if you count directing seating arrangements for a...
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