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Newcomer from New York seeks Delaware’s sole U.S. House seat
DOVER — Elias Weir has been living in Delaware for less than two years. But the state, he says, could still benefit from having him as its congressman. A native of Honduras who spent most of his life...
View ArticleWWII Artillery Park opens at Fort Miles
Click to view slideshow. LEWES — The 16-inch gun could fire an armor piercing shell the size of a Volkswagen Beetle 23 miles — with pinpoint accuracy. The deadly weapon from the USS Missouri now sits...
View ArticleWesley upset by Delaware Valley, 24-14
Click to view slideshow. PHOTOS: Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — For a decade now, the Wesley College football team has played with a bullseye on its back. With only a few teams ahead of the...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why aren’t the Democrats decrying Clinton’s actions?
Let me be clear — I don’t intend to vote for either H. Clinton or D. Trump! I do not look forward to a presidency under a man who is ignorant of the Constitution, or a lifelong politician who violates...
View ArticleHermine appears to be slowing as it approaches Delaware
Delaware State News DOVER – The National Weather Service is predicting Hermine will linger off the Delaware coast Sunday into Monday, offering a Labor Day weekend of beach erosion, heavy surf and...
View ArticleHermine forces cancellation of Dover fireworks
DOVER — Due to high winds, the fireworks scheduled for tonight, Sept. 3, in Dover must be cancelled, organizers said. The Saturday events were dubbed Fourth of July 2.0 in hopes of making up for the...
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Primary election is just nine days away
DOVER — Some notes and reminders between headlines and deadlines … *** The primary election is just nine days away. We hope readers have benefited from the stories Delaware State News political...
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Roundup: Wesley product Callahan signed to Packers’ roster
When all this started, it seemed like a big accomplishment just for Joe Callahan to get signed by NFL team. Joe Callahan But on Saturday the former Wesley College quarterback went well beyond that,...
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Dover speedway is Kenseth’s ‘favorite track’
Matt Kenseth threw out the first pitch at Citizens Bank Park for the Phillies-Nationals game on Wednesday. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images) PHILADELPHIA — Matt Kenseth found himself gripping a baseball...
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Lafferty promises change for state in her race for governor
GOP candidate Lacey Lafferty greets would-be voters during this year’s Dover Days Festival parade. (Delaware State News file) DOVER — Not since Russell Peterson in 1968 has Delaware chosen a governor...
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Bonini promotes conservative principles in run for governor
State Sen. Colin Bonini is known for his quirky ties. The longtime Dover senator wants to be Delaware’s next governor. (Delaware State News file) DOVER — If he wins the primary, Colin Bonini is...
View ArticleTwo Republicans vie for party nod in run for governor
DOVER — Delaware has not had a Republican governor in 24 years, a stretch topped only by Washington and Oregon among the 50 states. For many First State Republicans, that’s far too long. Colin Bonini...
View ArticleBonini says Delaware needs right-to-work laws
DOVER — Gubernatorial candidate Colin Bonini said last week he would fight to make Delaware a right-to-work state if elected governor. The Republican state senator said the state cannot afford not to...
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Fears, jeers and some cheers for mileage usage fee
DOVER – Pay the state for each mile driven on Delaware’s roadways? How does that sound? Before jumping to conclusions about a system that could replace the current gas tax paid at the pump, at least...
View ArticleCoastal flooding a major threat to Delaware
Click to view slideshow. DOVER — The threat of Hurricane Hermine has caused Gov. Jack Markell to issue a state of emergency for Sussex County due to the potential for serious flooding. The National...
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Hermine shifts, but flooding remains Delaware concern
REHOBOTH BEACH – Delaware remains under a tropical storm warning on Sunday. With Hermine moving more in an eastward track, the state will not see as much wind or rain as feared today. However, there...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Why is public so skeptical of politicians?
Delaware is in the midst of a primary election, with several important races with many candidates. In heated elections, candidates can use empty campaign promises. This leads voters to be skeptical of...
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Local builder lauded for supporting veterans
Delmarva Veteran Builders president Chris Eccleston (left) accepted the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award on Aug. 26 at the Pentagon. The award the highest honor the Department...
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Country star Urban gives Camden boy the guitar off his back
Video courtesy of Jeanne Gyuris CAMDEN — It was one of those moments when minutes slow down and feel like hours, leaving a lasting impression on a person’s life. For Rocco Alessandro, a seventh-grader...
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Three Delaware cycling events set to roll this weekend
Some of the 2,000 cyclists set out from Legislative Mall in Dover during last year’s Amish Country Bike Tour. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — Dover residents should be prepared to see...
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