Delaware not on Hermine side, spared brunt of storm
Click to view slideshow. REHOBOTH BEACH — It turned out to be a sunny day at the beach. The wind was blowing steadily at 19 mph or so most of the day, and rip currents kept people out of the ocean....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: A calm election outcome is possible
We are two native-born historians from Delaware. Over lunch, as longtime friends with different skin colors, we thought we would like to give our opinion to those folks who are living in our country —...
View ArticleDelaware candidate financial disclosures show confusion in reporting
DOVER — Delaware’s Public Integrity Commission is revising instructions for the financial disclosures required of state officials and political candidates amid confusion among several candidates in...
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Four vying to become Delaware insurance commissioner
DOVER –– Although two months remain until the general election, four candidates are focused on the Sept. 13 primary, all vying to become Delaware’s next insurance commissioner. The position may be more...
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Plans afoot to slow traffic on Dover’s North State Street
DOVER — The city of Dover will be waving the caution flag on North State Street in the near future, imploring drivers to slow down on the stretch of road that runs past the Silver Lake Cemetery....
View ArticleHermine lingers offshore, brings rough waves, rip currents
Click to view slideshow. REHOBOTH BEACH PHOTOS BY CHUCK SNYDER PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hermine twisted hundreds of miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday, creating large waves in some southern New...
View ArticleRoundup: Wesley women’s soccer team falls 2-1 in OT loss against Neumann
The Wesley College women’s soccer team trailed for over 45 minutes of regulation but notched a late goal to force overtime against Neumann on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the Wolverines, the...
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DSU Football Notebook: Hornets look to tighten up young defense
Linebacker Malik Harris, shown making a tackle against Morgan State last year, is one of the few experienced players on defense. (File photo) DOVER — The Delaware State University football team knows...
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Running back Randolph is Hens’ elder statesman
Hens’ running back Jalen Randolph had two touchdowns last week against Del State. Coach Dave Brock expects to get a lot of production out of the 22-year-old graduate student. (File photo/Mark...
View ArticleMotorists paid over $2.4 million in Del. tolls on holiday weekend
DOVER — During the four-day Labor Day weekend over 888,000 vehicles passed through Delaware’s toll plaza locations on U.S. 95 and Del. 1, according to DelDOT. From Friday through Monday, the U.S. 95...
View ArticleDelDOT lists road closures, detours and traffic delays for upcoming events
DOVER — DelDOT announced that motorists can expect lane closures and potential back-ups for the following planned special events in September: Amish Country Bike Tour in Dover — Saturday beginning at 7...
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Angel, Mumford vie for Democratic nomination for Levy Court seat
DOVER – There is only one primary being contested next Tuesday for a nomination as a commissioner on the Kent County Levy Court. Keith Mumford is challenging incumbent Allan Angel for the Third...
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Bridgeville area state representative facing a challenger in GOP primary
DOVER — Bob Mitchell says the state is running itself into the ground with excessive spending. Unless something is done soon, tax increases will be unavoidable, he warns. Bob Mitchell Mr. Mitchell, 48,...
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Judge denies ex-Dover Police officer’s request to expunge arrest record
DOVER — A former city police officer’s bid to expunge records regarding a high profile assault case was denied on Friday, but a judge left open the possibility for re-evaluation if some specific...
View ArticleOpportunity Scholars live ‘The Dream US’ at DSU
DOVER –– Thirty-four Delaware State University students — all immigrants who were living in the United States illegally — were recognized Tuesday in a ceremony celebrating their first week on...
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Roundup: Wesley field hockey team falls to Elizabethtown, 4-2
Wesley’s Morgan Seymour maneuvers between two Elizabethtown College defenders in the first half of match Wednesday night. (Special to Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) The Wesley College field hockey...
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From the Sports Editor: Joe Callahan beat the odds to make it on an NFL team
When the call finally came, it caught Joe Callahan off-guard. The former Wesley College football star knew at some point he’d be learning his NFL fate on Saturday. But when his phone finally rang and...
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Wesley Football Notebook: Lowery making fast progress for Wolverines
DOVER — This was a huge moment in the game. Already leading by seven points with just over two minutes left, a field goal would sew up Delaware Valley’s football victory over Wesley College last...
View ArticleTeen collides with car while trying to run across US 13
CAMDEN — A reportedly autistic 17-year-old male was seriously injured when he ran into a vehicle while crossing U.S. 13 after leaving a family party on Monday night, authorities said. According to...
View ArticleDover Fire Department’s efficiency noted in comprehensive review
DOVER — Dover Fire Department wasn’t afraid when the Center for Public Safety Management LLC conducted a comprehensive analysis of its operations, including the department’s deployment practices....
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