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West Dover Connector construction at midpoint
A construction crew works on the Puncheon Run bridge, part of the 3.2-mile connector scheduled to open by July or August next year. The new roadway is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dividing ‘us’ from ‘them’ incompatible with Christianity
The first true “Americans” arrived in the “lower 48” at least 23,000 years ago. Thus, today, they are referred to as “Native Americans.” All who arrived in the 14th century or later were immigrants,...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Expanding Social Security is responsible and necessary
For over 80 years, Social Security has helped lift millions of seniors out of poverty. Social Security is one of the most successful, popular, and cost-effective government programs in U.S. history. I...
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Rehoboth Beach Sandcastle Contest mixing it up with new date, location
Longtime Delaware sand carvers and Rehoboth Beach sandcastle contest participants, back row, Lynn Williams, left, of Ellendale and Eric Bollinger of Frankford; and, front row, Darrell O’Connor, left,...
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‘Twelve Angry Men’ stands trial at Kent County Theatre Guild
Bruce Leister (holding pencil) discusses the case with fellow jurors, played by, clockwise next to Mr. Leister, Michael Forrest, Mike Polo, Paul Janiga, Art Paul, Jeff Bellon, Luke Siler, Steve...
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Smyrna’s Inn at Duck Creek closes doors
SMYRNA — The Inn at Duck Creek, seen as one of the cornerstones of Smyrna’s Main Street revitalization, closed its doors on Tuesday. Town officials hope the doors will just be shut temporarily as the...
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Dover man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2015 Pine Grove Apartments shooting
DOVER — A 28-year-old Dover man is facing five to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter on Thursday regarding a 2015 shooting in an apartment complex parking lot. Fchante Robertson...
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Three square off in Republican primary for open 33rd District
DOVER — Just two legislative seats are truly up for grabs this year. While voters in 52 Senate or House districts will go the polls, the officeholders in 50 of those districts are seeking another...
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Clayton man gets life in double murder case
DOVER — A Clayton man received life in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder on Thursday regarding the death of his estranged wife and her mother late last year. Speaking through his...
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Roundup: Sussex Tech downs A.I. in football opener
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View ArticleLate teacher’s family sues nursing facility
DOVER — The family of a long-time Capital School District teacher has filed suit against a nursing facility, claiming that improperly administered drugs led to her death. According to the allegations,...
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Franklin Graham to lead prayer rally on Legislative Mall
DOVER — Christian evangelist Billy Graham was always sure to attract a massive crowd no matter where or when he was speaking. As of 2008, his estimated lifetime audience, including radio and television...
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Smyrna church to conduct annual 9/11 remembrance service
Smyrna residents have gathered every year since 2001 to hold memorial services for the casualties of the 9/11 attacks. In 2014 Pipe Major Russell Johnstone and his son Bruce Johnstone performed...
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With primary just days away, U.S. House hopefuls debate one more time
WILMINGTON — Four days before the primary election, Democratic candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives received one final chance to make their pitches to voters in a large forum. In a debate...
View ArticleSlideshow: Woodbridge opens with big win over Dover
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View ArticleRoundup: Milford opens with 64-0 triumph over Red Lion
Milford High opened its football season with a 64-0 victory on the road at Red Lion Christian on Friday night . It was the second consecutive year where the Buccaneers put up 60-plus points against Red...
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Panthers drop opener to Appo 54-14 but show improvement
Kevin Smith WOODSIDE — If nothing else, the Polytech football team showed some promise on a hot and humid Friday night. While the Panthers took a 54-14 setback to an explosve Appoquinimink squad in its...
View ArticleYoung Riders no match for QB Fry, Cavs in 48-0 opening loss
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran MIDDLETOWN — It was a season opener that the young Caesar Rodney High football team would like to learn from and move on. For...
View ArticleBig first half keys Woodbridge’s 33-12 opening win over Dover
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News/Marc Clery GREENWOOD — Woodbridge High hit the field on Friday night like it couldn’t wait for its football season to get started. On just the third play...
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