Roundup: Blue Hen women in CAA top spot after soccer wins
The Blue Hen women’s soccer team is on a roll. The University of Delaware (3-8, 2-0 CAA) capped a perfect weekend Sunday afternoon as the Blue Hens scored two goals in the first 34 minutes of the game...
View ArticleSlideshow: Pickleball Tournament
Click to view slideshow. The Delaware Senior Olympics pickleball tournament was held at the Kent County Recreation Center in Dover on Sunday. Photos: Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran
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COMMENTARY: What you need to know about ovarian cancer
It is estimated that in 2016 more than 1.6 million women will be diagnosed with invasive cancer in the United States, with an estimated 595,690 deaths. Ovarian cancer is estimated to contribute 22,280...
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Blue Hens eye tough road test vs. James Madison
“It’s more about the environment,” Blue Hen senior guard Will Lewis (68) said about playing on the road. “You don’t have your home stands going crazy if you do something good. Third down is kind of a...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Disrespecting national anthem nothing new in the NFL
A few days ago, I read an op/ed in this very paper from another outraged and angry person. Their anger and outrage? Because of Colin Kaepernick’s protest and the NFL’s refusal to force Kaepernick and...
View ArticleRoundup: St. Thomas More defeats Aquinas in volleyball 3-1
St. Thomas More remained undefeated with a 3-1 victory over Aquinas Academy in volleyball on Monday evening. The Ravens earned the victory by scores of 25-23, 25-17, 25-20 to improve to 6-0. Pacing St....
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Drivers, start your tractor-trailers!
This year’s NASCAR hauler parade is scheduled to roll off from Legislative Mall Thursday evening. (Delaware State News file) DOVER — Tractor-trailers aren’t usually welcome to travel down the narrow,...
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As weather cools, Code Purple activities heat up
Kent County Code Purple recently bought this van to pick up homeless people for sanctuaries when the temperatures or wind chills drop below 32 degrees this winter. Fittingly, they painted it purple....
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Reigle seeking to win Hispanic-American support
From left, U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla, and Delaware House Republican nominee Hans Reigle. (Delaware State News/Matt Bittle) DOVER — Barack Obama won 71 percent of Hispanic voters in the 2012...
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Dover council adds two minority seats to city’s economic panel
DOVER — Several minority members of Dover’s business community have spoken out recently saying they deserve representation on the city’s new Economic Development Committee which replaced the city’s...
View ArticleMillsboro woman to be on ‘Price is Right’
MILLSBORO – Fans and viewers of CBS’s popular television game-show “The Price Is Right” may notice a familiar face if they are tuned into Wednesday’s episode. Millsboro resident Lorraine Smith will be...
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Dismissal filed in sex abuse suit vs. ex-Sussex councilman Phillips
Vance Phillips WILMINGTON — Attorneys filed court papers Tuesday agreeing to dismiss a lawsuit in which a young woman claimed that she was repeatedly sexually abused by a former Republican Sussex...
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Winless Hornets welcome MEAC slate after rout by Missouri
DSU football coach Kenny Carter DOVER — The MEAC conference schedule is a welcomed sight for the Delaware State University football team. The Hornets would like to forget about what happened last...
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Allgaier hopes for better luck in Xfinity race at Monster Mile
Justin Allgaier Justin Allgaier says he loves racing at Dover International Speedway. But the Monster Mile hasn’t shown Allgaier much love in return throughout his career. “Unfortunately I’ve had a lot...
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Report: No racial bias in state prison sentences
Leo Strine DOVER — African-Americans make up a disproportionate share of the state’s prison population, but a new report states the disparity is due not to bias in the courts but to underlying factors...
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DSU hosts forum on police-community relations
City of Dover police chief Paul Bernat (center) making his opening statement during a town meeting at Delaware State University Tuesday night. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) DOVER —...
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Levy Court honors veteran who served in all 5 military branches
DOVER — Levy Court commissioners executed a rare tradition at their meeting Tuesday night by awarding the late Robert Earl Thorne Sr. the Kent County medal of honor. The veteran, who died this summer,...
View ArticleRoundup: Polytech tops Indian River 2-0 in field hockey
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh Polytech High scored a goal in each half to pick up a 2-0 victory over Indian River in Henlopen Conference field hockey on...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dover smoking ban draws unfriendly fire
After sitting and observing the last Dover City Council meeting [“No Smoking! Tobacco ban to extend beyond the grounds of Dover’s library,” article, Aug. 9], I was kind of taken aback by one...
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Police, DelDOT get up to speed for Dover NASCAR traffic
DOVER — Preparation is the key to enjoying a relaxing weekend on the highways and roads surrounding Dover International Speedway as 60,000 or so NASCAR fans prepare to invade the city for a weekend of...
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