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Delaware crop harvest yielding mixed results
DOVER — Statewide corn harvest, now in full swing, is projected to produce a near average yield. Soybean harvest, which typically begins in middle to late October, has a less optimistic forecast....
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Kent County gets medical marijuana vendor
The old Monster Racing property at 26 Starlifter Ave. in Dover was set to be leased to Compassionate Care Research Institute Inc., but the company did not land the Kent County marijuana dispensary...
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Police: Felton woman used washcloth to suffocate grandson
FELTON — A 51-year-old Felton woman told police she suffocated her grandson with a washcloth on Sept. 18, and then attempted to kill herself by taking pills, hanging herself and drinking bleach,...
View ArticleWesley moves on from tough loss
DOVER — For over a quarter, Wesley College and Christopher Newport had been stuck in a back-and-forth stalemate. Wolverines football coach Mike Drass, though, knew that couldn’t last forever. “I...
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From the sports editor: Smyrna football on a roll
Football teams don’t win state championships in September. But Smyrna High made itself the favorite to win the DIAA Division I state crown for a second-straight season with its impressive 60-28 win...
View ArticleDNREC announces photo contests
DOVER — It may not be the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, but your photo could land on the 2017 Delaware Fishing Guide or the 2017/18 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. First up is the fishing...
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More deer hunting opportunities with law change
DOVER — DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced five upcoming Sunday deer hunting opportunities for the 2016/2017 hunting season, based on a recent change in state law that allows Sunday...
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Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing Classic
The summer season is marked by Labor Day weekend, and the beginning of second summer. One event that keeps us all on track with the coming of fall is the annual Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing...
View ArticleDover NASCAR Hauler Parade canceled
DOVER – For the third year in a row, the NASCAR Hauler Parade, scheduled for today in Dover, has been canceled due to rainy weather. The parade, which was set for 5 p.m., was supposed to see the...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s ‘Only I’ attitude won’t cut it for America
I was deeply disappointed at Bernie Sanders’ defeat in the Democratic primary. I believe that he is the most honorable person who ran; his programs would have benefited ALL Americans. As things stand...
View ArticleRain washes out Dover qualifying; Keselowski on pole
DOVER — Brad Keselowski has the pole after rain wiped out qualifying Friday at Dover International Speedway. The field for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race was set on owner points. The 16 Chase for the Sprint...
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NASCAR notebook: Recovering Dale Jr. will be atop No. 88 pit stall at Dover
Dale Earnhardt Jr. NASCAR’s most popular driver is back, just not on the track yet. Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be on top of the No. 88 car’s pit stall this weekend at Dover International Speedway for the...
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Johnson aims to revive winning ways at Monster Mile
Jimmie Johnson DOVER — It’s almost as if the Monster Mile owed him one. Jimmie Johnson had dominated Dover International Speedway, winning a record 10 Sprint Cup races between 2002 and ‘15. So when...
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Elliott excited to compete at Monster Mile
Chase Elliott DOVER — After a solid run at one of his worst racetracks, Chase Elliott is excited to see what his team can do at one of his best. The rookie is very much in contention for NASCAR’s Chase...
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Benjamin claims Monster Trophy, Haley wins K&N Series title
Kyle Benjamin won the Dover 125 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race. (Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran) DOVER — Those that braved the on-and-off showers throughout the day Friday at Dover...
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Qualifying rained out: Keselowski on pole for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race
Brad Keselowski practices at Dover on Friday (Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran). DOVER — A little bit of rain certainly didn’t dampen Brad Keselowski’s spirits at Dover International...
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DSU graduate assistant claims improper termination
DOVER — Delaware State University and an athletic administrator are defendants in a lawsuit alleging an improper termination of a graduate assistant’s funding earlier this year. According to plaintiff...
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Grand opening launches new Burlington store
Even with rainy weather, excited customers turned out Friday morning for the new Burlington store’s grand opening at its 515 N. DuPont Highway location. Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen cuts the ribbon...
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Wet and wild: Rain dampens first NASCAR day at Dover
Campers will be working their way around water-soaked lots this weekend after this week’s heavy rains. Friday afternoon, Dover International Speedway announced that some shuttle service had to be...
View ArticleRoundup: Cape Henlopen shuts out Polytech 37-0
Rasheed Woods ran for three touchdowns as Cape Henlopen High blanked Polytech, 37-0, in Henlopen Conference Northern Division football on Friday night. The contest, originally slated to be played in...
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