Roundup: Wolverines’ field hockey team wins third straight
The Wesley College field hockey team extended its winning streak to three straight, downing the Shenandoah University Hornets 1-0 on Tuesday afternoon in Winchester, Va. Lauren Niezgoda netted the lone...
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Tracy Morgan comes back to Dover Downs for more laughs
DOVER — Tracy Morgan says the time for tears is gone. For him, it’s all about the funny. More than two years after the comedian was critically injured in an accident on the New Jersey Turnpike...
View ArticleLawsuit to continue in alleged fall at Dover gas station
DOVER — A lawsuit involving a customer’s slippery fall at a gas station in early 2014 will continue as both sides further research weather conditions that day, according to an order issued Thursday....
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Delaware AG: $15K price tag for ex-Treasurer to get email copies is too much
DOVER — The Delaware Attorney General’s Office says state officials were wrong to place a $15,000 price tag on giving former state Treasurer Chip Flowers copies of his emails from his time in office....
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Pace seeks to unseat Ennis in 14th Senate District
DOVER — In 2014, the oldest member of the state Senate, a 25-year incumbent, was sent home. Republican Bryant Richardson defeated then 81-year-old Sen. Robert Venables, a Democrat from Laurel, giving...
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National clown hysteria troubles local performers
“I’ve had to change some things,” said Renate McIntosh, who portrays Snippy Doodles. “I used to stop by the Food Lion on my way home in costume to get groceries and I would always joke with kids that I...
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Carney says his economic plan puts focus on recapturing ‘old’ jobs
John Carney DOVER — Democratic nominee for governor John Carney unveiled an economic development plan Friday that includes streamlining regulations, repurposing old industrial facilities and placing...
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Study: Del. worse than average in gun murders and assaults
DOVER — Delaware is in the middle of the pack among the 50 states when it comes to overall gun violence but is worse than average in gun murders and assaults, a new study finds. A report from the...
View ArticleSlideshow: Cape Henlopen 29, Dover 14
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Dover, Polytech crown homecoming queens
Sara Miller was crowned Dover High School’s Homecoming Queen during halftime of the Cape Henlopen vs. Dover football game at Dover High School on Friday. Cape won the game 29-14. (Delaware State...
View ArticleSlideshow: DMA 37, Polytech 7
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View ArticleUnbeaten Milford dominates Indian River 52-15 on Homecoming
By Ben Heck Delaware State News MILFORD — Friday night’s 52-15 victory over Indian River served as a statement win for head coach Shaun Strickland’s undefeated Milford Buccaneers. With star junior...
View ArticleUndefeated Smyrna wins 54-22 over Sussex Tech
GEORGETOWN — As usual, the Smyrna High offense scored and scored and scored. But this was still a tied game midway through the second quarter. Then the Smyrna defense clamped down on Sussex Tech,...
View ArticleRoundup: DMA wins 4th straight, defeats Polytech 37-7
Click to view slideshow. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh Delaware Military posted a 37-7 victory over Polytech High in a nonconference football game on Friday night. The win was the...
View ArticleCape Henlopen spoils Dover’s homecoming 29-14
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — The play couldn’t have been set up any nicer for Jerry Harden. When Dover High overthrew a short screen pass late in the second quarter...
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Former state treasurer has FOIA issues with Delaware
Chip Flowers DOVER — After grappling with state officials for months over the cost of providing copies of his emails while in office, ex-State Treasurer Chipman L. “Chip” Flowers Jr. seemed comfortable...
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COMMENTARY: Americans set deadly pace on roadways in 2016
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), between 2014 and 2015, highway deaths increased in almost all categories. Further, over the first six months of 2016,...
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4th-quarter meltdown at W&M sends Hens to 4th straight loss
Sophomore wide receiver and Indian River product Jamie Jarmon scores on a nine-yard touchdown in the first quarter, the first score of his Blue Hen career. (UD sports information/Mark Campbell)...
View ArticleWinless Hornets fall to Florida A&M 41-27
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — Florida A&M’s quarterback Ryan Stanley isn’t know among the MEAC as much of a runner. And the Rattlers aren’t considered an explosive...
View ArticleDSU concludes week-long homecoming celebration
Click to view slideshow. Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — According to Delaware State University’s tailgating rules, revelers can start setting up their parking lot parties four hours ahead of...
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