Clik here to view.
Woo takes action for Asian-American voters
S.B. Woo, a former University of Delaware and one-term lieutenant governor, now heads the 80-20 Initiative. (University of Delaware photo) DOVER — Let’s start with a Delaware trivia question. Who was...
View ArticleRoundup: Lake Forest rallies for 5-2 field hockey win
Mya Maddox scored twice to lead a four-goal second half as the Lake Forest High field hockey team rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Brandywine 5-2 on Saturday afternoon. Kaitlyn Stahre had a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Former NRA president John Sigler promises leadership for Levy Court
John Sigler DOVER — John Sigler, running as a Republican, announced his candidacy for the 5th District Levy Court seat currently held by Democrat Commissioner George “Jody” Sweeney in late August....
View ArticleClik here to view.
George ‘Jody’ Sweeney seeks 3rd term as Levy Court commissioner
George “Jody” Sweeney DOVER — After serving on the Kent County Levy Court for 8 years, Democrat George “Jody” Sweeney is seeking reelection. Mr. Sweeney first ran in 2007 during a special election...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Downstate Delaware family wins big on the “Feud”
“Family Feud” host Steve Harvey stands with, from left, Sarah Starkey, of Felton; Jodi Skocypec, of Lewes; Meaghan Ellwanger, of Milford; Jami Jackson, of Lewes; and Pam Jackson, of Dover. The family...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Blue Hens fire football coach Brock
Dave Brock NEWARK — Dave Brock came to the Delaware football program four years ago with a detailed plan for making the Blue Hens a contender again. He knew it would take him a few recruiting classes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Knight’s Fine Jewelry marks 30 years
From left, Cheryl Fendt, her mother Beverly Knight and Sami Seeney celebrated the 30th anniversary of Knight’s Fine Jewelry in Camden on Thursday, Oct. 13. (Delaware State News/Mike Finney) CAMDEN —...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Focus on fundamentals, not the frivolity
The presidential race boils down to two despicable characters. In an age where morality is relative and approaching irrelevance, serial sexual predators in the White House are suddenly a dangerous...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alcohol and tobacco agency earns top national award
Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Director John Yeomans, left, accepts the Agency of the Year award on behalf of their agency. (Submitted photo/NLLEA) DOVER — Lauded for an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Middleton hopes to bring fresh perspective to Levy Court
DOVER — Running as a Republican, Philadelphia-born Charlotte Middleton is vying for the 1st District Levy Court seat. Mrs. Middleton has been living in Delaware for 12 years with her husband and four...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Banta seeks to hold office for sixth consecutive term at Levy Court
DOVER — Commissioner P. Brooks Banta, the Democratic representative for the 1st Levy Court District, has been serving on the court for 20 years straight. He’s also been a resident of the 1st District...
View ArticleSurvey: Most Delawareans support legal marijuana
DOVER — Sixty-one percent of Delawareans are in favor of legalizing marijuana, according to survey results released by the University of Delaware today. The poll, overseen by the university’s Center...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dover High program eases freshmen transition
The senior members, or Peer Leaders, of Dover High’s Peer Group Connections program meet the morning of the Senators’ homecoming football game on Friday. (Delaware State News/Mike Finney) DOVER —...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Petition launched for marijuana legalization
DOVER — A coalition of activists launched a petition Monday in an effort to legalize marijuana. The release comes the same day as a survey published by the University of Delaware said 61 percent of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three weekend shooting incidents disturb Dover peace
Sencier Mansfield DOVER — Police arrested a suspect in one weekend shooting and suspects are being sought in two others, Dover Police said: • Authorities said Sencier Mansfield, 16, of Dover was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Turning up the gas: Chesapeake Utilities breaks ground on $26M business campus
Leaders of the Chesapeake Utilities Corporation join state and local dignitaries in a ceremonial groundbreaking of the $26 million business campus in Dover on Monday. (Delaware State News/Mike Finney)...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: People on the fence should consider Trump
Now that most people have made up their minds on the election, the people that are going to vote for Donald Trump and the people that are going to vote for Hillary Clinton, let’s all encourage the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kent County Register of Wills candidates square off
DOVER — Register of Wills incumbent Harold Brode, a Democrat, is seeking to retain the office as he faces Republican opponent Michael Routh. Both candidates believe they have the ideal qualifications...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clerk of the Peace candidates pledge to donate salary portion, quit day job
DOVER — Clerk of the Peace Loretta Wootten is retiring from her position this year after serving three four-year terms. Seeking the office are two Milford natives, one of whom is Ms. Wootten’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bonini proposal would block effort to make Del. a sanctuary state
Colin Bonini DOVER — There is no “more wrongheaded policy” than making Delaware a sanctuary state, Sen. Colin Bonini, R-Dover, said Monday. The Republican nominee for governor said in a brief news...
View Article