Briggs King, Rappa tackle issues for survey in 37th District race
The 37th Representative District is in the Georgetown area. Ruth Briggs King, Republican Office seeking: State representative 37th District Age: 60 Occupation: Vice president, human resources Family:...
View ArticlePostles, Williams offer views on the current issues in 33rd District
The 33rd Representative District is in the Milford area. Charles Postles, Republican Office seeking: 33rd District state representative Age: 67 Occupation: Farmer Family: Wife Janet and three children...
View ArticleHarrington man gunned down in Dover
DOVER — A 31-year-old Harrington man died after being shot twice Sunday night in a Dover alley. It was the city’s fourth shooting incident in 10 days. The victim, John T. William, was pronounced dead...
View ArticleRevitalizing a community, one house at a time
DOVER — The key to revitalizing an area is to take it one house and one family at a time, said Jonathan Gallo, executive director for the Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity. Mr. Gallo and the...
View ArticleRoundup: Maddox leads Lake Forest over Indian River in field hockey
Mya Maddox scored twice, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as Lake Forest High edged Indian River, 2-1, in Henlopen Conference field hockey on Tuesday. Both teams tallied first-half goals...
View ArticleWesley’s Callahan signs with Browns
Joe Callahan is getting quite the whirlwind tour of the NFL. A week after being released by the Packers and signed by the Saints, the former Wesley College quarterback was released by the Saints and...
View ArticleRBs Waters, Alleyne bright spots for Hornets
DOVER — When Mike Waters went on his official visit at Delaware State, he thought it was a good place for him. Then he met Brycen Alleyne. That sold Waters. Waters, a freshman, and Alleyne, a...
View ArticleCR stops Polytech rally with 5-3 win
WOODSIDE — The Caesar Rodney Rodney High boys’ soccer team maintained its perfect record against Polytech High. But the Panthers gave the Riders quite the scare. Polytech rallied for two goals to tie...
View ArticleChesapeake Utilities seeks warms coats for the needy
Code Purple representatives Becky Martin (third from left, front) and Diane Kaskeski (fifth from left, front) stand with members of the Chesapeake Utilities Corp. team as they begin to load the Code...
View ArticleDover man faces at least 7 years in prison for manslaughter
DOVER — A Dover man will receive at least seven years imprisonment when sentenced Nov. 17 in connection with a shooting death at an apartment complex last year. On Tuesday, Fchante Robertson, 27 when...
View ArticleTwo Dover fugitives killed in police confrontation outside Maryland motel room
ELKTON, Md. — Officers fatally shot a fugitive couple on a motel balcony Tuesday when they refused to drop their weapons, which turned out to be BB guns that looked like real firearms, authorities...
View ArticleSchwartzkopf, DeMartino provide answers to the survey questions
The 14th Representative District serves the Rehoboth Beach area. Peter Schwartzkopf, Democrat Age: 61 Occupation: Retired Delaware State Police captain Family: Wife Carol, four children, six...
View ArticleLynn, Dowding offer responses to questions on the current issues
The 31st Representative District is in the Dover area. Sean Lynn, Democrat Age: 41 Occupation: Lawyer Family: wife Alexis, children MacKenzie, Henry, Kate Elective experience: District representative...
View ArticleRace relations, economy spark debate at DSU
DOVER — The beginning of the gubernatorial candidate portion of ‘The State of Black Delaware’ Town Hall Forum at Delaware State University on Tuesday was affable and and low intensity. Democratic...
View ArticleState program to promote establishing children’s paternity canceled
DOVER — Questions remain about a Division of Child Support Services letter sent home with students promoting the value of identifying their birth mother and father, if applicable. In response to media...
View ArticleGun, drug charges filed against man shot by probation officer
DOVER — Two men were charged in connection with an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday afternoon, including a wanted suspect struck by gunfire four times during a pursuit. Jamera Fisher, 25, of Dover,...
View ArticleYearick, Henderson battle for 34th Rep. District seat
DOVER — Few legislative districts in Delaware — and none in Kent County — are as incongruous as the 34th. By party registration the Camden-area district gives a small edge of about 800 voters to the...
View ArticleOutten offers answers on issues in the 30th District
30th Representative District In the leadup to Nov. 8’s election, the Delaware State News will be running questionnaires from various candidates. If you’ve missed any, visit...
View ArticleBennett, Foltz tackle issues of the day in 32nd District
32nd Representative District In the leadup to Nov. 8’s election, the Delaware State News will be running questionnaires from various candidates. If you’ve missed any, visit...
View ArticleUnopposed Rep. Dukes responds to survey for 40th District
40th District In the leadup to Nov. 8’s election, the Delaware State News will be running questionnaires from various candidates. If you’ve missed any, visit http://delawarestatenews.net/ and click on...
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