Blue Hen men fall to Seton Hall 81-68
NEWARK, N.J. — The Delaware men’s basketball team pulled within seven points three times in the second half, but Seton Hall answered each time as the Pirates recorded an 81-68 victory over the Blue...
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Roundup: Polytech boys earn 4th straight win
Photos: Special to the Delaware State News/Doug Curran Polytech High edged Howard, 68-64, in boys’ basketball on Saturday afternoon as part of the Upstate-Downstate Challenge at St. Georges. In a game...
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Slideshow: Caesar Rodney and Concord boys’ basketball
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Dupervil, Córdoba make boys’ soccer Top XI All-State team
Like most really good goal scorers, Dalendy Dupervil got special attention from every defense he faced. But, also like most good scorers, he didn’t let it stop him. The Sussex Central High senior...
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From the Sports Editor: Wentworth made Wesley basketball his family
Jim Wentworth (right) is pictured with former Wesley College football coach Bob Andrus, who passed away last year. (State News file photo) When Freeman Williams heard that Jim Wentworth had died, he...
View ArticleRetrial of ex-counselor on sex abuse charges to start
DOVER — The retrial of a 31-year-old female accused of sexually abusing her underage client at a drug and alcohol counseling center in 2015 is scheduled for Monday. Rebecca Q. Winters (also known as...
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Local son Tom Cook looks back on career with state
Tom Cook One way or the other, Tom Cook has been around Delaware state government for virtually all of his 52 years. A Kent Countian his entire life, he’s worked for the state for the past 25 years,...
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More than 250 grads receive diplomas at DSU’s December commencement
DOVER – There was nothing that could keep Janika Royall from celebrating on Saturday morning. Not cold wintry weather, ice-covered roads, or anything. “Today means everything to me,” said Ms. Royall....
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At Dover High, students look for solutions to stop bullies
Dover High seniors, from left, Jazmyne Stanford, Barry Jones and Paige Rust, are part of the solution team for the school’s No Bully program. Students are encouraged to report incidents using boxes...
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Bullying in Delaware’s schools: A report
Dover High Associate Principal Tiff McCullough talks with students who work to stop bullying in the school. From left are seniors Jazmyne Stanford, Barry Jones and Paige Rust. Special to the Delaware...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Keep in mind the reason for the Christmas season
Merry Christmas! In today’s world, we often forget why Christmas matters. I hope even those who are not religious take a moment to reflect on the significance of the one we should be celebrating. I...
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Santa Claus in Cheswold
Operation Santa was in full effect Sunday in Cheswold as Old St. Nick was seen getting a ride from the Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company. He was checking on the children of Cheswold to see if they have...
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Hutchison retiring after four decades with Dover
DOVER — James L. Hutchison Sr., known throughout Dover as simply “Hutch,” was curious about this thing he had heard about — retirement. So after serving the city of Dover for more than 40 years in...
View ArticleIt’s official: Delaware’s electoral votes given to Clinton
DOVER — Hillary Clinton is the winner of the Electoral College presidential vote in Delaware. Delaware’s three Democratic Party electors officially cast their ballots for Clinton on Monday at an...
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Hurley’s Always B Miki wins Horse of Year
U.S. Trotting Association Always B Miki, bred and co-owned by Wilmington-based Joe Hurley’s Roll The Dice Stable, on Monday was named harness racing’s Pacer of the Year and Horse of the Year by the U.S...
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High school basketball: Rebuilding Panthers eye improvement
WOODSIDE — They weren’t out on the court with Polytech High’s boys’ basketball team two years ago. But watching the Panthers go to their first state championship game was pretty exciting stuff for the...
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State panel lowers official state revenue forecast again
NEW CASTLE — Delaware’s official government revenue forecast went from bad to worse on Monday, putting more pressure on lawmakers and the administration officials developing a spending plan for next...
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City searching for people who want to serve
DOVER — The city of Dover has six spots available for individuals who would like to serve the community on one if its’ several committees, commissions or boards. Kay Sass, public affairs and emergency...
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Testimony: Teen had sex with drug counselor
Rebecca Q. Winters DOVER — A teen testified Monday to knowledge of alleged sex acts committed by a friend and his counselor during a stay at Crossroads of Delaware drug and alcohol treatment center....
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It’s official! Delaware casts three votes for Clinton
DOVER — Delaware formally cast its three electoral votes for Hillary Clinton on Monday, making her the first woman to receive electoral votes for president as the nominee of a major party. Mrs....
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