Blue Hens rally but fall to Hofstra 58-56 in CAA opener
NEWARK — The young University of Delaware men’s basketball team suffered its first home loss in a 58-56 setback to Hofstra at the Bob Carpenter Center Saturday afternoon, but the Blue Hens made a...
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What’s your New Year’s resolution?
DOVER — So, what’s your resolution? Whether it’s to lose weight, spend more time with family, learn a new skill or something else, New Year’s resolutions are commonplace. A Nielsen survey from last...
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Bringing in a New Year at noon: Kent County library tradition continues
DOVER — There was no champagne toast offered and it wasn’t the middle of the night. However, that didn’t take away the excitement from all of the children’s wide eyes as they excitedly counted down to...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: It’s time for Delawareans to get winter-ready
In January 2016, a blizzard brought snow, freezing temperatures, and hazardous conditions to Delaware. However, winter storms are nothing new. Every winter season, the threat of snow, ice, and other...
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A photographic look at 2016
Here are some of Delaware State News chief photographer Marc Clery’s favorite photos he took during 2016.
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2016 in Review: Looking back, politics revealed a divided Delaware
DOVER — We will remember 2016 mostly for its politics. It was the year that Donald Trump landed his helicopter in Harrington and made a rollicking pitch to “Make America Great Again” on his...
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Scaled-back development revived south of Smyrna
AuburnMeadows1-MCleryTwo public notice signs at the future housing development called Auburn Meadows on Brenford Road near Smyrna. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) SMYRNA — Auburn Meadows, a planned...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: The election, the future of our nation and Delaware
The election is over, our election process worked as designed, and Mr. Trump is now the president-elect. The true meaning of this monumental upset is the absolute and unequivocal rejection of the...
View ArticleAge discrimination discounted in Smyrna man’s application to be probation...
DOVER — Citing alleged “odd” and “bizarre” past behavior a judge dismissed a Smyrna man’s lawsuit claiming age discrimination blocked his attempt to become a probation and parole officer in 2015. Todd...
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One arrested, second sought in Harrington shooting
Trequon T. Seth David Brown HARRINGTON — One arrest was made and a second suspect sought after a shooting in a school parking lot late Sunday afternoon, police said. According to Harrington Police...
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Brother and sister held, third sought in Dover armed robberies
Alexis Williams Antoine McDonald DOVER — A brother and sister were arrested after two alleged armed robberies within 12 hours on Sunday and at least one other suspect was sought, authorities said....
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City council temporarily off the air
Council President Timothy Slavin DOVER — Dover City Council President Timothy A. Slavin said he enjoys the transparency that live television broadcasts of council meetings bring to the community....
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Greenville man wounded in Istanbul attack stayed alive by playing dead
GREENVILLE — A Delaware man wounded in an attack at a New Year’s Eve celebration in Istanbul says he survived by playing dead. William Jacob Raak told NBC News that he stayed silent and motionless...
View ArticleRoundup: UD women’s basketball team drops CAA opener to W&M
Turnovers and offensive woes hindered Delaware on Monday afternoon as the Blue Hens fell, 60-49, to William & Mary in its CAA women’s basketball opener at the Bob Carpenter Center. The loss marked...
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Freshman Daly shines again in Blue Hens’ loss to Charleston
NEWARK — Ryan Daly is only a freshman. So you can excuse the Delaware freshman for his youthful optimism. Despite the Blue Hens’ 65-56 loss to Charleston on Monday night, Daly still sees no reason why...
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Sussex winners take office
Sussex winners of the November general election took office on Tuesday, Jan. 3, during a swearing-in ceremony held in County Council chambers on The Circle in Georgetown. Irwin G. Burton III of Lewes...
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New attitude helps Lawson grow into hoop star for Wolverines
DOVER — J.W. Lawson has usually learned his lessons the hard way. His best friend was shot and killed in Wilmington two years ago. On the basketball court, Lawson bounced around between two high...
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COMMENTARY: What will Trump’s education agenda mean for Delaware?
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Betsy DeVos as his choice for Secretary of Education. A number of people in the community have asked me for my take on what this will mean for public education...
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Accused murderer turns down plea offer; opts for new trial
Isaiah McCoy DOVER — Having served more than six years in prison for an alleged murder in 2010, Isaiah W. McCoy, 29, declined a plea offer Tuesday morning that might have freed him from prison. Mr....
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Banta retains Levy Court presidency; special election date set to fill vacancy
P. Brooks Banta DOVER — In the first Kent County Levy Court meeting of 2017, 1st District Commissioner P. Brooks Banta was re-elected court president by unanimous decision. At-Large Commissioner Terry...
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