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COMMENTARY: A look through the ‘thin weeds’ Democratic contenders
To hear the big-time, eastern, inside-the-Beltway pundits tell it, the Republican presidential candidates are driving around in the clown car with way too many quirky, no-way-in-hell candidates. Three...
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Slideshow: PPG 40th anniversary celebration
080815-9383 Jessica Rider (left) with her parents Mickey and Karen at the 40th anniversary of the opening of the PPG plant near Cheswold. Mickey has been working there for 30 years and his wife, whom...
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Roundup: District III edged in Big League semifinals
Young fans working on a sign supporting the Delaware team before the semifinal game Saturday night. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Delaware District III pitcher Hailey Andrews sends...
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Dover base group gives fresh look to Shepherd Place
Students from the Staff Sgt. Julio Alonso Airman Leadership School class 15-F dig up old bushes and shrubs during a class volunteer project July 25 at the Shepherd Place in Dover. The Shepherd Place is...
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Delaware Junction country music festival on track
DOVER — With the kick off of the inaugural Delaware Junction country music festival in Harrington less than a week away, excitement is in the air. “Everything is on schedule and we already have our...
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Biden’s last chance for presidential run?
DOVER — President Joe Biden? Political observers have had a field day with that very question over the past week, since New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd said Beau Biden had, on his deathbed,...
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Comic Con animates Dover with costumed creations
09dsn Dover Comic Con 021 Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs’ Chris Hall, dressed as BBC-TV’s Doctor Who, offers a monster a cookie during the “Doctor Who meets Caesar Rodney” show at Old...
View ArticleMilford Police investigate home invasion, homicide
MILFORD – Milford Police continue to investigate a Saturday morning home invasion that lead to death of one of the residents. According to police, John G. Harmon, 40, was fatally shot when the house in...
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Group effort helps Dover PD K9 get ballistic vest
Gerome joined the Dover Police Department approximately one year ago and is assigned to Master Cpl. Frank Fioravaniti. (Submitted photo/Dover Police Department) DOVER — The Dover Police Department’s K9...
View ArticleLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: A cause for anger toward Dover police
I am a husband, father and military veteran. A man of 63, I have lived in Dover most of my life. Although I have resided in several states over the years, this city has always been my home. A few years...
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Friends keep Killens Pond on trail of success
Killens Pond, a former millpond, is a popular spot for boating and fishing. Photo by Andrew West/Delaware State News A scenic stop on the Pondside Trail offers a great view of Killens Pond. Photo by...
View ArticleSmyrna facility looking for people to ‘adopt’ patients
DOVER — The second annual Friends and Family Day at the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill is only a few weeks away and although many residents will have the opportunity to spend time with their...
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Shelton excited to take over Capital superintendent post
New Capital School District superintendent Dan Shelton said he hopes to continue the “great work” that’s been done in Capital and to take it “even to the next level.” (Delaware State News/Dave...
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Young Blue Hens look to grow up fast
NEWARK — They’re a little bit like kindergartners on the first day of school. Freshman football players, said Vince Hollerman, are just a little too amped up on the first day of practice. “Just calm...
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Country’s Corbin to perform at Dover Downs
Country singer Easton Corbin will play Dover Downs Nov. 27. (Submitted photo) DOVER — Country singer Easton Corbin will visit Dover Downs Hotel & Casino for a Friday, Nov. 27 performance at 9 p.m....
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Gin Blossoms to play Harrington’s Exhibit Hall
Gin Blossoms, known for such hits as “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road” and “Until I Fall Away” hit Harrington Casino’s Exhibit Hall stage Nov. 14. (Submitted photo) HARRINGTON – Harrington Raceway and...
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Two separate Sunday shootings wound three
State and local authorities said they investigated separate shootings on Sunday that wounded three people. The first alleged incident occurred at approximately 12:15 p.m. in Lincoln when a handgun...
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Smyrna flags its pride with ‘American Hero’ honor
SMYRNA — People passing through Smyrna may have noticed banners with various names of those who served the nation on South Market Street. “Our American Hero” is what it reads, along with the name and...
View ArticleRoundup: M.O.T. falls to NY, 9-6 in Mid-Atlantic Regional
On of the biggest reasons M.O.T. is in Connecticut right now is because of its late-inning heroics. For a while on Monday, the Delaware state champions looked they were ready to follow the same script....
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Hens’ Tinsley pushing aside the pain
Defensive tackle David Tinsley looks to make a play in last year’s season opener at Pitt. He was lost for the year after injuring his arm again later in the game. (Delaware sports information/Mark...
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