Iran deal is a return to sanity
The recent news about the illness of former President Jimmy Carter should be a valuable reminder to everyone, especially the three members of Delaware’s congressional delegation, that the deal on...
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Sussex County carjacking conviction overturned
GEORGETOWN — A Bridgeville man’s conviction after a 2013 abduction of an 89-year-old Lincoln woman was vacated last week after the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that his alleged involvement came after a...
View ArticleKent County Recreation Center on schedule for early 2016 opening
DOVER –– The Kent County Recreation Center on New Burton Road in Dover is on budget and on schedule to open in early 2016, according to EDiS’ monthly progress report presented to Levy Court Tuesday...
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A safe return for Delaware firefighters
Paul Testa of Newark and dog, Bruno, were at Blackbird Forest waiting to greet his wife Nikki after she’s been away for two weeks fighting fires out west. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Magnolia...
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Markell vetoes bill toughening penalties for doctor-patient sex
DOVER — Gov. Jack Markell has vetoed a bill that attempted to govern sexual relationships between health professionals and patients, his office announced Tuesday. The move came as a shock to the...
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Pedal Away Prostate Cancer Bike Race and Health Fair set for Sept. 19
Hundreds of bicyclists are expected this year for the seventh annual Pedal Way Prostate Cancer Bike Race and Health Fair on Sept. 19. The event begins and ends at Eden Hill Medical Center in Dover....
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Blue Hens have high hopes for young DT Woodson
Last fall, 6-foot-2, 290-pound defensive tackle Blaine Woodson was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year in the Colonial Athletic Association. Now, as they get ready for their season opener against...
View ArticleFilling in the gaps of a ‘more perfect union’
Mike Apgar’s [letter] “Pay your share for a more perfect union” of the July 28 issue of the DSN was astonishingly impressive. He states he loves America and pledges his allegiance to her. He proceeded...
View ArticleContract bid ads to be posted for Kent County sports complex
DOVER — A long-awaited project touted as bringing an enormous annual economic impact to the area through hosting youth sports tournaments continues to move forward. After years of pushing through...
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Dover farmer’s market produces growing sense of community
DOVER — With this year’s run for the Loockerman Way Farmer’s Market nearly over, volunteer manager Amy Mullen says the summer turnout has been “pretty good” as the market continues to deepen its roots...
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Murphy 10th cabinet member to leave Markell administration
Secretary of Education Mark Murphy, left,, seen here with Gov. Jack Markell at a February event, is the latest of the governor’s cabinet secretaries to announce his departure. (Delaware State News file...
View ArticleMedical board temporarily suspends license of Dover doctor
DOVER — Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline has issued a temporary order immediately suspending the medical license of Dover physician Dr. Lindsay...
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Thursday’s storm causes flooding at Dover intersection — again
An eyewitness to Thursday’s flooding said the area near South Governors Avenue and Water Street went from black top to the water up high on the cars in just 10 minutes. (Submitted) The intersection of...
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War Dog Memorial dedication Sat.: ‘The unsung heroes’
Wilmington native Bob Biss will forever remember King, the German Shepherd who protected him during three tours in Vietnam between 1968 and 1970. (Submitted photo) DOVER — Bob Biss wanted to be an...
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Del. lawmakers still debating US-Iran deal as vote nears
DOVER — Congress is set to vote on the historic Iran deal within the next month, and all three members of Delaware’s congressional delegation remain undecided, at least publicly. A group of world...
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DSU d-line in good hands with Sherrod
Gabe Sherrod DOVER — Kenny Carter never coached Rodney Gunter. But Carter has coached Gabe Sherrod for a few weeks. And Delaware State’s new head coach likes what Sherrod can do. So while losing an...
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S-Factor combines charity with singing competition
Making tonight’s S-Factor finals at the Smyrna Opera House are, back row, from left, Liahona Schafferman, Megan Wolf, Lamont Pierce, Diego Boateng, Sean Pyle (alternate), and Jacquelyn Jonacha. Front...
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Peterson’s ‘Eyecons’ benefits Dover’s Schwartz Center
When the Schwartz Theater for the Arts booked Christopher Peterson for its annual benefit show, it really got a bang for its buck. Christopher Peterson brings his show “Eyecons” to the Schwartz Center...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: PJM treating Delmarva region customers unfairly
Delmarva electricity customers could unfairly bear the costs of new transmission lines that would primarily benefit New Jersey residents. The regional transmission owners of the PJM grid recently voted...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Of bogeymen, anti-Christs and assured Armageddon
Efforts in progress to expose the pending Iran nuclear deal as the sure steps to a nuclear war are truly laudable. Bearing the fabulously successful mantra of “be afraid” (in this case, of any attempt...
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