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Sankofa Cultural Arts Center set to open soon in Dover
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., left, with Inner City Cultural League founder Reuben Salters Monday morning in Dover. (Delaware State News/Matt Bittle) Reuben Salters, right, gave U.S. Sen. Tom Carper,...
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Stock market drop triggers local investors’ anxieties
DOVER — Citing company compliance requirements, many local financial planners wouldn’t comment publicly on Monday about the stock market plunge, the biggest in nearly four years. Surely, though, the...
View ArticleDover economic office returned to mayor’s oversight
DOVER — Council voted unanimously Monday to return the city’s economic development office to the mayor’s oversight. The vote reverses a decision council made Aug. 10 on the recommendation of the deputy...
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Keeping slain son’s memory alive, one year later
DOVER— It’s been a year since Tasha Watson and Tyson O. Henry Sr. lost their son. That happened when gunshots rang out after a party in the 300 block of Simon Circle in Dover. In remembrance of their...
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Slideshow: Holy Cross School First Day
Holy Cross Elementary School kindergarten student Gianna Maddalena, 5, says a prayer as she walks into her first day of school ever Tuesday morning. Holy Cross School's new principal Linda Pollitt...
View ArticleLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Some questions for the teacher
When I was a student in public school, I had a lot of problems with history teachers who taught dogmatically from either a liberal or a conservative point of view. I wanted them to make me think, not...
View ArticleNASCAR haulers to parade through Dover Oct. 1
DOVER — Some of the most colorful 18-wheelers on the road will thunder into Dover when NASCAR rolls into town Oct. 2-4. On Tuesday Dover International Speedway announced the return of the NASCAR Hauler...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: More about Common Cause
Common Cause is an organization which describes itself as a “nonpartisan, grass-roots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, … .” Unfortunately, that wording is...
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Future bright for Del. Electric Cooperative
Don and Paulette Matthews of Selbyville enjoy two of the over 5,000 chicken dinners prepared for Tuesday's dinner meeting. Delaware Electric Co-Op CEO Bill Andrew, center, enjoys chatting with his...
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Sunset Business Mixer
DOVER — Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce members could showcase their businesses and connect with each other at Wednesday’s Sunset Business Mixer at the Member 2 Member Expo. The event was held on...
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COMMENTARY: Land-grant legacy should be celebrated
On Aug. 30, 1890, the U.S. Congress enacted the Second Morrill Act, thereby augmenting the land-grant college and university system. As we begin the 125th academic year after the Morrill Act II’s...
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Company donates naloxone to Delaware’s public schools
Pictured is an auto-injector naloxone unit provided by the kaleo company. (Submitted photo/DHSS) NEW CASTLE — As a new school year starts, nurses in Delaware’s public high schools will have access to...
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Delaware court system pitches easier access to information
A new website is devoted to providing public information regarding the Delaware Court on the Judiciary. (Submitted photo/State of Delaware) DOVER — In a continuing quest for openness to the public, the...
View ArticleKeep an eye on contact lens care
DOVER –– Although contact lenses are a convenient and easy way to aid eyesight, proper care is necessary to maintain healthy eyes. “Contact lenses are most popular for young people and individuals with...
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Kids, teachers ‘deploy’ in Operation KUDOS/TUDOS
With help from her teacher Pamela Delort, Welch Elementary School kindergarten student Alexis Whitfield, 5, holds a rubber rifle while wearing a ballistic suit and helmet during Dover Air Force Base's...
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Harrington man accused in Dover armed robbery
DOVER — A 20-year-old Harrington man is being sought after investigation into an alleged armed robbery in an apartment complex Tuesday night, authorities said. According to Dover police, two women...
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Delaware Democrats awaiting Carney decision on run for governor
LEWES — When Democrats from across the state gather Saturday for the biennial Sussex Jamboree, candidates for lieutenant governor and insurance commissioner are expected to make announcements. But one...
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Frederica caretaker charged with theft of $50K
SMYRNA — A 52-year-old Frederica woman is facing 58 felony charges after a 17-month investigation into alleged home caretaker thefts and forgeries from an 84-year-old female patient, Smyrna Police...
View ArticleOne dead after fatal crash south of Smyrna
SMYRNA – Southbound 13 is reopen this morning after being closed for several hours as Delaware State Police investigated a fatal crash south of Smyrna involving a pedestrian on U.S. 13 southbound and...
View ArticleSmyrna woman killed in early morning crash
SMYRNA – Delaware State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash on U.S. 13 this morning as Evelyn M. Whitley, 46, of Smyrna. According to police, the incident occurred around 1:05 this...
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