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Last year’s dust is gone with the wind; this year it’s a Firefly mud fest
From left, Firefly Music Festival fans Madeline DoNatto, 18, Natalie Bock, 17, and Lucy Mernit, 17 all of Baltimore, try to navigate their way across a muddy pathway Friday. (Delaware State News/Dave...
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Paul McCartney brings his vast library of songs to Firefly festival
DOVER — “Hello, Firefly. We’re going to have a bit of a party tonight,” Sir Paul McCartney told the audience Friday night at the Firefly Music Festival in Dover. Sir Paul, who celebrated his 73rd...
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Gold seeks fifth straight win in 60th Blue-Gold Game
Gold lineman Derek Reigle of Polytech joins his buddy Rickey Hargis, 8, of Magnolia. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) NEWARK — As far as Derek Reigle is concerned, this had all the...
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Modern technology provides new venue for old illegal activity
SMYRNA — Illegal alcohol sales recently reached another dimension, state investigators claimed last week. According to the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement, two Smyrna residents were...
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Father’s Day: Local sons and daughters praise their dads
Darnell Cephas teaches his 5-year-old daughter Ja’Laiya that with hard work and dedication anything can be achieved in life. (Delaware State News/submitted by Darnell Cephas ) DOVER — Chenee’ Brooks’...
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Dover Public Library drawing up plans for Comic Con
Doctor Who fans will have a photo opportunity with a replica TARDIS (Time And Relative Dimension In Space). (Submitted photo by Dover Public Library) DOVER — In early August, maybe you’ll see the...
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McCartney concert makes for Fab Firefly
Sir Paul McCartney performed his first concert in Delaware Friday night as part of the Firefly Music Festival in the Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. Sir Paul blasted through a 34-song show...
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Casino Reinvestment Act will help Delaware better compete
Delaware’s casino industry is encouraging the General Assembly to act now on the Casino Reinvestment Act, Senate Bill 30. There was a time when our casinos (Dover Downs, Harrington Raceway and Delaware...
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Firefly offers 90,000 fans four days of unique experiences
From left, Firefly Music Festival fashionistas from Connecticut Gloriana Restrepo, Victoria Dortenzio, Claire O' Brien and Emily Bean said skin was in at the festival this year. Kristin Eberts of...
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Blue stops Gold rush in closing seconds
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Music fans adopt the ‘concert look’ at Firefly festival
Firefly Music Festival fashionistas, from left, are Gloriana Restrepo, Victoria Dortenzio, Claire O’Brien and Emily Bean, all from Connecticut. They said skin was in at the festival this year. Delaware...
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Coston a ‘ray of sunshine’ at Modern Maturity Center
Raymond Coston, of Dover, volunteers with Meals on Wheels at the Modern Maturity Center but also has become the unofficial greeter at the center. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER — Virginia...
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Firefly weathers storm, adjusts Sunday schedule
DOVER — Firefly Music Festival’s Sunday schedules will go on as planned and two acts will make up shows today. With severe storms bearing down on the Firefly Music Festival Saturday night, organizers...
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New Starbucks a salute to military
A new Starbucks is opening in August at 1481 N. DuPont Highway. (Delaware State News/Arshon Howard DOVER — A new Starbucks is coming to the city, but not just any Starbucks. The popular coffee...
View ArticlePresentation in Harrington focuses on heroin epidemic
HARRINGTON — Personal stories of heroin’s ravages are scheduled for Tuesday night at the Harrington Fire Hall. Connections Community Support Programs will host the event at 20 Clark Street, which...
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New Jewish group in Milford aims to be cultural hub
MILFORD — A new organization will provide cultural programs focused on Jewish history and tradition with the intent of creating a local center for Jews and non-Jews alike to learn. The Mid-State...
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The Branch Christian bookstore to close doors after 25 years
The Branch Christian bookstore at 128 Greentree Drive is going out of business after 25 years. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) DOVER — On Facebook, owner Nannette Jones had a simple response to...
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Firefly lights back up after the storm
TOR_5590t The Killers close out the Firefly Music Festival Sunday night. (Submitted photo by Torey Mundkowsky) TOR_5403t The Killers close out the Firefly Music Festival Sunday night. (Submitted photo...
View ArticleDelaware-trained ‘Wakizashi’ wins $1 million North America Cup
CAMPBELLVILLE, Ontario — Wakizashi Hanover, driven by Tim Tetrick and trained by Jo Ann Looney King of Harrington, Delaware, sat a perfect two-hole trip behind the pacesetting heavy favourite and...
View ArticleDover police make large drug bust at Firefly
DOVER — Two Michigan residents were arrested Friday at the Firefly Music Festival for alleged possession of a variety of drugs, including marijuana, LSD and bath salts. According to Dover police,...
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