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Driving through southern Kent County? Get ready for detours
The Department of Transportation is calling attention to several projects in southern Kent County. They are: the Thompsonville intersection (1), the U.S. 113 and Del. Route 1 bridge (2), Carpenters Pit...
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Carter era begins with loss as DSU falls 32-13 at Liberty
Delaware State University first-year head coach Kenny Carter leads his players onto the field for the Hornets’ football season opener at Liberty Saturday night. DSU fell to the host Flames 32-13. (DSU...
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Media mess in handling Dover shooting coverage
Pictured is the general parking lot area where 21-year-old Dover man fell last week after being shot by a police officer in the 100 block of South Governors Avenue. (Delaware State News photo by Craig...
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COMMENTARY: SMART911 lets Kent Countians prepare for emergency
As chairman of the Kent County Levy Court Public Safety Committee, I am very pleased to announce that the Kent County Levy Court’s Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Communications, has...
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Dover store a lifesaver for electronics
Robert Zlock, owner of the newly opened CPR Cell Phone Repair at 2131 S. DuPont Highway in Dover, offers a solution to broken mobile devices such as cell phones, tables, gaming systems and computers....
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Hartly moving toward re-establishing a town gov’t
Rep. Jeffrey Spiegelman and Sen. Dave Lawson split the $80,000 cost from their Community Transportation Funds to replace a section of concrete at the Hartly Volunteer Fire Company. (Delaware State...
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Delaware creates right medium for arts funding
DOVER — A recent report gave Delaware high marks for arts funding. According to the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies, the state ranked third in the nation for its state arts agency...
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Dover man charged after Sunday standoff
DOVER — A Dover man was arrested after he threatened his wife and child with a gun, state police said Monday. John W. Kemp, 34, allegedly assaulted his wife and then retrieved a gun and spoke of...
View ArticleMan found dead of gunshot wounds near Felton
FELTON — Delaware State Police are investigating a 48-year-old man’s death, which has been deemed suspicious, authorities said Monday. According to police spokesman Master Cpl. Gary Fournier, troopers...
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New ballgame for Wesley: Longtime contender tackles NJAC
Junior Jamar Baynard, a career 1,200-yard rusher, is a key figure in Wesley’s offense. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — For the last decade, it’s been all or nothing for the Wesley College...
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Lenape chief aims to ensure future generations know tribal history
DOVER — Throughout September, Lenape heritage will be celebrated in downtown Dover, and on Labor Day the culture of the tribe was explained by Dennis Coker at the Old State House. “We’re working with...
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Cape Henlopen fishing pier opens again for anglers
The latest renovation project is expected to extend the life span of the Cape Henlopen pier for two to five years and is the largest repair to date undertaken by Delaware State Parks. (Delaware State...
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Delaware’s move to study pot reflects changing attitude
DOVER — Marijuana has some medical benefits, such as reducing pain for chronic sufferers, studies claim, but many of its exact properties are unknown. Because of federal laws, research on cannabis has...
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Volunteers paint the way for Amish Bike Tour riders
DOVER — Dover resident Bobby Babuca has two things on his mind while when it comes to the annual Amish Country Bike Tour. One is finishing the tour and the other is making sure the road markers for the...
View ArticleDespite arrests, investigation into Friday shooting is ongoing
DOVER — On Tuesday, Dover Police said investigation continues after a man was admitted to a hospital in critical condition after allegedly being shot twice within two hours last weekend. Two arrests...
View ArticleClayton man charged with sixth DUI
CLAYTON — A switch to high beams caught an officer’s attention and brought the eventual arrest of a 33-year-old Clayton man on an alleged sixth drunken driving offense charge early Saturday morning,...
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Blue Hen defense shines in opening loss
Sophomore defensive tackle Blaine Woodson had five tackles, including a sack, against Jacksonville. (Delaware sports information/Mark Campbell) NEWARK — It started out like it might be a long night for...
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Ag preservation tweak would aid property owners near growth areas
DOVER — The state’s Department of Agriculture is proposing a series of mostly procedural changes to its land conservation program. One of those changes would benefit landowners near certain designated...
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CR officials make push for property tax hike
DOVER — As residents in the Caesar Rodney School District prepare to celebrate its 100th birthday, they will also be considering the district’s future. On Oct. 17, voters will be asked to approve a tax...
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COMMENTARY: Girl Scouts a great way to get jump start in life
We walk in the doors at 7 p.m. Next, we greet our fellow Girl Scouts and leaders. We walk to the middle of the room and make a circle. I then stand tall with the three middle fingers on my right hand...
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