CR officials see ‘sincere need’ for referendum
WYOMING — On the same day Caesar Rodney students, alumni and employees will celebrate the district’s centennial at Rider Pride Day, Oct. 17, district residents will be faced with a serious question...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: More checks and balances needed in Dover city government
Changes with respect to the form and type of (Dover) city government, together with its operational methodology, are long overdue. The long-term lack of citizen interest in local government is...
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Kyle Petty’s gift of gab great for television role
Kyle Petty, right, shown with Krista Voda and fellow retired driver Dale Jarrett, says he enjoys offering insights on the racing storylines. “Krista is amazing,” Petty said. “She is the traffic cop at...
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Knight scores 5 TDs as Smyrna ends winless streak vs. Dover
The Eagles sideline erupts after another Smyrna TD. Smyrna junior OL Jerren Carter (77) hugs sophomore RB William Knight (25) after one of his TDs Saturday evening at Dover. Smyrna senior Rodney Ruff...
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Blue Hens win thriller on Raggo’s last-second FG
Delaware’s run onto the field to congratulate kicker Frank Raggo after his 29-yard field goal on the game’s final play gave the Blue Hens a 24-23 win over William & Mary on Saturday night....
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Dover woman’s wearable art getting national acclaim
DOVER — As a child, Arden Bardol played with Legos and Lincoln Logs. Later, she graduated from Carnegie Mellon Institute with a degree in architecture and continued along that plane for a couple of...
View ArticleShots fired in Dover home invasion
DOVER – City police said they are investigating a home invasion in which two unknown suspects forced open a locked front door early Tuesday morning and fired a gun six times, striking walls and a...
View ArticleDover bicyclist dies after hit by vehicle
DOVER – A 63-year-old bicycle-riding man died after being struck by a vehicle Monday night, authorities said. According to the Dover Police Department, Bernard Etapale was riding a bicycle in the bike...
View ArticleWesley moves up to No. 4 in D3 football polls
DOVER – Moving up when you’re already in the top five of the NCAA Division III football poll is never easy. But unbeaten Wesley College moved up a spot to No. 4 in both the D3football.com and American...
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Dover edges rival CR 2-1 in field hockey
Dover junior Mira Prisco (8), Caesar Rodney senior Alexiss Hulce (7) and Dover junior Joy Adkins (9) battle for the ball during Tuesday’s field hockey game. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Less media attention on shooters would reduce crime
In the wake of the latest shooting tragedy, many people are still asking “why?”. There are commercials with many famous actors stating that something must be done about gun control. No more talking...
View ArticleLegislative Hall expected to reopen to staff after fire
DOVER — Legislative Hall is expected to reopen for employees on Wednesday, a week after a fire caused extensive damage to some parts of the building. Office of Management and Budget spokeswoman Jessica...
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Police: Weapons, drugs found in Dover traffic stop
DOVER — Two arrests were made on Oct. 6 after a 9mm handgun and 19.9 grams of marijuana were allegedly located during a traffic stop, police said in a news release on Tuesday. Dover Police Department...
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‘Shop with a Cop’ program seeks donations to help kids enjoy Christmas
SMYRNA — Local law enforcement is banking on community generosity to again brighten the lives of needy children during the Christmas holiday. For the third time since 2006, Smyrna police will host...
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Delaware panel eyes new effort to impose water tax
Mirror Lake, in Dover, is pictured from April. (Submitted photo) DOVER — More than a year after the governor’s failed water tax proposal a task force is seeking to find a solution to Delaware’s water...
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Caesar Rodney time capsule brings past alive
Rebecca and George Walton, left, and Robert Marker examine the contents of the 1928 time capsule, now on display at Caesar Rodney High School. (Caesar Rodney School District/Ron Gough) WYOMING — A...
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Two K9 ballistic vests donated to Dover police
DOVER — Dover Police Department said its K9 Gerome has received a ballistic vest from a nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s Inc., a Massachusetts-based group, and Armor Express, a...
View ArticleSummons count, citations down in Dover due to limited police manpower
DOVER — Taken at face value, Dover police reportedly investigated an alarming number of rape cases in August — 29 to be exact. Upon further review, however, police said all but two of the incidents...
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Slideshow: Wesley vs. Salisbury volleyball
Wesley’s Tania Rounds returns the ball during the Wolverines’ volleyball match with Salisbury State Wednesday night. Salisbury beat Wesley 3-0 with scores of 10-25, 13-25 and 9-25. (Special to the...
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Linebacker Harris shines as DSU seeks first win
Malik Harris (42) makes a tackle against Morgan State. Harris leads the DSU defense in tackles this season. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — Kenny Carter’s face lights up at the sheer mention...
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