Smyrna stays on big roll, rips Central 58-21
Smyrna sophomore William Knight (25) is congratulated after one of his Friday evening TDs against Sussex Central. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Smyrna senior Jeffrey Campbell (79) leads the way...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Have we really seen the last of Biden?
On Oct. 21, Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced to America he would not run a campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential candidacy. However, in his most eloquent, articulate and heartfelt statements...
View ArticlePunting game costs winless Hornets in 34-7 loss to S.C. State
DSU senior WR Kamal Abrams, a Dover product (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DSU head coach Kenny Carter watches a Hornet fumble as his assistant coaches react behind him. DSU freshman WR Brycen...
View ArticleUnbeaten Wolverines hold off NJAC rival Rowan 38-25
Rowan defensive back Shaquille Lee (32) breaks up a pass intended for Wesley’s James Okie (88) in the first quarter Saturday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Alex Kemp of Wesley (5)...
View ArticleBlue Hens dominate 2nd half, snap skid vs. UNH 31-14
Blue Hen sophomore Kareem Williams finished with a career-high 140 yards on 16 carries. (UD sports information/Mark Campbell) NEWARK — The first player Kareem Williams hit on the play was one of his...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Exploring gun safety from a medical perspective
How can we reduce gun violence? To help answer that question, several prominent medical associations — the American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association and American Academy of...
View ArticleHeart walk raises $100,000
Paul Davis of Harrington tosses a beach ball into the air as he walks the perimeter of Delaware Tech Terry Campus in Dover Saturday with hundreds of other heart healthy activists during the 2015...
View ArticleDover’s landmarks present fire-fighting challenges
DOVER — There are responses to fire calls and then there are responses. Rushing toward an early afternoon fire at none other than historic Legislative Hall earlier this month, Mark Hall realized, “I...
View ArticleNew director at home with Habitat for Humanity
New Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jonathan Gallo stands inside Habitat’s ReStore in Dover, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently...
View ArticleBoard chairman recalls Dover Downs’ early days
DOVER — Henry Tippie remembers when the land Dover International Speedway now sits on was a military depot. In the years after World War II, the property served as a surplus facility, with a B-25...
View ArticleWoman critically injured, six others hurt in DSU homecoming crash
DOVER — A woman was critically injured and six others injured when a car crashed into a crowd of people gathered on the Delaware State University campus Saturday evening, according to Dover Police. The...
View ArticleSlideshow: Coach Short, seniors honored as Wesley wins hockey game
Senior day honoree Renee Scheider is escorted onto the field by her family before the hockey match with Ferrum Sunday. Senior teammates Meghan Groom and Kayla Fromal were also recognized. Seniors on...
View ArticleSlideshow: Autumn beauty in abundance
Autumn leaves create a beautiful scenic look to The First State’s capital. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Legislative Hall peeks through autumn leaves Thursday morning. Trees are bursting with...
View ArticleRodney Village stays strong after shooting incident
Rodney Village Civic Association President Bryant Craig points to a repaired sidewalk in the neighborhood, joined by street representative David Roland, RVCA Vice President Collena Hope, and street...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: America moving toward a one-party aristocracy
The Electoral College votes, in each state, are based on the census and raw population count. Persons who cannot vote or do not vote are counted for the total number of Electoral College votes, after...
View ArticleChurch, Paisley, Hunt to headline Big Barrel
Brad Paisley will be one of the headliners for next summer’s Big Barrel Country Music Festival in Dover. DOVER – The lineup and ticket information for the second annual Big Barrel Country Music...
View ArticleMan who crashed into DSU crowd was former football player
DOVER — A 28-year-old Maryland man allegedly registered a .11 percent blood-alcohol content after losing control of a vehicle that then struck seven people at Delaware State University before crashing...
View ArticleJPMorgan Chase to add 1,800 Del. jobs
WILMINGTON — JPMorgan Chase and Co. plans to add 1,800 jobs in Delaware by 2019. Company and state officials said Monday the new hires will bring JPMorgan’s Delaware workforce to almost 10,000...
View ArticleBrad Paisley, Martina McBride to headline 2016 Big Barrel
DOVER — Get pumped, country music fans. The lineup for Big Barrel Country Music Festival has been announced, with headliners Brad Paisley, Sam Hunt and Eric Church. Set to take place from June 24 to...
View ArticleDelaware GOP sets filing fees
DOVER — The Republican Party has set the official filing fees for its candidates seeking a statewide or federal office in the 2016 election. In a letter sent Friday to the state’s election department,...
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