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Monument to Middle East veterans unveiled in Dover
The new Middle East and Afghanistan monument is unveiled in the rain outside of Legislative Hall Saturday afternoon. After receiving a House tribute from Rep. William Carson (D-Smyrna), Sen. Bethany...
View ArticleMaryland motorist indicted for fatal crash near Kenton
DOVER — A Maryland resident is facing a second-degree vehicular homicide charge after a Kent County grand jury returned an indictment Monday. The matter in Superior Court was connected to police...
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Two men charged in Harrington shooting incident
Elijah Desir, left, and Laquan Johnson were both indicted on a first-degree reckless endangering count after investigation into an alleged incident on June 28. (Submitted photos/Harrington Police...
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Sign raises free speech concerns
WILMINGTON — It comes down to a case of being denied the right to free speech. So says former Felton resident Gordon Smith. He further claims that Delaware’s highest official was witness to the...
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Field as biosolids site worries neighbors
FREDERICA — Kent County’s purchase of a Frederica-area field to use for spreading waste has angered some residents, who question the plan and argue it will diminish quality of life and possibly land...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Standing by statements on Kerry’s military service
I have written many letters to the Delaware State News and other publications, and I have always tried to write in a respectful manner. I do not try to embarrass those contributors I disagree with. It...
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Drug treatment clinic to open today in Harrington
Gov. Jack Markell speaks at the site of Connects in Harrington back in August. The facility is fully constructed and ready for patients starting today. (Delaware State News file photo) HARRINGTON — A...
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Denn calls for funds to go toward crime prevention
DOVER — Delaware Attorney General Matthew Denn put pressure on the General Assembly’s Joint Finance Committee Friday to allocate $2 million from settlement funds to combat violent crime. The funds,...
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Area Quakers rejoice over new cemetery wall
LITTLE CREEK — Just a little bit of old remains, and that’s great. Local Quakers certainly are enjoying the whole lot of new. The Little Creek Friends Burial Ground is now surrounded by 631 feet of a...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: More Band-Aids won’t solve wave of drug violence
The shootings in our streets have only increased over the past few years. These are real mothers’ sons dying in droves, and innocent children wounded or killed by stray bullets. The primary purpose of...
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Slumbering Hen offense eyes revival in home finale
Looking for a spark, coach Dave Brock tried using junior quarterback Blake Rankin, shown above, in the second half of Saturday’s 17-6 loss to Albany. Rankin (5-of-9, 51 yards) and starter Joe Walker...
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Dover seeks elusive win in field hockey tourney
Dover junior Mira Prisco (8), Caesar Rodney senior Alexiss Hulce (7) and Dover junior Joy Adkins (9) battle for the ball in a game earlier this year. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER — Dover...
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Capitol Shopping Center site gets reprieve
DOVER — City Council voted 5-3 to not demolish the buildings at 1032 to 1058 S. DuPont Highway, but instead granted the owner an extension to continue to make improvements by July 1 during Monday...
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Integrity report flunks Delaware
DOVER — A new report from the nonprofit Center for Public Integrity gives Delaware a failing grade in government integrity. The report, developed by the center and journalists in every state, “is an...
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MilCon spotlights DAFB projects
During the presentation, Col. Michael W. Grismer Jr. said he’s looking to the “folks at the pointy end of the spear” for new ideas and innovation. (Delaware State News/K.I. White) Gov. Jack Markell...
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Work begins on Little Heaven Del. 1 project
ending their hands to the groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the Del. 1 Little Heaven intersection project are from left: Mark Conklin (A-Del Construction), Rep. W. Charles Paradee, D-Cheswold, Rep....
View ArticleRoundup: Delmar tops Conrad 4-1 in hockey tournament opener
Third-seeded Delmar High scored three second-half goals to pull away to a 4-1 win over No. 14 Conrad in the first round of the DIAA field hockey state tournament on Tuesday afternoon. The Henlopen...
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Bob Andrus, legendary Wesley football coach, dies
Bob Andrus, left, with former Wesley College men’s coach Jim Wentworth when the two men were inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. (Delaware State News file photo) DOVER — His players...
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Dover blanks Middletown to end hockey tourney win drought
Dover sophomore Ashley Manifold (23) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover sophomore Ashley Manifold (23) gets a big hug from senior Rachel Mills (6) after a Senator goal. Dover junior Mira Prisco...
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COMMENTARY: Wilmington VA ready to help veterans in need
Veterans Day is a day we salute and honor those men and women who have served in the United States armed forces. It’s a day we reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of our service members and...
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