Coons endorses Clinton for president
DOVER — Delaware’s junior U.S. Sen. Chris Coons announced Tuesday he is supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. Delaware’s governor, senior senator and lone congressman, all Democrats, had...
View ArticleDelaware National Guard Center to be named after Beau Biden
WILMINGTON — Gov. Jack Markell announced Tuesday the state’s Armed Forces Reserved Center will be named after former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Mr. Biden, who had risen to the rank of major...
View ArticleCamden man charged with murder in January Dover slaying
DOVER — A 21-year-old Camden man was charged with first-degree murder Monday after investigation into the January death of a man found near railroad tracks, police said. Darryl Garner, of Wesley...
View ArticleUD wants 1 percent more: $120.1 million
DOVER — The University of Delaware is requesting $15 million in capital funding from the state, up from the $6 million it is receiving this fiscal year. University administration came before state...
View ArticleHelp for Delaware veterans is there for the asking
DOVER — Veterans Day is a time to honor the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have and who continue to serve our country. It’s a day when Americans enjoy the freedoms earned by those men...
View ArticleTeague family on pace to harness more honors
DOVER — George Teague Jr. continues to remain humble despite his success as a harness racing owner and trainer. But what he isn’t humble about is being able to share his success with his family....
View ArticleReducing risk factors for lung cancer
DOVER –– November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and is a good time to reduce your risk factors and to learn your status when it comes to lung cancer. Vikas Batra “It’s most important for high-risk...
View ArticleRoundup: Top-seeded Vikings dominate hockey tournament opener
Top-seeded Cape Henlopen High rolled to an 8-0 victory over No. 16 Brandywine in the first round of the DIAA field hockey state tournament on Wednesday afternoon. The Vikings (16-0), who have won the...
View ArticleWinless Hornets face another stiff challenge at N.C. A&T
DOVER — Kenny Carter feels like he just did this. Coach Carter and his Delaware State University football team have to play a game against one of the best teams in the MEAC on Saturday in North...
View ArticleWesley aims for return to winning ways this weekend
“I think we played a good game. It’s just hard to understand why we lost,” said Wesley tackle Matt Gono of last week’s loss to Salisbury. (Wesley sports information) DOVER — Wesley College’s football...
View ArticlePanthers blank Ursuline 3-0 in hockey tourney opener
Senior midfielder Jamie Trabaudo (16) and the Polytech Panthers lineup for team introductions before their home DIAA playoff game against Ursuline Academy. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Polytech...
View Article8 indicted on racketeering drug charges
Eight people were indicted on racketeering counts last week after a six-month investigation into alleged drug dealing in Kent County, authorities said. (Submitted photos/Delaware State Police) DOVER —...
View ArticleAMC Museum thanks veterans for defending freedom
Air Force Lt. Gen. William Welser III, of Melbourne, Florida, a command pilot who has logged more than 3,500 hours in the C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter and more than 22 other aircraft, was the guest...
View ArticleChanges to DART bus schedule pitched
One change to the DART bus schedule would be adding a stop at Eden Hill Medical Center in west Dover. (Delaware State News/Matt Bittle) DOVER — The Delaware Transit Corp. will hold hearings today on...
View ArticleDover memorial honors new generation of warriors
James Beaver salutes as the "National Colors" were presented by the Civil Air Patrol Eagle Cadet Squadron during the Veterans Day celebration in Dover Wednesday. Mr. Beaver served in Vietnam with the...
View ArticleHughes, other young DSU hoop players aim to step up
Todd Hughes spent last season observing and learning from the Hornet seniors, especially when he was injured. “It’s different without those guys but it was bound to happen one day,” Hughes said. “We...
View ArticleThrow records out the door: Dover-CR still a huge game
CAMDEN — Both teams wish there was more at stake than just pride. But there’s nothing that can be done about that now. Dante Jones The fact is, Dover High and Caesar Rodney High’s football teams come...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bill of Rights secures individual, not collective, rights
It would seem that the agenda for the socialist/progressive/liberal Democrats is to create a name for anyone who disagrees with their screed and then try to vilify them with it. People like Daniel...
View ArticleHistory of comedy told tonight in Harrington
Comedy Hall of Fame executive director Tony Belmont, left, joins comedian/actor Robin Williams. Mr. Williams was scheduled to be inducted into the hall shortly before his death. Mr. Belmont will...
View ArticleCaesar Rodney High presents moving tale of ‘The Miracle Worker’
Caesar Rodney High School senior Deja Emerik, left, plays Helen Keller and junior Rita Welch portrays her teacher Annie Sullivan in the school’s production of “The Miracle Worker.” Premiering Thursday...
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