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September date set for Schweiger perjury trial
Gerard T. Schweiger DOVER — A September trial date is set for a 26-year-old Dover man accused of perjury during a August 2014 murder trial against him, authorities said. Gerard T. “Jerry” Schweiger was...
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Fans soak it all in at wet and wild Big Barrel Festival
28dsn Big Barrel Saturday 001 Country Music Hall of Famer and living legend Loretta Lynn performs Saturday evening on the Wildwood Stage at Big Barrel. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Andrea...
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Medical marijuana issue challenging for doctors
Dr. Nouman Asif says doctors are reluctant to prescribe medical marijuana because there still are a number of unknowns connected to it. (Submitted photo) DOVER — The opening of the first medical...
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Fun, music, prayer highlight African-American Festival
Festival founder Reuben Salters of Dover welcomes all in attendance to the 25th annual African-American festival as elders Pastor William Grimes and his wife Tirzah sit behind him on stage. Dover...
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Harrington woman wired to win
JoAnn Looney King of Harrington stands with Wakizashi Hanover, the horse she trained that won the $1 Million Pepsi North America Cup Saturday, June 20 in Campbellville, Ontario, Canada. Winning the...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Delaware school bus contractors’ woes ignored
A school administrator published recently an article named “Losing Confidence in Education Leadership” [Public Forum, June 12] that is quite interesting. The text of the article clearly states that the...
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Moving Wall offers local chance to reflect on Vietnam
DOVER — “The Wall that Heals” exhibit is coming to Dover in a few days. The centerpiece is the half-sized replica of the Vietnam Wall in Washington. “I really treasure that wall because some of those...
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Acorn Books turning a new page
From left, Acorn Books owner Ginny Jewell and employees Ezzy Mondragon and Barry Jewell continue to pack up the store’s 40,000 books, moving them from the former Dover facility to its new location in...
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Academy of Dover eyes better future after auditor report
The exterior of the Academy of Dover on Saulsbury Road in Dover. According to a state report released last week, “lack of oversight and complete disregard for internal controls” led to issues at the...
View ArticleBudget, infrastructure in spotlight as lawmakers near final day
DOVER — June 30. It’s a date that evokes many emotions among lawmakers and political insiders. The last legislative day of the year is known for going until the early hours of July 1, as the General...
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Big Barrel bows out after fun weekend
Alesha Cintron, of Wilmington, singing and dancing with the music of Steven Lee Olsen at the Big Barrel Music Festival Sunday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Steven Lee Olsen...
View ArticleRoundup: Smyrna-Clayton Red wins Deakins opener
Nolan Oakley scored twice and Connor Wilson had a pair of RBI as Smyrna-Clayton Red opened up the Deak Deakins tournament with a 4-2 victory over M.O.T. Blue 2 on Sunday. Nathan Donahue went 2-for-3...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: General Assembly Democrats misusing fiscal policy
By the start of the new fiscal year on July 1, the state of Delaware must have a new budget plan in place. The good news is that in the early morning hours of Wednesday, we will enact a balanced...
View ArticleSix wounded in Harrington shooting
HARRINGTON – Police are frustrated by limited cooperation from potential witnesses of a shooting that injured six people at a large house party early Sunday morning, Lt. Earl K. Brode said. While...
View ArticlePolice hampered by witnesses’ silence in Harrington shooting
HARRINGTON — Police are frustrated by limited cooperation from potential witnesses of a shooting that injured six people at a large house party early Sunday morning, Lt. Earl K. Brode said. While...
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Republican lawmakers to serve as Delaware co-chairs for Carly Fiorina
DOVER — Two Republican legislators announced Monday they will help lead GOP presidential candidate Carly Fiorina’s campaign in Delaware. Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina Sen. Brian...
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New Delaware law allows marijuana oil for children
DOVER — Gov. Jack Markell signed into law last week a bill allowing children to use marijuana oil for epilepsy and other similar debilitating conditions. Passed unanimously by both chambers of the...
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Delaware’s U.S. senators are members of ‘top 1 percent’ in income
DOVER — Delaware’s three members of Congress are doing more than just getting by financially. In fact, they’re rich. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del. All Democrats, the state’s two senators and one...
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Delaware officials focus on road building to ease congestion
Buses were lined up at the Dover Transit Hub on West and Water streets in Dover Monday afternoon. (Delaware State News/K.I. White) DOVER — Long-term answers to traffic congestion in Delaware could...
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Kids brush up on painting skills
26dsn Uncorked Canvas Kids 001 Sophia Torres, 7, of Dover, didn’t spill a kernel of popcorn while she paints a masterpiece at Uncorked (Canvas along Loockerman Street during the shop’s paint day for...
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