LETTER TO THE EDITOR: A day to take action to protect your rights
Just 10 days before the United States was attacked at Pearl Harbor in 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared Dec. 15 as Bill of Rights Day, proclaiming this historic document “the great...
View ArticleDover Police sets Holiday Heroes for Wednesday
DOVER — Sometimes, even the police need rescuing. Such was the case for the Dover Police Department’s Third Annual Holiday Heroes which was at risk of not happening after private donations declined. It...
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Delaware Republican Party director set to leave post
DOVER — The Delaware Republican Party’s executive director says it’s time for some “new blood.” John Fluharty has held the position for about 3½ years. He previously had announced his plans to leave...
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Dover council postpones vote on new police contract
DOVER — City council postponed a vote on a new police union contract Monday night after about 20 residents urged officials to not reinstate suspended police Cpl. Thomas Webster IV. Cpl. Webster, found...
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Businesses race to curb Felton dirt track
With the application for Silo Speedway, this aerial view represents in black where the quarter-mile racing oval is planned behind Delaware Auto Exchange on U.S. 13 north of Felton. Above the red...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: City heroes few in Harrington know of
Folks, I’ve lived in Harrington for 24 years. I’ve seen a lot happen in our city over the years. There is one thing in our city that very rarely gets talked about until today. That’s the employees that...
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Delaware Supreme Court upholds Dover man’s conviction in 2013 robbery, chase
DOVER — Delaware Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Dover man connected to a December 2013 robbery and ensuing vehicle pursuit by police. Ramon Ruffin raised four claims about his case that...
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Slideshow: Dover defeats rival CR 60-52 in boys’ hoops
Dover senior Jordan Allen (5) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover senior Jordan Allen (5) and CR junior Joseph Williams (32) CR sophomore guard Davione Robinson (3) CR sophomore Davione Robinson...
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Delmarva Power told to provide more info in customer bills
Members of the Public Service Commission voted Tuesday on the action sought by legislators of both parties. (Submitted photo/Heather Contant) DOVER — A state panel on Tuesday ordered Delmarva Power to...
View ArticleYoung Rider girls battle but fall to St. E 53-38
WILMINGTON — At this point in the season, Caesar Rodney High’s youth is quite apparent. Coach Bill Victory hopes the lessons learned from the early season schedule will make the Riders’ girls team...
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No criminal charges to be filed in inmate’s death
DOVER — In a report issued Tuesday officials said no criminal charges were warranted in the 2014 death of an inmate after correctional officers removed him to an infirmary cell. The report also noted...
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Dover takes hard-earned victory over rival CR 60-52
Dover senior Jordan Allen (5) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover senior Jordan Allen (5) and CR junior Joseph Williams (32) CR sophomore guard Davione Robinson (3) CR sophomore Davione Robinson...
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Kent County zoning code gets caution flag
DOVER — A Kent County Levy Court commissioner said Tuesday the county’s zoning code may need revisions related to speedways. Levy Court Commissioner Eric Buckson said the commissioners are waiting to...
View ArticleRoundup: Polytech boys top Sussex Tech for first victory
Chase Chappel’s 19 points helped carry Polytech to its first boys’ basketball victory of the season, 80-56 over Sussex Tech on Tuesday night. Cody Davis scored 14 points for the Panthers (1-2). Sussex...
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Alabama brings country hits to Delaware State Fair July 25
Country Music Hall of Famers Alabama will play the Delaware State Fair next summer. HARRINGTON – Alabama brings its well-known country hits to the M&T Bank Grandstand at the 2016 Delaware State...
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Eagles aim to make deeper tourney run in boys’ hoops
Smyrna senior Ja’Vier Worthy and his teammates are determined to make another postseason run. (Delaware State News file photo) SMYRNA — A year ago, they were so close to accomplishing something really...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Returning God to American way is imperative
Soon, we are going to vote for our next president. The question is who? Who is the right person for the job? Man or woman? Black of white? Young or old! God-fearing or atheistic? Who will preserve our...
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Flying a drone? You may need to buy insurance
Some photographers have found drones, with tiny cameras attached, helpful in taking photos from above the subject. (Submitted photo) DOVER — The Federal Aviation Administration estimates more than 1...
View ArticleRoundup: Walker’s final decision lifts CR wrestlers by Cape
Dante Walker’s decision in the night’s final match gave Caesar Rodney High a 38-30 victory over Cape Henlopen in Henlopen Northern Division wrestling on Wednesday. The Riders were making their...
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Smyrna wrestling team easily wins opening dual meet
Smyrna freshman Nick Natarcola pinned St Georges freshman Danny Rankin at 106. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Smyrna sophomore Hunter Moyer defeated St. Georges senior Vaughn Currinder at 170....
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