From the Hall: Supreme Court to hear challenge to Del.’s court balance law
Gov. John Carney smiles as he delivers his 2020 State of the State address in the House chamber at Legislative Hall. Special to the Delaware State News/Ariane Mueller DOVER — Delaware’s five most...
View ArticleRevisiting a shocking murder case: Discovery Channel plans episode on 2003...
A Discovery Channel crew interviews retired Delaware State Police homicide detective William “Billy” Porter last month in Dover. Submitted photo/Porter family DOVER — It would be a nearly unbelievable...
View ArticleCool under fire: Dover C-5 crew responds to flight challenges
An aircraft maintainer from the 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron blocks in the C-5M Super Galaxy dubbed Reach 190 at Dover Air Force Base. The aircrew, consisting of 9th Airlift Squadron and 436th...
View ArticleSnow goose at Fowler Beach
Dan Laughman of Magnolia took this photo of a snow goose flying overhead at Fowler Beach on Jan. 11.
View ArticleUS says 2 soldiers killed, 6 wounded in Afghanistan attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — Two U.S. soldiers were killed and six wounded in a so-called insider attack in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province late Saturday when an Afghan dressed in an Afghan army...
View ArticleBiden faces competition for black vote in his SC ‘firewall’
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Joe Biden is facing increasingly formidable competition in South Carolina, a state his campaign has long assumed was safely in his column and one he’s repeatedly described as a...
View ArticleTen Henlopen teams make DIAA wrestling tournaments
Ten Henlopen Conference teams made the DIAA wrestling dual meet state tournaments as the two eight-team fields were announced on Sunday. Smyrna High is the top seed in Division I, leading six...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Good stewardship of Delaware finances needed
Delaware is supposed to have a projected 200 million dollar revenue surplus this year and the first thing Democrats want to do is keep spending, spending, spending. It’s as if we taxpayers are an...
View ArticleCommentary: Time to get off the referendum merry go round
By Dave Rhodes Here we are again for round three of the Indian River School District Referendum. It failed twice in 2019 and now we are faced with it again in 2020. District residents pay state income...
View ArticleIndian River set for another district referendum Thursday
DAGSBORO — Thursday is a pivotal day in the 50-plus year history of the Indian River School District. The school district is seeking passage of a major capital referendum a new Sussex Central High...
View ArticleReport confirms allegations against Harrington mayor, city manager
DOVER — Harrington Mayor Anthony Moyer abused his authority for personal gain, including having the city pay personal expenses, while fired City Manager Don Williams misused his flex time privilege...
View ArticleWorld War II veteran honored: John Gordon Blythe receives Quilt of Valor
1st Lt. John Gordon Blythe, second from left, is honored with a Quilt of Valor dring a ceremony last Tuesday in Magnolia. Robin Aschenberg, who stitched the quilt, stands behind him. Fellow veterans...
View ArticleCouple’s altercation brings felony charges
Terrance M. Weaver police LEWES — A 30-year-old man was charged with felonies after he engaged in a physical altercation with his girlfriend and allegedly attempted to strike her with his vehicle...
View ArticlePolice ID Frederica motorist in fatal crash
MILTON — The Delaware State Police have identified Steven M. Thompson, 75, of Frederica, as the driver of a Toyota RAV 4, who was killed in a crash at 2:51 p.m. Saturday on Coastal Highway in the area...
View ArticlePolice: Speeding violation brings firearm charges
Raheem K. Fullman FELTON — A 22-year-old Lincoln man was arrested after a traffic stop brought the discovery of drugs and a firearm, Delaware State Police said. According to authorities, Raheem K....
View ArticleMilford considers policy for protecting undocumented students
MILFORD — A policy seeking to protect undocumented students came before Milford’s school board with the goal to establish a protocol if an immigration officer were to come to a school. “I think about...
View ArticleLaurel traffic stop yields drugs, weapon
Jason A. Talley LAUREL — A Sunday afternoon traffic stop brought three arrests and the discovery of drugs and a weapon, Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe said. Police said...
View ArticleGeorgetown vehicle pursuit yields drug arrest
Mary Stoud GEORGETOWN — A 57-year-old Georgetown woman was arrested on drug charges following a police pursuit Sunday afternoon, authorities said. According to Georgetown Police, Mary Stroud was seen...
View ArticleDrone inspection service beginning to take off
Frontline Roof Inspection Service business owners, Kevin and Deborah Edwards. (Special to the Delaware State News/Ariane Mueller) DOVER — A mom’s intuition was spot on three years ago. After a Drone...
View ArticleScenic Delaware: Lake Como
Teresa Golden of Frederica took this photo of Lake Como in Smyrna on Dec. 26.
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