Vehicles struck by bullets in Seaford
SEAFORD — Two unoccupied vehicles were struck by gunfire Tuesday night around 11:49, Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe said. Troopers were called to the scene in the 24000...
View ArticleSocial media heightens fear of coronavirus
DOVER — When looking at previous outbreaks, social media intensifies matters — and such is the case of the novel 2019 coronavirus, said Donna Patterson, a professor at Delaware State University, who...
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McGuiness, University of Delaware spar over audit, with lawmakers planning to...
DOVER — Should the state auditor be able to force the University of Delaware to open its books to her? Depends who you ask. As the issue of whether Auditor Kathy McGuiness can conduct a performance...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: ‘Downward spiral of civility’
It is truly concerning when one considers the continued downward spiral of civility in our country. Especially involving the politicians, major news stations, talk radio and newspaper opinion pages....
View ArticleDNREC’s reminds hunters to remove deer stands
DOVER – With Delaware’s 2019/20 deer hunting seasons having ended earlier this month, hunters are reminded to remove their portable deer stands from state wildlife areas by Saturday. Any stands found...
View ArticleTrump slams Kelly who defended key impeachment witness
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out against former White House chief of staff John Kelly for being disloyal after the ex-adviser came to the defense of a former national...
View ArticleBarr: Trump tweets on cases make it ‘impossible’ to do job
WASHINGTON – Attorney General William Barr took a public swipe at President Donald Trump on Thursday, saying that the president’s tweets about Justice Department prosecutors and cases “make it...
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Hens rally to top Elon 81-75 for 7th straight win
Ryan Allen was one of three Delaware players to score 13 points in Thursday’s win. Elon sports information photo ELON, N.C. — The final score makes it look like it wasn’t a nail-biter. But Delaware’s...
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Local roundup: Cape Henlopen defeats Sussex Central in girls basketball
Cassie Dempsey of Lake Forest is fould by Woodbridge defender Jillian Baker going up for a shot in the first half during Thursday night’s girls basketball game. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary...
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Early education, school safety major topics at budget hearing
DOVER — Support for early childhood education, mental health and school safety were among the chief topics during Thursday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing on public education. The recommended budget...
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‘You can expect my very best’: Johnson takes oath as Dover police chief
Dover Police Chief Thomas A. Johnson Jr. is sworn in by Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen as Chief Johnson’s wife Janice holds the Bible at the Dover Police Department on Thursday. Delaware State...
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Pedestrian dies in Millsboro crash
MILLSBORO — A 47-year-old Millsboro woman was fatally struck while trying to cross John J. Williams Highway (Del. 24) just west of Rosedale Road on foot Thursday morning, Delaware State Police said....
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Sussex burglary spree brings three arrests
Dustin J. Mussog SUSSEX COUNTY — Three men were arrested following a recent burglary spree in which commercial businesses were primarily targeted in the Delmar, Laurel and Seaford areas. Delaware...
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Four Dover juveniles arrested after attempted armed robbery
Charmize Seymore West DOVER — Four juveniles were charged with illegal gang participation following an armed robbery try early Wednesday night, Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said....
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Official says US, Taliban reach Afghan truce agreement
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper attends a NATO defense ministers meeting at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday. (Zhang Cheng/Xinhua/Zuma Press/TNS) MUNICH — A senior U.S....
View ArticleVirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
BEIJING — More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the U.S. and Europe, a senior...
View ArticleDelaware Divsion of Arts award helps dance academy director to stage ‘Harry...
For Michele Xiques Arnold, receiving a Delaware Division of the Arts fellowship for choreography and dance meant a lot of things — but top of mind was being better prepared to help the students at her...
View ArticleUS closes case against ex-FBI boss McCabe with no charges
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors have declined to charge former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, closing an investigation into whether he lied to federal officials about his involvement in a news...
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Outreach a priority in new Frankford police chief’s blotter
Frankford Police Chief Laurence Corrigan shares information on the department’s community-related initiatives at the Feb. 3 town council meeting. (Delaware State News/Glenn Rolfe) FRANKFORD —...
View ArticleAvenatti convicted of trying to extort Nike
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer who gained fame by representing a porn star in lawsuits involving President Donald Trump, was convicted Friday of trying to extort sportswear...
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