Blue Raiders fall to Caravel 57-7 in Division II wrestling finals
Michael Hutchison of Woodbridge gets back points on Caravel’s Kyshwn Drungo and won the heavyweight bout by decision 9-2.. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh SMYRNA — Woodbridge High’s...
View ArticleSmyrna repeats as Division I wrestling champ: Mullen’s OT win lifts Eagles by...
Smyrna head coach Aaron Harris is swarmed by his team and fans after the Eagles came from behind to win the Division I title. Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh SMYRNA — Bryce Mullen is...
View ArticleGroundbreaking Feb. 27 for Sussex Montessori School
Conceptual design of the new Sussex Montessori School in Seaford. The new school is scheduled to open this fall, initially for grades K-3 with gradual expansion through sixth grade. Submitted sketch...
View ArticleFelton man charged in 2019 shooting death of Maryland man
DOVER — A 25-year-old Felton man was charged with first-degree murder Friday following a year plus investigation into a January 2019 shooting death, authorities said. Warrants were issued for Cahlil...
View ArticleFormer Harrington manager gets public hearing: Williams to appear before...
DOVER — The Harrington city manager who says he was unfairly fired over accusations of abusing the privileges granted by his job will get a public hearing Tuesday. At issue are allegations made in the...
View ArticleNew Dover police chief ‘a seasoned veteran’: Johnson brings solid experience...
New Dover Police Chief Thomas A. Johnson Jr., left, and Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen watch the Dover Police Department Honor Guard enter before Chief Johnson’s swearing-in ceremony at the Dover...
View ArticleBlue Skies at Bombay Hook
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo called “Blue Skies” at Bombay Hook on Jan. 24.
View ArticleThird Delawarean tests negative for coronavirus
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced Saturday that the second of two pending test results for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has come back negative. The individual, a...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Mountaire should adopt BCC
I was excited to read that Mountaire is trying to focus on animal health by becoming One Health Certified. However, after researching what that actually means for chickens, it is clear that it is not...
View ArticleDems accuse Bloomberg of trying to ‘buy’ election
RENO, Nev. — With the Nevada caucuses less than a week away, Democratic presidential candidates campaigning Sunday were fixated on a rival who wasn’t contesting the state. Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden...
View ArticleBiden takes on Sanders’ gun votes
LAS VEGAS — Joe Biden, standing on a Las Vegas stage roughly 1,000 feet from the scene of the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, took on White House rival Bernie Sanders for his past vote...
View ArticleRising water: Dover city manager looking to up rates
DOVER — Residents who pay to use the city of Dover water/wastewater utilities have been enjoying some of the lowest fees in the state over the past decade, according to City Manager Donna Mitchell....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: President can get back to business
Now that this sham of an inquisition is over and our president, Donald J. Trump, has been acquitted of all charges, I hope that the so-called representatives will get back to the job they were sent to...
View ArticleLocal Roundup: Wesley softball team starts season with win
The Wesley College softball team opened the season with a 9-0, 5-2 sweep of Keystone in a nonconference doubleheader on Sunday. The Wolverines started off with three runs in the first inning of the...
View ArticleVirginia man injured in accident at Mountaire
MILLSBORO — The Delaware State Police are investigating an industrial accident that seriously injured a Virginia man Sunday. Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Juanita Huey said a...
View ArticleChina sees rise in new virus cases, death toll rises by 105
BEIJING — Chinese authorities on Monday reported a slight upturn in new virus cases and 105 more deaths for a total of 1,770 since the outbreak began two months ago. The 2,048 new cases followed three...
View ArticleMilford Drama Club Presents Legally Blonde
Omigod you guys, you totally have to come see Legally Blonde at Milford High School during the first week of March! Based on the book and movie of the same name, Milford Drama Club’s latest musical...
View ArticleInvestigation into Dover home shooting continues
DOVER – No injuries were reported after an occupied home was shot multiple times at approximately 8 p.m. Friday, Dover Police spokesman Master Cpl. Mark Hoffman said. The home in the 900 block of...
View ArticleVirginia lawmakers reject assault weapon ban
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s push to ban the sale of assault weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked at the proposal. Senators voted to shelve the bill for...
View ArticleAfter gains in northern Syria, Assad predicts total victory
DAMASCUS, Syria — Syrian President Bashar Assad congratulated his forces Monday for recent gains in northwestern Syria that led to his troops consolidating control over Aleppo province, pledging to...
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