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Musical memories made in 2015
Sir Paul McCartney performed his first concert in Delaware as part of the Firefly Music Festival in The Woodlands at Dover International Speedway in June. Sir Paul blasted through a 34-song show...
View ArticleMilford man suffers heart attack in confrontation with troopers
MILFORD — Delaware State Police said Thursday a man allegedly displaying a handgun went into cardiac arrest after a trooper deployed a Taser while attempting to serve a warrant west of Milford last...
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Dover man facing gun and drug charges
DOVER — A 34-year-old Dover man was arrested Monday after an investigation found he allegedly was keeping marijuana in a storage facility, police said. Detectives assigned to the Kent County Drug Task...
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A sign of Christmas
Bishop Peggy Johnson leads the Christmas Eve service at Barratt’s Chapel Thursday evening while Carol Stevens interprets for the hearing impaired. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) FREDERICA — Angels...
View ArticleRecycle options available for Christmas trees
DOVER — The gifts have been unwrapped, needles are piling up on the tree skirt and the dog keeps sniffing at the now exposed trunk. Christmas is over, and it will soon be time for the once festive tree...
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Councilman vows New Year’s eve event is a go despite concerns
DOVER — Don’t start the countdown to the New Year just yet. There seems to be some uncertainty about the Youth Advisory Committee’s upcoming New Year’s event in Dover. The family-oriented event is...
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Sankofa Arts Center welcomes Kwanzaa event
Don and Delores Blakey, with a Kwanzaa display of fruit and candles, say Kwanzaa is a time for self-reflection and a chance to enter the new year with a renewed understanding of oneself and purpose....
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Obama’s actions, words serve to divide country
In his Letter to the Editor (Delaware State News 12-13-15, “Trump Rhetoric on Slippery Slope”), Mr. Ken Abraham compares Donald Trump to Hitler. But he appears to be overlooking the fact that we now...
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Dover set for Slam Dunk spotlight Sunday night vs. Sanford
“All the big teams are there,” said Dover senior Jordan Allen. “The best teams in Delaware are there and the best out-of-state teams are there. We know we fit in.” (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers...
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COMMENTARY: Delaware Veterans Trust Fund seeks support
The new year is fast approaching with all of its hopes and promises. Many good folks make end of year, tax-deductible contributions to favorite causes. Reaching out to others is part of what makes...
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Slideshow: Photos of the Year 2015
Delaware State News photo editor Dave Chambers shares his 50 favorite photos from 2015. title card 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36...
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Officials: Dover annexation of county land will smooth way for events at...
DOVER — The city of Dover and Dover International Speedway are continuing to lay the groundwork for the city to annex 260 acres from Kent County by early 2016. Currently, 295 acres of The Woodlands of...
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Three families get new homes for Christmas
At left, Dawn Taylor of Dover and her four children, Jamil, 13, Alicia, 12, Ariana, 11, and Aniya, 10, stand inside their totally remodeled home thanks to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, which...
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More notable Delaware State News headlines from 2015
Now that you’ve read about the top stories of the year, check out this long list of other memorable Delaware State News headlines from 2015: • Hurricane scare: Delawareans feared the wrath of Hurricane...
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2015’s top stories in Delaware State News
DOVER — It seems next to impossible to identify a theme for today’s year-in-review column. One day, Delawareans were laughing or cheering. The next, grieving or shaking heads in disbelief. Who could...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gun control in the guise of public safety laws
Mr. Pritchett, I appreciated your candor in admitting that you were misleading and disingenuous in the use of the phrase “gun safety laws.” [“Common-sense safety laws,” Letters to the Editor, Dec. 14]...
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Wild Meadows home owners win decision on rent control
The Wild Meadows manufactured housing community is located off Persimmon Tree Road east of U.S. 13 near Dover International Speedway. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) DOVER — Approximately 220...
View ArticleSenators fall to powerful Sanford 77-59 at Slam Dunk
LEWES — Sanford School scored its fair share of tough shots against Dover High on Sunday. But the Warriors had plenty of easy looks from the foul line. Sanford’s Mikey Dixon and Jacob Walsh combined...
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Dover falters at finish vs. D.C. Slam Dunk foe
Dover head coach Stephen Wilson on the sidelines during Monday’s Slam Dunk To The Beach tournament game against Friendship Collegiate Academy Monday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)...
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COMMENTARY: Is the epidemic of ‘prison-mania’ really over?
At first glance, it looks like America’s incarceration epidemic is winding down. In California, for example, inmates are being released from over-crowded state prisons and non-violent drug offenders...
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