Mumps outbreak affects New Castle County school kids
DOVER — Nine cases of mumps have been identified so far this month in students in New Castle County schools. Seven cases have been confirmed, officials at the Delaware Division of Public Health said...
View ArticleRecords Pond dam, fishing piers closing
LAUREL — DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recently announced that the dam and associated fishing access areas at Records Pond in Laurel will be closed to public use during reconstruction of the...
View ArticleRussia, Turkey reach cease-fire deal in northwestern Syria
MOSCOW — The presidents of Russia and Turkey said they reached agreement on a cease-fire to begin at midnight Thursday in northwestern Syria, where escalating fighting had threatened to put forces...
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Scenic Delaware: C&D Canal
Edward Sidel of Dover took this picture at the C&D Canal on Feb. 16.
View ArticleSpeak Out: Bloomberg drops out
Billionaire Mike Bloomberg ended his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday and endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden. It was a stunning collapse for the former New York City...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Delmarva Christian advances in boys tourney by nipping Tatnall...
Eighth-seeded Delmarva Christian edged No. 24 Tatnall, 52-50, in overtime in the second round of the DIAA boys’ basketball state tournament on Thursday night. The victory puts the Royals (21-2) in...
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Blunt Rochester joins Biden campaign team as national co-chair
DOVER — Delaware’s lone member of the House of Representatives will serve as a co-chair for Joe Biden’s presidential effort, the campaign announced Wednesday night. Lisa Blunt Rochester Rep. Lisa...
View ArticleCommentary: Coronavirus response undermined by Trump policies
U.S. Sens. Tom Carper, D-Del., and Chris Coons, D-Del., joined 37 other Democratic senators this week in demanding that Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar take immediate action to...
View Article3-point spree lifts CR past Laurel 95-65 into boys quarterfinals
LAUREL — The green light is always on for the Caesar Rodney High boys’ basketball team. And the Riders aren’t shy about letting the ball fly. Caesar Rodney drained 12 three-pointers on its way to a...
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Dover ousts Seaford 63-47, returns to boys quarterfinals
Dover’s Jy’Heim Spencer prepares to slam dunk the ball against Seaford in the first quarter at Dover on Thursday. Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — Until two years ago, most of these guys were...
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Harriet Tubman focus of Dover program
DOVER — In celebration of National Harriet Tubman Day, actress Millicent Sparks will bring to life the noted Underground Railroad conductor who helped dozens of enslaved African Americans escape to...
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Best Bets: Vassar bringing country hits to Harrington
County singer-songwriter Phil Vassar will perform at Harrington Raceway and Casino’s Exhibit Hall March 14 at 8 p.m. (Submitted photo) After a Christmas tour with Lonestar and a string of acoustic...
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SoZo set to join downtown Dover in marking First Friday
SoZo, the newest retail shop in downtown Dover, located at 123 W. Loockerman St., will be joining other merchants along the Loockerman Street corridor in celebrating First Friday today. (Submitted...
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Restaurant inspectors make food safety their main course
Health Program coordinators Lynne Morgan and Lance Caulk look at a floor plan at the Health Inspector office in Dover on Wednesday. Delaware State News/Marc Clery DOVER — Averaged out, three to four...
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Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in US
President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House Friday before departing for Nashville, Tennessee. (TNS photo) WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday...
View ArticleUS added robust 273,000 jobs in February
WASHINGTON — Hiring in the United States jumped in February as employers added 273,000 jobs, evidence that the economy was in strong shape before the coronavirus began to sweep through the nation. The...
View ArticleMilford man charged with fourth DUI
REHOBOTH BEACH — A 52-year-old Milford man was charged with a fourth offense DUI following a traffic stop early Friday, authorities said. Marc White was stopped after his vehicle was seen speeding at...
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Support group a mood boost for mothers
During Delaware Mom Time, a group of mothers in the area meet for peer guided discussion on motherhood. (Delaware State News/Brooke Schultz) SMYRNA — Motherhood can be isolating, but Brittney...
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Law enforcement officers graduate at Dover ceremony
Pictured is the 93rd Delaware State Police Recruit Class, which was honored during Wednesday night graduation ceremonies at Dover High. (Submitted photo/Delaware State Police) DOVER — Graduation...
View ArticleMillsboro man dies in industrial accident
REHOBOTH BEACH — A 49-year-old Millsboro man was pronounced dead at the scene after police arrived to find him pinned beneath a skid steer in an industrial accident Thursday, Delaware State Police...
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