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Domestic incident leads to drug seizure
Dayquin Minor DOVER — A wanted 25-year-old New Jersey man was charged with drug offenses after officers responded to a domestic-related incident early Thursday, Dover Police said. Upon arrival in the...
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Dover man, 18, arrested in robbery case
Robert Stecher DOVER — An 18-year-old Dover man was charged with first-degree robbery regarding an incident at U.S. Gas on Feb. 22, authorities said Thursday. After being developed as a person of...
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Fugitive apprehended after chase in Milford
Corey Mitchell MILFORD — A wanted 26-year-old Lincoln man was apprehended after a short foot pursuit and charged with drug offenses Tuesday, authorities said. Corey Mitchell was initially seen walking...
View ArticleRehoboth Beach man gets 111 months for drug conviction
WILMINGTON — A 40-year-old Rehoboth Beach man was sentenced to 111 months in prison for drug and firearm offenses, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware said. Michael Henry was convicted of...
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Local college notebook: Hens’ Darling named 1st team All-CAA, Anderson on 3rd...
In his first season playing for the Blue Hens since transferring from UAB, Nate Darling ranks third in the CAA and is 17th in the country in scoring at 21.1 points per game. The 6-foot-5 guard ranks...
View ArticleLocal roundup: Wesley falls to Randolph-Macon 81-69 in D-III tournament
Brian Cameron netted 34 points to become Wesley College’s all-time leading scorer but it wasn’t enough as the Wolverines fell to Randolph-Macon, 81-69, in the opening round of the NCAA Division III...
View ArticleHearn scores 1,000th as Cape girls defeat Charter 61-40 to reach state...
LEWES — Cape Henlopen High’s primary goal was already achieved. And as the second ticked away, the Vikings looked to accomplish their second goal for Friday night. They were able to leave the gym with...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Appreciating reporters
In this day and age, with so much false information flying around everywhere, sometimes called “news,” we should not take for granted our free press! We should appreciate all reporters who bring us...
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Letter to the Editor: Drivers should take heed after time change
By Ken Grant Springing into Daylight Saving Time means many drowsy motorists may lose a spring in their step as they face a darker morning drive or sun glare from a rising sun. Daylight Saving Time...
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Tatnall eliminates Rider girls 63-35 in state tourney second round
Caesar Rodney’s Jada McCullough shoots against Tatnall in the second quarter at CR. Delaware State News/Marc Clery CAMDEN — If Caesar Rodney High’s two girls’ basketball seniors wanted to pack it in,...
View ArticleSussex County’s search for planning and zoning director reaches selection phase
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County government’s search for its next planning and zoning director has reached the selection phase. An agenda item for the Tuesday, March 10 county council meeting is: “Planning...
View ArticleDover springing into action with downtown cleanup
DOVER — The city of Dover is getting a head start on spring clean-up initiatives, with City Manager Donna Mitchell saying staff is ready to tackle work and maintenance issues head-on in the downtown...
View ArticleLet the sun shine later as daylight saving time returns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Like clockwork, daylight saving time strikes again this weekend. Watch for it at 2 a.m. local time Sunday in most of the United States. Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead,...
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Delaware State Police announces trooper, civilian of the year
Victim Services Specialist Corrie Schmitt, the 2019 Civilian of the Year, is shown with Superintendent Col. Nathaniel McQueen Jr. (Submitted photo/DSP Delaware State Police) DOVER — At a ceremony held...
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Delaware NAACP elects new president, officers
Richard Smith DOVER — Branch delegates elected Richard “Mouse” Smith as the organization’s president at the annual Delaware NAACP State Convention held Feb. 29 at Delaware State University. Mr....
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Commentary: Bipartisan effort aims to improve primary care access
By Rep. David Bentz and Rep. Bryan Shupe Delaware is rapidly losing primary care doctors and approaching a crisis in access to care, which requires immediate attention from all health policy...
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Only Sanders, Biden left in Delaware Democratic primary
Clarification for readers In last Sunday’s Delaware State News, we stated that subscription rates would be increasing. The intent was to show we planned to increase home delivery rates, but the rates...
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Hens aim to end skid vs. Charleston as CAA tourney opens
“I think this group is confident,” said UD coach Martin Ingelsby. “We’re going down there loose and we’re going to play with a lot of freedom like we normally do.” UD sports information/Mark Campbell...
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Black history in the spotlight at CHEER
Rosely Robinson, front right, of Heroes Welcome Home/Delaware presents “warrior beads “to Buffalo Soldiers of Delaware members, from left, Jeff Matthews, Skip Hutson and Genean Johnson prior to her...
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Spread the word: Smyrna student wins state spelling bee
Smyrna Middle School eighth-grade student Anna Nguyen earned first place at the statewide spelling bee Saturday. She will go on to compete in the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in May....
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