Roundup: Six Smyrna wrestlers record pins in 66-3 win
Smyrna High registered six pins in posting a 66-3 victory over Dover in Henlopen Conference Northern Division wrestling on Wednesday night. Hunter Moyer (182 pounds) and Anthony Wuest (195) both won by...
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CR grapplers triumph over Polytech 46-18
CR senior Andrew Sudler gets high fives as he walks out onto the mat to face Polytech junior Jaden McCove at 170. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) CR freshman Mikel Abdullah pinned Polytech junior...
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Tougher regulations on gun sales nothing new for Delaware residents
Townsend resident Scott Baker purchases shotgun shells from Brian Brown, owner of Smyrna Sporting Goods Wednesday afternoon. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) SMYRNA — President Obama’s speech...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Golden Age of Man?
If you are 80 years of age or older, were born in America, and consider yourself middle class, you belong to a group of people who are truly blessed. You are old enough to remember a 20-year span that...
View ArticleGrapplers face many dual meet tournaments, invitationals this weekend
It will be a busy weekend for nearly all local wrestling teams. Twelve of the Henlopen Conference’s 14 squads are slated to compete in seven different events in three states. Some teams are going to...
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Roundup: St. Thomas More boys defeat host Milford
Milford sophomore Marcus Correa (30) and St. Thomas More sophomore Alvin West (22) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Milford senior Son Martinez (10), St. Thomas More junior Corey Gordon (0) and...
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Dover man faces attempted murder charge
DOVER — A Dover man is facing a first-degree attempted murder count after an indictment was returned Monday regarding an alleged 2015 shooting that wounded two people. Emory O.Cannon A Kent County...
View ArticleMaryland man indicted in DSU homecoming vehicular assault case
DOVER — A Maryland man was indicted Monday on a first-degree vehicular assault charge following investigation into a homecoming weekend crash on the Delaware State University campus last fall,...
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NAACP seeks access to Dover police labor talk records
DOVER — In a continuing quest to learn more about ongoing labor negotiations between the City of Dover and its police force, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is...
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Eubanks, King to salute ladies of jazz at Schwartz
Noted trumpeter Duane Eubanks, who has played in venues such as the Hollywood Bowl and the Kennedy Center, performs Jan. 16 at Dover’s Schwartz Center for the Arts. (Submitted photo) Vocalist Denise...
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Man kicked by Dover officer arrested
NEWARK — The fugitive 31-year-old man at the center of an earlier assault case against a police officer accused of assault during a 2013 apprehension in Dover was arrested on a firearm charge early...
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The ‘buzz’ continues to grow in Smyrna
Smyrna town manager David Hugg stands in front of Painted Stave, which used to be home to the historic Smyrna Theatre years ago, Commerce Street Wednesday. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER—...
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Dover Public Library devotes day to Harry Potter
DOVER –– It’s time to dust off your wand and spell book –– Saturday is Harry Potter Day at the Dover Public Library, an event bringing the magic-centered book series to life. When attendees arrive,...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Delaware legislators must override of veto of opt-out bill
It is a parent’s fundamental right to make educational decisions regarding their children’s education. So, why would the governor veto HB 50 when it received overwhelming support not only from the...
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Dover traffic stop yields drug, weapons charges against Wilmington man
DOVER — A Wilmington man is facing a 16-count indictment including alleged drug and weapons charges after investigation into a November 2015 traffic stop in Dover, according to court documents. James...
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Magnolia man indicted for alleged drug dealing
DOVER — A drug dealing charge was brought against a Magnolia man last week after investigation into an alleged high speed pursuit and ensuing foot chase on Oct. 27, according to court documents Ray...
View ArticleGeneral Assembly to reconvene on Tuesday
DOVER — The second leg of the 148th General Assembly begins Tuesday and lawmakers expect it to be a busy one. The 2015 session saw marijuana decriminalization, a fierce standardized test debate, and...
View ArticleGuns and the mentally ill
DOVER — In his speech on gun control Tuesday, President Obama called for greater funding to treat and monitor mental illness. “We’re going to ensure that federal mental health records are submitted...
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The Guard’s new battle: Fighting budget cuts
10dsn National Guard Conference 005 Servicemen and women applaud during the 2016 Delaware National Guard Senior Leader Conference inside the Dover Downs Conference Center . (Delaware State News/Dave...
View ArticleRoundup: Wolverines fall to Captains 81-68 in CAC game
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Christopher Newport pulled away in the second half to an 81-68 win over Wesley College in Capital Athletic Conference men’s basketball on Saturday. Wayne Lennon finished with a...
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