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New Burton Road to close at night for DelDOT project
New Burton Road between Front Street in Wyoming and Webbs Lane in Dover will close starting Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER — Nighttime travelers on a stretch...
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Attempt to override testing opt-out bill fails
Rep. John A. Kowalko Jr. (D-Newark) gives an impassioned speech on the steps of Legislative Hall Thursday afternoon during a PTA rally supporting overriding the Governor's veto of HB50 - a bill...
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Children’s Theatre warms up to ‘The Snow Queen’
Gerda, played by Kayla Mercer, 12, of Magnolia, center, protects Kay, played by Giovanni Harding, 12, of Dover, from the evil Snow Queen played by Luana Spalluto, 15, of Dover during Wednesday’s...
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Dover erupts in second half, tops Eagles to take control in Henlopen North
Dover senior Michael Douglas (11) and Smyrna sophomore Caleb Matthews (10) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover senior Jordan Allen (5) Smyrna senior Ja’vier Worthy (21) Dover sophomore Thomas...
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Hartly family receives Century Farm Award
The three-generation Robert and Barbara Thompson family of Hartly was named the state’s newest Century Farm Thursday. The family has farmed the property since 1911. (Delaware State News/Jennifer...
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Police seek suspect who escaped pursuit by jumping into Mirror Lake
DOVER — After searching for several hours Tuesday morning, no signs of a 20-year-old suspect who apparently swam across Mirror Lake were found, police said. Dover Police Department said it was...
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Smyrna Police headquarters expansion almost ready
The new addition to Smyrna Police Headquarters should be ready for use by officers at the end of this month. Weather-related delays caused the expansion project to fall behind schedule, officials said....
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Punkin Chunkin may return after all
Punkin Chunkin Association 2016 board includes trustee Ray Tolson (sitting, from left) founder and trustee Bill Thompson and trustee Judy Simpson and IT officer Rich King (standing, from left), Vice...
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Slideshow: Polytech wrestlers defeat DMA 42-24
Polytech junior Noah Deneumoustier pinned DMA sophomore Zachary Love at 132. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DMA senior Shane Cawman defeated Polytech senior Spenser Hahn at 113. Polytech senior...
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2016 off to precarious start for new business in Delaware
In an interesting twist to kick off the new year, lawmakers in Delaware have set off down a dangerous path for the economic stability of our state. It’s left many people wondering if this will wind up...
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College notebook: Bogard gives DSU women boost with buzzer-beater layup
DOVER — As the referees huddled around a video monitor, Amber Bogard had no doubt in her mind what the outcome was going to be. Amber Bogard About a minute later, the referees confirmed what Bogard had...
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Roundup: Polytech wrestlers pin Del. Military 42-24
Polytech junior Noah Deneumoustier pinned DMA sophomore Zachary Love at 132. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DMA senior Shane Cawman defeated Polytech senior Spenser Hahn at 113. Polytech senior...
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Slideshow: Eagle Classic wrestling tournament
Smyrna heavyweight Terren Carter battles Jake Somerville of A.I. in the Eagle Classic finals Saturday night. Somerville won by decision 4-1. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Smyrna...
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COMMENTARY: The need for an independent state inspector general in Delaware
The following is the first part of a three-part series entitled “Curing Delaware’s Flawed Governance.” The second and third parts will appear Monday and Tuesday, respectively: Delaware’s recent state...
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Moore: Let freedom ring from the Empire State
DOVER — John G. Moore Sr., a familiar face and voice in our community, will be channeling the words of Martin Luther King Jr. Monday morning in Albany, New York. Once again, the Rev. Moore will...
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Fire ravages Dover home
DOVER — A Thursday night residential fire at 53 South New Street took about 20 minutes to extinguish and left the home uninhabitable, authorities said. Three adults were displaced from the two-story,...
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Lower gasoline prices helping Delaware vehicle/equipment budgets stretch
A state of Delaware paratransit bus is pictured in 2015, along with the rider and driver. (Submitted photo/DART) DOVER — With gasoline prices now under $2 a gallon by a dime or more, transportation...
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Host Smyrna wins Eagle Classic wrestling tourney
Smyrna heavyweight Terren Carter battles Jake Somerville of A.I. in the Eagle Classic finals Saturday night. Somerville won by decision 4-1. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Smyrna...
View ArticleMarkell eyes ‘new ideas’ for final State of State Address
DOVER — On Thursday, Gov. Jack Markell will deliver the annual State of the State Address, his eighth and final speech to the General Assembly and the people of the state. Whether he calls for...
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Dover Police Department dealing with settlement funds
Cpl. Brian Allen, left, and PFC Brian Wood walk down Loockerman Street while on foot patrol. Enhanced foot patrols are just one of several new initiatives the city will use to combat crime, thanks to...
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