State prefers online filing; tax returns accepted starting Tuesday
DOVER — The Delaware Division of Revenue is determined to make filing taxes less taxing, so it encourages people to file online. The Division of Revenue will begin accepting tax returns Tuesday....
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Team of the Year: Smyrna honored for football championship
Smyrna players celebrate with the state title trophy after their December victory. (Special to the State News/Gary Emeigh) SMYRNA — Some teams may look the same from one year to the next. Often times...
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COMMENTARY: Installing an independent inspector general for Delaware
The following is the second part of a three-part series entitled “Curing Delaware’s Flawed Governance.” To read Sunday’s first part, visit the Opinion section of DelawareStateNews.net. The third part...
View ArticleAmphitheater planned for Dover’s Akridge Scout Reservation
DOVER — Akridge Scout Reservation in Dover is getting a new addition — an open air amphitheater. The amphitheater, which will accommodate up to 2,000 people, is the first phase of part two of the...
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Firefighter memorial improvement planned
The Delaware Firefighter’s Memorial is located on Park Drive in Dover between East Loockerman and Division streets next to Mirror Lake. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) DOVER — There’s hope that a...
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Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter hosting Dover MLK breakfast
Truman Bolden helps set up the banquet room at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover for this morning’s annual breakfast honoring Martin Luther King Jr. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh)...
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A celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.
Delaware State University Early High School student Eldray Gladney, 15, performs during the musical prelude to the 30th anniversary of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. program at Delaware State...
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Holy Cross School collects 1,035 pairs of shoes for Soles4Souls
From left, Holy Cross School third-graders Nicole Duca, Brook Stump, Kyle VanHenkle and Cassidy Powell show off the haul of shoes. (Submitted photos) DOVER — Holy Cross School launched a Soles4Souls...
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COMMENTARY: Options for the Office of Delaware Inspector General
The following is the third of a three-part series entitled “Curing Delaware’s Flawed Governance.” To read the first two parts, visit the Opinion section of DelawareStateNews.net: There are various...
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Prayer breakfast celebrates Dr. King’s legacy
Ralph Taylor Jr. of Dover salutes as the Dover Air Force Base Honor Guard posts the colors Monday at the annual MLK Day Prayer Breakfast. Keynote speaker at Monday's 33rd annual Rev. Dr. Martin...
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Freshmen legislators find challenges, inspiration in 148th General Assembly
DOVER — Members of the 148th Delaware General Assembly span a wide range in terms of service, from nearly 40 years to four months. In fact, some of the longest-serving lawmakers hold the distinction of...
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Kent County Rec Center construction coming to an end
The new Kent County Recreation Center will contain two full length basketball courts, three volleyball courts and three pickleball courts when it opens in a few months. (Delaware State News/Dave...
View ArticleRoundup: Hornets fall behind early in 64-47 loss to Savannah
Savannah State netted 16 of the game’s first 18 points and never looked back, downing Delaware State 64-47 in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference men’s basketball on Monday night. The loss kept the Hornets...
View ArticleRiders starting to see success
Caesar Rodney High’s boys’ basketball team trailed Polytech by just a point last Thursday night. But there was only six seconds left when Davione Robinson started up the court. The sophomore got off...
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Lockdown lifted at Central Middle School
DOVER – Central Middle School and three other schools throughout the state were placed on lockdown this morning after threats. The lockdown at the Dover school was lifted after less than an hour of...
View ArticleDover’s Brengle wins opener in Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia – Madison Brengle has picked up where she left off last year at the Australian Open. The Dover native opened the tournament with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over fellow American Coco...
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McGuiness ruled eligible to run for Delaware lieutenant governor
DOVER — Amidst questions about lieutenant governor candidate Kathy McGuiness’ eligibility, the Department of Elections has ruled she meets the residency requirement and thus is able to run for...
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CR girls gain revenge on rival Dover with 44-36 win
CR junior Alissa Haith (21) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Dover senior Xzaviera Robinson (10) and CR senior Rosa’lynn Burton (1) CR sophomore Alexis Reid (5) Dover sophomore Jacarra Jackson (1)...
View ArticleKent County Levy Court OKs rehab grant application
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court will submit an application for a grant from the Delaware State Housing Authority to rehab and demolish local properties. The Community Development Block Grant projects...
View ArticleFour suspects sought in two Dover armed robberies
DOVER — Four masked suspects are being sought after two apparently unrelated armed robberies at a pawn shop and diner on Monday, city police said. Dover Police Department said a suspect robbed a...
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