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Silo Speedway revved up after win but 2nd appeal planned
This aerial view shows in black where the quarter-mile racing oval is planned behind Delaware Auto Exchange on U.S. 13 north of Felton. Above the red bordering, the Pizzadili Vineyard and Winery is...
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Proposal to raise state minimum wage fuels fierce debate
Hope Bellamy of Wilmington speaks before a Senate committee asking for a $15/hr. minimum wage for Delaware. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers ) DOVER — Many business owners are “frightened and scared”...
View ArticleAlmost 4 inches of snow in Dover by 11 p.m. Friday
DOVER —More than three inches of snow have been measured in some areas of Kent and Sussex counties, as of 11 p.m. Friday. Measurements (in inches) recorded by the Delaware Environmental Observing...
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Del.’s snowstorm history offers a blizzard of memories
Reminders of the monster storm of February 2010 lingered into March when a pile of snow dumped in Schutte Park failed to melt before the beginning of soccer season. The city of Dover had dumped the...
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Snow slams state: Forecast challenging in Delmarva region
DelDOT trucks head out of the Cheswold Yard Friday ready to tackle a very snowy weekend ahead. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) DOVER — After speculating for days about its possible strength,...
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Brengle falls in Australian Open third round
Madison Brengle’s stay in the women’s singles bracket of the Australian Open came to an end on Friday night with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to seventh-seeded Angelique Kerber in the tournament’s third round. For...
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Snow totals in Kent and Sussex
DelDOT snow plow in the intersection of U.S. 13 and Division Street in Dover about noon Saturday. Photo is a screen capture of DelDOT traffic camera. UPDATED DOVER — Nearly an inch of new snow has...
View ArticleTide approaches historic storm of ’62 level in Lewes
GEORGETOWN — A raging nor’easter is battering Sussex County today. According to Sussex County Emergency operations, there was a near-record level of 9.2 feet at Lewes at the 8 a.m. high tide —...
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Snow isn’t letting up anytime soon in Kent
DOVER — With several hours left in the storm, forecasters from the National Weather Service expect Kent County to get another 5 to 10 inches of snow. The afternoon forecast from the weather service:...
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Blizzard brings coastal flooding to Kent, Sussex communities
A sign warns motorists on U.S. 113 south of Dover Air Force Base that highways were restricted to only essential drivers Saturday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Main Street in...
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Milford’s Peterman getting back to House work
House Majority Leader Valerie J. Longhurst, D-Bear, welcomes Rep. Harold “Jack” Peterman, R-Milford, back to the House chamber Tuesday. Rep. Peterman missed last year’s first leg of the General...
View ArticleWoodside, West Dover top snowfall chart
Since Friday, the winter storm has dumped more than a foot of snow in some areas of Kent County. Here are the totals in inches, as recorded by the Delaware Environmental Observation System, as of 7:30...
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Storm leaves drifting snow, flooding in its wake
A sign warns motorists on U.S. 113 south of Dover Air Force Base that highways were restricted to only essential drivers Saturday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Main Street in...
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Hens’ skid hits 11 straight after tough loss
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Kory Holden’s heave from just across half court bounced off the back of the rim as the Delaware’s comeback attempt fell just short in a 59-58 Colonial Athletic Association men’s...
View ArticleKent snow totals range from 10 to 16 inches
The Delaware Environmental Observing System posted the following snowfall measurements at 10:25 p.m.: Woodside — 16.5 West Dover — 13.9 Harrington — 13.1 Dover — 11.2 Frederica — 10.0 Smyrna — 9.7...
View ArticleMarkell will lift some driving restrictions Sunday morning
DOVER — Delaware Gov. Jack Markell announced late Saturday evening that the “Level 2 Driving Restriction” in New Castle and Kent counties will continue until 10 a.m. Sunday. However, he plans to put a...
View ArticleSnowMG! Big dig begins in Delaware
DOVER – Delawareans will begin the big dig today after two days of a nasty nor’easter that dumped as much as 17 inches of snow in some areas. The sun is peaking through this morning en route to what...
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Dover art studio gets new lease on life
DOVER — On Wednesday afternoon, local leaders gathered to celebrate the re-opening of a downtown art studio, Artsy Fartsy, on Loockerman Street. Delaware Economic Development Office State Coordinator...
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Storm brought significant flooding to coast, bay beaches
A sign warns motorists on U.S. 113 south of Dover Air Force Base that highways were restricted to only essential drivers Saturday. (Special to The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Main Street in...
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Area recovering from major snowstorm
better big dig photo There’s no school in the Caesar Rodney District Monday because of the heavy snow, but the parking lot will be clear when it’s time to resume classes. Shown here, a worker scoops...
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