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Domestic violence a concern in Delaware
In October, Delaware Gov. Jack Markell signed Senate Bill 83, expanding mandatory gun relinquishment in cases of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. (Submitted photo) DOVER — For the past two...
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Steampunk-style Arts Cotillion to benefit Smyrna Opera House
From left, Jaci and David Hugg and Barbara Bigelow get ready for the Smyrna Opera House Arts Cotillion. (Submitted photo) SMYRNA – It’s time to don your best Victorian garb and favorite pair of...
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MINIMUM WAGE DEBATE: Hike is right for workers and economy
When we think back to 1968, most of us reflect on the tumult facing this nation — an unpopular war raging in Vietnam, along with a bloody chapter of the civil rights movement here at home. But it was...
View ArticleRoundup: Dover boys, Smyrna girls second at DIAA indoor track
Dover High’s boys and Smyrna’s girls both took second place in the team standings as the DIAA held its indoor track & field state championship meet on Saturday. The event was run at the Prince...
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Woodlin’s last-second jumper lifts Dover past Smyrna
DOVER — Terrence Woodlin hadn’t been able to buy a basket outside the paint all day. Dover’s Terrence Woodlin, shown earlier this season during the Senators’ first game against Smyrna, beat the Eagles...
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Smyrna routs Central for 4th straight North wrestling title
Smyrna head coach Kurt Howell reacts after an Eagle pin. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Smyrna senior Kalen Wilson defeated Sussex Central junior Blake Chambers at 160. Smyrna sophomore Tony...
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Delaware Sports Lottery still cashing in
DOVER — The time-tested gambling adage maintains the house always wins. In the past seven football seasons, Delaware has triumphed, too. So no matter if Peyton Manning goes out tonight as a Super Bowl...
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Slideshow: 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge
Chad McLaughlin, of Smyrna, helps 9-year-old Lexi Mathis get a better view of the 25th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Rehoboth Beach Sunday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Nine-year-old...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Raise the minimum wage, raise Delaware’s economy
Former Delaware governor and congressman Mike Castle wrote in an op-ed “Raising the minimum wage is common sense. … When the cost of living goes up, so should wages.” Along with many other Delawareans...
View ArticleDover council to decide on contract for city property demolition
DOVER — City Council hopes to award a contract of $46,400 to Dependable Construction of Delaware to demolish 105, 111, and 115 on South New Street during tonight’s meeting. The properties were...
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Polar Bear Plunge still a cool event in its 25th year
Chad McLaughlin, of Smyrna, helps 9-year-old Lexi Mathis get a better view of the 25th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Rehoboth Beach Sunday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Nine-year-old...
View ArticleWinter storm could drop 3 to 7 inches on Kent
DOVER — That four-letter word is back. Snow. The question is how much snow will fall since the forecast calls for between 3 to 7 inches in the Dover area. Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service...
View ArticleDownstate students nominated to military academies
WILMINGTON — Delaware’s congressional delegation recently announced the names of local students nominated to service academies for the class of 2020. Sen. Thomas R. Carper’s nominations to the United...
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COMMENTARY: ‘Black Lives Matter’ should be more than just a slogan
The question is: “Do black lives really matter?” As you look across the nation there is so much violence. Black Lives Matter is a unique contribution that goes beyond extrajudicial killings of black...
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Death penalty opponents launch new protest
Death penalty opponents stand on the steps at Legislative Hall in Dover during the first “Moral Monday” gathering. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) DOVER — “The people. United. Will never be...
View ArticleROUNDUP: Hornet men fall 96-95 in 2OT against Florida A&M
Delaware State finished with a season-high in points but it wasn’t enough as the Hornets dropped a 96-95 double-overtime decision to Florida A&M in MEAC men’s basketball on Monday night. The...
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Dover girls are ‘in it to win it’
Dover Senator Kyra Moore and the rest of the Senators have the goal of reaching the state tournament. DOVER — As she dribbled the ball upcourt, Kyra Moore couldn’t hear anything. All the Dover High...
View ArticleUpdate: Snow chances lessen, icy conditions still possible
DOVER – While chances of snow over the next 24 hours have lessened, the Delaware Department of Transportation warned that icy road conditions are possible as temperatures hover around freezing tonight...
View ArticleBeau Biden scholarship announced
WILMINGTON — A foundation is launching a $10,000 scholarship in honor of Beau Biden, Delaware’s late attorney general. The I Could Do Great Things Foundation will award the Beau Biden Memorial...
View ArticleUD will no longer require SAT scores for Del. residents
NEWARK — The University of Delaware announced Monday it will no longer require SAT scores for in-state residents beginning next year. The Faculty Senate voted to approve a four-year pilot program to...
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