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Snowstorms are a threat to coastal terrapins
SLAUGHTER BEACH — Why did the turtle cross the road? Because his habitat has been destroyed and he’s trying to find shelter from predators and the cold. For many Delaware residents the recent...
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10th trial date set for Dover man charged with drugs, weapons offenses
DOVER — A 10th trial date has been set for a 35-year-old Dover man arrested in October 2014 on drugs and weapons charges. Anthony D. Benson’s jury trial was scheduled for Monday. However, a...
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DNREC sergeant: Teamwork helped save missing boy in Eagles Nest Wildlife Area
A 13-year-old boy was found safe Sunday after being separated from his family at the Eagles Nest Wildlife Area Sandom Tract near Townsend. (Delaware State News/Craig Anderson) TOWNSEND — Rescuers...
View ArticlePast due payments owed city irk Dover officials
DOVER — Officials are hoping to find more effective ways to reduce the amount of past due money owed the city by residents for utility services. The item was discussed during Tuesday night’s...
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Senators’ defense key in win over Cape
020916-1374 Michael Douglas of Dover is fouled by Ian Robertson of Cape while going up for a shot in the 3rd quarter Tuesday night. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) 020916-1347 Cape’s...
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Lights of Life gala shines for Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
Last year’s Southern Lights of Life had a masquerade theme and raised more than $150,000. This year’s event is set for Feb. 27 at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino and will feature gourmet stations,...
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Trial set for former Dover Little League president
DOVER — The final case review of a 53-year-old Hartly man charged with theft from the Dover Little League while its president was postponed until Thursday in Kent County Superior Court. A jury trial is...
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Trappers suffer from declining market
John Zander, left, inspects and sizes muskrat furs during a recent fur buy at the Woolford General Store in Dorchester County, Maryland. Declining prices are making trapping a hobby activity....
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No perch, but crappie is hitting
Winter fishing is going well. I spent the day with Tom Hudecheck recently slamming crappie bass in the waters around Milton, Delaware. We were hoping for yellow perch but the crappie were hitting that...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: A disheartening view of the Delaware political process
As a 16-year-old constituent and student at Polytech High School, I was given the honor of joining [state] Sen. [David G.] Lawson [R-15] to witness a Senate session on Jan. 26 and 27, mainly debating...
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Slideshow: Sussex Central edges CR in wrestling 32-31
Sussex Central coach Phil Shultie during the match with CR Wednesday. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) John Morris of Sussex Central en route to a 9-0 decision over CR’s Jeremy...
View ArticleSupreme Court upholds conviction of Dover man who conspired to rob casino patron
DOVER — The conviction of a Dover man accused of conspiring with a girlfriend to rob a casino patron of his winnings in March 2010 was upheld in Delaware Supreme Court on Monday. James J. Durham had...
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First case of Zika virus in Delaware confirmed
DOVER — Officials have identified the first known case of the Zika virus in Delaware. The illness, spread by mosquitoes, is believed to cause birth defects. An outbreak of the Zika virus has caused the...
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Markell signs resolution apologizing for slavery
Gov. Jack Markell applauds the hard work of Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden (D-Wilmington, second from left) who brought forward House Joint Resolution 10 - in which Delaware officialy aplogizes for slavery...
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Wrestling notebook: Teams eye next week’s dual meet tourney
Phil Shultie With most teams having one dual meet left in the regular season, the state dual meet tournament picture is becoming clearer. Smyrna has the top seed in Division I likely locked up. The...
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Slideshow: Lake Forest-Smyrna girls basketball
Smyrna senior Ashunte Manigo (30) and Lake Forest junior Alexia Cornish (22) (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers) Smyrna sophomore Naomi Bowser (10), Lake Forest junior Mya Maddox (11), Smyrna senior...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: Our country is a socialist democracy
Sen. Bernie Sanders is a Democratic Socialist candidate for president. Our state and nation are socialist democracies with a free-enterprise capitalist economy. Corrupted political operatives and...
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‘Broadway’s Next Hit Musical’ tangles tunes and improv comedy
“Broadway’s Next Hit Musical,” a totally improvised comedy and music production, makes a stop at Dover’s Schwartz Center for the Arts Saturday night at 7:30. Audience suggestions will provide the song...
View ArticleMilford police report three attempts to lure children
MILFORD — On Thursday, the Milford Police Department announced it had received three reports of suspicious vehicles/persons recently attempting to solicit young children while they were not in the...
View ArticleArctic blast headed our way this weekend
DOVER — Love will be in the air — really cold air — this Valentines weekend. The National Weather Service sent out a special weather bulletin Thursday afternoon that was headlined, “Major outbreak of...
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