COMMENTARY: Driving Privilege Card is victorious law in Delaware
After a year of statewide deliberation, safer roads for everyone and economic development for Delaware will soon prevail with the passing of Senate Bill 59, the Driving Privilege Card. The sponsor of...
View ArticleMishap puts damper on Dover fireworks display
Fireworks burst over Dover Saturday night at the annual Dover Fourth of July celebration. Photo by Andrew West/Delaware State News DOVER — A mishap in the launching areas of fireworks disrupted the...
View ArticleMilford city manager Medlarz resigns
MILFORD — During a special meeting June 29, Milford City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Hans Medlarz, effective July 1. Mr. Medlarz had only been in the job for a little more than six...
View ArticleGrey Fox Grille owners have taste for reviving businesses
W.T Smithers will soon be reopened as the new Grey Fox Grille restaurant/bar and co-owner Ryan Weber of Dover has big plans for the historic property on State Street. (Delaware State News/Dave...
View ArticleDover Council OKs assessment of city services
DOVER — At its last meeting City Council, authorized the city undergo a comprehensive analysis of its police, fire and EMS services. The goal is to better understand the needs of the city. Dover Fire...
View ArticleLETTER TO THE EDITOR: The hypocrisy of Confederate flag haters
“I do not agree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Voltaire As a developing nation and throughout our sometimes messy, but providential, history — “God” did...
View ArticleRoundup: Dover rallies to win District I Big League title
Dover rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to edge Felton, 3-2, and clinch the District I title in Big League baseball on Sunday night. Dakota Graham knocked in A.J. Johnson with...
View ArticleFirst State Military Academy eyes strong sports program
It usually didn’t take long for sports to come up. Pat Gallucci During open houses for First State Military Academy in the spring, Pat Gallucci took hundreds of questions from parents about the...
View ArticleDover plant splits Energizer, personal care units
DOVER — Edgewell Personal Care Operations now will operate as a standalone business following the separation of Energizer’s Household Products and Personal Care businesses. The plant, at 804 Walker...
View ArticlePublic invited to hear DelDOT plans for Del. 10/Del. 15 intersection
A public workshop on proposed safety improvements to the intersection of Willow Grove (Del. 10), Moose Lodge (Del. 15) and Dundee roads will be held Wednesday in the Caesar Rodney High School...
View ArticleTeens eager to share ideas on possible Dover activities
DOVER — Zorana Ilic said Monday night’s first meeting of Dover’s revitalized Youth Advisory Committee went well. “We set up an agenda that we can actually act on the next time we meet,” the 17-year-old...
View ArticleEmerald ash borer moves ever closer to Delaware
DOVER — Delaware stands out by what’s missing on the www.emeraldashborer.info map. However, red dots pinpointing locations for the iridescently beautiful but voracious emerald ash borer are marching...
View ArticleMan stable after New Street shooting
DOVER – A monthlong pause in city shootings ended Monday night when a 24-year-old man was wounded during an incident in the unit block area of North New Street, police said. According to the Dover...
View ArticleLawyers wrapping up Delaware federal cyberstalking trial
WILMINGTON— The widow and children of a man who killed his ex-daughter-in-law at a Delaware courthouse conspired with him and one another to wage a campaign of power, control and fear against the...
View ArticlePrison guard accused of sexual relations with inmate
NEW CASTLE — A 50-year-old Delaware Department of Correction officer has been charged with having sexual relations with a female inmate, authorities said late Tuesday afternoon. Delaware State Police...
View ArticleMarkell signs Delaware indoor ban on electronic cigarettes
WILMINGTON — Legislation adding electronic cigarettes to Delaware’s indoor smoking ban is now state law. Gov. Jack Markell signed the ban on smoking e-cigarettes in indoor public areas in a ceremony...
View ArticleRoundup: M.O.T. tops Milford in Major softball
Milford catcher Jaoa Allen swings at a pitch during Tuesday’s Major League District I tournament softball game against M.O.T. at Camden-Wyoming Little League. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers)...
View ArticleMillsboro home invasion murder suspects arrested
GEORGETOWN — Four fugitives have been arrested in connection with investigation into alleged widespread violent criminal activity in Kent and Sussex counties that netted 35 suspects, police said...
View ArticleRoundup: M.O.T. tops Milford in D-1 Major softball
Milford catcher Jaoa Allen swings at a pitch during Tuesday’s Major League District I tournament softball game against M.O.T. at Camden-Wyoming Little League. (Delaware State News/Dave Chambers)...
View ArticleWilmington man charged in Dover burglaries
DOVER — A 26-year-old Wilmington man was arrested Monday for a series of alleged business burglaries and attempts, police said. A second man is also being sought. According to Dover Police, Larry M....
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