Star Hill Church Museum hosts African American Heritage Day Saturday
DOVER — People at the Star Hill AME Church Museum are excited about its annual African American Heritage Day on Saturday. “We want to continue to teach our African-American history so the children of...
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Three non-students arrested at DSU in area robberies
Anthony Stafford-Jordan, left, Devin A. Thomas, and Kameron Scott are facing numerous robbery and related charges after being arrested Wednesday night. (Submitted photos/Delaware State Police) CAMDEN —...
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Carper: Fill Supreme Court vacancy this year
DOVER — Delaware’s senior senator on Wednesday criticized Republican calls for President Barack Obama to abstain from nominating someone to Thomas R. Carper fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Sen....
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Man with Dover ties sought in Md. human trafficking probe
DOVER — Two people with Dover ties were accused of human trafficking a 17-year-old girl, Maryland police said Wednesday. According to the Howard County Police Department, Janice Figueroa, 19, was...
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‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern’ get new life at Kent County Theatre Guild
Rosencrantz, right, played by Stephen M. Davis of Camden, and Guildenstern, played by Cat Timko of Georgetown, toss a coin in the air during the Kent County Theatre Guild’s production of “Rosencrantz...
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Citizens’ Hose Company strikes up at the band at Smyrna Opera House
The Citizens Hose Co. Band of Smyrna will present a program Saturday night at the Smyrna Opera House. The show, which will include marches, patriotic songs and show tunes, starts at 7 p.m. (Submitted...
View ArticleCOMMENTARY: A smarter economic pathway for Delaware
With a budget battle about to begin, what does the data suggest as the direction Delaware should take? Let’s start with a quick look back and compare the year 2005 to the year 2015. Since 2005 Delaware...
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Local roundup: Dover boys down CR 64-47
Jordan Allen’s 22 points paced Dover High to a 64-47 victory over rivals Caesar Rodney High in a Henlopen Conference Northern Division contest on Thursday night. Dover remained unbeaten in the Henlopen...
View ArticleFormer state representative seeking old seat
WILMINGTON — Former state Rep. Dennis E. Williams filed for his old seat in the 10th Representative District Thursday. A Democrat, Mr. Williams held the seat from 2008 to 2014 before being defeated by...
View ArticleHistory and heritage meet at Star Hill
DOVER — People at the Star Hill AME Church Museum are excited about its annual African American Heritage Day on Saturday. “We want to continue to teach our African-American history so the children of...
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Brengle falls in third round in Dubai
DUBAI – Madison Brengle got off to a good start in her quarterfinal match in Dubai on Thursday. But the 25-year-old from Dover couldn’t keep it up, falling to Sara Errani, 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, in the WTA...
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Delaware men knock off Charleston in CAA contest
NEWARK — On paper, this was something of a mismatch. Charleston had eight conference wins, Delaware owned just one. The Cougars had won six of their last eight games, the Blue Hens were 1-16 in their...
View ArticleDover High approves new football coach, still unnamed
DOVER — The Capital School Board has approved Dover High’s new football coach. But the district is still waiting to hear whether the candidate has accepted the job before announcing his name. School...
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COMMENTARY: New Delaware science standards turn students into thinkers
“But Mrs. Szabo,” my sixth-grade student Jessica whined, “why can’t you just tell us what materials you’re going to give us to build the tower? That way, I can just do a Google image search and look up...
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Kent County Tourism’s Vestfall driven to success
New Kent County Tourism Executive Director Wendie Vestfall of Dover stands behind the reception desk last week in the organization’s Dover office. Ms. Vestfall, a Ohio native with 20 years of tourism...
View ArticleDelaware men fall to JMU in 11th straight road loss
HARRISONBURG, Va. — James Madison put four players in double figures and never trailed as the Dukes posted a 75-50 Colonial Athletic Association men’s basketball victory over Delaware Saturday...
View ArticleMorgan’s 3-pointer lifts Hornets over Norfolk State
DOVER — Delaware State overcame an early double-digit deficit with strong second-half play to defeat Norfolk State, 67-64, in a tense MEAC men’s basketball contest in Memorial Hall on Saturday. The...
View ArticleROUNDUP: Wesley women finish season with 63-58 win over St. Mary’s
On a Senior Day when she was the lone senior being honored, Tiara White collected 13 points and 14 rebounds to pace the Wesley College women’s basketball squad to a 63-58 win over St. Mary’s in its...
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Two titles for Dover at Henlopen Conference wrestling
DOVER — Anthony Fisher bolted off the mat and into the waiting arms of coach Aaron Harris. In mere seconds he was enveloped by Dover High teammates and friends who ran out of the stands for a hug....
View ArticleDeaf inmate won’t get compensation for alleged lack of services at DOC
GEORGETOWN — A deaf former inmate is not due compensation for alleged lack of services provided by the Department of Correction during three prison stays beginning in 2010, a Superior Court Judge...
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