NASCAR weekend at Dover Motor Speedway

Delaware governor John Carney files candidacy for Wilmington mayor

WILMINGTON — Gov. John Carney has officially filed to run as Wilmington’s next mayor, his campaign announced Monday. The term-limited governor submitted a campaign committee in …

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The soon-to-be remodeled Hall of Fame niche at Indian River High School has two new members. Richard “Rick” Duncan and Robert “Robbie” Murray Jr. are the 2024 inductees. The choices were announced April 13 during the alumni association’s Beef & Brew fundraiser.

SELBYVILLE — Comedy and television legend Jerry Seinfeld leads the latest acts to head to Freeman Arts Pavilion this summer. Mr. Seinfeld, star of his own classic TV show from 1989 to …
Local News
GEORGETOWN — After approving locations in Seaford and Rehoboth Beach last week, the county Board of Adjustments will now consider contracts with Keystone Novelties for tent sales in Ocean View …
GEORGETOWN — Laurel wedding venue and event location Chickberry Farms is looking to make improvements to its existing venue, and the county council are expected to hear an ordinance approving …
GEORGETOWN —During Tuesday’s regular council meeting, the Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department …
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Milford Museum to present program on desegregation in New Castle

MILFORD -- The Milford Museum will continue its American History Series with a program titled “To Bus or Not to Bus: The 1977 School Desegregation of New Castle County, Delaware” at the …

The Delaware Division of Small Business is highlighting activities taking place during National Small Business Month in May and for National Small Business Week, April 28 through May 4.
The Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission voted Wednesday to advance an ordinance governing marijuana establishments to County Council, which will soon hold a public hearing on the matter.
The Dover Mall has announced its newest addition: Insomnia Cookies.
Sports
From a distance, you cannot see the drivers behind these trotters heading toward the halfway point of the fourth race Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.

Harrington Raceway Monday's harness racing entries

Harrington Raceway  Entries Monday, April 29, 2024 Post time: 4:30 p.m. 1st  NW6001L5 $8,500 Pace 1. Master …
Dover pitcher Kole Turner works against Caesar Rodney in game played Thursday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Athlete of the Week: Kole Turner, Dover baseball

DOVER — Dover High baseball player Kole Turner was voted this week’s State News Athlete of the Week after leading the Senators to …
Dover High grad Jordan Magee, a linebacker at Temple, is going to forego his final season of eligibility to declare for the NFL Draft. Temple University photo.

Dover's Magee chosen by Commanders in fifth round of NFL Draft

DOVER — Former Dover High football standout Jordan Magee had his dream come true when he heard his name called at the NFL Draft this …
Smyrna pitcher Alexis Dennis (left) and her teammates smiling after they tied the score in Thursday's game with Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Lake Forest softball

FELTON — A three-run fourth inning sparked Smyrna High to a 6-5 win over Lake Forest in Henlopen Conference softball on Thursday …
MacKenzie Mitchell was Polytech’s starting catcher as a freshman but now plays infield for the Panthers. SPECIAL TO DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Polytech softball seniors are proud of the improvement they've made

WOODSIDE — When they started all this, Polytech High’s softball players tried to win every game, of course. It just didn’t …
DOVER — The Biggs Museum of American Art announced this week the launch of its new website, marking a significant milestone in the museum’s expansion plans and coinciding with its recent …
LONG NECK — This Saturday at AMVETS Post 22 in Long Neck, 32369 Long Neck Road, join Vibe Night beginning at 8 p.m. and running until midnight for a cost of $7 for members, seniors and those …
Kent County
DOVER – Over the past several weeks, the Kent County Levy Court has been looking at its operational budget trying to figure out how to cover the county’s nearly $2 Million shortfall. Some …
Residents who receive Dover electricity services and miss a payment can quickly find themselves on a disconnect list, a process the Committee of the Whole tackled Tuesday.
The family of Camay De Silva, the 18-year-old woman killed in a shooting at Delaware State University in Dover on Sunday, released a letter three days later addressing the incident.
New Castle County
TOWNSEND — He served as an Delaware Assistant Deputy Attorney General prosecuting child support cases.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Department of Health and Social Services, along with partner agencies, led a briefing Monday to provide the latest data about efforts to support individuals struggling with substance use disorder.
DOVER — The calm around the small town of Dawsonville, Ga., was broken when the siren at the Dawsonville Pool Room blared a sound of excitement — and relief — on April 14. It …
Sussex County
LEWES — Journey to Wellness, a free presentation by Dorothy Greet, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 18 at Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware. Ms. Greet is an author, blogger, …
LEWES — Board members, staff and negotiators were all smiles as the Cape Henlopen Board of Education and the Cape Henlopen Education Association, the collective bargaining unit for professional …
REHOBOTH BEACH — Old, expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications are being collected at the Rehoboth Beach Police Department headquarters, 229 Rehoboth Ave., this Saturday between 10 …
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