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AGRICULTURE
Fifer family proud of its 100-plus years in Wyoming
COPS AND COURTS
Delaware State Police provide drone sighting tips
In Case You Missed It
Congresswoman-elect Sarah McBride bids farewell to Delaware Senate
DOVER — At the end of Monday’s extraordinary Senate session, state Sen. Sarah McBride bid a heartfelt farewell to the chamber.
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Smyrna School District accepts superintendent's resignation
SMYRNA — In a joint statement on Tuesday, the Smyrna School District Board of Education announced it has accepted the resignation of …
Checkered flag for Lawson: Georgetown man had passion for dirt tracks, Legion, Return Day
At Georgetown Speedway, Bill Lawson’s legacy in dirt track racing lives on, as a flagger stand was dedicated in his honor in 2018.
Upon his …
Local News
century farm
LAUREL — Putting together the application for his family’s Century Farm, awarded this year by the state of Delaware, Randy Culver said he was struck by how interconnected the land and the …
Community
LONG NECK — AmVets Post 22 Long Neck Ladies Auxiliary members Nina Marie Le'Ruex, first vice president, and Barbara Denius, second vice president, delivered holiday food and gifts to the Oak …
Community
NEWARK — The community is invited to learn about the University of Delaware’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) by attending an open house in Lewes Jan. 6, Wilmington Jan. 7, Ocean …
Community
For the third year, the Comfort Our Kids effort provided personal necessities for families and warmth for children in two school districts.
SAFETY
In the wake of 16 fire deaths in the state this year, Paul Eichler and the Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition continue the push for the equipment’s installation in all buildings.
Business
MILFORD – Big Oyster Brewery held their first Christmas Tree lighting on Dec. 8 in Milford.
The event served as an opportunity to bring the community together and celebrate the holiday …
Health
DELMARVA – In December, Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) will be spreading holiday cheer with a special gift as a thank you for critically needed blood donations.
Donors will receive either a …
Transportation
Delaware Transit Corporation announces its holiday schedule.
Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, DART will operate regular weekday services statewide. SEPTA …
Things to Do
MILFORD – The Milford Museum American History Series will continue with a program about Delaware Governor William H.H. Ross on Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Milford Public Library.
The program …
Community
The employees of Beracah Homes, Inc. recently participated in their third annual Gingerbread Showdown.
Employees were randomly divided into teams and given an allotted amount of time …
AGRICULTURE
It’s no wonder that longtime farmer Brian Beauchamp hopes his family produces crops for another 100 years.
He lovingly describes the profession as a “way of life (in which) you can get up in the morning and look out your window and don’t see a neighbor’s house.”
Schools
GEORGETOWN — Members of the Science National Honor Society at Sussex Academy held a Dunkin' Donuts fundraiser during lunch Dec. 19 to raise money for projects at the Elementary Campus and for …
beebe healthcare
LEWES — More than 150 students from Cape Henlopen, Indian River, Sussex Central, Sussex Tech, Sussex Academy, Polytech and Milford High School visited the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing …
climate change
DOVER — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced the release of an updated energy plan, last addressed in 2009, and available here .
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ribbon cutting
OCEAN VIEW — In late November, the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony with Scooters by the Beach to celebrate a belated first anniversary in Ocean View, the …
GOVERNMENT
DOVER — At the end of Monday’s extraordinary Senate session, state Sen. Sarah McBride bid a heartfelt farewell to the chamber.
On Jan. 3, the Wilmington Democrat will be sworn in as …
DEVELOPMENT
Sussex County Council elected to forgo interconnectivity requirements in its 2018 comprehensive plan and allow a gate between the Governors neighborhood and the proposed Village Cottages in Lewes.
TRANSPORTATION
Any traffic-related death is one too many and a true tragedy for families of the deceased.
The good news, though, is that the rate of deadly crashes on First State roads has slowed as 2024 nears an end.
EDUCATION
SMYRNA — A registration administrative assistant at Smyrna Elementary School is the state’s 2025 Delaware Educational Support Professional of the Year.
A Delaware Department of …
offshore wind
A US Wind leader is sharing his disappointment after Sussex County Council denied a zoning application from the company Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Bubbakoo’s Burritos, a fast-casual Tex-Mex franchise, welcomed hungry patrons as it opened its doors Thursday in Dover.
Master Gardeners
No flower announces the holiday season like the beautiful poinsettia, and few plants are kept for such a short period of time as the poinsettia. Many people mistakenly believe that poinsettias are …
Government
Tuesday marked the last Sussex County Council meeting in the expiring terms of Cynthia Green, Mark Schaeffer and Michael Vincent.
preservation
Horizon Philanthropic Services has announced two additions to its Fourth Street Preserve campaign, which seeks to purchase the last tract of undeveloped land in Lewes and establish it as a preserve.
BUSINESS
On Monday, the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting with Surf Bagel to celebrate its newest location at 1007 Coastal Highway in Fenwick Island.
GOVERNMENT
One of Sussex County Council’s last official acts of this term was to extend the contract of county administrator Todd Lawson.
EDUCATION
There was plenty to cover in Appoquinimink School District’s recently released annual report.
The 2024 recap covers the activities and accomplishments of more than 13,000 students and 2,000 employees among 21 buildings.
COPS AND COURTS
ELLENDALE — A 38-year-old New Castle man died in a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, Delaware State Police said.
At approximately 9:55 a.m., authorities said, a Honda Accord was traveling …
Community
MILFORD – The Food Bank of Delaware held a graduation ceremony for their culinary and logistics learning programs.
The Culinary School and the L.O.G.I.C programs are offered by the Food …
Development
DAGSBORO – The Dagsboro-based Morse family, well known for its roofing and home improvement business, is looking to bring commercial and residential development to the town.
A preliminary …
CAMBRIDGE — A Cambridge man has been charged with multiple drug offenses, after police seized more than a kilogram of cocaine in a local home, a Dec. 20 statement from the Cambridge Police …
CRISFIELD - Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a night of stargazing at Janes Island State Park on Saturday, Dec. 21 starting at 4:30 p.m. The moon will be a waning gibbous and lots will be visible …
Healthy party delights and the choices we make around holiday weight gain By Robin Gould We are in the middle of the holiday season. How are you faring with your food choices so far?
Every year …
Every year …
A celebration to dedicate the new St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day. The Rt. Rev. Santosh K. Marray, Bishop of the Diocese of Easton, will join Fr. Mike Lokey and …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University’s 2024 fall graduating class has made history after walking across the stage at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center for the last time surrounded by …
Disclosure
Non-Partisan Accountability Journalism
Opinion
Patterson: Has Argentina’s leader cracked spending code?
Americans of all persuasions have reached a rough consensus in favor of cutting government spending. We all, with the possible exception of …
Bonville: Appreciation from family after passing of Diaz Bonville
The family of Diaz Bonville would like to express deep appreciation and everlasting gratitude for the sympathy and caring shown during the …
Knapp: With drones, ineffectual policy follows panic
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration issued an alert banning drone flights over parts of New Jersey through Jan. 17, 2025, for …
Business
GREENWOOD — Delaware Electric Cooperative (DEC) announces its Beat the Peak program saved members more than $1.7 million in 2024.
The voluntary program encourages members to reduce energy …
Owner and founder Shannon Lust brings passion for and knowledge of gymnastics.
Meantime, chief operating officer and vice president Jake Lindsay has the business acumen to follow her master plan.
Partner them, and Evolution Gymnastics in Middletown provides a nice landing spot.
Since opening Sept. 16, the 402 N. Cass St. facility has hosted around 50 participants, ages 1 to 52.
HARRINGTON – The City of Harrington got into the holiday spirit on Friday evening with their annual Christmas parade.
This year’s theme was “A Farmer’s Christmas.” …
Community
DOVER — For the 13th year Burke Equipment Company and Pratt Insurance Company visited Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus Dec. 13 to hand out stuffed animals to children and to adults throughout …
Development
SALISBURY — A proposal to double the amount of housing that could be built on new lots in downtown Salisbury is one step closer to fruition.
Salisbury City Council voted 4-1 at its Dec. 16 …
MARIJUANA
DOVER—Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen has vetoed ordinances passed by City Council earlier this month that determined marijuana rules in the city.
The Mayor told the Daily State News that …
Sports
Stepping up to DI, Smith has made a big impact for Delaware State
DOVER — For a former Division II guy like Robert Smith, this was a different world.
After three seasons as a college basketball …
Roundup: Delaware State men make it four wins in a row
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The season is still young. But the Delaware State men’s basketball team will gladly take having a winning …
Photo gallery: Dover vs. Polytech girls' basketball
DOVER - Polytech High overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to edge Dover, 38-36, in Henlopen North girls' basketball on Thursday …
Thursday's Downstate Delaware high school scores
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Early College 37, Delmar 31 Cape Henlopen 54, Caesar Rodney 32 Seaford 47, Indian River 33 Laurel 43, …
Dover Downs harness racing results and entries
Dover Downs Results
Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
1st - DSBF CONS Pace $20,000
8-Rowdy Dragon (Ru Foster) 30.40 …
More Sports
Things to Do
PRINCESS ANNE — Want to learn about beekeeping? UMES Extension is offering a beginner’s class Saturday, Jan. 25, to learn the basics of bee biology, hive management and the tools needed …
MIDDLETOWN — With more than 1,200 tickets sold and nearly 48 sponsors taking part, the M.O.T. Holiday Festival already appears successful.
At least that’s the hope of Marissa …
At least that’s the hope of Marissa …
Kent County
WILMINGTON — Delaware Office of Management and Budget Director Cerron Cade has been placed on administrative leave due to a personal legal matter, Gov. John Carney announced Saturday.
That …
That …
Downtown Dover parking permits for 2025 are now available via Colonial Parking.
The company taking over the city’s parking management — and that will run its proposed mobility center — will begin enforcing lot passes Jan. 1, 2025.
The company taking over the city’s parking management — and that will run its proposed mobility center — will begin enforcing lot passes Jan. 1, 2025.
The Friends of the John Dickinson Mansion held its annual holiday party Sunday at the Old State House in Dover.
New Castle County
MIDDLETOWN — For Sarah Leonard, the first step in educating students is establishing a personal relationship.
The Project Lead The Way National Gateway Teacher of the Year calls it …
The Project Lead The Way National Gateway Teacher of the Year calls it …
NEW CASTLE — Effective April 1, 2025, the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) will implement a new cash toll rate for all vehicle classes at the Delaware Memorial Bridge.
This …
This …
WILMINGTON — Delaware Humanities announces the first round of recipients for the 2025 Action/Innovation Grants.
Delaware Humanities’ Action/Innovation Grants are awarded twice …
Delaware Humanities’ Action/Innovation Grants are awarded twice …
Sussex County
GEORGETOWN — La Red Health Center Chief Executive Officer Brian Olson will be retiring in late December 2024.
Mr. Olson has served as La Red’s CEO for nearly 23 years. His …
Mr. Olson has served as La Red’s CEO for nearly 23 years. His …
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Academy High School Cancer Club raised $530 in its bake sale to benefit Beebe Tunnell Cancer Center.
Junior Karla Hernandez said the SAHS Cancer Club chose Beebe as …
Junior Karla Hernandez said the SAHS Cancer Club chose Beebe as …
For another year, Dagsboro's mayoral reins remain in the hands of William Chandler III.
A former state chancellor who has served on Town Council since 2014, Mayor Chandler on Monday received full endorsement from fellow members Carol Thompson, Jason Russell, C.J. Shortridge and John Marvel.
A former state chancellor who has served on Town Council since 2014, Mayor Chandler on Monday received full endorsement from fellow members Carol Thompson, Jason Russell, C.J. Shortridge and John Marvel.
Scenes from Bay to Bay
Ice on the Delaware Bay
Monday, December 16
Mark Huntzinger of Milford took this photo of ice on the Delaware Bay at Slaughter Beach on Dec. 6.
Wreaths Across America rolls in for Dover pit stop
Thursday, December 12
DOVER — A ceremony Thursday afternoon in front of Dover Motor Speedway’s Monster Monument featured Wreaths Across America, an organization that organizes the placement of wreaths on the …
Sailing
Thursday, December 5
Richard L. Bryan of Lewes took this photo aboard the MV Cape Henlopen returning to Lewes on Nov. 24.
Fall colors
Thursday, December 5
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of a gazebo in Lewes in fall colors on Oct. 21.
Fly me to the moon
Monday, December 2
April Doyle of Smyrna took this photo of geese migrating by the moon in Smyrna on Oct. 20
The lineup
Wednesday, November 27
Patricia Sterling of Wyoming took this photo of geese lining up at Wyoming Park on Nov. 1.
Full moon
Sunday, November 24
Delaware State News editor in chief Andrew West took this photo of tree branches framing the November full moon.
In the sun
Tuesday, November 19
Gary A. Knox of Dover spotted this mallard enjoying the sun in Silver Lake Park in Dover on the morning of Nov. 3.
Heads or tails?
Tuesday, November 12
Lee Mullarkey of Dover captured these geese and titled it “Heads or tails? Tails win” while in Dover on Nov. 2.
Moores Lake
Friday, November 8
Corey Marshall-Steele of Milton took this photo at Moores Lake on Oct. 29.
Delaware-Related News
Average auto lease payments are increasing in Delaware
Experian compiled statistics on auto leases in Delaware.
What is a family or resident nursing home council and how common are they in Delaware?
Caring.com analyzed CMS data to measure the prevalence of resident advocacy councils in Delaware nursing homes.
US electric vehicle infrastructure has tripled in 5 years. Here's how Delaware compares.
Truck Parking Club tapped into the Alternative Fuels Data Center and White House data to visualize the expanding EV infrastructure in …
How Delaware is spending federal infrastructure dollars
Truck Parking Club used White House data to analyze how Delaware is spending federal infrastructure dollars to invest in its …
Counties in Delaware where landslides pose the greatest threat
Truck Parking Club mapped Geological Survey data to see which Delaware counties have the most land area at risk of landslides and …
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