Delaware State News collects three awards in MDDC contest
Former U.S. Congressman Mike Castle, left, and U.S Senator Tom Carper walk the parade route at Return. This was one of several photos taken at the event that earned the Delaware State News a second...
View ArticleCoastal Zone Act proposal brings back memories of ’71
Delaware Gov. Russell Peterson signed the Coastal Zone Act in 1971. DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** The Coastal Zone Act changes proposed in House Bill 190 in the...
View ArticleWe welcome letters, but must verify names
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** The May 26 edition of the Delaware State News ran a letter to the editor with the headline, “Clean Dover up before producing a short...
View ArticlePence makes solemn visit to Dover Air Force Base
Vice President Mike Pence pays his respects as U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Eric Houck of Baltimore, Md. The Air Force Mortuary Affairs Office released this photo, which has...
View ArticleA ‘sham’ wow moment while you were sleeping
Over 100 came to the nonprofit rally at Legislative Hall on Thursday. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) DOVER — We would guess that not many of you were at Legislative Hall or even tuned in to the audio...
View ArticleIt might be described as ‘a night of horrors’
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** The tumult and shouting over Delaware’s operating budget ended early Monday at Legislative Hall. Gov. John Carney signed the budget...
View ArticleChange creates new challenges for Kent County
The new DE Turf sports complex and interchange, now under construction, have created new opportunities and challenges in South Frederica. (Special to the Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) DOVER — Kent...
View ArticleDelaware State News to roll out new format Tuesday
DOVER — On Tuesday, you’ll notice a difference in your Delaware State News. We’re getting taller. Three inches in page height, to be exact. The width is the same, as is commitment to local news...
View ArticleDelaware is small target during hurricane season
DOVER — Recently, the Washington Post had an interesting blog post headlined, “Why a single hurricane has not come ashore in Virginia, Maryland or Delaware since 1851.” The Capital Weather Gang blog...
View ArticleCaesar Rodney alum soars with the Thunderbirds
“Thunder Over Dover” will be a homecoming for Thunderbirds team member Tabatha McCarthy, a Caesar Rodney High graduate. She is a communications specialist for the elite U.S. Air Force flying team....
View ArticleThunderbirds offer faster, louder air show for Dover
Note the No. 5 is upside down in recognition of its daring feat. Photo by Andrew West/Delaware State News DOVER — It had been eight years since the Thunderbirds’ last visit. Hopefully, we’ll not have...
View ArticleIn Houston,‘Mattress Mack’ continues to give back
DOVER — It was the nickname that caught our attention. “Mattress Mack” — as he’s known in Houston, Texas — was in the national news this past week. Jim McIngvale is his real name. He’s a businessman...
View ArticleConsidering progress, jobs in advance of Kent County summit
The Center at Eden Hill , a $19 million rehabilitation facility, is scheduled to open this winter in Dover. (Delaware State News/Andrew West) DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and...
View ArticleMcDowell ‘strived to improve the lot of his fellow man’
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines… *** Last Sunday, we published an obituary for Floyd E. McDowell Sr., a longtime educator who advocated for school and health care reforms....
View ArticleWe’ve been keeping it real since 1953
DOVER — Welcome to “National Newspaper Week.” It starts today, and the theme is “Real Newspapers … Real News.” We have been keeping it real here at the Delaware State News since 1953. That’s when we...
View Article‘Heart of Delaware’ beats for Puerto Rico
India S. Colon, left, snapped this photo with her 86-year-old great aunt, “Tia Clara,” who endured Hurricane Maria alone in Orocovis near the center of Puerto Rico. The area endured many mudslides....
View ArticleIt’s a longshot, but Delaware still dreams about Amazon
DOVER — Some notes and quotes between headlines and deadlines … *** The reality is that we seem to have no chance to lure Amazon’s second headquarters to Delaware. But it has been interesting to...
View ArticleDelaware pays tribute to its World War I heroes
Frank E. Schoonover’s “Doughboys First,” above, and Ethel Pennewill Brown Leach’s “Delaware Awake!” below, will be featured on a new World War I memorial that will be dedicated at noon on Saturday, a...
View ArticleFoundation supports volunteer efforts at AMC Museum
Terry Yeary walks with his son Bentley, 6, near aircraft at the Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover AIr Force Base,. Delaware State News photo by Marc Clery DOVER — Among the news releases and...
View ArticleNewpaperman Farrow was a ‘treasure’ in Harrington
HARRINGTON — Harry G. Farrow Jr. was a lifelong Harringtonian, American Legion member, mayor in the early 1980s and harness racing enthusiast. All that’s about as Harrington as you can get. He was once...
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