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The former Harrington Logistics property in Harrington is being discussed as a possible data center site.. A proposed Kent County ordinance would address noise, energy consumption, setbacks and other factors at data centers.

Proposed data center ordinance gets mixed commission reactions

To some Kent County Regional Regional Planning Commission members, a proposed ordinance to regulate data centers would give the county …
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TidalHealth executive named to Wor-Wic Community College board

SALISBURY — Charles Dolan of Salisbury was recently appointed to the board of trustees of Wor-Wic Community College by Maryland Gov. …
Dr. David Tam, Beebe Healthcare's CEO, gestures during a healthcare roundtable sponsored by state Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner on June 22 at Sussex Academy in Georgetown. Joining him are, from left, TidalHealth Nanticoke president Penny Short, TidalHealth CEO Steve Leonard and Kyle Benoit, Bayhealth's chief operating officer.

Affordable housing a challenge for Sussex health systems

Rising operational costs and staff shortages are problems that health providers often face. In Sussex County, affordable housing …
Partners in music, Brandon Turner, left, and Angela Easterling, right, are also partners in life. With their three sons they live on Easterling's family's Greer, South Carolina farm which dates back to 1791. The couple will be appearing at Unity Square in Downtown Salisbury, Friday, July 10. (John Gillespie photo)

South Carolina duo brings southern-tinged American roots music to Salisbury

Rooted in South Carolina’s upstate, singer/songwriter Angela Easterling and her guitar man, Brandon Turner, make beautiful music …
Aphtin Redding served as tour guide, visitor counter and concession volunteer during the Saturday, June 27 open house at the former Ball Theatre. The 214 East Main Street property, now the Millstone, is owned by Redding's grandparents, Eric Clarke and Julie Hattier.

Couple's revival of former Ball Theatre a labor of love

MILLSBORO — For Eric Clarke and Julie Hattier, the hopeful revival is a labor of love — for the community.
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A bill to remove the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims in Delaware was shot down as one of the 153rd General Assembly’s final acts last week, after an amendment removed some core provisions.
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The regulation of potential data centers in Delaware proved to be one of the most contentious issues of the 153rd General Assembly’s marathon 14-hour final day that ended early Wednesday, July 1.
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It took until 4 a.m., but both chambers of the Delaware General Assembly passed the $1.25 billion fiscal 2027 bond bill Wednesday, July 1.
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The Daily State News will be at Legislative Hall today, June 30, until lawmakers conclude the final legislative day of the 153rd Delaware General Assembly. 
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FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were dispatched around 6:45 p.m. to the first …
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the 7000 block of Sugar Maple Drive in …
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A 33-year-old man was seriously injured in a shooting incident Friday, Dover Police spokesperson Lt. Mark Hoffman said.
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Milford officials announced Thursday, July 2, that the July 25 special election for the vacant Ward 3 City Council seat has been canceled, owing to a lack of candidates filing before the July 2 deadline.
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MIDDLETOWN — Maurrell English essentially looked like everyone else playing pickleball June 3.
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The Middletown Camp Tent Revival Extravaganza runs for a week, and there’s a lot of spiritual ground to cover.
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MILFORD -- The City of Milford kicked off the Fourth of July weekend with a laser light show, set to patriotic music, Friday night at Bicentennial Park. The laser light show capped off Downtown …
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SALISBURY — The City of Salisbury will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony this month celebrating the opening of the new headquarters for the Housing & Community Development Department and the …
SALISBURY — A simple act of comfort is bringing warmth and encouragement to local cancer patients, thanks to a continued partnership between Blood Cancer United and Subaru retailers nationwide. As …
SALISBURY — High-impact practices and experiential learning will be two of the key drivers for Salisbury University in the next five years, according to SU’s new strategic plan, effective July 1. …
SALISBURY —The City of Salisbury has selected Jared and Jeri Alexander as the winners of the 2026 Salisbury Prize for their proposal of a permanent interactive kinetic sculpture planned for …
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George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Wager On Me ($31.20, Mike Cole) was an upset 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Wager On Me pulls off upset at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON –  George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Wager On Me ($31.20, Mike Cole) was an upset 1:52.3 winner in the $22,500 Open …
Jaxon Timmons of Caesar Rodney follows teammate Ke’von Johnson (62) on a first quarter punt return Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney finds 10th football game; Delaware State losses successful coach

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High has landed a 10th game to complete its 2026 football schedule. The Riders will host fellow Class 3A …
Eric Skeeters was Delaware State's head basketball coach from 2018-21. FILE PHOTO.

Ex-Delaware State basketball coach excited about opportunity at Caesar Rodney

CAMDEN — As a college coach, Eric Skeeters recruited his share of former Caesar Rodney High basketball standouts. He can rattle …
Post 14 second baseman Chase Hortiz trying for a double play after forcing out Dover’s Kole Turner (4). SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Fox Post 2 vs. Smyrna Post 14

DOVER — Kent County’s Fox Post 2 picked up a 12-2 win over Smyrna’s Harrison Post 14 in American Legion baseball at Dover High …
Smyrna-Clayton’s Senior League all-star baseball players celebrate a District I victory. SMYRNA-CLAYTON LITTLE LEAGUE PHOTO

Smyrna-Clayton win bounces back to capture Senior League District I title

SMYRNA — Smyrna-Clayton’s Senior League baseball all-stars had a decision to make. After getting blanked by Milford, 14-0, in …
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DOVER — Temperatures will be sizzling at around 100, as we approach Independence Day on Saturday. Combine them with the ongoing drought — plus the prevalence of fireworks around the holiday …
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MILFORD — Because of extremely hot temperature forecasts, Downtown Milford Inc. will kick off its July 3 First Friday event at 6 p.m., instead of the previously planned 5 p.m., at Bicentennial …
Obituaries
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Carol Lynne (Hughes) Pastore

     It is with profound sadness, deep love and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Carol Hughes Pastore …
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Phyllis Ann Brown, 91

     Phyllis Ann Brown, of Greenwood, DE, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was the …
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Parzeda “Bessie” Minus, 77

     Parzeda Bessie” Minus transitioned from “Labor to Reward” on June 10, 2026, in Dover, DE.      A Celebration of Life …
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Richard Joseph “RJ” Shockley, 52

     Richard Joseph “RJ” Shockley, of Milford, DE, passed away on Friday, June 19 in Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. RJ …
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Claude Alan Warnick, 79

Claude Alan Warnick, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Kent General Hospital in Dover after valiantly …
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Shop and save with the Savings Club Card

Three cheers for shopping! Most everyone loves to do it! Some people can spend all day shopping and not get to everything on their …
Environmental scientist David Moore holds a clear plastic container with mosquitoes caught in one of DNREC's traps. Mosquito Control Section staffers scan such containers and an artificial-intelligence program identifies the various species represented. DAILY STATE NEWS/BRIAN TROMPETER

Dover’s Bug Guy acquired by Mosquito Authority

The Mosquito Authority and the Pest Authority have announced the acquisition of The Bug Guy, a pest control company founded in 2012 …
B.J. Van Kavelaar (in purple) and her team at Caring Hearts Helping Hands are getting settled into their new home in downtown Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Caring Hearts Helping Hands settles into new home

DOVER — B.J. Van Kavelaar is grateful for Delaware State University, who informed her they might have a property that the Caring …
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Sneak preview: Construction underway for opening of Dover Movies 14

DOVER — The decades-old smell of popcorn has left the Dover Movies as the scent of fresh concrete and dirt fill the air now. …
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Leases for acreage in Monie Bay requested from DNR for shellfish propagation

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has updated its Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Application Tracking Tool to …
Class of 2026
The third graduating class of the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option join Gov. Wes Moore for a group photo.

Commencement held for third class of Maryland Corps and Service Year Option Program completers

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation celebrated the commencement of the third class of the Maryland Corps/Service …
Pictured, from left, are Rusty Lloyd and Nasir Batson, part of the St. Georges Technical High School class of 2026 that was honored during a May 28 graduation ceremony at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter Center in Newark.

St. Georges Technical High School holds graduation ceremony

St. Georges Technical High School held its graduation ceremony for 294 seniors May 28 at the University of Delaware's Bob Carpenter …
Sussex Tech Class of 2026 salutatorian Adiel Gonzales and valedictorian Haley Pickinpaugh celebrate at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony.

312 Sussex Tech graduates leave their Ravens’ nest

GEORGETOWN — Sussex Technical High School’s Class of 2026 formally completed their high school journey Tuesday, June 9 as 312 …
A Smyrna High School graduate speaks at the school's ceremony Saturday, June 6.

Smyrna High sees 451 graduates in ceremony at its stadium

Smyrna High School had 451 graduates this year, and they were honored in the school’s Charles V. Williams Stadium Saturday, June 6.
A Polytech High School graduate lifts her hands in joy, as she walks to get her diploma Saturday, June 6.

257 seniors end journeys at Polytech

As the sun began to set Saturday, June 6, 257 Polytech High School graduates received their diplomas at Jeff Adams Stadium.
National News

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary WASHINGTON (AP) — President …
Mourners chant slogans while gathered in Islamic Revolution Square for the funeral procession of the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei beneath a billboard depicting Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press …
United States' Folarin Balogun (20) attends a training session ahead of their World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, Sunday, July 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Balogun starts for US against Belgium after suspension lifted following call by Trump to FIFA

SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium …

AP News Summary at 3:13 a.m. EDT

Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them WASHINGTON (AP) — President …
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault. Platner denied the …
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