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Fifteen years ago, on Sept. 1, 2009, Georgetown, Sussex County and the state of Delaware were rocked by tragedy.
GEORGETOWN — Fifteen years ago, on Sept. 1, 2009, the Town of Georgetown, Sussex County and State of Delaware were rocked by tragedy. Georgetown Police Patrolman Chad E. Spicer was fatally …
The Capital School District board of education approved a revision to its mobile device policy during a meeting Thursday.
Kate Rokosz has high hopes for the Ladybug Micro Music Fest: Middletown on Sept. 21.
MIDDLETOWN — Kate Rokosz has high hopes for the Ladybug Micro Music Fest next month.
The Mispillion Art League, a downtown facility that spurs creativity of all types, is reaching its 20th anniversary this year.
The Mispillion Art League, a Milford facility that spurs creativity of all types, is reaching its 20th anniversary this year.
Should all voters be eligible for primaries?
Here is the Question of the Week:
Delaware’s state primaries — coming up this year on Sept. 10 — only allow voting by registered Democrats and Republicans. Do you think all voters should have a voice during these preliminary elections? What are the positives and negatives of allowing only the two parties’ registrants to take part?
Joey Fulkerson has come a long way since his inaugural concert in the lunchroom at Dover Air Force Base.
Joey Fulkerson has come a long way since his inaugural concert in the lunchroom at Dover Air Force Base. A ninth grader at Caesar Rodney High School at the time, he performed on guitar with his sister, Patti Fulkerson, and some classmates in the late 1970s.
Most high school teams in Delaware are opening the season with games this weekend spread out over Thursday, Friday and Saturday because of the Labor Day weekend.
DOVER — Maurice Paulk has coached in plenty of football games before. He’s just never been the head coach before. The new Dover High coach knows there’s a long list of …
As U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., pursues the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs.
WILMINGTON — As U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., pursues the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is up for grabs. …
Nine students set their plates for a career in the culinary field, as they graduated from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School on Wednesday.
Nine students set their plates for a career in the culinary field, as they graduated from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School on Wednesday in Milford.
With Delaware’s Sept. 10 primary election right around the corner, early voting kicked off throughout the state on Wednesday.
DOVER — With Delaware’s Sept. 10 primary election right around the corner, early voting kicked off throughout the state on Wednesday. Early voting locations will be open for …
The 16th annual Northern Delaware Kidney Walk this fall includes a special participant. The event’s youth ambassador is Dawson Lee Davis, 5, who starts kindergarten at Fairview Elementary School in Dover next week.
The 16th annual Northern Delaware Kidney Walk this fall in Newark includes a special participant. The event’s youth ambassador is Dawson Lee Davis, 5, who starts kindergarten at Fairview Elementary School in Dover next week.
Andy Shearer of Bear knows he jogged 3 miles in 24 minutes on Hempt Road in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Aug. 15, 1978. Oh, and it was a Monday, in a pair of Nike Cortez shoes, while a sophomore at Cumberland Valley High School.
The COVID-19 pandemic has transitioned into an “endemic,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NEWARK — The COVID-19 pandemic has transitioned into an “endemic,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Four years after the coronavirus ushered in the …
A state prosecutor said Delaware’s approach to prostitution is intended to “combat human trafficking to a full stop.”
DOVER — There’s a concentrated effort by authorities to address Delaware’ prostitution-related issues.
The second annual Baila Con Dover Latin Festival will be held on Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Legislative Mall. The event is free to attend and family friendly.
DOVER — There were a lot of doubts in Anthony Velazquez’s mind when he was putting together the inaugural Baila Con Dover Latin Festival last year. Mr. Velazquez, CEO and founder of …
Real estate agent Lisa Johannsen has been in the industry for 30 years and isn’t quite sure how a federal lawsuit settlement will affect residential transactions. Changes went into effect Aug. 17.
MIDDLETOWN — Real estate agent Lisa Johannsen has been in the industry for 30 years and isn’t quite sure how a federal lawsuit settlement will affect residential transactions moving forward.
What’s the solution for the Indian River Inlet dunes?
Here is the Question of the Week:
Weather and tides have proven to be ongoing concerns for the dunes and highway near the Indian River Inlet. What would you like to see to ensure long-term plans to address this?
https://baytobaynews.com/stories/dnrec-deldot-partner-to-repair-indian-river-inlet-breach,143038?
Hundreds of first responders assembled Thursday to honor the volunteer firefighter and EMS logistics technician Thomas W. Berry III who passed away in the line of duty while on the scene of a motor vehicle collision near Georgetown. on Aug. 13.
ELLENDALE – Hundreds of first responders assembled to honor the volunteer firefighter and EMS logistics technician Thomas W. Berry III who tragically passed away in the line of duty during a …
In the Indian River School District - Delaware there are armed constables at every facility and several school resource officers from local and Delaware State Police ranks. While that’s one way to prevent fi****ms from entering school grounds, IR is adding a state-of-the-art weapon detection system employed by many other districts.
In the Indian River School District, there are armed constables at every facility and several school resource officers from local and Delaware State Police ranks.
Dover Police Chief Tom Johnson said prostitution concerns in the city are connected to an at-risk community.
Dover police Chief Tom Johnson said prostitution concerns in the city are connected to an at-risk community. The issues include mental health, substance abuse and human trafficking.
Arby's in Milford, along U.S. 113, opened its doors Wednesday.
Curly fries, anyone? If the seasoned side dish is a favorite, you’re in luck, as an Arby’s location is once again available in Milford.
The CenDel Foundation held its Gourmet Dinner FUN’d Raffle and Reception on Friday, raising over $65,000 for its mission.
The CenDel Foundation held its Gourmet Dinner FUN’d Raffle and Reception at the home of Joe and Tonda Parks in Dover on Friday, raising over $65,000 for its mission.
As the summer winds down, celebrations of all things warm, fun and beachy ramp up. So, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is encouraging the use of a ride-sharing service or a designated driver if alcohol is going to be part of Labor Day festivities next week.
DOVER — Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous times of the year on the road due to the prevalence of drunk driving, police say. As the summer winds down, celebrations of all …
Police have distributed four images of persons of interest in two stabbings which occurred in the early hours of July 5 at the North Beach Restaurant that left one Millsboro man with “severe facial injuries” and another with shoulder injuries.
DEWEY BEACH — Police have distributed four images of persons on interest in two stabbings which occurred in the early hours of July 5 at the North Beach Restaurant that left one Millsboro man …
Little Feat will deliver its “Can’t Be Satisfied” Tour at Freeman Arts Pavilion on Aug. 30.
The list of artists with whom keyboardist Bill Payne has played is mind-boggling. It includes Simon & Garfunkel, Jimmy Buffett, The Doobie Brothers, Emmylou Harris, Bryan Adams, Pink Floyd, Bob Seger, Toto, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, James Taylor and on and on.
Del. 24, heading west out of Millsboro, is busy and getting busier, due to the growth of the large golf community of Plantation Lakes.
Del. 24, heading west out of Millsboro, is busy and getting busier, due to the growth of the large golf community of Plantation Lakes. The road’s intersection with Delaware Avenue has caught the Delaware Department of Transportation’s eye: From January 2019 to January 2024, data shows that there...
With summer dwindling, the back-to-school season is firmly on the horizon. But it’s a costly time, as parents of school-age kids are faced with purchasing the latest in supplies, clothing, shoes and electronics.
DOVER — With summer dwindling, the back-to-school season is firmly on the horizon. But it’s a costly time, as parents of school-age kids are faced with purchasing the latest in …
Call it a 100-year run or a century of continuous service. Either way, the family-owned Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home has been going strong since 1924.
Call it a 100-year run or a century of continuous service. Either way, the family-owned Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home in Middletown has been going strong since 1924.
The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s heritage and culture will be showcased Sept. 7-8 with the 46th annual Powwow, a two-day event that has an educational component.
MILTON — The Nanticoke Indian Tribe’s heritage and culture will be showcased Sept. 7-8 with the 46th annual Powwow, a two-day spectacle that has an educational component. “That …
As the jam band patriarchs of Phish continue its four day festival Phish: Mondegreen at The Woodlands, the Daily State News was there to give you a peek inside.
DOVER — As the jam band patriarchs of Phish continue its four day festival Mondegreen at The Woodlands, the Daily State News was there to give you a peek inside. As part of the event, the …
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Sunday afternoon, an audience of about 150 people gathered on The Circle for the Georgetown Police Patrolman Chad E. Spicer annual Memorial Wreath-Laying Remembrance. Visit BayToBayNews.com for more coverage.
The Indian River School District - Delaware held a training session and live test run of the new OpenGate Weapons Detection System on Aug. 21. Visit BayToBayNews.com to read more about the new weapons detection system.
Rick Torres gives a woodcarving demonstration at the Delaware State Fair
Dover Independence Day Parade!
Smyrna High School - Delaware graduate Reaghan King received a $1,000 scholarship from fellow Clayton Fire Co. member Ron Augustine’s widow, Katy Augustine. Ms. King heads to the U.S. Military Academy/West Point this fall.
Dover City Councilman Brian Lewis discusses the value of speed signs.
The 34th Positively Dover African American Festival was held Saturday at Legislative Mall.
Odessa High School DE graduated its first senior class during a ceremony in the school’s gym Saturday.
Middletown High School seniors cross the stage during Saturday’s graduation.
Rep. Bill Carson, D-Smyrna, discusses the need for a state-level Department of Veterans Affairs.
Governor John Carney signs Senate Bill 2, the permit-to-purchase bill, into Delaware law. For more on this Delaware legislation, visit BaytoBayNews.com
Delaware Department of Correction’s Kent County Probation and Parole reentry team and the Delaware Center for Justice, Inc. hosted a “Job-B-Q” Wednesday for probationers.
Actor Arianna Fox explains what to expect when watching the film "Sleepers," premiering June 15 at The Everett Theatre. Visit BayToBayNews.com for more on the upcoming production.
Delaware Technical Community College Owens Campus held its 56th commencement Tuesday.
Shanelle De Silva describes the support received from Delaware State University after her daughter Camay was shot to death on April 21.
Maypole dancers at the 91st annual Dover Days Festival and Parade.
This snippet will give you a small glimpse into the 2024 W3 What Women Want Fest: a festive and relaxing day for women to gather together with their gal pals of all ages for a few hours of fun doing the things they love most! Do you have your ticket, yet?
Howling winds are the harbingers of a powerful storm making its way across Delaware tonight, beginning at the coast along Rehoboth Beach. This view, from the end of Rehoboth Ave across the Boardwalk offers a taste of what residents are in for overnight. Visit BayToBayNews.com for more storm coverage including school closures and delays.
Capital Holiday Celebration in Downtown Dover starting now! Check out the crowd!
The need to feed those less fortunate resulted in an army of helpers Saturday for Mountaire Farms record-setting Thanksgiving for Thousands. Visit BayToBayNews.com for more on the annual event.
