Milford vote recount shows Kalesis winner of Ward I

MILFORD -- The unofficial results for the Milford election were posted shortly after the polls closed on April 27. However, after a mandatory recount, the results were different in Ward One. …

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MILFORD – Guests at the Milford McDonald’s are going to say “I’m Lovin It” after the restaurant reopens later next week. location closed on April 21 to complete …

DOVER — A car that has been abandoned just behind Christine Holmes’ home in the Stoney Creek development in south Dover is of great concern to her and her neighbors. Since the car …
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ODESSA — The 11th annual MayFest in Odessa event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
A new ordinance overseeing accessory dwelling units — currently governed by language concerning garage/studio apartments — is scheduled for a public hearing before the Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission on May 8.
The Individual Adaptation Decision and Planning Tool offered by the state’s Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy and its Division of Watershed Stewardship is available for users to determine how to protect their properties from flood damage.

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Board of Adjustments to hear firework sale contracts

After approving locations in Seaford and Rehoboth Beach last week, the Sussex County Board of Adjustments on Thursday will consider contracts with Keystone Fireworks Tents for sales of fireworks in Ocean View and Bethany Beach.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12, and Independence Blue Cross wants to recognize those in the profession in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the sixth annual “Celebrate Caring” awards program.
Chamber Connection
The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its highly anticipated annual Bluesuiters Golf Tournament on May 9 at Jonathan’s Landing, 1309 Ponderosa Drive, Magnolia.
To me, nothing beats warm weather. So when last week hit a glorious 80 degrees sunny, you could imagine how eager I was to break out of the office and feel the sun on my face. Two friends and I made …

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Milford freshman Molly Masten gets a close shot at goal in Wednesday’s match with Caesar Rodney goalkeeper Ava Brown tries for a save. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Milford girls' lacrosse

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High used an eight-goal second quarter to take control in an 18-3 win over Milford in Henlopen North girls’ …
Ella Brown of Caesar Rodney advances the ball ahead of Milford’s Bailey Masten. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Downstate Delaware high school scores

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Caesar Rodney 18, Milford 3 Smyrna 14, Polytech 12 Indian River 15, Dover 8 BOYS’ LACROSSE Sanford 14, Dover …
Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($4.60, Corey Callahan) was a 1:54.4 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Speed Away earns first win at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($4.60, Corey Callahan) was a 1:54.4 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot …
Sussex Central’s Osiah Kelley pitching against the Vikings in Tuesday’s Henlopen North matchup. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Baseball: Now Sussex Tech stands in Sussex Central's path to a perfect season

GEORGETOWN — The Sussex Central High baseball team has already won its first 13 games this spring. But if the Golden Knights …
Dover team captain Josselyn Ventura and Desiree Zapata of Smyrna battle for possession midway in first half Tuesday. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Dover girls' soccer

DOVER —Desiree Zapata netted Smyrna High’s first and last goals as the Eagles blanked Dover, 4-0, in Henlopen North girls’ …

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History comes alive at Dover Days Festival

Comedy and TV legend Jerry Seinfeld leads the latest acts heading to the Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville this summer. Mr. Seinfeld, star of his self-named TV show from 1989-98, will perform in Selbyville on July 25.
DOVER — Bringing history to life in downtown Dover has been a longtime passion for Tom Welch, a historical interpreter for the state of Delaware. Mr. Welch said the city is oozing with …

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Kent County
OCEAN VIEW — The James Farm Ecological Preserve, 30048 Cedar Neck Rd., hosts the family-friendly, free admission Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale this Saturday from 10a.m.-2p.m. …
Two incumbents lost reelection bids for Smyrna Town Council positions Tuesday, while another was defeated in Clayton.
A 64-year-old Pennsylvania man died Monday after the motorcycle he was operating was struck by a vehicle on North Dupont Highway in Dover.

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New Castle County
This story will be updated. WILMINGTON — Calls for equity on Delaware’s Court of Chancery rang through the state’s largest city on Monday as community activists and …
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced that applications for the Delaware Health Fund are available for fiscal year 2026 and are due July 15.
SMYRNA — The Delaware Department of Transportation announces the closure of East Commerce Street between S. Dupont Blvd and Monrovia Avenue starting on Tuesday, April …

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Sussex County
Laurel’s ChickBerry Farms Weddings & Events is seeking to make improvements to its location, and County Council is expected to hear an ordinance approving or rejecting the changes Tuesday.
During Tuesday's regular meeting, Sussex County Council will review a draft ordinance by Karen Brewington, director of human resources, to eliminate two department heads.
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.

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