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The renovated pedestrian bridge at Salisbury City Park. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

City Park’s bridge is just the beginning: The city of Salisbury is ramping up renovations

SALISBURY — Salisbury City Park has been a community staple for years. Whether it's strolling through the back trails on a sunny day …
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Q&A with Delaware’s Congress candidates McBride, Arminio

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., is seeking a second term to Congress, after being elected to Delaware's at-large representative district …
Incumbent Kathy Jennings is seeking her third term as Delaware's attorney general. She will face Republican challenger Dave Graham in the Nov. 3 general election.

Q&A with Delaware attorney general candidates Jennings, Graham

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is seeking a third term, after winning a three-person primary in September with 71% of the …
Members of the Dover Police Department interact with visitors to last year's inaugural Halloween Trunk or Treat Bash.

Dover Police Athletic League, partners offer one sweet Saturday

Dover's Police Athletic League hopes to make Saturday, Oct. 24, a treat for children and their families.
From left, Delaware's Democratic State Auditor Lydia York is being challenged by Republican April Callaway and Independent Party of Delaware candidate Austin Cassidy.

Q&A with Delaware state auditor candidates Callaway, Cassidy

The Delaware state auditor race is the only statewide position that has three people vying for it. 
Vote 2026
Delaware will soon have a new state treasurer, due to Colleen Davis not seeking a third term in the role.
This year, three out of four of the Delaware Senate races in Kent and Sussex counties are competitive.
Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, the Daily State News interviewed the candidates for the Delaware Senate's District 14, which includes Townsend, Smyrna, Clayton, Cheswold and Leipsic.
Early voting for Delaware’s general election begins Thursday, Oct. 22.
State of Delaware government
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission has awarded its fourth round of community-based grants, totaling $12.1 million for 42 organizations.
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council had its first meeting Monday, Oct. 19, after being codified in June.
After considering homestead exemptions at its last meeting, the Delaware Property Tax Relief Working Group weighed circuit breaker tax credits on Monday, Oct. 19.
The PJM Interconnection, of which Delaware is a part of, issued a maximum energy generation and load management alert from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday.
Delaware News
SMYRNA — Breast cancer survivor Tabitha Gott made it to her daughter Ali’s wedding but is now on a different mission.
DOVER — Ecosave got its first taste of sponsoring a NASCAR race at Dover Motor Speedway in May by supporting the Craftsman Truck Series — a race that turned out to be Kyle Busch’s final victory …
The annual Milford Community Parade Wednesday night drew 106 entries —everything from the requisite marching bands and fire engines with lights flashing to politicians, costumed adults and …
In the vein of safety and increased traffic amid residential growth, Millsboro leaders are planning to lower the speed limit on Radish Road.
WILMINGTON — The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced it was endorsing eight incumbents in advance of the Nov. 3 general election. The chamber endorsed Attorney General Kathleen …
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Maryland News
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md. — The shovels are officially in the ground. Barren Creek Road, which has been washed out since 2016, had its groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday. A large group of Mardela …
For the ninth time since 2001, six Tibetan monks spent five days in Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall, painstakingly transforming a 5’ by 5’ blank plank into a cosmogram containing thousands of grains of colored sand.
SALISBURY — Salisbury University hosted the third and final candidate forum in a three-part series Tuesday ahead of the Nov. 3 election, where delegate hopefuls from Districts 38A and 38B fielded …
SALISBURY — Music will fill the air during the annual Delmarvacade of Bands this weekend at Wicomico County Stadium. The Saturday, Oct. 24 competition and showcase for 12 Maryland high school …
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Obituaries
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Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie, 59

    Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie passed away at her home in Lincoln, DE on Friday, October 16, 2026, after a long, courageous battle …
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Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman, 93

    Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman died peacefully with her children at her side on October 16, 2026, in Nags Head, North Carolina. …
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Elizabeth Ann Short Zimmerman, 95

     Elizabeth Ann Short Zimmerman passed away on October 15, 2026.      She was born Elizabeth Ann Short on March 6, 1931 in …
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George Thomas (Tom) Day

Funeral service 12:00 PM on October 21, 2026 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 6827 E NewMarket Ellwood Rd Hurlock, MD
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William Christopher Lane

William Christopher Lane, 76, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice in the Wilmington …
Sports
Denzel Jones of Caesar Rodney on a kickoff return in Friday night’s game with Smyrna.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney gets its chance at Smyrna in district showdown

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s football team accomplished some good things last season. The Riders went 7-3 and earned a spot …
Milford’s Leynisky Olistin takes a handoff through a big hole in the Odessa defensive line for a gain Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

As temps cool down, high school football matches heat up in Delaware

It’s late October now. The weather is colder, the leaves are falling and high school football matchups seem to carry a little …
Former Philadelphia Eagles’ receiver DeSean Jackson is in his second season as the Hornets’ football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Today's College Football Preview: NC CENTRAL (2-5) at DELAWARE STATE (4-3)

WHEN: Today, 5 p.m. WHERE: Alumni Stadium (7,000), Dover DE. TV: ESPN-2. STREAMING AUDIO: Heritage Sports Radio Network (hsrn.com). …
Carolina Williamson of Indian River trying to get a shot at goal past Milford midfielder Bria Leyanna. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Indian River vs. Milford field hockey

MILFORD — Indian River High tallied a pair of first-half goals before downing Milford, 3-1, in field hockey on Thursday afternoon. …
Philadelphia 76ers' LeBron James, left, tries to get past Cleveland Cavaliers' Tyrese Proctor during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a …
Business
Scott Thomas, executive director of Southern Delaware Tourism, briefs members of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford at a Thursday luncheon about how Sussex County continues to draw more tourists.

Tourism group leader: Sussex County gives state economic boost

MILFORD — All those hotel stays logged, restaurant meals devoured, souvenirs purchased and events attended by 9 million Sussex …
Workers have begun raising steel framing for the future Ashley furniture showroom in Milford.

Construction under way in Milford for new Ashley furniture store

MILFORD — Transformative Retail Group, which operates retail furniture stores in Sussex County under the banners of FurnitureLand …
Farmers Bank of Willards staff and board members, Gillis Gilkerson executives, representatives from the town of Delmar, Delmar Police and local and state politicians break ground on the future facility. PROVIDED PHOTO

Farmers Bank of Willards to open new branch in Delmar

SALISBURY — Farmers Bank of Willards continues to expand throughout Delmarva with its latest groundbreaking in Delmar, Del. …
Fredy D. Hernandez-Mejia. PROVIDED PHOTO

Salisbury engineering firm announces team member promotion

SALISBURY — Salisbury-headquartered engineering firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC recently announced the promotion of Fredy D. …
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Register by Nov. 5 for State of the Base Briefing Breakfast

The Military Affairs Committee of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) invites you, the community, chamber members and …
National News

AP News Summary at 12:59 a.m. EDT

A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning WASHINGTON (AP) — A …
A portion of border wall is under construction in the Big Bend region, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, near Sierra Blanca, Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback

The Trump administration's top border official is defending plans to build a wall in Texas' Big Bend region. Customs and Border …
Israeli soldiers stand beside a wounded Palestinian man lying on a road after soldiers shot him following a settler attack on Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank village of Abu Falah, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel’s military says it killed 2 men who had launched an attack in the occupied West Bank

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s military said its soldiers shot and killed two men who had launched an attack near the city of Hebron in …
Israeli soldiers stand beside a wounded Palestinian man lying on a road after soldiers shot him following a settler attack on Palestinians harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank village of Abu Falah, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Israel says it thwarted 'terror attack,' and other Middle East developments

Israel says it killed two gunmen and thwarted a “terror attack” against Israeli civilians. The Prime Minister’s Office said …

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

A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning WASHINGTON (AP) — A …
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