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Incumbent state Rep. Alonna Berry and her Republican challenger, Gene Dvornick, discuss issues facing the state during a debate Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Lewes Elementary School.

Delaware House's 20th District contenders take on housing, data centers

Incumbent Rep. Alonna Berry, D-Milton, and Gene Dvornick, her Republican challenger in the Nov. 3 election, outlined their positions …
The traditional blue jacket worn by FFA members. PROVIDED PHOTO

Perdue Farms supports FFA students with $20K grant

SALISBURY — More FFA students will have an opportunity to wear the organization’s traditional blue jackets after receiving support …
State Rep. Rich Collins smiles after his measure to limit a governor's power in declaring and maintaining a state of emergency passed the House of Representatives on June 18. It was vetoed by Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Delaware governor vetoes state of emergency bill, even though it wouldn’t apply to him

Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday, Sept. 30, vetoed a measure that would have limited the power of governors to declare and maintain states …
At right colored in green are the five lot pad sites in the Isaac's Farm commercial subdivision.

Georgetown approves Isaac’s Farm project subdivision

GEORGETOWN — By 4-0 vote, mayor and council Monday night approved the preliminary subdivision application for property on the west …
A crowd gathers, as Panchito, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, fires up for takeoff during a previous Wings & Wheels Fall Festival at the Delaware Coastal Airport in Georgetown.

Land and air attractions abound at Georgetown’s Wings & Wheels

This weekend marks the 17th edition of the Wings & Wheels Fall Festival, a Georgetown Chamber of Commerce venture staged at the …
Vote 2026
Two Delaware Republican candidates for U.S. offices are calling for a televised debate between their Democratic opponents before the general election, after the University of Delaware’s annual debate forum was canceled.
On Friday, Sept. 25, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states will now be allowed to use a federal database to screen voters based on data such as citizenship, immigration status and Social Security number before they cast their ballot.
Five days after a Delaware Republican candidate for U.S. Congress made national headlines for misgendering his Democratic opponent, the state’s GOP party issued its first statement about the incident Tuesday, Sept. 22.
In Delaware’s primary election Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Working Families Party witnessed the most victories in its history.
State of Delaware government
Delaware’s first surgeon general, Dr. Neil Hockstein, testified to the Senate Executive Committee for nearly an hour on Tuesday, Sept. 29, about why his office is needed and what his health goals are for the state going forward.
The Delaware Public Education Funding Commission on Monday, Sept. 28, weighed a new school success plan framed by the state’s Department of Education, while some members expressed concerns about “receivership” being its ultimate intervention.
Senate Bill 23, aka the “Housing for Every Delawarean Act,” remains a divisive issue among state and local governments, after being signed into law by Gov. Matt Meyer on July 13.
The “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed into law by President Donald Trump in July 2025, will implement several alterations to Medicaid eligibility across the country, with the first changes rolling in Thursday, Oct. 1.
Delaware News
FELTON — Rep. Charles Postles, R-Milford, received the 2026 Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award from the Delaware Farm Bureau during the Kent County Farm Bureau’s Annual Banquet on Monday …
HARRINGTON — City utility customers’ bills are due Tuesday, Nov. 10. Any delinquent utility accounts not paid by the end of business on Nov. 30, the day before utilities will be disconnected, …
Delaware Health Care Commission chair and surgeon general Dr. Neil Hockstein said Thursday that the number of measles cases in Delaware has stabilized at 23, all in Kent County.
The 88-page book “Still Called to Serve: Finding Purpose, Fellowship and a New Mission in Church” is a quick half-dozen chapters.
DOVER — What started as a vote to approve recommendations provided by 21st Century Policing Solutions became a debate on transparency at the Tuesday Council Committee of the Whole meeting. On …
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SALISBURY — Izza Poke and Coffee is a local story of adaptation and perseverance. Owner Chitra Sari moved to Salisbury with a dream of opening a coffee shop. She’d found success in Jakarta, …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. Hosted by UMES Extension, the 23rd annual event offers …
SALISBURY — Another Wicomico County coaching legend is hanging up their clipboard. Mardela High School head softball coach Kory Shiles announced that he is stepping down after 21 seasons and …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University commencement ceremonies will return to the recently renovated Wicomico Youth & Civic Center next year. University officials said that graduate students …
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William J. Mayhew, Sr.

William J. Mayhew Sr., 84, of Milford, Delaware, departed this life for his forever home in Heaven on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at …
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Dana Sharpe

Dana Sharpe, of Wyoming, died Friday, September 25, 2026 at home with her daughters and her brothers by her side after a courageous …
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Harry Stewart Powderly

Died 8/31/2026 Orig. from Phila., lived in Dover since 1990s. Read the full obituary here: …
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Antony J. Vican, Jr. (Jay)

     On Friday, September 18, 2026, Antony J. Vican, Jr. (Jay), a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of …
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Jeanette Kilmer “Jeanie” Fitzgerald, 83

     Jeanette Kilmer “Jeanie” Fitzgerald, of Milford, DE passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September …
Sports
Smyrna quarterback Drew Marks throws a pass for a short completion over Sallies defender Ryan VanKerkhoven.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Pigskin Picks: Harvest Bowl another big challenge for Smyrna

Smyrna and Middletown High have clearly had two of the best football programs in the state for a while now. Since 2011, the …
Don and David Wiest’s Blazing Tui ($2.10, Corey Callahan) set a new track record for 2-year-old trotting geldings with a 1:57.4 in his $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) elimination on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Blazing Tui breaks Harrington Raceway record

HARRINGTON – Don and David Wiest’s Blazing Tui ($2.10, Corey Callahan) set a new track record for 2-year-old trotting geldings …
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Bohm's homer in 10th lifts Phillies over Braves 4-3 to force decisive Game 3

ATLANTA (AP) — Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves …
SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER  QB Nick Minicucci said the Hens aren't looking past Merrimack.

Carty quiet on status of Delaware's Minicucci; Hens have something to prove

NEWARK — Is Nick Minicucci going to play on Friday night? Good question. Not surprisingly, Delaware football Ryan Carty …
CR goalkeeper Samarah Griffin blocks a shot at goal by Peyton Luczak (1) of Smyrna late in the second quarter.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Caesar Rodney field hockey

CAMDEN — Junior Ava Elias tallied the game’s only goal in the fourth quarter as Smyrna High edged Caesar Rodney, 1-0, in Henlopen …
Things to Do
Tom Nixon, the general manager of Grotto Pizza on North Dupont Highway in Dover, has come up with a novel idea for a rarely used game room at the eatery.
SALISBURY – TidalHealth officials plan to raise awareness of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with an upcoming walk in October. On Oct. 15, TidalHealth’s Special Treasures Are Remembered …
Business
Piers Dormeyer, chief executive officer of EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence-driven data analytics, is the the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.

CEO of EagleView will speak on 'AI and Technology in Construction' during public lecture at UMES

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment will host the 2026 Roger Blunt …
A couple of unidentified boys prepare to cash their coupons for bagels and cream cheese after meeting their reading goals at school as part of Surf Bagel's "Books to Bagels Program."

Surf Bagel's ‘Books to Bagels’ rewards students for reading

LEWES — Surf Bagel recently launched its free reading program, “Books to Bagels,” which helps teachers motivate students to …
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Spectrum completes $12.5 million rural broadband expansion in Somerset County

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum’s rural broadband expansion in Somerset County is now complete, with its fiber network of Spectrum …
In Princess Anne, a motorist on U.S. 13 North approaches a slow-moving farm vehicle, one of many that drivers may find on the road this time of year.

Maryland Soybean Board renews public safety message on slow-moving vehicles

CORDOVA — The Maryland Soybean Board reminds motorists it’s that time of year — harvest season — when more than 12,000 farms …
A Delmarva Power substation in Lincoln.

Delmarva Power utility customers among those in Maryland to see benefit from utilities' win at Maryland Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delmarva Power, BGE and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to provide approximately $160 million in tax refund …
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Pilot stabs fellow pilot on flight to Israel before passengers intervene to stop attack TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Passengers on a …
Emergency vehicles arrive at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution after the execution of Christa Pike was halted Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

How Tennessee's failed execution of Christa Pike unfolded, minute-by-minute

Christa Pike was scheduled to be executed. But after two injections, she kept breathing. She made snoring sounds, she talked, she said …
This image made from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) body camera footage shows an ICE officer stopping Wilber Rafael Garces Perez on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Austin, Texas. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)

New ICE guidance bans high-speed car chases and sets tighter rules for traffic stops, a memo shows

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been ordered not to engage in high-speed car chases and to make vehicle stops …
Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder, media witnesses said, after the lethal injection was halted for hours as courts considered a last-minute appeal of what would have been the state’s first execution of a woman in at least 200 years. (AP video by Kristin Hall)

Failed Tennessee execution renews the debate over death penalty methods

Tennessee officials haven't yet explained what went wrong during the failed execution of Christa Pike, which was called off after she …
An Amazon cargo plane lies damaged near a parking lot two days after overshooting a runway at Miami International Airport, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

An air traffic controller failed to warn pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds before it crashed …
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