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The perspective view of The Governor, facing south west from South Governors Avenue.

Belle Meade, The Governor among expedited housing projects in Delaware

Gov. Matt Meyer announced Friday, Oct. 9, that two Delaware housing developments and four community solar projects will have their …
The East Wicomico Little League Park Concession Stand is one area at the facility slated to benefit from recently announced funding.

East Wicomico Little League Park awarded $247K for improvements

The East Wicomico Little League Park at Winterplace Park has been awarded funding to improve, upgrade, and enhance the facility, …
Felton residents Brielle Shockley, left, and her mom, Pam Shockley, share their festive moods, while joining the RAPA Scrapple mascot at the Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Apple-Scrapple Festival marks another successful year

Ideal weather Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, enhanced the attraction of the annual Bridgeville Apple-Scrapple Festival, with …
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One man dies in Dover shooting incident, another wounded

DOVER — One man died and another was wounded in a shooting incident Saturday, Oct. 10 in the Dover Commons shopping center parking …
The Delaware General Assembly has races for several open seats this year, largely due to legislators retiring.

How much have Delaware candidates in open state seats raised ahead of the general election?

The first campaign finance reports for Delaware’s general election were due from candidates Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12 a.m., about a …
Vote 2026
The two candidates vying for the open District 38 seat in the Delaware House of Representatives made their stances known Thursday, Oct. 8, at a Millville debate hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County, Delaware.
The League of Women Voters of Sussex County said Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the candidate forum for the House of Representatives’ District 41 has been canceled.
Incumbent Rep. Alonna Berry, D-Milton, and Gene Dvornick, her Republican challenger in the Nov. 3 election, outlined their positions on a range of issues Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a debate at Lewes Elementary School.
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.
State of Delaware government
DOVER — On Oct. 7, Delaware legislators and housing advocates met for the signing of two bills related to housing and infrastructure. “One is about housing. One is about roads and permits. …
Alterations to Delaware’s Freedom of Information Act could be on the horizon, as one lawmaker introduced a bill Monday, Oct. 5, to solicit feedback ahead of the 154th General Assembly in January 2027.
Various Native tribes and lawmakers gathered outside Legislative Hall in Dover on Wednesday, Oct. 7, to celebrate the establishment of the Delaware Indigenous Affairs Commission.
Leadership from the House of Representatives’ Majority caucus shared Wednesday, Oct. 7, that the House Ethics Committee investigation into Rep. Josue Ortega’s domestic abuse case has ended.
Delaware News
A home invasion occurring Sunday, Oct. 11 in Smyrna is under investigation, Delaware State Police said.
MILFORD — Food Bank of Delaware is asking the community to donate nonperishable holiday foods and every-day essentials, or make financial contributions, toward its annual Thanksgiving food drive. …
DOVER — The Downtown Dover Partnership is advising motorists and the surrounding community of large construction material deliveries anticipated to begin to the Dover Mobility Center around …
The Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington will present The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.
Odessa High seniors are playing in their final fall season.
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SALISBURY — Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, has been selected to participate in the American Association of State …
SALISBURY — Local nonprofit KindSBY has announced the first recipients of its KindSBY Kindness Award, a new monthly recognition program honoring local residents who demonstrate compassion and make …
SALISBURY — Students and peers of Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Chelsea Taylor, recently submitted insights on what it means to learn and work alongside her. Taylor, an English Language …
SALISBURY — A TidalHealth nursing executive who has been with the Salisbury-based health provider for four decades was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award. Recipient Karen …
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Obituaries
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Gloria F. Saatman, 84

     Gloria F. Saatman passed away on October 1, 2026 at Bayhealth Kent, surrounded by loved ones. Gloria was born in Davy, West …
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Clarence Paige Norwood Selby, 78

    Dover - Clarence Paige Norwood Selby died Sunday, September 20, 2026. A funeral service will be held Friday, …

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: …
Sports
DSU quarterback Jayden Sauray reacts to a play during Saturday’s scrimmage. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Sauray put up 'Madden' numbers in Delaware State win

DOVER — Jayden Sauray had been having a quiet season at Delaware State before Saturday. The former Maryland transfer played in …
Quarterback Jayden Sauray was a part-time starter for DelState last season. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware State posts shutout on Homecoming

EDITOR’S NOTE: Delaware State did not make a boxscore or any final stats available for this game. DOVER — Homecoming was made …
Dover’s Jaimi Peace carries around left end with Kaylund Bailey of Lake Forest closing in.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Dover ends streak while Sussex Central pulls off upset

NEW CASTLE — No team expects to go a year without winning a game. On the other hand, it’s pretty exciting when that team …
Sophomore EJ Achield started at quarterback for Delaware against Liberty last week.  DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO

Blue Hens hope to make progress at quarterback

NEWARK — Ryan Carty admits it wasn’t a great situation. When the week started, EJ Archield Jr. had no idea he’d be …
Odessa’s Nakai Hann ran into a solid brick Buccaneer wall at the line of scrimmage in the first half Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Milford vs. Odessa football

MILFORD - Odessa High scored the game's only touchdown in th first quarteer before  downing Milford, 9-2, in Class 2A football on …
Things to Do
The Salisbury Zoo welcomes all fall afficionados to get wild with two Halloween Happenings, a Spooktacular Halloween, Fright of the Living Zoo, and Wild Vibes.
HARRINGTON — A “(Not so) Spooky Sensory Night” will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at Harrington Public Library, 101 Little Mastens Corner Road. The free event, designed for children of …
Business
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Chamber’s Holiday Gift Auction this Friday in Dover

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce is excited to host its annual Holiday Gift Auction this Friday, Oct. 16! Did you know …
Chamber President/CEO Bill Chambers and Salisbury Independent Multimedia Advertising Consultant Karen Riggin. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Eight-year partnership produces latest Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce directory

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with member and annual business directory publisher Independent …
Oyster shells are planted at the Manokin River sanctuary as part of the work to restore five large-scale oyster sanctuaries, a major goal of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.

DNR Report Marks Five Years of Upward Trajectory for Maryland’s Oyster Populations

ANNAPOLIS — A new Maryland Department of Natural Resources report details the significant growth of the oyster population and …
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Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce's annual Holiday Gift Auction is next week

Attention Shoppers! Are you scratching your head about what to get those special people on your holiday shopping list? Look no further …
Linda Mulligan, Bobby Wilson, Dawn McGaha and Candy Fortney are huge supporters of the "Booted and Suited" cleanup initiative for downtown Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

‘Booted and Suited’ remains on hold for downtown Dover

DOVER — Businessman and visionary Bobby Wilson first unveiled his idea to clean up the downtown corridor at the City Council’s …
National News

AP News Summary at 12:36 a.m. EDT

Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads A federal judge has ordered President Donald …
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)

Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal

Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed …

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:57 a.m. EDT

'Wildwood' premieres at the London Film Festival. Here's what to know LONDON (AP) — Stop-motion animation ‘Wildwood’ had its …

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 12:24 a.m. EDT

Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Shiyazh Pete’s time with the …
Miles, 6, drives past a large pumpkin that will entered in the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Giant pumpkins battle for heavyweight glory and the world record in California

Giant pumpkin growers are gathering in Northern California for an annual pumpkin-weighing contest. At least 30 participants have …
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Septembers with the most precipitation in Delaware since 1895

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Best high schools in Delaware

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How much does assisted living cost in Delaware?

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