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Police: Middletown High School student carrying loaded gun arrested

MIDDLETOWN — A 15-year-old Middletown High School student was arrested on firearms and related charges after a loaded handgun was …
The Salisbury community came out to support the Oct. 27 home blessing. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Local Habitat for Humanity continues 39-year mission, holds home blessing ceremony in Salisbury

SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County is continuing a 39-year mission with its latest home blessing ceremony in …
Maegan Peterman, the Delaware Public Archives director and state archivist, accepts donations from Rising Sun resident Michael Richards of documents with Caesar Rodney's signature. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Richards donates historic Caesar Rodney documents to Public Archives

DOVER — Michael Richards has had seven signatures of Caesar Rodney — one of America’s Founding Fathers — locked up in an iron …
Lulu Ross Elementary School principal Kimberly Webb, left, addresses the media Tuesday after a brief tour of the fire-damaged school.

First steps in Ross Elementary student moves announced

MILFORD — Lulu Ross Elementary School will recover from Sunday’s fire through the grit, determination and community spirit of …
A damaged rooftop is visible at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford on Monday, Oct. 26. A three-alarm fire tore through the building Sunday.

Milford waives fees to help with Lulu Ross recovery efforts

MILFORD — The City Council Monday night unanimously waived all city fees associated with “demolition, repairs, temporary use, …
Vote 2026
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
The Department of Elections shared Monday, Oct. 26, that 75,978 Delawareans have voted so far in the Nov. 3 general election.
After testing by the Delaware Division of Public Health, the Department of Elections announced Wednesday that no hazardous materials were detected in the suspicious mail it received Oct. 11.
State of Delaware government
Two groups of legislators are seeking leadership positions in the Delaware House of Representatives.
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.
Delaware News
Several high school products from the Middletown and Smyrna areas are running cross country on Delaware Tech cross country teams this fall.
MILFORD — Carlisle Fire Co. will host three events Saturday, Oct. 31, at its two facilities. There will be a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony from 8 to 10 a.m. at Station 2, located at 21 …
MILFORD — Following the fire Sunday morning at Lulu Ross Elementary School, the school’s 615 students will continue to have access to meals typically provided through the school’s breakfast and …
FELTON — A 63-year-old Felton man died Tuesday after his pickup truck ran off the road and crashed, Delaware State Police said. The man was driving a Chevrolet Silverado westbound on Spectrum Farms …
MIDDLETOWN — A Middletown High School student was found with a loaded weapon and knife while entering the school Tuesday, Oct. 27,  according to a message shared with families by school officials.
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SALISBURY — Wicomico County Public Schools has announced that nominations are open through Nov. 24 for the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year. The program gives students, families, colleagues …
SALISBURY - The Wicomico Public Library is well underway in its transformation from the former Ward Museum by Shumaker Pond. The revived location in Salisbury will serve as the main branch of …
SALISBURY – The Salisbury Zoo is set to host its first ever Fright of the Living Zoo event on Friday, Oct. 30. Visitors will have a chance to face their fears, winding through an all-new, …
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man is facing arson and animal cruelty charges after he was accused of intentionally setting his house on fire. Michael Satterfield, 66, was charged by Deputy State …
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Obituaries
Obituaries
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Marie Gillian Gannon, 62

    Marie Gillian Gannon, of Harrington, DE, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent …
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Faye Spartz, 87

     Faye was born in San Francisco on October 12, 1939 to C. Allen and Mary G. Fountain. She passed into her eternal …
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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 …
Sports
Lake Forest players rushing out to defend the goal on a Smyrna corner shot in the first quarter Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Lake Forest field hockey

FELTON — Junior Ava Elias tallied all three goals as Smyrna High blanked Lake Forest, 3-0, i a matchup of Henlopen Conference field …
Delaware's players celebrate one of their first-half TDs on Tuesday night. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES

Minicucci, defense deliver as Delaware snaps road losing streak

The way Delaware started the game, it looked like Nick Minicucci might have to break every record in the book for the Blue Hens. …
Ava Elias (5) of Smyrna is congratulated by her teammates after she scored a goal late in the second quarter against Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's Downstate scores: Smyrna blanks Lake Forest in field hockey

FELTON — Junior Ava Elias tallied all three goals as Smyrna High blanked Lake Forest, 3-0, i a matchup of Henlopen Conference field …
Delaware's Bryson Graves goes up to catch a TD pass in Tuesday night's game with Missouri State. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Today's College football preview: DELAWARE (3-4) at WESTERN KENTUCKY (3-4)

WHEN: Today, 7 p.m. EDT. WHERE: Houchens-Smith Stadium (22,000), Bowling Green, Ky. TV: CBS Sports (Justin Kutcher, Ben DiNucci). …
CR head volleyball varsity coach Jack Bluhm goes over strategy during a timeout in match with Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney gets its perfect regular season in girls' volleyball

CAMDEN — There are bigger things they’d like to accomplish than a perfect regular season. Still, it’s something that eluded …
Things to Do
DOVER — Brigadier General (Ret.) Karen Berry, the state’s first Secretary of Veterans Affairs, will serve as the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. The event, …
Dover's Police Athletic League hopes to make Saturday, Oct. 24, a treat for children and their families.
Business
Dr. Stephen Tomasetti, principal investigator on the grant to help accelerate domestic bay scallop production by building a trained workforce and expanding seed availability.

$200,000 grant will go toward building bay scallop aquaculture

The economic impact of the oyster aquaculture industry to the state of Maryland was an estimated $11.5 million in 2024, according to …
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The November Sunset Business Mixer is always a special one for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) members. They enjoy the …
Officials with JEVS Care at Home prepare to cut the ribbon on their new facility at 1404 Forrest Ave. in Dover on Wednesday. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

JEVS Care at Home expands operation into Kent County

DOVER — With the snip of a blue ribbon on Wednesday morning, JEVS Care at Home expanded support in the area so that more aging …
Angela Dorey, board president of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, gives a year-in-review report at the members' luncheon Thursday at Bibi's Restaurant in Milford.

Milford chamber touts new members, activities at luncheon

MILFORD — The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford member recruitment efforts and community event generation have been strong …
Brandon Boyer and Jeff Batt show off their Ghostbuster mobile for the Diamond State Ghostbusters at the Trunk or Treat Bash in Dover. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Trunk or Treaters invade Legislative Mall for second annual Bash

DOVER — Ghouls, superheros, dinosaurs, minions and other entities filled the streets around Legislative Mall on Saturday for the …
National News
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he arrives on Air Force One, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Trump pushing to keep red-state Senate seats in GOP hands

President Donald Trump told Texans they’d better accept data centers in their communities and floated making Venezuela the 51st …

AP News Summary at 12:41 a.m. EDT

Exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election, but Netanyahu is far from defeated JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli voters have …
A man surfs through floodwaters in Huntington Beach, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

King tides inundate streets and flood homes and businesses along both US coasts

King tides have inundated parts of both U.S. coasts. The tides are flooding streets and sending sea water into homes and businesses in …

AP Trending SummaryBrief at 6:05 a.m. EDT

California appeals court upholds actor Danny Masterson's rape convictions LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California appeals court has …
FILE - A sign stands over a Wendy's restaurant, Feb. 25, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

The struggling burger chain Wendy's gets a buyout offer from activist investor Nelson Peltz

Shares of Wendy’s are 15% at the opening bell after noted investor Nelson Peltz made an offer to buy the struggling burger chain. …
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