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Middletown Town Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 5 at 19 W. Green Street, beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit middletown.delaware.gov or call 302-378-2711. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO/CRAIG ANDERSON

Sports facilities being considered in Middletown

Two potential sports-related sites will be discussed at Town Council’s monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 5.
Faith Life Church is seeking conditional approval from Kent County to convert a residential property east of Marydel into a place of worship, to add onto a building and to construct a pavilion.

Church may open facility on residential Marydel parcel

Faith Life Church, based in Chestertown, Maryland, is seeking conditional approval from Kent County to open a place of worship on a …
This chart, released Tuesday by the Delaware Department of Education, shows how some school districts' four-year graduation rates have fluctuated over five years.

Education Dept. touts gains in language scores, graduation rates

DOVER — Delaware schools’ multilingual learners made progress in their English-language goals during the past year and the …
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Jazz on the Waterfront in Crisfield set

Crisfield is again the place for the  fourth annual Jazz on the Waterfront on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the  City Dock. …
From left, state Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, Delaware Sierra Club environmental justice organizer Marissa McClenton and Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Jody Sweeney address a town hall about the county's data center regulations Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Possible amendments to Kent County data center rules shared

Kent County Levy Court approved regulations for potential data centers in July — with the promise of further protections to come — …
Vote 2026
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.
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.
State of Delaware government
WASHINGTON — Bipartisan legislation was introduced on Thursday, Oct. 1, to increase transparency and public understanding of data centers, including impacts on quality of life and the environment. …
Gov. Matt Meyer on Thursday, Oct. 1, enacted a law that updates the state’s harm reduction programs, alongside his 28th executive order, which calls for the measure’s phased implementation.
Gov. Matt Meyer on Wednesday, Sept. 30, vetoed a measure that would have limited the power of governors to declare and maintain states of emergency.
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.
Delaware News
CAMDEN — Kent Conservation District on Friday advised local residents that a trail section at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, temporarily will be closed starting Monday to accommodate …
HARRINGTON — A sixth annual open house will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1-4 p.m. at Wheeler’s Park, 428 Harrington Ave. This free event will offer light refreshments, cornhole and more. …
A major step in healthcare and Seaford’s revitalization was taken Friday, Oct. 2, at the Nylon Capital Center.
After records were broken last month, gas prices dropped nationwide and in Delaware as October arrived.
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court will recognize Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Week Oct. 11-17 by illuminating the county’s administrative complex in pink and blue to honor the memory of …
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SALISBURY — Salisbury officials are slated to unveil finished park projects with two upcoming ceremonies at City Park and Waterside Park. City Park Pedestrian Bridge The City Park …
SALISBURY — Roughly 200 people are expected to gather at Winterplace Park in Salisbury this month to help bring light to a subject too often left in darkness. Lights in the Night, an Oct. 24 …
SALISBURY — Over the past three decades, 44-year-old Daniel Seddiqui has been to all 50 states more than 30 times. But it wasn’t until mid-September, when he hopped in his car in Seattle, …
SALISBURY — More FFA students will have an opportunity to wear the organization’s traditional blue jackets after receiving support from Perdue Farms. Perdue Farms recently announced a …
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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
Lake Forest sophomore quarterback Noah Christman handing off to Ja’Kai Hodnett in Friday night’s game with Dover.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Lake Forest, Cape Henlopen among Downstate football winners

FELTON — Lake Forest High celebrated Homecoming with a 28-7 victory over Archmere in a matchup of Class 2A football programs on …
Middletown’s Daniel Davis hanging on to stop Hameed Lonon-Chase of Smyrna in the second quarter.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Photo gallery: Smyrna vs. Middletown football

SMYRNA - Smyrna High posted a 32-21 win over Middletown in ther annual Harvest Bowl football game on Friday night.
DSU assistant coach Travis Clark out on the field with team before Thursday night’s game with Stony Brook.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: DELAWARE STATE (2-2) at ALBANY (2-3)

WHEN : Today, 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Casey Stadium (8,500), Albany, NY. TV: FloSports. STREAMING AUDIO: Heritage Sports Radio Network …
A Delaware defender tackles Liberty QB Deshawn Purdie in Friday night’s game at Delaware Stadium. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/SARAH BOEKHOLDER

Delaware, without standout QB, handled again by Liberty

NEWARK — When Delaware joined Conference USA, it knew Liberty was going to be formidable foe. Unfortunately, for the Blue Hens, …
Smyrna quarterback Drew Marks (2) celebrates with teammates after they scored a touchdown on their first offensive series against Middletown.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Delaware high school football scores

Friday, Oct. 2 Laurel 20, Seaford 14 Dickinson 26, Early College 0 Smyrna 32, Middletown 21 Caesar Rodney 44, William Penn 6 …
Things to Do
The Amish Country Bike Tour in Kent County, coming up Oct. 10, has been the reason for an abnormally large demand for pie each fall since 1986.
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.
Business
Irwan and Chitra Sari. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Salisbury coffee shop owners adapt with the times

SALISBURY — Izza Poke and Coffee is a local story of adaptation and perseverance. Owner Chitra Sari moved to Salisbury with a dream …
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 …
Scene during the 22nd annual Small Farm Conference held in 2025 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. The 23rd annual event will be held at UMES with hands-on workshops and tours to agribusinesses in Wicomico and Somerset counties.

UMES Extension hosts 23rd annual Small Farm Conference

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. …
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 …
National News
FILE - Clockmaker Scott Gow adjusts the hands of a clock at the Electric Time Company, Oct. 30, 2024, in Medfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time

President Donald Trump on Saturday pressured Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas to support a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, …
Iowa wide receiver Reece Vander Zee (2) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

After last-second thrills, ranked foes loom for Florida, Iowa and Mississippi State

Week 5 arrives with a dose of suspense: Can No. 8 Florida, No. 14 Iowa and No. 16 Mississippi State avoid letdowns after stirring wins …

AP News Summary at 7:05 a.m. EDT

Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns CAIRO (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot …
FILE - Tennessee Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada speaks to the media after the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols, Dec. 11, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike. The announcement was made by Gov. …
Los Angeles Dodgers fans look on among empty seats as they shield themselves from the sun and heat before Game 1 of a National League Division Series baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting the Atlanta Braves in what is forecast to be the hottest postseason game at …
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