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Perdue Farms recently awarded $28,000 to support year-round food access to the community. PROVIDED PHOTO

Perdue Farms awards $28K to Salvation Army for food access

SALISBURY — The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation recently awarded $28,000 to the Salvation Army of Salisbury’s …
UMES students utilize the new travel service. PROVIDED PHOTO

BayRunner Shuttle expands Eastern Shore travel access with new service

SALISBURY — Locally-owned BayRunner Shuttle recently launched Shore Connect, giving rural Eastern Shore communities an accessible …
A typical Rural King store. COURTESY PHOTO

Rural King looking at Salisbury mall for second MD location

SALISBURY — Rural King, a farm supply chain store, could be headed to the lower Eastern Shore. Wicomico County and Salisbury …
The forum was held in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student Union.SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/COLE SIMMS

Wicomico County Council candidates split on revenue cap, immigration and nursing home at Salisbury University forum

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council candidates in Districts 2 through 7 took the stage Tuesday at Salisbury University for the …
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8K Delawareans have dropped their ACA plans in ’26

The Delaware Department of Insurance shared Oct. 5 that it has seen about 8,000 fewer American Care Act enrollees since January.
Vote 2026
The League of Women Voters of Delaware shared Wednesday, Oct. 14, that they have a nonpartisan election resource for voters ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, VOTE411.org.
The first campaign finance reports for Delaware’s general election were due from candidates Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 12 a.m., about a month before Nov. 3.
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.
State of Delaware government
Established last November, the state’s Office of New Americans is looking at how newly signed legislation will impact its operations.
Gov. Matt Meyer announced Friday, Oct. 9, that two Delaware housing developments and four community solar projects will have their permits accelerated.
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.
Delaware News
Delaware Greenways and the Delaware Department of Transportation will host a virtual meeting from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, to discuss the Delaware Bayshore Byway Master & Marketing Plan.
Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington, will host a series of expungement fairs this fall across Kent and Sussex counties.
The late David G. Burton was instrumental in the creation of the Milford Public Library and the Mispillion Riverwalk, as well as active in many charitable groups, friends and relatives said.
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2026 annual Fall Business Luncheon at Middletown Memorial Hall Wednesday, Oct. 14.
At a news conference on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at its Kent Campus on South State Street, Bayhealth leaders outlined the company’s plans for growth across Kent and Sussex counties.
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SALISBURY — Rotary Club of Salisbury’s latest mission included helping a Somerset County man who has a long history of health issues. This month, members of the Salisbury nonprofit worked with …
SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has placed a one-year ban on data center proposals, joining a growing trend of government bodies across the United States either limiting or banning the industry. …
CRISFIELD — To celebrate the approval of federally directed spending for the planning of a new fire station and emergency shelter Congressman Andy Harris will be in Crisfield 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Veterinary Medicine has received a Letter of Reasonable Assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council …
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Obituaries
Obituaries
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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 …
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Douglas “Doug” Vitale, 46

     Douglas “Doug” Vitale, of Dover, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2026. Doug had an infectious energy, a …
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Richard Wayne Pepper, 95

     Richard Wayne Pepper, of Felton, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with his loving wife by his …
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Richard Lee Tyler Jr. “Bones”, 65

     Richard Lee Tyler Jr. “Bones”, of Crisfield and Arizona, passed away September 21, 2026 at Tidal Health after a courageous …
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Robert “Bob” Anson Brickley, 100

     Robert “Bob” Anson Brickley of Magnolia, Delaware, died October 9, 2026, in Dover. A retired Army Major, he served nearly …
Sports
A new track record was set in the filly trotting final as Burke Racing and Weaver Bruscemi’s Daringly was a wire-to-wire winner in 1:57 over Vamoose, who previously held the track record. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Daringly breaks track record at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund final action for 2-year-old trotters headlined the Wednesday program at Harrington …
Milford’s McDaniel Custis carries for a first down against Odessa Friday night.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Downstate football teams dive into district schedules

For some high school football teams, the first half of the season was a big success. For other squads it was a struggle. But …
Delaware State University athletic director Tony Tucker explaining the process that went into selecting former Philadelphia Eagles player DeSean Jackson as the new head football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS;GARY EMEIGH

Athletic director Tucker leaving Delaware State

DOVER — It’s been an interesting few years for Delaware State’s athletic department. Former NFL star DeSean Jackson’s …
Ava Layton of Caesar Rodney sets up a shot in Tuesday’s match with Lake Forest.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. Lake Forest girls' volleyball

FELTON — Caesar Rodney High rallied to win the final three sets and pull out a 3-2 victory over Lake Forest in a girls’ volleyball …
Smyrna High grad Wayne Knight is the leading rusher for James Madison this  fall. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH.

Smyrna's Knight made most of second chance at Oregon; Delaware State QB's impressive stats

Wayne Knight’s memory of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium wasn’t necessarily a great one. He and his James Madison football …
Things to Do
SALISBURY — Epoch Dream Center is continuing a 50-year tradition with its annual Sweet Potato Biscuit Sale. The sale raises funds to support local children and families in need. The tradition …
After five years away, the Delmarva Folk Festival has returned to where it started.
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 12:17 a.m. EDT

Trump defends gifted Air Force One from Qatar and makes 2nd Amendment pitch as he campaigns for GOP KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — …
FILE - Chat GPT app icon is seen on a smartphone screen, Aug. 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

States sue AI giant OpenAI, saying its popular chatbot is hurting children and deceiving adults

Eight states are suing the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, saying the company’s popular chatbot violated consumer protection …
President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally at Majestic Valley Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: AP-NORC poll: Strong majority of voters believes Trump is failing at home and abroad

A strong majority of voters believes President Donald Trump is falling short at home and abroad, and they want major change in the …

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 9:25 a.m. EDT

Luna, a small dog missing for over a month in Yellowstone, is reunited with her owners A small dog named Luna has been found after …
An American Barn Owl sits perched on a water tower on the Upper West Side neighborhood, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated

Manhattan’s Upper West Side has been reveling in the company of its latest celebrities: A family of barn owls nested in a water …
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