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Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts. PROVIDED PHOTO

Salisbury University associate dean selected for ‘Becoming a Provost Academy’

SALISBURY — Dr. Chrys Egan, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, has …
The Millsboro Fire Co. will mark its 100th anniversary Oct. 17 with a celebration at the agency's East State Street site.

Millsboro Fire Co.’s 100th birthday requires road closure

A section of North Morris Street will be closed to traffic for several hours Oct. 17 to accommodate the Millsboro Fire Co.’s …
A Royal Farms is proposed for 4002 S. Dupont Highway, south of Camden.

Kent planners support gas station, church proposals

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission on Thursday, Oct. 8, unanimously approved a site plan for a Royal Farms near Camden and …
The price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas at the Royal Farms in downtown Seaford was $4.29 on Thursday, Oct. 8.

Gas prices drop in Delaware but still hit autumn highs

The average cost of fuel dropped in Delaware and across the United States this week.
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State's food distribution site in Smyrna a boon for the hungry

Hungry Delawareans now have an upgraded source of sustenance, as the state has opened its Government Support Services Food …
Vote 2026
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.
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.
State of Delaware government
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.
The Delaware Office of the Inspector General announced Tuesday, Oct. 6, that it has launched its new website and hotline.
Delaware News
Those who ventured outside Friday around noon were treated to an unusual meteorological sight: a huge ring encircling the sun. This phenomenon, called a 22-degree solar halo, is produced when the …
Rob Petree III, a veteran broadcast journalist who began his career in Delaware, recently wanted to grant his cancer-stricken mother a dying request: to get a call from singer Stevie Nicks.
Kent County Levy Court is set to adopt an updated hazard mitigation plan Tuesday, Oct. 13, that takes into account myriad possible disasters and highlights efforts by some municipalities to prepare for them.
MILLSBORO — With construction well underway and a May 2027 completion anticipated for the initial phase, the overall TidalHealth Millsboro North Campus has received final site plan approval. …
WILMINGTON — The annual NAMIWalks Delaware event is set for Oct. 17 at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park.
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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 …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University hosted a forum for the upcoming County Executive and Sheriff elections on Tuesday, October 6, drawing community members and students to the Academic Commons. …
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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
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 …
DSU band performing from the stands during Thursday night’s football game with Stony Brook.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

TODAY'S COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW: FRANKLIN PIERCE (3-1) at DELAWARE STATE (3-3)

WHEN: Today, 1 p.m. WHERE: Alumni Stadium (7,000), Dover DE. TV: MEAC Network. STREAMING AUDIO: Heritage Sports Radio Network …
Smyrna head football coach Mike Judy on the sidelines with his team.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Smyrna can't find way past Salesianum in 3A showdown

NEWARK — Smyrna High had just beaten two really good football teams in a row. But Salesianum often seems a little bit bigger …
Smyrna sophomore Terrell Ingram ran for almost 240 yards against Middletown.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Ingram left it all on the field for Smyrna; Judy reaches milestone

SMYRNA — By the time he crossed the goal line one last time, Terrell Ingram had nothing left. The Smyrna High running back had …
Business
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 …
Bid packages for trapping privileges at multiple Eastern Shore properties can be picked up here at the Wellington wildlife management area near Princess Anne, or the LeCompte wildlife management area near Vienna, depending on location. They must be returned by noon, Oct. 14.

Bids being accepted for trapping privileges at several state wildlife management areas

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently accepting bids for the 2026-2027 trapping season at …
National News
Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell (12) warms up before of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/James Pugh)

Soggy, windy and huge stakes: No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 6 Alabama takes center stage

It might be soggy. It might be windy. And it might be one of the best games of the year. Week 6 of the college football season …

AP News Summary at 12:08 a.m. EDT

Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms WASHINGTON (AP) — President …

9 dead after shooting in northern Pennsylvania

A shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, has left nine people dead along with the suspected shooter, according to local police and the …

Philadelphia police officer killed, another injured after responding to reports of man with a gun

A Philadelphia police officer was shot and killed and another officer was injured Saturday after responding to a report of a man with …

Simon strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane as it approaches Mexico's coast

Hurricane Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm as it heads toward Mexico’s coast. The National Hurricane Center …
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