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Somerset County Health Department issues RFP seeking agency responses on programs they offer to benefit community using cannabis tax revenue

WESTOVER — For the first time since the Somerset County Commissioners in September enacted an ordinance to manage its Community …
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Delaware working group examines feasibility of statewide homelessness court program

A working group tasked with issuing a feasibility report for the establishment of a statewide homelessness court program had its first …
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No hazards found in initial tests of letter to Delaware election office

No hazardous substances were detected in initial testing of a white powdery substance sent with a letter to the Delaware Department of …
Seaford city council on Tuesday, Oct. 13 authorized the city to proceed in class action settlement litigation regarding aqueous film-forming foams related to PFAS contamination of drinking water. These foam products were used by the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department in fighting fires.

Seaford joins class action settlements linked to PFAS

SEAFORD — Seaford city council on Tuesday night authorized the city to participate in proposed class action settlements regarding …
Milford Historical Society will hold a "Haunting of Silver Hill" event Friday, Oct. 23, at Parson Thorne Mansion.

‘Haunting of Silver Hill’ event coming to Parson Thorne Mansion

MILFORD — Historic Parson Thorne Mansion already has a haunted appearance and this will be doubly the case Friday, Oct. 23, when the …
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
WASHINGTON (AP) — Delaware was one of several states to have a letter with “suspicious substances” in it sent to a state office on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Delaware Department of Elections …
Gov. Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer announced Thursday, Oct. 15, that they have welcomed a son into the world.
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.
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CUPS Mission founder Mike Williams, a former comedian, moved his family to the Dominican Republic in 2010, to aid refugees who had fled from an earthquake that year in Haiti.
Georgetown’s concert series has added four dates in November and December, all indoors at Revelation Craft Brewing Co.
DOVER — A meeting of the city’s Historic District Commission came to an odd end Thursday. The body — composed of Eric Czerwinski (chair), Ellen Richardson (vice chair), Ann Baker Horsey …
MILFORD — The Milford Police Department Friday afternoon identified a 78-year-old man who was killed Tuesday after crashing his vehicle. The accident occurred around 9:55 a.m. when the victim, …
LINCOLN — Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday evening in the 200 block of Cedar Drive. Troopers responded around 10:50 p.m. to a report of shots …
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SALISBURY — Contemporary Christian band MercyMe is slated to hit the Wicomico Civic Center next year as part of its MercyMe LIVE tour. The April 3 tour stop will feature the group best known …
SALISBURY — Salisbury’s Housing and Community Development Department recently released three updated Fair Housing Guides to assist renters and property owners in understanding their rights, …
SALISBURY — A Tennessee man whose sailboat recently washed ashore near Cape Henlopen in Delaware has been charged in connection with a 2021 dumpster fire in Salisbury. Michael S. Summar, 46, …
CAMBRIDGE — The lone scheduled District 1 congressional debate on Tuesday, Oct. 13 drew a packed house, eager to hear from nine-term incumbent Andy Harris and Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz. …
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George Thomas (Tom) Day

Funeral service 12:00 PM on October 21, 2026 Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery Chapel, 6827 E NewMarket Ellwood Rd Hurlock, MD
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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 …
Sports
Freshman QB Tyler Bell made his first start for Delaware at Middle Tennessee State. DELAWARE ATHLETICS/MIKEY REEVES.

Despite loss, Blue Hens' Bell shows promise in debut

NEWARK — The first quarter wasn’t even over when Tyler Bell got his first reality check as a college quarterback. Dropping …
Paige Ballinger, who ran for Sussex Academy as an eighth grader, now runs cross country for Padua. FILE PHOTO.

Milford native Ballinger tops girls' field in O'Neill meet

WILMINGTON — Milford resident Paige Ballinger, a junior at Padua Academy, dominated the field Friday to finish first among 219 girls …
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, Indian River, Sussex Central among football winners

DELMAR — Lake Forest High scored 28 unanswered points in the first half before posting a 41-7 win over Delmar in Class 2A District …
Jaxon Timmons of Caesar Rodney takes a handoff and looks for running room in game with St. Georges.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Photo gallery: Caesar Rodney vs. St. Georges football

CAMDEN - Caesar Rdneye High downed St. Georges, 17-10, in its Class 3A District II football opener on Friday night.
CR's Denzel Jones (10) celebrates with teammate Seth Eckenrode after he intercepted a St. Georges pass on Friday night. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH.

Caesar Rodney, Smyrna open district schedules with wins

CAMDEN — Cadin Irizarry was asked to make a choice. Which does the Caesar Rodney High senior like better, sacking a quarterback …
Things to Do
FELTON — The 29th annual family friendly “Haunted Hallways” event will be held Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lake Forest High School, 5407 Killens Pond Road. This free trick-or-treating …
Here are some fun events coming up in the area: This weekend • The first of three Dark Dover Lantern Tours will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at First State Heritage Park, 121 Martin Luther …
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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 data center. A few years ago, Atlanta-based tech firm, DC BLOX, opened a $31.5 million data center near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. SALISBURY INDEPENDENT/RICHARD CAINES

Salisbury places one-year moratorium on data center proposals

SALISBURY — The city of Salisbury has placed a one-year ban on data center proposals, joining a growing trend of government bodies …
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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 …
National News

AP News Summary at 3:42 a.m. EDT

Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — President …
In this photo taken with a smart phone, Rep. Marcy Kaptur, left, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries walk before a church services as they campaign for the midterm elections, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in battleground Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Lisa Mascaro)

Jeffries likes Democrats' chances in race for the House as he campaigns in Ohio

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries says the election climate is holding firm for Democrats as they race to retake the House. …
This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and taken on Thursday, Oct. 15 2026, shows Hurricane Trudy in the Pacific. (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s Pacific coast

Hurricane Trudy brings heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico’s southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, according to the U.S. …

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Trump touts his power at Kentucky rally to energize voters ahead of midterm elections HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. (AP) — President …
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) holds off Houston Texans linebacker Azeez al-Shaair (0) during an NFL football game in London, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Photos of NFL Week 6: Texans face Jaguars in London as Cowboys visit Packers

The Texans face the Jaguars in London, the Cowboys visit the Packers and the Chiefs host the Chargers in NFL Week 6. The Washington …
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