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Developer K. Hovnanian Homes has petitioned the State Board of Education to switch houses in the Captain's Way subdivision near Ellendale that now are in the Milford School District (shown in the tan area) over to Cape Henlopen School District.

Milford Board of Education delays vote on proposed boundary shift

MILFORD — Milford Board of Education members decided Monday to put off until Nov. 16 their vote on whether to cede the school …
From left are Mindie Burgoyne, President, Beach to Bay Heritage Area, Captain Stoney Whitelock, Bobby Shores, both of Skipjack Heritage Museum and Lisa Challenger, Executive Director BBHA, at the Preservation Maryland awards program with Skipjack Heritage receiving the George T. Harrison Outstanding Volunteer Award.

Skipjack Heritage receives prestigious volunteer award at annual Preservation Maryland event

CHANCE — The Skipjack Heritage Museum has received the George T. Harrison Outstanding Volunteer Award from Preservation Maryland, …
Farmers Bank of Willards staff and board members, Gillis Gilkerson executives, representatives from the town of Delmar, Delmar Police and local and state politicians break ground on the future facility. PROVIDED PHOTO

Farmers Bank of Willards to open new branch in Delmar

SALISBURY — Farmers Bank of Willards continues to expand throughout Delmarva with its latest groundbreaking in Delmar, Del. …
Recommendations formulated by a state task force include two that could impact the operation of the Woodland Ferry, which travels the Nanticoke River, between Woodland and Bethel.

Task force recommends changes to Woodland Ferry

Recommendations by a task force established by Gov. Matt Meyer to address the long-term challenges of the Delaware Department of …
The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council had its annual October meeting on Monday, Oct. 19.

DEFAC: Delaware expenditures expected to outpace revenue in fiscal '28

The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council had its first meeting Monday, Oct. 19, after being codified in June.
Vote 2026
Early voting for Delaware’s general election begins Thursday, Oct. 22.
No hazardous substances were detected in initial testing of a white powdery substance sent with a letter to the Delaware Department of Elections’ State Election Commissioner’s Office, the state’s Division of Public Health said Friday evening.
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.
State of Delaware government
After considering homestead exemptions at its last meeting, the Delaware Property Tax Relief Working Group weighed circuit breaker tax credits on Monday, Oct. 19.
The PJM Interconnection, of which Delaware is a part of, issued a maximum energy generation and load management alert from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday.
A working group tasked with issuing a feasibility report for the establishment of a statewide homelessness court program had its first meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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 …
Delaware News
MILFORD — The Milford Board of Education on Monday unanimously approved a $44,950 change order with contractor Advantech to add access controls and cameras for the new pole building at Milford …
MILFORD — Students in Milford and Lake Forest school districts will have plenty of time off in November. Milford School District will not hold classes Nov. 3 for Election Day, Nov. 4 for a staff …
DOVER — Capital School District announced three new leadership appointments in an Oct. 16 statement. The current superintendent, Dr. Victoir T. Cahoon will retire as Superintendent of Schools …
DOVER — City Council members voted to adopt the “International Building Code, 2024 Editions” as the city’s building code guideline at its meeting on Oct. 12. Council passed the updated …
WILMINGTON — Garrett Mechanical Inc., a Dover repair and maintenance contractor; Hey Brother, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; Joseph Bruni; and Daniel Tulchin have agreed to pay $295,204 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by overbilling the U.S. Postal Service for work performed at Postal facilities, a news release said Monday, Oct. 19.
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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ 2026 juvenile striped bass survey recorded a young-of-year index of 5.5. Although it marks the eighth consecutive year of low spawning …
The Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester County Health Departments will host Lights In The Night on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at WinterPlace Park, 6737 Blue Ribbon Road, Salisbury. …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University has announced its upcoming on-campus events for Halloween. An Oct. 31 rain-or-shine community Halloween trick-or-treating celebration will be held from 5:30 to …
SALISBURY — Sewer expansion, public safety and education were just a few of the topics discussed at the annual Legislative Breakfast hosted by Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano in Salisbury. …
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Obituaries
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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
The Spartans celebrate after scoring the last point to defeat Sussex Academy on Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Tuesday's Downstate scores: Lake Forest takes Henlopen South girls' volleyball title

FELTON — Lake Forest High won the final three sets to post a 3-1 victory over Sussex Academy in Henlopen South girls’ volleyball …
Delaware freshman QB Tyler Bell is congratulated by his teammates after catching a 15-yard TD pass just before halftime on Tuesday night. DELAWARE ATHLETICS PHOTO/MIKEY REEVES.

Today's College Football Preview: MISSOURI STATE (2-4) at DELAWARE (2-4)

WHEN : Today, 7 p.m. WHERE : Delaware Stadium (18,700, Newark DE). TV: ESPNU (Mike Corey, Craig Haubert). RADIO: WDSD 94.7-FM (Scott …
Caden Miller of Lake Forest advances the ball ahead of CR’s Ryan Santos-Cruz in match played Tuesday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Lake Forest boys' soccer team enjoying winning for a change

FELTON — It was only five years ago that Noah Miller was playing soccer for Lake Forest High himself. So the Spartans’ …
George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Back Pocket Miki ($70.20, Mike Cole) was a 1:52.2 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on Monday at Harrington Raceway. HARRINGTON RACEWAY PHOTO.

Back Pocket Miki pulls out victory at Harrington Raceway

HARRINGTON – George and Tina Dennis Racing’s Back Pocket Miki ($70.20, Mike Cole) was a 1:52.2 winner in the $22,500 Open Pace on …
Former Philadelphia Eagles’ receiver DeSean Jackson is starting his second season as the Hornets’ football coach. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

As it starts MEAC slate, Delaware State looks to keep winning at home

DOVER — DeSean Jackson has one of those football questions there’s no easy answer to. Why does his Delaware State squad seem …
Things to Do
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 …
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 …
Business
Fredy D. Hernandez-Mejia. PROVIDED PHOTO

Salisbury engineering firm announces team member promotion

SALISBURY — Salisbury-headquartered engineering firm George, Miles & Buhr, LLC recently announced the promotion of Fredy D. …
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Register by Nov. 5 for State of the Base Briefing Breakfast

The Military Affairs Committee of the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) invites you, the community, chamber members and …
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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 …
Eli Storch, a principal planner at NORR, outlines changes to The Governor housing project at Thursday's Dover Historic District Commission meeting. DAILY STATE NEWS/MIKE FINNEY

Deadlock on The Governor revisions results in ‘lost vote’ in Dover

DOVER — A meeting of the city’s Historic District Commission came to an odd end Thursday. The body — composed of Eric …
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 …
National News

AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 12:02 a.m. EDT

A historical society with pilot's help bought Neil Armstrong's boyhood home and will offer tours TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A former …
President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

The Latest: US ties with Ukraine hit a new low as Trump slights Zelenskyy and eases up on Russia

The U.S.-Ukraine alliance is careening toward a possible breaking point, with Moscow strengthened by President Donald Trump’s recent …
Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the traditional noon blessing after praying the Angelus, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, a day after he returned from the hospital, where he had lung cancer removed on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP photojournalists

Oct. 15 - Oct. 21, 2026 AP Mobile Scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the last …
Ted Nugent speaks before President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Heartland Credit Union Arena, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Park City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today's top photos, chosen by Associated Press …

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorder PARIS (AP) — Paris police …
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