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Tara Ward among the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes collected during a former drive for this Samaritan's Purse project at Christ Fellowship Bible Church.

Operation Christmas Child again collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for distribution worldwide

MARION — Operation Christmas Child is in full swing both here and around the country as shoeboxes are being filled with gifts for …
Chief Harvey Scott IV joined the Clayton Police Department in 2005.

Clayton police chief: No major concern regarding crime

Since Harvey Scott IV joined the Clayton Police Department in 2005, he’s witnessed an increase in domestic incidents, as more homes …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County CEO Molly Hilligoss and her team joined Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Assistant Secretary for Homeless Solutions Danielle Meister at Habitat's Fruitland headquarters Wed., Oct. 28 for DHCD Secretary Jake Day's announcement of $500,000 in funding for FY 27.

MD doubles funding for Community Schools Rental Assistance Program

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced a doubling in state funding for the Community …
Holland Jr., far right, on the set of "Trivial Pursuit." PROVIDED PHOTO

From quiz bowl to the CW: Eastern Shore’s Earl Holland Jr. gets his ‘Trivial Pursuit’ moment 10 years after his first shot on TV

SALISBURY — Earl Holland Jr. has spent most of his life soaking up facts. A fan of the bright, colorful game shows of the …
More than 100 firefighters from multiple companies around central Delaware put out the Oct. 25 fire at Lulu Ross Elementary School in Milford.

Carlisle Fire Co. chief reflects on Lulu Ross Elementary fire

MILFORD — Central Delaware’s firefighting companies worked together smoothly to put out the fire that badly damaged Lulu Ross …
Vote 2026
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
Two of the five seats on Sussex County Council are up for grabs Nov. 3.
The Department of Elections shared Monday, Oct. 26, that 75,978 Delawareans have voted so far in the Nov. 3 general election.
After testing by the Delaware Division of Public Health, the Department of Elections announced Wednesday that no hazardous materials were detected in the suspicious mail it received Oct. 11.
State of Delaware government
A special report from Delaware state auditor Lydia York this month found that “a small but significant group” of foster children under the Division of Family Services are sometimes sent to costly out-of-state placements or must temporarily sleep in state offices.
The First State’s congressional delegation gathered at the Delaware Healthcare Association’s 30th annual forum in Dover on Thursday, Oct. 29, to discuss upcoming changes to Medicaid and other concerns.
Two groups of legislators are seeking leadership positions in the Delaware House of Representatives.
The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission has awarded its fourth round of community-based grants, totaling $12.1 million for 42 organizations.
Delaware News
DOVER — Charmayne Harris was scrolling through Facebook one day when she saw the 2026 Top Host competition advertisement. After seeing it on Facebook and Instagram multiple times, she said she felt …
Delmarva Central Railroad is preparing to service a new Mountaire feed mill and grain storage facility outside of Bridgeville, with a $10 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
ELLENDALE — A teenager is dead and eight others were injured in a shooting Saturday night in Ellendale, Delaware State Police report. On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, at approximately 10 p.m., …
NEWARK — Six persons were wounded in a shooting incident Saturday, Oct. 31 on Main Street, according to a Newark Police Department news release.
MILFORD — A new mural expressing appreciation for Milford Museum’s donors is nearly finished and the relocated facility will start receiving visitors around mid-November, museum leaders said …
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SALISBURY — The corner where Lake and Burton Streets meet appears no different than most Salisbury intersections. But for the people whose children rode school buses operated by William H. …
SALISBURY — Since its soft opening, Levy Metal has drawn up to 50 people a day to the Salisbury mall in the former LensCrafters location. Those expecting a typical music store are in for a …
SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council left two major questions unresolved at its Oct. 26 legislative session, including how to fill vacant city council seats and how the city handles the application …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University students will soon have four new minors to choose from through the Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts. The four programs — intercultural …
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Obituaries
Obituaries
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Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Porter Hohman

     Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Porter Hohman passed away on October 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.      Beth was …
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Marie Gillian Gannon, 62

    Marie Gillian Gannon, of Harrington, DE, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent …
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Faye Spartz, 87

     Faye was born in San Francisco on October 12, 1939 to C. Allen and Mary G. Fountain. She passed into her eternal …
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Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie, 59

    Lori Ann Gorsuch Frisbie passed away at her home in Lincoln, DE on Friday, October 16, 2026, after a long, courageous battle …
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Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman, 93

    Retta Hastings Chase Zimmerman died peacefully with her children at her side on October 16, 2026, in Nags Head, North Carolina. …
Sports
Marqui Adams is returning at QB for DelState after first entering the transfer portal. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Former Delaware State starting QB Adams shows he's still got it; homecoming for Smyrna's Edge

DOVER — It’s almost like Marqui Adams has had two different careers as a Delaware State quarterback. In 2024, he was starting …
Katelyn Joseph of Milford and Cape’s Isabel Mastrangelo battle for possession in Thursday’s match. SPECIAL TO TH DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Cape Henlopen, Caesar Rodney top field in DIAA field hockey tourney

DOVER — Cape Henlopen High left no doubt that it was the state’s top field hockey team during the regular season. So …
Adalia Carrion Rivera of the Riders spike the ball with Abigail Robinson (14) and Sadie Fournier (10) trying to block.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Caesar Rodney, Dover, Sussex Central earn byes in DIAA girls' volleyball

DOVER — For the second year in a row, Caesar Rodney High has earned the top seed in the DIAA girls’ volleyball state tournament. …
CR’s volleyball team celebrating its 3-0 victory over Lake Forest to win the Henlopen Conference championship.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

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

CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s girls’ volleyball program has done a lot of good things over the years. But one thing the …
Smyrna quarterback Drew Marks SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/Gary Emeigh

Smyrna cruises to another win in football; Polytech picks up first district victory

MIDDLETOWN — Smyrna High stormed out to a 46-point halftime lead before blanking St. Georges, 54-0, in Class 3A District II football …
Business
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Executive Order creating Maryland Maritime Task Force signed by Gov. Moore

ANNAPOLIS — Governor Wes Moore announced last month his signing of an executive order to create the Maryland Maritime Task Force …
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State of Base Briefing Breakfast registration ends soon

Covering close to 4,000 acres in Kent County, employing a military and civilian workforce of 6,100 personnel, and with a financial …
Members of the Downtown Dover Partnership, elected officials, and the construction team took in a watch party at the Downtown Dover Mobility Center construction site last Wednesday. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP

Downtown Dover Partnership hosts construction-site ‘watch party’

DOVER — It’s not very often that a “watch party” takes place at a construction site. However, that is just what the …
Dr. Stephen Tomasetti, principal investigator on the grant to help accelerate domestic bay scallop production by building a trained workforce and expanding seed availability.

$200,000 grant will go toward building bay scallop aquaculture

The economic impact of the oyster aquaculture industry to the state of Maryland was an estimated $11.5 million in 2024, according to …
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The November Sunset Business Mixer is always a special one for the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce (CDCC) members. They enjoy the …
National News
President Donald Trump walks across the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

The Latest: Democrats and Republicans make a final push one day before midterm elections

President Donald Trump closed out the final weekend of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he had handily won in …

AP News Summary at 2:06 a.m. EST

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race DETROIT (AP) — Michigan …

Iran has a 2-day plan to reopen Strait, resume nuclear talks with US, and other Mideast news

Iran said it had a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear talks with the United States, if Washington meets …
President Donald Trump speaks in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover

As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on Election Day eve, President Donald Trump instead was speaking …
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Asian shares mostly advance but tech stocks remain volatile, while oil sinks 3.3%

Asian shares are mostly higher but technology stocks remain volatile. Oil prices fell sharply on renewed possibilities for diplomatic …
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