Delaware’s populous north has long been rough territory for Republicans to run in competitively, in relative contrast to downstate. Of the 12 New Castle County Council seats, for instance, the party holds only one. Candidate recruitment can therefore be difficult, and thus many Democrat-held seats from the General Assembly down to local boards go unchallenged. Consequently, GOP candidates run a …
A Calendar of future events will soon complement this compilation of news briefs from the past week. Within this page, you’ll see quick hits in our core categories, plus such topics as Long-Term Traffic Alerts, Charitable Contributions, Delaware People (Promotions and Honors) and Fond Farewells. GOVERNMENT Governor John Carney activated 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the …
Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service will become effective Sunday, November 17, 2024. DART service changes are outlined below, summarized by county. Modifications to the original proposal are highlighted in bold text. The new route schedules will be available online at DartFirstState.com by mid-November, and printed pocket schedules will also be available by mid-November. New Castle County The following Routes …
A Dover company run by an Air Force veteran and dedicated to cleaning communities has opened its first location in the state capital. Two Men and a Junk Truck opened in Dover last week, furthering its mission of junk removal. The company helps with everything from seniors looking to downsize, college students moving out, homeowners decluttering to businesses in need …
Milford School District this week voted to lower the school tax rate in both Kent and Sussex counties for the eighth year in a row. The Kent County school tax rate from $1.6593 per $100 of assessed property value to $0.2807 per $100 value after receiving reassessed property values from that county. The rate in Sussex also dropped from $4.6503 …
An AC/DC tribute band, a bagpiper, arcade games and trivia contests have been added to the Fan Zone during the Dover Motor Speedway’s NASCAR weekend April 26-28. These free attractions are part of efforts to give racing fans, particularly those who camp out all weekend, something else to do besides watch the races. Guests will need to pass through the …
This Old House, a media empire that for decades has been extolling old houses, just looked at how each generation approaches homeownership and what drives the decision to plant roots or seek new horizons. And Delaware makes a prominent appearance. Dover is No. 5 on a list it compiled of the country’s metropolitan areas for the greatest percentage of homeowners …
An international company has chosen a site in Kent County to base its operations to support global decarbonization and the hydrogen economy. FFI Ionix will move from its 15,000-square-foot site in Harrington to 60 Starlifter Ave. in Dover . More than 22,000 square feet of the new facility’s $57,000 square feet will be lab space. The site will be the …
Every morning, the New Castle County Police Senior Roll Call Lifeline calls the homes of seniors and disabled county residents. On Sept. 20, one call led to finding a 76-year-old woman who’d fallen and couldn’t contact help. The woman, who lives in Heritage Park, off Kirkwood Highway, was sent to Christiana Hospital. That moment was called a “save,” and it …
The Delaware Senate on Wednesday voted along party lines for a same-day voter registration bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 25, sponsored by Rep. Sherry Dorsey-Walker, D-Wilmington, will allow residents to register at the polls on election day and immediately vote. The bill already passed the House and now goes to Gov. John Carney for his signature. When he …
