Dover High rallied from a four-point halftime deficit to edge Cape Henlopen, 68-65, in Henlopen North boys’ basketball on Monday evening. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Senators (8-2), who got a team-high 20 points from sophomore Jaheim Harrell. Dymear Yelverton (12) and Elijah Sessoms (11) also scored in double figures for Dover. The Vikings, who out-scored Dover, 22-14, in the second quarter, had a three-pointer bounce off the rim at the final buzzer. Lake Forest 59, Indian River 57, OT: The Spartans out-scored the Indians, 7-5, in overtime to post its fourth straight Henlopen S ..read more

As Downstate Delaware faces a stretch of wintry weather, volunteers in both Kent and Sussex counties are making sure local unhoused people have somewhere warm to spend the night. “Code Purple is an emergency cold-weather shelter,” said Nikki Gonzalez, the director of the organization’s Sussex County branch. “There are very few restrictions.” She said Code Purple shelters are available to almost anyone in need. You don’t have to be sober or have an ID. The only real barrier is that there are no pets allowed. This year, the shelters opened on Dec. 1. The Sussex County locations will remain open ..read more

DOVER — Two arrests have been made regarding a Jan. 27 robbery in the 600 block of Pear Street, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said. Tahlik Crowder, 21, was taken into custody without incident Wednesday and a 16-year-old juvenile was apprehended on Friday, authorities said. Both were charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree conspiracy, third-degree assault, terroristic threatening, attempted use of credit card and criminal mischief. Mr. Crowder was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $25,000 secured bond, while the juvenile was held at Stevenson House Detention Ce ..read more

DOVER — The number of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in Delaware has dropped to its lowest mark since Nov. 26. The Delaware Division of Public Health reported 200 COVID-19 hospitalizations in its daily update Monday, reflecting data as of Sunday at 6 p.m. COVID-19 hospitalizations fell by 16 compared to the day prior. The last time hospitalizations were at 200 or below was Nov. 26, when the number was at 187. COVID-19 hospitalizations have been on a downward trend since peaking at 474 on Jan. 12. They dropped by 54 compared to six days ago and 132 compared to 13 days ago. Of the 20 ..read more

DOVER — A 30-year-old Dover man was arrested without incident following a shooting early Saturday, authorities said. Allen Durham was taken into custody at a nearby residence after a 31-year-old man was shot in the leg in the 400 block of River Road, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said. The injured man was transported to Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus for treatment for non-life threatening injuries, police said. Mr. Durham was charged with possession of a firearm by person prohibited, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and second-degree assault. He was releas ..read more

DOVER — The Council for Advancement and Support of Education has announced Vita Pickrum, vice president for institutional advancement at Delaware State University, as the recipient of the 2021 Commonfund College and University Foundation Award. Vita Pickrum College and University Foundations are nonprofit organizations that cultivate and manage private assets to support the missions of the colleges and universities with which they are affiliated. This prestigious award recognizes professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement, quality, and effectiveness of their fou ..read more

SMYRNA — A Maryland-based company has purchased the landmark Ronny’s Garden World site and plans to open operations as soon as possible, according to an announcement Monday. New owner Homestead Gardens, a nationally recognized independent garden company, is working to set up the plant and garden center and hiring staff, CEO and owner Brian Riddle said in a news release. “We’re proud to bring our reputation for helping area homeowners and gardeners create beautiful spaces,” Mr. Riddle said. “We sell the highest quality plants and garden products, and will bring our signature customer service ..read more

DOVER — Wesley College told its athletics staff this afternoon that the school will be discontinuing its NCAA Division III sports programs at the end of the school year. The decision comes as the entire college is transitioning to becoming part of Delaware State University, which purchased the Dover school last year. Like almost all small college, Wesley hasn’t been involved in any athletic competition since last March because of the coronavirus pandemic. A former junior college, Wesley moved up to NCAA Division III in the last 1980s. The Wolverines have had their share of success, especially ..read more

DOVER — Even though Andre Boggerty just filed his nominating petition to run for the at-large seat on Dover City Council on Friday, working to help shape the future of the city has been on his mind for quite some time. When Mr. Boggerty heard that longtime Councilman Tim Slavin would be vacating the at-large council seat in May, he decided that, with all the issues surrounding the capital city today, now was the perfect time to try to make his voice heard. Andre Boggerty filed his nominating petition just before Friday’s deadline and will now face Michael Lewis and LaVaughn McCutchen in the v ..read more

DOVER — A 30-year-old Dover man was arrested following a shooting early Saturday morning, authorities said. Allen Durham was taken into custody at a nearby residence after a 31-year-old man was shot in the leg in the 400 block of River Road, Dover police spokesman Sgt. Mark Hoffman said. The injured man was transported to Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, for treatment for non-life threatening injuries, police said. Mr. Durham was charged with possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and second-degree assault. He was released af ..read more