Good morning, Dover.

Morgan Hudson, President of Frederica Senior Center (and candidate for Delaware House District 33), warns that moving essential services online risks leaving older residents without familiar support such as copper-based phone service and paper bills.

He urges service providers to offer seniors options that make managing everyday needs easier.

Gov. Matt Meyer signed a bill into law on Sept.

8 that bans the sale of energy drinks on public school campuses during school hours, including school events (students may still bring their own drinks).

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched two motorcycle safety campaigns during Delmarva Bike Week in Ocean City through Sunday.

One campaign offers tips for drivers and the other advises riders to wear DOT-approved helmets — officials remind everyone to follow protective measures amid past fatality records.

Transportation planners from the Dover Kent County MPO are studying South State Street between U.S. 13 and S.R.

10 as rising residential and commercial growth leads to heavier traffic affecting commuters and local businesses; Phase I data collection is underway with public outreach planned for fall 2026 (workshop details pending).

Delmarva Power defended its request for a $75 million rate hike to fund grid upgrades and repairs from recent storms — saying interim increases helped customers avoid higher monthly costs.

A public comment session is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. if the final decision is delayed.

Today, Rick’s Bait and Tackle provided fishing instructions at Bass Pots that helped Eric Crossin's family land a 36.8-pound dolphin (mahi-mahi) and report croaker from Massey’s Ditch, with additional catches noted from Old Inlet and the Old Grounds.

Delaware’s Blue Hens will face Vanderbilt on Saturday with kickoff at 4:15 p.m. in Nashville as they meet their first SEC opponent following a 42-7 win over Merrimack that boosted their early season record.