Dover Local News – Sunday, January 4th, 2026

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Sunday, January 4th, 2026

Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Nicola Pizza in Lewes will host a Dine to Donate fundraiser on Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to donate 20% of all sales, with raffles and a 50/50 drawing, to help longtime employee Bert (who lost his home in a December fire) rebuild his life. Coast TV
➤ Hundreds of volunteers gathered on Jan. 3 in Newark to honor fallen DSP Cpl. Matthew Tyler Snook with memorial stickers at William B. Keene Elementary School; the event, hosted by the Blue Line Network, allowed the community to show support for his family & legacy. Coast TV

EDUCATION NEWS

➤ Debbie Norris of UD advises families to share the stories behind their photos during holiday gatherings so that cherished memories are not lost — she recommends using high-quality plastic or paper storage to protect images from heat and humidity. Delaware Public Media

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Delaware Lottery released Saturday, Jan. 3 winning numbers for Powerball, Play 3, Play 4, Multi-Win Lotto, Lucky For Life, Lotto America, and Play 5, and explained that residents must sign and claim tickets at approved retailers or at the lottery office in Dover. Delaware Online

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Friday, Christian Bliss played a major role for the Blue Hens in Delaware after two seasons with few minutes at Virginia. The team's short-handed roster prevented a win despite his strong performance. Bay to Bay News

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