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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State University and the Inner City Cultural League will host their annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration at noon Jan. 19 at the William B. DeLauder Education and Humanities building on campus, honoring Dr. King's legacy with local community participation. Bay to Bay News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The News Journal archives will feature excerpts on 1926 Prohibition debates, a 1976 Supreme Court decision on Wilmington school segregation, and a 2006 land conservation proposal to limit sprawl from Jan. 18-24. The feature highlights local history & evolving public policy. Delaware Online
- ➤ The Inner City Cultural League & Delaware State University will host the Martin Luther King Jr Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19 at DSU William Delauder Theater in Dover from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; the event will feature performances, tribute speeches and a reception. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Possum Point Players will perform the musical 'Sondheim on Sondheim' with six show dates in January and February in Georgetown — the revue presents Sondheim's music in a fresh format for local theater fans. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ WinterFest is underway today in downtown Dover with ice sculpting, s'mores and hot cocoa offered from noon until 6 p.m. — a wintry celebration that brings locals together for a festive day outdoors. Bay to Bay News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Caesar Rodney School District will decide on Feb. 9 whether to approve a referendum that would raise taxes by 9 cents per $100 to fund teacher pay, school safety, and student support amid budget cuts, with community opinions divided. WBOC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A bill introduced Jan. 15 would allow terminally ill patients with a valid medical marijuana card to use it at care facilities, according to its sponsors. The measure, modeled after Ryan's Law in California, would protect patients from penalties unless misuse is determined (e.g., gross negligence). Coast TV
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14th Annual Delaware Tech Chocolate Run 5k
10 AM — Delaware Technical Community College - Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus — Check website for registration fees — Run for chocolate and enjoy a sweet community event.
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