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Dover
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Milford's Second Street Players will present a revised staging of The Diary of Anne Frank that restores removed content to highlight the original story. The performance will open Friday, Jan. 30 at 7:00 p.m. at their local theatre — offering a renewed take on a classic drama. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ Delaware poets will share reflections on 250 years of American history at the Biggs Museum next Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5:30 p.m. Organizers plan to feature diverse voices that capture the nation's evolving story. Delaware Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ GDR Summer is a statewide coalition that helped nearly 2,500 K–8 students close the summer reading gap last year with tutoring and enrichment at 50 sites; it will expand today to boost literacy and workforce readiness in our local communities. Delaware Online
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware residents are advised to prepare for a significant winter storm as the National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain beginning Saturday, Jan. 24 in Dover and surrounding areas (forecast snowfall may reach up to 18 inches and a cold weather advisory is in effect). Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers must use headlights in inclement weather as Delaware law requires lights from sunset to sunrise and when wipers are in use. With a snowstorm forecast this weekend, check your car settings to keep driving safely. Delaware Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Todd Graham, president of Highmark Health Options, said Delaware families struggle with food insecurity which challenges health and well-being; the (un)Hungry initiative will help local food banks and offer meal benefits to support healthier living. Bay to Bay News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Snow is forecast today so local safety experts say drivers should inspect car lights, tires, and wiper blades and keep an emergency kit on board. Residents are urged to stock essentials like a first-aid kit + phone charger to stay safe on winter roads. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nick Papiro, a DMA 126-pounder, is a top wrestler in Dover + he is legally blind from a genetic retina condition and continues to excel on the mat. Delaware Online
- ➤ The Blue Coats ended their six game road trip on Monday with a 127-112 loss to the Noblesville Boom. They will play a home game at Chase Fieldhouse this Saturday before heading to a road game on Jan. 30. Delaware LIVE
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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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PDOUS Live in Dover
10 p.m. — Le Boulevard Bar & Grill — $30 General Admission — Experience a high-energy Carnival Mashup night with PDOUS in town for the first time.
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