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Dover
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dover Motor Speedway will host three Laps for Charity events on May 2, Aug. 1, and Sept. 27, letting fans drive vehicles, ride race cars, and take photos at the Monster Monument (for Speedway Children’s Charities) to benefit local nonprofits supporting children in need. Coast TV
- ➤ Today, the Delaware Community Foundation celebrates 40 years by granting over $530 million to local groups and $6 million in scholarships for 3,000 students in Dover — marking decades of community leadership and support. The milestone underscores a lasting legacy of local investment and growth. Bay to Bay News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Milford Museum will present a free Black History Month program titled The Red Ball Express on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Milford Public Library — educator Dante Brizill will lead the event that explores the historic role of African American drivers during World War II. Coast TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices for regular fuel in the Central Atlantic dropped from $2.90 to $2.88 per gallon last week, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The decrease marks a 10% drop from a year ago and keeps the regional average about 1.1% above the national rate. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today is National Unclaimed Property Day and Delaware residents can search online for lost funds like uncashed checks or inactive bank accounts. The state may send money automatically through its Money Match program when a verified address is found. Delaware Online
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer’s office is accepting applications for a 14-week spring internship, offering students hands-on state government experience such as drafting proclamations and answering calls. Applicants must submit a resume, writing sample (and three references) by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6. Coast TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Delaware added 13 transfers this season, including defensive and offensive specialists, to build off last season’s impactful additions. The new group—featuring players from Power 4 programs + local talent—aims to strengthen both lines for upcoming games. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Analiese Waid set a season best of 24.99 in the Blue Hen Conference 50 freestyle, giving Concord its third straight girls team title (her performance boosted the team’s win). Delaware Online
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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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