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Dover
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kent County Open for Business returns on Feb. 5 to support local entrepreneurs launching or expanding their ventures, as announced (by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce). Bay to Bay News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Governor Meyer announced a $50-million state and federal investment to boost early childhood education, including $11.3-million from a federal grant+ aimed at improving care. Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay will lead the project+ with a hybrid meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. WGMD
- ➤ After a winter storm brought heavy snow, ice and subfreezing temperatures, schools reopened on Feb. 2 with a few delays as local agencies quickly cleared roads and sidewalks—Governor Matt Meyer pressed for faster recovery to reduce lost instruction time. Bay to Bay News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ End-of-life advocates have asked a federal appeals court to allow them to join an appeal of Delaware’s medical aid-in-dying law, filing a motion on Jan. 29 on behalf of residents Susan Boyce & Vickie George. The Third Circuit has not yet ruled on the motion. Coast TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Skolnick was named permanent athletic director at UD after serving as interim since March. He led the football team into Conference USA and a bowl win, and now oversees 22 varsity teams (including campus recreation programs) to build strong sports initiatives. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ Sussex Tech High wrestlers won seven of the first eight matches before defeating Milford 46-26 on Monday, marking their fourth win in a row. They will finish their Henlopen North schedule with a match at Caesar Rodney on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ After Winter Storm Fern limited games last week, high school teams resumed play — Archmere staged a comeback and Seaford extended its win streak — and the SL24 Basketball Classic wrapped with key wins; upcoming matchups are set for Archmere, Seaford, Howard and Cape Henlopen. 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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