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Dover
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ BVSPCA hosts a partnered 'pick your price' pet adoption event from Feb. 3-8 for adult dogs and older cats. Tailgate adoptions take place at Dover PetSmart (Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m.) and Petco Dover (Feb. 7), with a Puppy Bowl XXII watch party on Feb. 8 at Dover AFB’s USO Center. Coast TV
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer and the Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy announced that nominations for the 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame and the She’s On Her Way Awards are open with forms available online until midnight on April 2 (the induction ceremony will take place in fall). Coast TV
- ➤ Dover’s i.g. Burton Toyota dealership announced a $25,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware today to support youth programs and strengthen local community ties. Bay to Bay News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a $17.85-million settlement agreement with Lannett and Bausch, making residents who purchased generic drugs between May 2009 and Dec. 2019 eligible for compensation. The settlement is part of a 48-state coalition effort to address price manipulation + enforce antitrust reforms. WGMD
- ➤ DRBA announced that the rescheduled online public hearing for proposed Cape May-Lewes Ferry fare changes will be held on Monday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m.—the proposal includes modest increases for vehicles and decreases for families to ease travel costs. WDEL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delaware mandated that health insurers cover preventive prostate cancer screenings for at-risk men (following American Cancer Society guidelines); the law took effect Jan. 1, and Bayhealth, coalition leaders, and lawmakers celebrated its launch at the Kent Campus on Jan. 29. Bay to Bay News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Early College girls' basketball team won 64-43 over Laurel Tuesday night at Henlopen South. Senior Marshay Brown scored 18 points while sophomore Londyn and freshman Ava Brickhouse-Reid made key plays to keep the Hornets unbeaten in the South at 8-0 and 10-4 overall. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Downstate coaches were awarded top state Coach of the Year honors at a Monday banquet held at the Modern Maturity Center. Caesar Rodney’s Shaun Strickland received the Class 3A award after leading his team to a 7-4 record while coaches from Indian River, Seaford and Saint Mark’s also earned awards. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Dover High beat Smyrna 69-54 Tuesday night after overcoming a 10-point halftime deficit with a solid 18-2 run in the final period, earning its 42nd straight North victory & boosting its playoff push. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Smyrna boys’ basketball will play Dover tonight at 6:30 p.m. following a near loss on Jan. 20 + coach Andrew Mears said the team is learning from each close game to build a stronger season. Bay to Bay News
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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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