Good morning, Dover.

Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Volvo & Jaguar are recalling thousands of vehicles for battery, fire, steering and door latch issues; affected owners are advised to park their vehicles outside until local dealerships complete free repairs, with notification letters mailed from Feb.

23 to April.

Delaware resident DJ Jazzy Jeff was named FIFA World Cup 2026’s official music ambassador and his social ID will play at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field from June 14 to July 4 — a key part of Delaware’s partnership with Philly Soccer 2026 to boost summer tourism.

Gov. Matt Meyer awarded Delaware’s highest civilian honor — the Order of the First State — to Brooks Banta, Ellen Bartholomaus, Dr. Anand Panwalker, Mike Vincent, and Robert Vanderhost on Tuesday, Feb.

17, recognizing their decades of service that strengthened local public services, arts, and athletics.

Gov. Matt Meyer announced that Delaware has begun its request for proposals under the Rural Health Transformation Program (a $50 billion national effort) to boost access and lower costs in rural Kent and Sussex counties.

They include a new medical school, school-based centers, and community health hubs.

Kent County Levy Court is hosting an on-site blood drive on Feb.

20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Conference Room 220 at 555 S. Bay Road to help stabilize blood supply for over 40 hospitals — advance appointments are encouraged as walk-ins fill available spots.

The federal government updated the childhood vaccine schedule in January following a presidential directive, so six vaccines are now recommended for specific risk groups rather than all children.

Delaware’s school vaccination requirements remain unchanged (Feb. 1 update) and most insurers will continue to cover the vaccines at no cost.

Budget-friendly meals remain popular as local restaurants offer hearty options under $12.

The offerings include Capriotti’s Bobbie and Dover’s The Little Grocer, giving residents diverse choices for a quick lunch or dinner.

Wayne Knight of Smyrna High, who rushed for over 1,300 yards at James Madison last fall, was named Delaware’s 2025 Athlete of the Year Monday at the Delaware Sportswriters & Broadcasters Association banquet.

He transferred to UCLA for his senior season and his mother accepted the award in his place.

Elena Delle Donne, a local hoops standout from UD and Ursuline Academy, is named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

The final class will be announced Saturday, April 4.

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.