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Dover
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gasoline prices are at $3.45 per gallon after a recent 51.1-cent jump; experts predict prices will rise another 20 to 50 cents later this week as local pumps adjust amid ongoing oil disruptions + tensions overseas. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Division of Fish and Wildlife launched an Interactive Game Harvest Dashboard that uses graphs and maps to show deer and turkey hunting data from 18 wildlife management zones since 2022. Officials say the tool comes after last season’s 11% lower harvest compared to the previous year — providing a new way to understand trends. WBOC
- ➤ Delaware insurance officials clarified that property reassessments (used for tax purposes) do not change homeowners insurance premiums, as rates are set using replacement cost or actual cash value rather than county tax data. Consumers are advised to review their policies regularly and ask insurers about any adjustments. Bay to Bay News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical professionals and patient advocates gathered on March 10 at Legislative Hall to urge lawmakers to support a bill that would increase insurance coverage for biomarker testing — a move intended to expand access to vital diagnostics. Bay to Bay News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Georges and Howard will play in the 2026 Delaware High School Boys Basketball Championship on Saturday; the New Castle County Vo-Tech School District is expected to win, and the final result will be announced after the game. WDEL
- ➤ St. Georges upset Dover 63-57 in the DIAA boys' basketball state semifinals on Wednesday night at the Carpenter Center — ending Dover's top-seed run. Bay to Bay News
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On the Border - The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
8-9:30 p.m. — Rollins Center at Bally’s Dover — Ticket purchase required — Experience the ultimate tribute to the Eagles in a live performance.
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness 5K
9 AM – 3 PM — The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille — Discounted registration — Participate in the first annual run to raise awareness for colorectal cancer.
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Dover Duathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Schutte Park — Cost details not specified — Compete in a thrilling duathlon in the heart of Dover.
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