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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A study by Betway Insider finds Delaware residents choose horror films 47.08% of the time from streaming platforms — the highest rate among genres. Local talent such as Wilmington's Ti West highlights the state's homegrown horror appeal. Delaware Online
- ➤ Organizers launched website 250Ride.org to share details about the DE250 Reenactment Ride that will retrace Caesar Rodney’s historic journey from Dover to Philadelphia on June 12 and 13, with a major announcement expected soon. Residents can check the site for updates. Delaware LIVE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Central Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, rose for the second week in a row and reached $3.42 per gallon on March 9 per the U.S. Energy Information Administration; the price is 2.4% lower than the national average but up 47 cents from last week. Delaware Online
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DNREC announced that Delaware hunters harvested 16,746 deer during last season in Dover, including 11,907 antlerless and 4,839 antlered deer. Bay to Bay News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Dover disturbed by late-night noise may report issues to local police or file a small claims case if documented complaints show the activity endangers health or property values under Delaware law. Delaware Online
- ➤ Sen. Brian Pettyjohn introduced Senate Bill 208 to update licensing rules for mental health care in Delaware. The bill expands licensure pathways to master’s-level clinicians to reduce waiting times and keep local talent in the state. Bay to Bay News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Voting for Round 2 of the Munch Madness pizza tournament begins today (32 pizzerias are in the running) as readers choose their favorite pie until March 19 at 5 p.m. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ St. Georges Hawks beat Dover Senators 63-57 and Howard defeated William Penn 52-45, moving both teams to the DIAA state championship game (held yesterday at Bob Carpenter Center). St. Georges is in its first title match since 2016 while Howard appears in its first final since 2013. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ The 2026 DIAA state basketball tournaments conclude today at the University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center with the girls game at 1:00 p.m. between the St. Elizabeth Vikings and Sanford Warriors and the boys game at 7:00 p.m. featuring the Howard Wildcats against St. Georges Hawks. Delaware LIVE
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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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