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Dover
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Milton Theatre is collecting the final $58,132 needed to purchase the Quayside property next door, with donations accepted until the end of March & Dogfish Head's $10,000 gift bolstering local support. Coast TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Cleanup crews continue working in Kent County today after Monday night's EF1 tornado left residents clearing heavy debris (including more than a dozen fallen trees) along streets like Paradise Alley Road near Felton. One homeowner is repairing roof damage while neighbors focus on yard recovery. WBOC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dustyn Thompson, director of the Delaware Sierra Club, said Senate Bill 205 would have new data centers pay for infrastructure upgrades & power to keep extra costs off local ratepayers. The Public Service Commission will review each project to ensure developers cover expenses before approval. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. to review a proposed regulation standardizing fish measurements for Delaware fisheries (a change aimed at ensuring compliance with Atlantic striped bass management rules). Public comments will be accepted until April 9. WGMD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health advocates held an event in Dover today to urge lawmakers to strengthen the healthcare workforce by boosting training programs and safer work environments amid staff shortages & community needs. Leaders from the First State Health Leaders Alliance, including House Speaker Representative Melissa Minor-Brown, supported the push. WGMD
- ➤ Lawmakers held a hearing on Senate Bill 1 that would boost primary care funding and adjust Medicare hospital rate caps. Supporters say the bill could improve access for more Delawareans while critics worry it may risk 4,000 healthcare jobs (as reported during Wednesday's session). WDEL
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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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Dover Delaware Women's Connection Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $25 inclusive — Connect with local women for a breakfast buffet featuring guest speakers and a fundraiser.
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FrogTown Walks for Autism
1-7 p.m. — Dover Motor Speedway — $15 — Celebrate 20 years of unity and support for Delaware's autism community with this annual family reunion walk.
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