Daily
Dover
Monday, April 14th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 12th just after 2:00 p.m., Delaware State Police responded to Smoke Beast (220 Gateway South Boulevard) after a masked (gloved) male suspect pointed a handgun at an employee and fled on foot without taking any merchandise while the investigation continued. WBOC
- ➤ Delaware State Police responded to an attempted robbery at Smoke Beast (220 Gateway South Boulevard) on April 12 at (2:06 p.m.) after a man entered the store earlier and returned with a handgun to demand merchandise, fleeing when the employee did not comply. Coast TV
- ➤ Delaware State Police investigated an attempted robbery at Smoke Beast on Gateway South Boulevard Saturday afternoon when a male suspect returned to point a handgun at an employee, who refused to give any merchandise, and fled north on foot after being described as light-skinned and wearing dark clothing — mask and gloves —. WGMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State University President Tony Allen joined an amicus brief filed in US District Court—opposing policies that target non-citizen students and teachers at colleges and universities. The brief, signed by 86 schools, challenges visa revocations and detentions that harm international learning and research. WGMD
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ranjeet Singh finished his challenge of running marathons in all 50 states when he crossed the finish line at the Coastal Delaware Running Festival in Rehoboth Beach on Sunday—an achievement he reached over nearly 20 months of running every two weeks. He now plans to rest briefly before starting his next goal of running from Los Angeles to Boston. Coast TV
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92nd Annual Dover Days Festival
May 2-3 — The Green — Free entry — Celebrate Delaware's heritage with a grand parade, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities.
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The Brothers Grim Spectaculathon
8-10 p.m. — Kent County Theatre Guild — Ticket info TBA — A fast-paced comedy that hilariously combines the classic and obscure tales of the Brothers Grimm with audience participation.
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Skating For Change - Dover
6-9 p.m. — Dover Skating Center — $10 entry for adults, free for kids under 14 — Enjoy a night of skating and community fellowship for healing and recovery.
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Mother's Day Celebration
3-6 p.m. — 1156 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE — Tickets from $20 — An afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and great food to celebrate all mothers.
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