Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Dover.
Delaware State Police investigated a car near the intersection of Sharon Hill Road and Cahoon Branch Road on April 20 after finding a 33-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man from Dover dead from gunshot wounds — authorities report no public safety threat as the investigation continues.
Dover police arrested three male residents on Saturday after a shooting incident and vehicle pursuit—authorities said.
Delaware State Police responded just before 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning to the Sharon Hill and Cahoon Branch Roads intersection in Dover where a vehicle with a 33 year old woman and a 35 year old man was found with gunshot wounds; both were pronounced dead at the scene and police said there is no public safety threat while they seek any information on the incident.
Delaware State Police confirmed two Dover residents died on Easter Sunday after crews found their vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds at the intersection of Sharon Hill Road and Cahoon Branch Road on April 20 at about 7:28 a.m.—detectives report that identities are withheld pending family notification and there is no threat to public safety.
Voters in the Indian River & Cape Henlopen school districts will cast their ballots Tuesday, May 13 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on contested school board races in Indian River District 1 and Cape Henlopen’s at-large and District C seats while candidates running unopposed will fill their roles, and absentee ballot requests are due by May 9.
The Delaware DMV has rolled out an online service that lets registered owners keep active license plates after selling their vehicles out of state—cutting nearly 9,000 DMV trips annually.
Dr. Jessica Lowe, a neurologist at Bayhealth, was named the 2025 Delaware Woman of Impact by the American Heart Association for her work fighting heart disease and stroke in women—she led a nine-week campaign that raised $88,000 through community events and plans to continue sharing heart health tips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Delaware Multilingual Showcase 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Delaware State University — Free entry — Celebrate the richness of language diversity with workshops, performances, and cultural storytelling.
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