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Monday, May 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A 58-year-old Dover man died early Sunday when his motorcycle left the roadway and struck a ditch near White Oak Road, with police unable to determine if alcohol or drug use caused the crash.  WGMD

CRIME NEWS

  • State Police said a trooper is on administrative leave after he shot and critically injured an armed suspect during a car theft investigation after the suspect fled in a stolen SUV from Camden through Dover — the pursuit ended near Fieldsboro Road when the suspect crashed and police caught other individuals nearby.  WDEL

SPORTS NEWS

  • The DIAA boys’ volleyball state tournament bracket was announced this morning with 16 teams, including four Downstate squads. Unbeaten Caesar Rodney is seeded third and will host No. 14 Concord on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 p.m.—No. 13 Dover will travel to face No. 4 Wilmington Charter on Wednesday.  Bay to Bay News
  • Ella Price from Caesar Rodney High reached her 200th career point last week and was named State News Athlete of the Week—she is a senior lacrosse leader who has helped her 13-1 team with key goals and assists this season.  Bay to Bay News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 5/17/25

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  • Leap Frog Bicycle Tour

    7 AM - 2 PM — Lake Forest Central Elementary — Early Bird $35 — Experience a scenic ride through Delaware’s beautiful ponds with well-marked routes and SAG support.

    Sat, 5/31/25

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  • Be Great 5K Walk/Run

    9-11 a.m. — Greater Dover Boys & Girls Club — Visit website for registration details — Participate in a fun-filled charitable event supporting local youth programs.

    Sat, 6/7/25

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  • Dover Women’s Connection Breakfast

    9:30-11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 cash or check — Connect with women over breakfast, great food, and inspiring talks.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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