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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 22-year-old Dover man was convicted of first-degree murder and additional charges linked to December 2023 shootings—authorities confirmed the verdict. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Dover Police arrested Gabriel Santiago, a 25-year-old Dover man, on burglary, possession of burglar tools, conspiracy, theft and resisting arrest charges after a victim reported that two strangers entered an apartment on Isabelle Isle Monday afternoon and Santiago was caught fleeing via a second-floor balcony—he is now held at SCI on $9,900 bail while the second suspect remains at large. WGMD
- ➤ Dover Police investigated a robbery at Governor’s Café on Kings Highway and found a shattered window plus damaged interior doors when they arrived at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 after a break-in that occurred between 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12 and 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13 (no suspects have been identified). Coast TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Elections released unofficial results from Tuesday’s school board elections with incumbents such as Joyce Denman, Vickie Pendleton, James Rau — and Bill Collick winning their races while challengers received lower vote totals ranging from 64 to 3,208 votes. WBOC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of horseshoe crabs are spawning on Delaware Bay beaches during May’s new and full moon high tides, and migratory shorebirds including red knots feed on their eggs to gain energy for their long journey. Residents can watch the event at local spots such as DuPont Nature Center — which offers a live camera feed —, Slaughter Beach, Kitts Hummock, and Pickering Beach as the spectacle continues through early June. Coast TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware’s Senate confirmed Joshua Sanderlin as marijuana commissioner on May 14th. He replaces interim leader Paul Hyland and will use his legal and industry experience to award conditional licenses once FBI fingerprinting delays are resolved—an effort to restart the state’s long-delayed cannabis market. Delaware Online
- ➤ Two bipartisan bills have been introduced in the Delaware General Assembly—one would make sexual extortion a Class B felony for cases involving children or vulnerable adults and require schools to add awareness lessons, while the other would let courts quickly grant parents access to the digital accounts of deceased minors. Senate Bill 142 has gone to the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Bill 143 is set for review by the Senate Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology Committee. Coast TV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Delaware college baseball and softball teams are in postseason play as Delaware Tech softball will start the NJCAA Division II Softball World Series on May 17 in Alabama—Wilmington University, after winning key games, now has its softball and baseball teams moving forward in NCAA Division II playoffs while other teams continue to fight for advancement. These contests mark a busy time for Delaware college sports with several teams aiming for further postseason success. Delaware Online
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dover Con 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Dover Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors, cosplay, gaming, and more at this family-friendly festival.
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