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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer signed House Bill 140 into law Tuesday that allows terminally ill adults with six months or less to live to choose medical aid in dying if they are mentally capable. The law includes safeguards such as two medical evaluations and a written request, and it will take effect by January 1 (named in honor of advocates Ron Silverio and Heather Block). WBOC
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer issued a proclamation at a Dover event to honor EMS professionals during National EMS Week. He also named the Delaware Office of Emergency Services as the winner of the State EMS Office of the Year—marking the first time this award was given nationally. Coast TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Nemours Children’s Health, about half of the kids get care through Medicaid—which pays for important treatments and therapies. Lawmakers in the U.S. House will soon consider a budget bill that could cut Medicaid funding and affect over 110,000 children in Delaware. Delaware Online
- ➤ On May 14, over 150 participants joined a virtual breast cancer update hosted by Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition where experts discussed screening disparities, genetic testing, and new prevention strategies. Speakers detailed the higher risks of Triple Negative Breast Cancer among Black women and outlined community outreach efforts to close the health gap. Delaware LIVE
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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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