Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
Good morning, Dover.
Felton Police arrested 45-year-old Steven Huey, Sr. on Thursday in Dover after he violated six court orders by repeatedly contacting a female victim, and he is held at SCI on a stalking charge—a Class F felony—with a $62,000 cash bail as protection orders remain in effect.
Local residents planning Memorial Day cookouts should follow food safety tips — keeping foods at proper temperatures, using a food thermometer, and refrigerating leftovers within two hours — to avoid food poisoning.
They are also advised to use separate boards for raw and ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross-contamination.
Today, a local fishing report said that Saturday’s windy weather and small craft advisories made fishing tough at Cape Henlopen State Park, but calmer conditions are expected for the holiday weekend.
Anglers caught flounder, spot and blues at the pier and a local outfit cleaned a pair of stripers from the Indian River Inlet—evidence that better fishing is on the way—offering promise for a more pleasant day on the water.
Tatnall beat St. Andrew’s in boys lacrosse and the Hornets will face Cape Henlopen in the DIAA Tournament semifinals.
Delaware Military Academy overcame a 3-0 deficit with two six-run innings — scoring 14-4 to beat Caesar Rodney in the second round of the DIAA Baseball Tournament.
The win boosted DMA's chances of advancing further in the tournament.
Tanner Smith and his teammates propelled Caesar Rodney High into the state semifinals by defeating Appoquinimink 11-7 in Saturday’s DIAA boys’ basketball game — the win extended their season.
Friday state tournaments featured close baseball games—Indian River beat Lake Forest 7 to 4, William Penn won 3 to 2 over Delmar, Newark Charter prevailed 3 to 2 against Polytech, Caravel lost 1 to Woodbridge’s 0, Sanford scored 9 to Concord’s 0, and St. Georges bested Appoquinimink 6 to 4 while Delaware Military scored 8 in another contest.
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.
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.
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.
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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