Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Dover.
🚧 Accidents
Delaware State Police said a multiple vehicle crash on Isaacs Road near Milton on Friday afternoon involved a speeding 25-year-old Dover man in a Hyundai who lost control, hit a northbound Kia, then struck a guard rail and a Ford Escape—leaving him with life-threatening injuries and drivers in a Ford and an Impala with non-life-threatening injuries while the Kia driver was unharmed.
💼 Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business held a ceremony at Bally's Dover on June 4 to announce the recipients of the Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion Grants.
The grants will support local business growth in Dover.
🎓 Education
The Delaware National Guard announced the Youth Challenge program for at-risk youth in the First State.
The tuition free residential program offers military-led instruction (without requiring service) for high school dropouts or struggling students and holds two classes per year.
🏛️ Government
Dover resident Chelle Paul said her questions about city solicitor candidates were ignored during a recent Webex meeting—raising concerns about conflicts of interest and the use of taxpayer funds.
Paul urged City Council to hold a public hearing so taxpayers can share their views.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester introduced the Veterans Housing Stability Act on June 7th to help veterans avoid foreclosure by reviving a pandemic-era VA program—one that defers past-due mortgage payments until veterans sell their homes.
The bipartisan bill, supported by the VA, the National Consumer Law Center and the Center for Responsible Lending—awaits assignment to a Senate committee.
🎉 Dover Events
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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.
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.
Summer Concert Series on The Green
6-9 p.m. — The Green — Free entry — Enjoy great live music and local food truck delights every Thursday evening this summer.
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