Good morning, Dover.

On Wednesday, July 8, Perdue Farms awarded $124K in grants to four nonprofits in Maryland and Delaware (through the Franklin P. and Arthur W.

Perdue Foundation) to expand food access.

Cape Henlopen School District announced that student Caleb Marcus has been chosen by Governor Matt Meyer as the non-voting Student Member of the State Board of Education.

He will represent Delaware students in statewide discussions (notable for his ProStart and DECA leadership).

Delaware has seen worsening drought conditions since March, and by July rainfall was nearly 7 inches below average.

Governor Matt Meyer issued a statewide drought watch in early June and asked residents to conserve water voluntarily.

City officials will temporarily barricade the eastbound entrance of East Loockerman Street east of Route 13 starting July 15 to study speeding and cut-through traffic in the neighborhood.

Engineers will collect data until Nov. 15 to help determine long-term road safety improvements requested by local residents.

Extreme heat and severe storms caused Xfinity internet outages over the Fourth of July weekend, leaving many Delaware customers without service as of early July 8 (formerly reported).

The Delaware Department of Technology and Information explained that different infrastructures were affected by extreme weather and noted ongoing broadband expansion efforts.

New Delaware state employees will be automatically enrolled in the DEFER 457(b) plan once the governor signs the law and payroll upgrades are complete.

The policy offers a seamless way to begin retirement savings while allowing adjustments or opting out.

Statewide guidance was adopted by Delaware hospitals Tuesday in Dover to treat opioid use disorder in emergency departments.

The new approach supports timely medication and improved links to community providers (including the Delaware Treatment Referral Network) to help patients start recovery.

More than 300 lifeguards from the Mid-Atlantic competed in Rehoboth Beach on Tuesday at the USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships (testing skills used in real emergencies) and top finishers will advance to the national meet next month.

Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

5-11 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — $35 for balloon rides — Experience colorful hot air balloons, live music, and a night finale of glow and lasers.

Reiki Level 1 Certification

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Inspirit Studios — $195.00 — Discover the healing principles of Reiki and become part of a supportive community.

Kent Sensory Friendly Skating

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Dover Skating Center — $5 — Enjoy a sensory-friendly skating experience with dimmed lights and reduced noise levels.

Laps For Charity

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Dover Motor Speedway — $75 per vehicle — Drive your own car around The Monster Mile for charity.