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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Logan Smith of Dover set a new record for Golden Tilefish by catching a 56-pound, 3.2 ounce fish near Indian River Inlet aboard the Blue Betty II, officials with DNREC said. The fish surpassed the previous record from 2020 by three and a half pounds — establishing a new gold standard for the prized catch. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware drivers must renew their licenses every eight years and may do so in person, online, or at kiosks during the six-month period before the renewal date on their birthday. The DMV announced new fee hikes—increasing the license fee from $40 to $50 and raising other charges—that will take effect on Oct. 1 while toll increases start on Aug. 15. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware’s Department of Justice is partnering with End Community Violence Now and Leaders in Transition to host a public safety town hall on July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Sankofa Cultural Arts Center in Dover. The event will focus on crime prevention, education, economic development, and quality of life improvements following community concerns raised at a Dover City Council meeting on July 14 — Ronald Handy will serve as a special guest. WBOC
- ➤ Delaware’s House Bill 187 passed the House on June 30 and Senate on July 1—now awaiting Gov. Matt Meyer’s signature—and would legalize direct-to-consumer wine shipments with limits on case quantities and a required impact study. Wine group Free the Grapes! said the bill restricts consumer choice by favoring distributors. Delaware Online
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer signed the new Pollution Accountability Act that increased penalties for commercial polluters by raising fines from $5,000 to $15,000 for stream pollution + directing 40% of collected fines to community environmental projects. The law took effect on July 16. Coast TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ DNREC reports that tick bites in Delaware have been linked to a rise in alpha-gal syndrome—a red meat allergy first noted in 2009 that can cause severe reactions. The Lone Star tick, black-legged tick and American dog tick have been biting more residents, and experts urge using repellents and proper tick removal to help protect health. Delaware Online
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2025 Dover Summer NASCAR Weekend
2-3:30 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, featuring America's best NASCAR drivers on the iconic Monster Mile.
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T.I. Concert at Delaware State Fair
7:30-10:15 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket price includes all fees — Experience the music of Grammy-winning artist T.I. in a vibrant fair setting.
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Dover Women’s Connection Breakfast
9:30–11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $22 — Enjoy a morning of wellness and inspiration with a personal trainer and guest speaker.
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Delaware Caribbean Carnival
11 AM - 8 PM — Legislative Mall — Free venue parking — Celebrate Caribbean culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities at the 2nd Annual Carnival.
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Blue Hen Comic Con 2025
9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things comic, gaming, and toy-related at this local convention fostering community spirit.
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