Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since 1958, the Delaware State Grange has served chicken to fairgoers at the State Fair booth—marking 67 years of community partnership that continues today. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ E. Thomas 'Thom' Harvey, III has been named the 2025 Delaware Citizen of the Year by Scouting America and will be honored on October 15 at the Oberod Estate—his achievements in business and community service have earned him the award. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Dover neighbors gathered Monday night at the Sankofa Cultural Arts Center for the 'Dover Voices Heard' town hall and called for real change in response to rising gun violence and crime. City officials, business owners, and advocates discussed youth safety and community investments plus recent police data that showed an increase in seized firearms and 24 shootings by mid-July. WBOC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, Delaware State Police reported that an e-bike rider near Beaverbrook Plaza was assaulted with a metal pipe and robbed by two suspects—one white and one Black—from a white Nissan while riding on southbound Route 13 near the Route 40 split. WDEL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ July 22 marked day six of the Delaware State Fair in Harrington where judges held farm animal competitions and rides entertained visitors—the fair will run until July 26. Bay to Bay News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Capital School District families will receive free backpacks and school supplies at the 11th annual Back2School Community Fair on Aug. 9 at Booker T. Washington. Bay to Bay News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware is mourning the loss of WWII veteran Ray Firmani, a 103-year-old decorated co-pilot who flew 25 combat missions in a B-17 and earned the Distinguished Flying Cross—he served his community for 98 years as an Elsmere resident. Gov. Matt Meyer ordered state-owned buildings to lower flags to half-staff until sunset on Monday—July 28. Coast TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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2025 Delaware Senior Games
4 AM - 10 AM — Kent County Parks and Recreation — Varies by event — Compete in various pickleball tournaments and discover local courts and lessons in Dover, Delaware.
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