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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.

CRIME NEWS

  • Sherwood Holley—a 23-year-old Dover man—was arrested in Seaford after officers saw his car run a stop sign shortly before 2 a.m. and found a loaded handgun, cocaine, amphetamines, drug paraphernalia, and $660 in suspected drug proceeds during a K9-aided search following his attempt to evade police by turning into an apartment complex.  WGMD

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Hundreds of Delaware Technical Community College students will soon begin specialized training in education, healthcare and law enforcement careers, with support from the Beau Biden Foundation (aimed at helping them protect their communities).  Bay to Bay News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • MERR, a nonprofit that protects Delaware's marine wildlife, is celebrating 25 years since it was founded in 2000 by Suzanne Thurman after rescuing a cold-stunned sea turtle. The group has made over 5,000 rescues and relies on the help of more than 500 volunteers as it plans to open an education center.  Coast TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • The Delaware Public Service Commission approved a settlement that raises Tidewater Utilities’ water rates by 13% and fixed monthly charges by 5%, which leads to an estimated $8 increase in monthly bills for most customers. The new rates took effect after July 3 and the settlement requires Tidewater to refund $1.1 million over six months—an outcome reached through extensive negotiations.  Delaware LIVE
  • Today, the DMV & E-ZPass Delaware announced that Delawareans who open a new E-ZPass account in August will get a free transponder that normally costs $15. The promotion lasts through Aug. 31 and toll increases on I-95, Route 301 & Route 1 will begin on Aug. 15 with reduced rates for state account holders.  Delaware Online
  • DelDOT announced that Lynnbury Woods Road between Messina Hill Road and Moorton Road will close Monday, August 4 until Thursday, September 4 for roadway reconstruction. Motorists traveling east or west should follow detour routes (eastbound: use Moorton Road, then left onto E. Main Street, left onto N. US 13 and left onto Messina Hill Road; westbound: use Messina Hill Road, then right onto S. US 13, right onto W. Main Street and right onto Moorton Road).  WBOC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 8/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 8/16/25

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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.

    Sun, 8/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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