Good morning, Dover.

Dover recreation supervisor Kaitlyn Schech was awarded a national fellowship in recognition of her community work.

Jeremy Sheppard of Kent County Levy Court said she is extremely passionate about her job and will continue to serve local programs.

On Monday, community organizers Tasha Barlow and Neka Stratton led volunteers in distributing fresh food and pantry staples in front of the Thomas Collins Building at Capital Green.

Residents from nearby neighborhoods received groceries on a first-come basis as the event eased local food challenges.

The Delaware Division of Small Business awarded $712,500 in grants to 28 local organizations to boost healthy food access, including a $20,000 award on Aug.

3 that helps Milton Community Food Pantry switch from canned to fresh food distribution. Projects must be completed by Dec. 31.

Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy held a ribbon cutting for their second Delaware solar project—a 4-megawatt AC community solar array—on Fast Landing Road in Dover on Wednesday, July 29.

The project is expected to boost renewable energy options locally + support future clean energy efforts.

Gov. Matt Meyer launched Innovate Delaware on Monday at the Delaware Prosperity Partnership to boost startup capital, connect entrepreneurs with investors & universities, and support a new rural health project offering up to $25 million in grants over five years.

The program tracks measurable outcomes to foster sustainable growth.

The Cape Henlopen School District reported the sudden death Saturday of longtime teacher and coach Bill (Gepp) Geppert when he suffered a heart attack at a family reunion in Pennsylvania.

The respected educator’s decades of teaching and coaching will be remembered by students and community members.

A young osprey watched via a nest webcam was taken by an eagle over the weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park, as staff opted not to intervene to avoid further risk to the nearly fledged chick.