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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Dover Police chased a stolen 2018 Tucson near North DuPont Highway & River Road that led through Hartly to Wheatley's Pond Road in Smyrna, where stop sticks were deployed and three local suspects, including a 19-year-old driver who fled after hitting a house, were arrested. WGMD
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DNREC, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research rehabilitated a piping plover nicknamed Nomad, who was found on June 30 unable to fly or walk because of possible muscle damage from a predator chase. He was treated at Tri-State’s Newark facility and is now back at Fowler Beach where he had nested since 2024. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware General Assembly officials discussed steps to lower property taxes as they prepare for Tuesday, August 12 special session. Several representatives, including Phillips who co-sponsored House Bill 247, urged payment plans to stop foreclosures—while others asked for audits to ensure fair assessments. WDEL
- ➤ On August 7, Dover residents and advocacy groups met to discuss police reform and accountability in the Dover Police Department, marking the two-year anniversary of House Bills 205 and 206 — laws aimed at increasing transparency — while many participants called for further changes. Organizers plan to use feedback from this meeting to push for stronger reforms when the legislative session resumes in January. WDEL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide offers 25 activities for Delawareans to enjoy summer before it ends. It features ideas such as peach festivals + beach visits and includes tips on local museums + outdoor sports. Delaware Online
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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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