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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sandra Lee Thistlewood, 77, of Dover died peacefully on August 10th with her family by her side. Her funeral will be held Friday at 4:00 p.m. at Wesley Church—visitors may arrive one hour early. Bay to Bay News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, August 8th, a car hit a toll booth at Dover toll plaza injuring a toll collector—DelDOT said drivers must slow to 10 mph for safety. WDEL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Aug. 9, the DSUAA NCCo Chapter held its 42nd annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Executive Banquet and Conference Center in Newark where it awarded $1,250 scholarships to seven incoming DSU freshmen. The event also honored six honorees for their service and DSU achievements — including DSU Football Head Coach DeSean Jackson — and was attended by 287 alumni and University officials. Delaware State University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Kent County Levy Court voted unanimously to double paramedic sign-on bonuses — increasing the maximum bonus to $10,000 over three years to attract qualified paramedics amid 11 vacancies. The court also approved raising EMS trainee work hours from 35 to 40 per week and reallocated funds to cover $36,000 in cost overruns at Frederica EMS station — caused by using recycled concrete to stabilize new building soil. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ Delaware reassessed property values for the first time in 50 years and many Sussex County homeowners saw higher taxes due to mistakes in their home records — for instance, listing a non-existent basement. Lawmakers will meet in a special session today to review bills that aim to ease the financial burden while keeping school funding intact. Coast TV
SHOP NEWS
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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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