Good morning, Dover.

House of Hope held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for its new transitional home in Dover, a four-bedroom facility that offers safe housing and support for women leaving emergency shelters.

Delaware’s Cutest Cat contest now features four finalists as residents can vote online until Fri, Aug.

14+ the winner will be announced once votes are tallied.

Firefighters at the Delaware State Fire School in Kent County will train in a new burn building under construction that mimics real fire conditions; the $1.7-million facility features five burn chambers (Drager’s largest prop) and is on track to be operational this fall following final training steps.

Delaware Wild Lands received a 37.6-acre donation from The Nature Conservancy, which expands conservation efforts at Milford Neck Preserve and supports wetland restoration, invasive species control and wildlife habitat preservation.

Kent County Levy Court awarded a $915,032 contract on Tuesday to Greer Industries Inc. to supply quicklime for biosolids operations at $397.84 per ton.

On Tuesday, veterans and families gathered at the Air Mobility Command Museum for a fair that connected them with benefits, services & support.

The event also honored former Navy weather guesser Jenna Leigh Carlton with the first annual Woman Veteran of the Year Award, highlighting continued veteran care.

At the Delaware State Fire School, a new burn building is under construction with five chambers designed to simulate real fire conditions & support scenarios such as forcible entry and vehicle fires.

Officials say the facility may be ready this fall as similar projects are planned for other counties.

Delaware officials are featuring the Prehospital Whole Blood program in the new Ambassador of Safety video series, which trains paramedics and State Police aviation teams to give whole blood to injured patients at the scene, boosting survival as noted by State Medical Director Dr. Robert Rosenbaum (lead medical advisor).

Delaware confirmed 21 measles cases in Kent County as reported by the Division of Public Health.

Officials continue contact tracing and advise residents who are not fully vaccinated (only one dose or unsure vaccination history) to contact their provider about getting a second MMR dose.

Officials at Dover Motor Speedway announced a two-day NASCAR weekend in May 2027, with the Cup Series race set for Sunday, May 16 and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Saturday, May 15.

The event offers a Fan Zone with driver appearances, live music, food, and family-friendly activities.