Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Dover.
Del-One Federal Credit Union is using an AI assistant—Valeria—to review auto-loan documents in less than 15 minutes per packet so its small funding team can boost indirect lending from $8M to $15M monthly without hiring more staff.
The Delaware Lottery released winning numbers for its Aug.
31 draw, noting Powerball numbers 11-17-25-37-49 with Powerball 10 alongside results from other games. Ticket holders must sign their tickets and claim prizes in person at designated retailers or the lottery office.
Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware SHINES, a statewide program that will offer grants and rebates for rooftop solar, battery storage, and energy-efficiency upgrades to households, small businesses, and nonprofits.
More details will be available today (solar.delaware.gov).
DART announced revised transit service for Labor Day, with Route 305 Beach Connection running on a Sunday schedule until Sept.
27 while complementary ADA paratransit operates and other fixed-route services will not run; the Beach Bus Service ends Monday, Sept. 7.
Delaware lawmakers & maternal health advocates celebrated the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 301 at Josie’s Grace in Newark today.
The law now requires hospitals to offer discharge plans with clear care steps, transportation, and alternative hospital details for patients with labor symptoms.
Earlier this year, Delaware lawmakers passed House Bill 191 on April 23, which prohibits nonhuman entities from using protected medical titles so patients know who is treating them — lawmakers plan to reintroduce the Healthcare Professional Transparency Act in 2027.
Dover families can now choose Hiya's Kids Daily Growth + Protein powder designed for kids aged 2 and up.
The product uses grass-fed whey, prebiotics, and healthy fats without added sugar or artificial ingredients and is available today.
Photos taken on Aug. 26, 2026, at Cape Henlopen State Park showed families camping, fishing, swimming, biking and hiking on 5,450 acres – with World War II relics including a coastal defense museum from Ft. Miles – that highlighted its rich history.
Delaware high school football season kicks off on Thursday, Sept.
3 with games featuring Hodgson vs. Howard and Salesianum vs. Springside Chestnut Hill followed by state championships on Dec. 4 & Dec. 5. The regular season runs until mid-November with playoffs beginning on Nov. 20.
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