Good morning, Dover.

Aaron at Lewes Harbour Marina said that on Labor Day no boats fished ocean structure, though head boats and private boats fished Delaware Bay for spot and croaker.

Smaller boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal (with Breakwater Tackle and Old Inlet Bait and Tackle noting a 5.5-pound sheepshead).

A local resident in Dover’s (Stoney Creek) neighborhood reported that repeated code violations—including abandoned vehicles, unsafe structures, and drug-related activities—have left people feeling unsafe.

He urges city officials to review these issues and act quickly to protect the community.

Delmarva Power filed an appeal in Superior Court on Friday, Sept.

4 to review a PSC order cutting its interim rate recovery. The utility says the directive departs from state law and undermines funds for investments in a modern grid.

John N. Short, AARP South Coastal legislative chair in Ocean View, says candidates must listen to older voters who face rising housing, healthcare, and living costs as they prepare for the Sept.

15 primary — this influential group made up 61.3% of Delaware’s electorate in the 2024 general election.

Delaware Dept Insurance approved 2027 ACA health insurance rates with increases up to 20.20% from carriers including Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and AmeriHealth Caritas.

Open enrollment begins on November 1 — officials say a careful review balanced consumer protection and market stability.

Local high school sports fans can now vote for Delaware’s Preseason Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year as returning runners such as St. Andrew’s Henry Bird and Newark Charter’s Timothy Claessens vie for the title — the winner will be announced on Friday, Sept.

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Residents can cast a free vote to select Delaware high school football’s Week 0 Athlete of the Week presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists; nominees include players from Milford, Smyrna, Howard, Odessa and DMA and the winner will be announced Friday, Sept.

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Nine players with Delaware ties made NFL rosters for the 2026 season; key figures include Salesianum alum Brian O’Neill of the Vikings, who signed a four-year deal, and Dover High alum Jordan Magee, expected to play a larger role with the Commanders in Week 1.

DOS invites votes for the top preseason girls cross country runner using last year’s state meet results (Paige Ballinger, Izzy Daniel, Riley Horsey, Lauryn Leech, Morgan Thompson); the winner will be announced on Friday, Sept.

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