Good morning, Dover.

A new nonprofit, Miracle Ice Arena, is raising funds to build a state-of-the-art two-sheet indoor ice rink in southern Delaware — the facility will serve Kent and Sussex counties after the only seasonal rink in Harrington closed this year.

The group will open the rink by fall 2026 — and has secured commitments from local and national partners including Salisbury University and USA Warriors Ice Hockey.

On Sept. 9, Delaware State Police reported a plane crash near Chandelle Airport—causing power outages along Kruser Boulevard near Silver Leaf Lane.

Nine projects in Delaware will receive $173K through the TEDI initiative and are set to plant over 12,000 trees in spring to boost the canopy and fight climate change.

The initiative will also host free tree giveaway events this fall on Sept. 20 in Milford + Oct. 11 in Dagsboro + Georgetown.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency is reintroducing its free Community Emergency Response Team program for National Preparedness Month.

The program, funded by FEMA and led by Delaware State Fire School instructors, combines classroom lessons with hands-on training — participants who complete the course will receive emergency kits.

Delaware’s Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission said that another grant recipient may be sent to the DOJ for investigation — marking the second referral after a nonprofit was flagged last year.

Five more audit reports will be delivered next month and officials will review funds use to safeguard the settlement money.

The Delaware Department of Agriculture confirmed two cases of West Nile Virus in horses when a 4-year-old gelding and a 7-year-old mare in Kent County were euthanized after showing symptoms between Aug.

31 and Sept. 1—officials urge horse owners to use precautions like vaccination and reducing mosquito exposure—to prevent further cases.

Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2025

3 PM – 4 PM — John W Pitts Recreation Center — Registration fees apply — Engage kids in a fun five-week running program designed for all youth runners.

Cirque Italia: Water Circus

7:30 p.m. — Dover Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an aquatic spectacular featuring breathtaking performances over a custom-designed water stage.