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Dover
Thursday, September 18th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dover’s Calvary Baptist Church will open its new facility at 2285 Forrest Ave. on Sept 20 — the new building features a larger sanctuary for a growing congregation. Bay to Bay News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Round 3 of Delaware’s Top Influencer contest is underway with the top seven candidates—including a food TikToker, a travel expert and a comedic handyman—competing for readers’ votes. Voting runs each week from Tuesday through Sunday starting Sept. 2 and ending Oct. 5. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer signed a new law on September 17th to protect public and school libraries from rising book bans — the law aims to secure free speech as concerns grow nationwide. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Insurance fined UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company $450,000 after a 24-month review found repeated violations in mental health care, prescription access, and claims handling—funds that are directed to the state’s General Fund. The action reinforces state efforts to enforce mental health parity compliance. Coast TV
- ➤ U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester will host her third annual Constituent Resource Fair on Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s DelOne Conference Center (offering free services from 38 federal, state, and local groups). Coast TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Kent County donated blood at a drive hosted Wednesday by Kent County Levy Court — the Blood Bank of Delmarva set up the event after a July shortage dropped supplies below the seven-day reserve needed. Officials said donations remain key to help 19 hospitals and EMS vehicles provide life-saving care. WBOC
- ➤ Bayhealth announced today that it earned Magnet redesignation for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center—showing its commitment to quality nursing care. This recognition reinforces Bayhealth’s dedication to safe, patient-centered service—ensuring top care for the local community. Bay to Bay News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Delaware men’s soccer broke records with a new 7-0 undefeated start after beating Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday — senior forward Mikey Johnson scored twice and assisted in the win. The Blue Hens will face George Washington next Tuesday and play UMass on September 27. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Delaware's Elena Delle Donne has been named managing director for USA Basketball's women's 3x3 national team after a poor finish at the 2024 Olympics. She will direct personnel decisions for major tournaments, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics + international events. Delaware Online
- ➤ Stephen A. Smith said he will film 'First Take' at Delaware State University on October 29 without Molly Qerim after she abruptly resigned from ESPN amid contract talks. He expressed his disappointment and noted that her departure leaves him to move forward with the show—raising questions on how the change will affect the program. Delaware Online
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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