Good morning, Dover.

Downtown Dover is seeing progress as work begins on the Mobility Center at 148 S.

Bradford St. and proposals for housing and mixed-use projects move through city review. A Community Open House is today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Hive on Loockerman.

Zac Bryan performed last weekend at The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway, drawing a large crowd with mixed reviews online.

He shared the stage with Kings of Leon and Alabama Shakes (their sets added to the modern country flair).

Local farmer Brad Ritter is tackling rising diesel prices while harvesting his 1,400-acre farm in Harbeson by buying smaller fuel amounts & limiting engine run times to manage costs and weather challenges, expecting a good crop from his corn and soybeans.

First State Educate published its August School Board Roundup, which reported on discussions in all 16 public school districts.

The meetings addressed student progress, school budgets, building needs, and support services, helping residents see how local schools planned to measure and improve performance.

State education officials announced a $16M charter school grant and new intervention guidelines for struggling schools when Secretary Marten presented the School Performance and Support Framework on Sept.

17; community reaction was mixed as districts review the plan.

Six major automakers have issued recalls for vehicles due to issues with rear cameras, software errors, roof racks, power seats, battery systems, and air bag brackets — affected owners receive notifications as repairs will be done free of charge at local dealerships including Hertrich Chevrolet and Winner Ford in Dover.

Governor Matt Meyer announced progress on the Office of Small Business Access as his administration works to remove regulatory barriers and boost equal access for local entrepreneurs; the office has coordinated listening tours and will launch a Joint Inspection Pilot in Fall while proposing cottage food rule updates in early 2027.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety promotes child passenger safety during National Child Passenger Safety Week, running from Sept.

20 to Sept. 26. Officials remind parents & caregivers to ensure children are properly restrained every time they travel.

Local fans can vote for the best cheerleading squad in District 3A-1 high school football on Delaware Online, with voting free through Thursday — the winner will be announced Friday, Sept.

25.