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Dover
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday to open its Agilent Hub for Agriculture, Innovation, and Extension, a $20 million center funded by Agilent Technologies, the USDA, and the state to enhance research and technology in farming—offering students and local farmers access to state-of-the-art equipment and collaborative projects. WDEL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware will allow open burning to resume on October 1 now that the Ozone Season is over after the ban since the end of April. Residents must follow state rules such as limiting yard waste burns to 27 cubic feet per time and burning only from 8am to 4pm — they should also keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby. WGMD
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reported that piping plover nesting pairs rose to 30 in 2025 from 24 in 2024 but breeding success fell to 1.0 fledgling per pair—predators and hot June weather have hurt the birds. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware has formed a new cabinet-level Department of Veterans Affairs to serve more than 70,000 veterans, and Governor Matt Meyer nominated Brigadier General Karen Berry as its first Secretary. She was confirmed by the State Senate on Monday and said she will reach out to veterans+ work with state leaders to improve their benefits. WDEL
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer’s office confirmed more than a dozen state appointments on Sept. 15 and Sept. 22—these roles include key positions in public health, veterans affairs, elections and natural resource management. The new appointees, such as the incoming Secretary of Health and a new CEO for Delaware Hospice, will help shape policy and service delivery across the state. Coast TV
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 80 on Sept. 15 to protect Delaware citizens from meritless lawsuits aimed at silencing free speech. The bipartisan law, supported by ACLU Delaware and the Caesar Rodney Institute, strengthens constitutional rights— a measure that discourages powerful interests from abusing the legal system. Bay to Bay News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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