Good morning, Dover.

Residents can vote for their favorite musical headliner for the Delaware State Fair Grandstand concerts during the fair running July 21 to 31, 2027 in Dover, following a poll launched on Sept.

29, 2026 & featuring 20 stars including Sabrina Carpenter and Pitbull.

Delaware State University held its 4th Annual White Coat Ceremony yesterday as health professionals offered DSU students advice on starting their health care careers (emphasizing academic and personal growth).

Twenty educators from each school district and Delaware Charter Schools competed through essays, classroom observation, and a recorded presentation.

Delaware’s Teacher of the Year will be announced Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover—the winner receives a $5,000 and a $3,000 grant while other nominees get $2,000.

On Monday, Sept. 28 the Delaware Public Education Funding Commission reviewed a new school success plan from the Department of Education.

Some commission members expressed concerns about whether receivership will be the final intervention— fueling debate over the plan's future impact.

Delaware’s first surgeon general, Dr. Neil Hockstein, testified Tuesday, Sept.

29 before the Senate Executive Committee about why his office is needed and its plans for improving state health care in the future.

DSAMH reported a nearly 37 percent drop in fatal overdoses from January to August compared to last year, but officials warned that overall overdoses remain common due to drugs cut with animal tranquilizers (xylazine and medetomidine).

The state boosted treatment and harm reduction services.

Delaware health officials advise schools, parents and communities to watch for whooping cough after 13 cases were reported this year—up from 11 last year—and stress that vaccination can prevent severe symptoms like coughing fits and vomiting, especially in children.

CoastTV News’ Paul Williams, a prostate cancer survivor, organized Walk 4 Prostate Cancer at Cape Henlopen State Park, drawing hundreds to support early testing & awareness.

BeeBee Healthcare provided PSA tests to encourage proactive health checks.

Delaware’s measles cases have remained steady at 23 for over three weeks, with 13 cases in adults and 10 in younger people (all in Kent County).

Health officials urge residents to remain vigilant and ensure they have received two doses of the MMR vaccine as neighboring states report ongoing risks.

Delaware State Hornets rushed 291.2 yards per game last season but are finding it harder to run this year; QB Ui Ale led a key drive in their most recent game.