Good morning, Dover.

AAA advises drivers to stay alert and slow down from October through December as deer crossings may increase at dawn, dusk and after dark on local roads.

They recommend using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic and always buckling up to reduce accident risks.

Bubbakoo's Burritos is opening today at Pike Creek Shopping Center on Limestone Road, between Reno's Ice Cream & Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

The fast-casual chain, owned by Kushal Patel & Moksh Patel, will serve build-your-own burritos and seasonal menu items.

The Uniquely Delaware challenge has entered Round 3 after eliminating the Bobbie sandwich, leaving RAPA Scrapple, Nylon, Tyvek and Teflon as remaining contenders (voting runs Oct.

1-5). Local voters can help choose the top Delaware creation as the contest continues.

A photo series at Bowers Beach features vintage images from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s alongside recent shots from Sept.

26 and 28 that capture local fishing, storms and dock life. The collection provides a unique look at the community's heritage.

Delaware named 20 educators as nominees for the 2027 Teacher of the Year award.

The statewide winner, to be announced on Oct. 13 in Dover at a celebration dinner with a livestream at 7:15 p.m., will receive a $5,000 educational grant plus a $3,000 personal award.

Delaware Tech received a $25,000 Metallica Scholars Initiative grant to support six HVAC certificate students at its Terry Campus in Dover, marking its third MSI cycle amid nonprofit All Within My Hands’ Year 8 announcement with over $3.3 million allocated for workforce training programs.

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Navarro announced that State Farm will cut rates and distribute a $5 billion dividend to auto policyholders, with Delaware drivers getting an average of $142 per vehicle.

Eligible customers will receive funds via digital+paper checks and payments will be made in phases through the end of 2026.

The Delaware Department of Human Resources will host its final statewide career fair on Wed, Oct.

7 at Stockley Campus in Georgetown from noon to 4 p.m. The event connects high school students along with adult and justice-involved job seekers to state government roles.

Governor Meyer signed Senate Bill 249 and Executive Order 28 today, establishing a harm reduction framework that lets DHSS license programs like naloxone distribution + drug-checking supplies.

DHSS will report progress and track outcomes, including overdose rates, within 12 months.

Families noticing gradual changes in a parent’s memory and daily routines should consult healthcare professionals to explore supportive options.

Local services (such as state caregiver centers) offer guidance to help keep seniors safe and independent.

Local sports reporters from Delaware Online and The News Journal released detailed forecasts for Week 4 high school football games from Oct.

1 to Oct. 3; their predictions include scoring ranges and note a game with Immaculata visiting Dover.