Good morning, Dover.

Hundreds gathered Saturday morning at The Starboard on Coastal Highway in Dewey Beach to join the 15th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5k and walk in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with organizers aiming to raise funds for the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition.

AAA urges drivers to be extra cautious on roads as deer activity rises during the fall mating season, with motorists advised to drive slowly and scan for animals at dawn and dusk in our area — a reminder to reduce collision risks.

Local readers crowned Brad Paisley as the best act at the Delaware State Fair when 330,000 visitors attended over 10 days; he won 18.7% in a poll of 24 stars + Dolly Parton and Weird Al Yankovic received 14% and 11.7% respectively + his 2010 headliner boost bolstered support.

Harrington residents and past park-goers gathered on Thursday for the unveiling of a new Delaware Historical Marker at 428 Harrington Avenue.

The marker honors the 30-acre Wheeler’s Park, established in 1948 + the next park kids open house is scheduled for Oct. 11.

John Dickinson Plantation will debut its new exhibit One Land Many Voices on Saturday, Oct.

10 at its expanded Visitor Center (250 Kitts Hummock Road) with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m., and Gov. Matt Meyer has designated the day as One Land Many Voices Day.

Gov. Matt Meyer announced a pilot that will let students use school IDs as library cards to access books and learning resources.

The program will start at Eisenberg Elementary during the 2026-27 school year and involves Delaware Libraries, the school district, and local libraries (Route 9 and New Castle).

Officials from the Kent Conservation District announced a temporary closure of the Brecknock Park trail section from the W.B.

Simpson Elementary School access to the Pharsalia development, starting today to support improvements for stormwater management (construction work duration depends on progress). Trail users are advised to take alternative routes.

Governor Meyer awarded 10 Delawareans the Order of the First State on Oct.

2 at Woodburn to honor their service in education, health and public service (including Dr. Aaron Bass and former senators).

Delaware state offices hosted a live demonstration at the Department of Labor during Deaf Awareness Month to launch the Accessibility Equipment Program—this initiative provides flash receivers, vibrating bed shakers and alarm clocks with bed shakers to help citizens who cannot hear standard alarms.

On Oct. 3, Delaware high school football teams were in action as Lake Forest beat Archmere 28 to 7 with A.J.

White scoring three touchdowns, and Cape Henlopen, Newark Charter, Polytech and Odessa also celebrated wins.