Good morning, Dover.

Brandywine Valley SPCA took in 82 dogs from Dogtown Ranch Sanctuary Rescue after concerns over animal care in Texas — staff promptly removed the animals and will move some to partner shelters while waiving adoption fees at its local Delaware facility.

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, the volunteer-run Bowers Beach Maritime Museum received a historical marker—established in 1975—to honor its mission of preserving the community’s bayside heritage while it seeks funding for future projects.

Milton Theatre presents Sweeney Todd this week with a live pit of nine musicians and innovative choreography — offering an intimate experience with fog effects and close audience interaction — and will wrap up Sunday afternoon.

The Department of Education has drafted a plan to boost accountability in schools by tracking attendance, test scores, and educator access + other factors, and it will get feedback from the Delaware PTA on Oct.

11 to shape the investment strategy.

Delaware's Department of Education announced $7.1 million in grants to 28 public schools to boost early literacy instruction for the 2026-27 school year.

The grants will fund coaching, curriculum upgrades and teacher training to address a declared literacy emergency under Gov.-Matt Meyer.

A tornado hit Dover on Aug.

20, leaving damage estimated by Dover Little League to the ballpark, two motels, and the city electric plant needing repairs (recovery is expected to take much longer).

The new Alfred I. duPont Charitable Fund for Delaware’s Children was announced on Oct.

2 to invest $950 million over 11 years in health programs for kids, with (about $237.5M allocated for local projects) after decades of legal battles.

On 10/07/26, President Shaun Smith caught a 44-inch red drum at 3Rs Road during a rainstorm, while Jr. Griffith and Young Austin Matthews recorded notable catches at nearby spots (sheepshead, tog, triggerfish added to the mix) as challenging wind and tide conditions persisted.