Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Good morning, Dover.
🏘️ Community
Health care professionals, educators and community leaders met recently at Dover’s 2nd annual Violence Intervention Summit (focusing on gun violence prevention) to explore long-term strategies for reducing gun violence.
🎓 Education
Dr. Jessica Liu of Etta J.
Wilson Elementary was named Delaware’s 2027 Teacher of the Year and is now the state nominee for National Teacher of the Year. The award was announced tonight in Dover and includes a $5,000 classroom grant & two personal grants for professional development.
🌲 Environment
The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board voted Tuesday to remand US Wind's coastal review back to DNREC for a new public notice and compliance check at 3Rs Beach — the decision followed an appeal by Edward Bintz questioning the review's completeness.
🏛️ Government
Delaware residents are not facing widespread outages as PJM Interconnection has activated emergency procedures from Oct.
13 to Oct. 16 (updated 2:21 p.m.) amid warm fall weather and scheduled maintenance. Local officials have not advised conservation while operators work to balance supply and demand.
A C-5M from Dover Air Force Base moved the retired F-117A from Palmdale to the Smithsonian in Chantilly, Virginia on Oct.
6, overcoming delays to secure extra tie-down points + preserve the historic fighter for future visitors.
🏥 Health
The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium is hosting the second annual Healing the Helpers event for first responders and veterans to learn practical stress management tools and build resilience.
The event takes place Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort (1131 N. DuPont Highway).
Gov. Matt Meyer joined former first lady Jill Biden and state health officials at Wilmington Hospital today to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Meyer signed a proclamation urging early detection — with programs like Screening for Life and Senate Bill 70 set to improve access to timely care.
🏈 Sports
A list of top week 5 high school football performances was released as Lucca Smit ran five touchdowns plus 247 yards leading Conrad to a 40-14 win over Glasgow on Oct.
13. It also spotlights two standout kickers, Dover’s top scorer, and a Tower Hill defender with three interceptions.
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