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Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One week after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica, Delaware’s Jamaican American community led by Alexis Whilby launched the Caribbean Unity Saturdays Hurricane Melissa Relief Drive to collect supplies from 9 a.m. to noon at 77 McCullough Dr. in New Castle through November. Relief experts advise donating cash so funds reach verified recipients quickly—helping to avoid delays, fees, and scams. Delaware Online
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ After their first contest, DSU women wrestlers responded when Coach Budesheim stopped on I‑95 near Del. 1 on Nov. 3 at around 2 a.m. to help a mid-20s woman whose car had crashed and blocked two lanes—her teammates pulled her into their van and used phones to signal oncoming traffic until emergency services arrived. Delaware State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Agricultural Museum in Dover will host its annual Farmer’s Christmas on November 29 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The museum will celebrate the start of the holiday season with festive displays and seasonal activities. Bay to Bay News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Fred Thomas Middle School, famed trombonist Wycliffe Gordon led a jazz clinic for students from Dover and Cape Henlopen High—sharing lessons on music and life from his 35 years of performing. Coast TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Condoluci-Smith took charge of Hope Wellness Center in Dover in January to expand free medical and dental services for uninsured patients. The clinic, rebranded in October to reflect broader care and serving about 300 patients a year, now offers HIV testing and may add mental health services—efforts aimed at rebuilding community trust. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 22, Special Olympics Delaware’s Night of Heroes in Newark honored Kent Wild Kats coach Antonio Haigler—along with athlete Mathews—for their achievements. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Fourth-seeded Caesar Rodney High blanked No. 5 Appoquinimink 2—0 yesterday in the DIAA Division I boys’ soccer state quarterfinals, avenging their regular season loss. The Lake Forest girls’ volleyball team lost its state match, ending their run in the tournament. Bay to Bay News
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Holiday Shoppes Craft & Vendor Show
9 AM – 3 PM — Delaware State Fair — $7 admission — Explore over 300 vendors and enjoy delicious food trucks at this festive craft extravaganza.
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Matron Series 2025 - Harness Racing Event
4:30 - 11:55 p.m. — Dover Downs — Various fees apply — Witness thrilling races featuring foals of 2022 and 2023 hosted by the Hambletonian Society.
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Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K
9 AM — Rail Haus - Beer Garden — Cost varies — Participate in a festive 5K to burn off Thanksgiving turkey and support a local nonprofit.
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One Night: Christmas Youth Service
11:00 PM - 1:30 AM — Calvary Church — Free entry — Engaging monthly youth service for students in grades 6-12 with a festive Christmas theme.
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