Good morning, Dover.

Holiday events run from November 1 to December 31 and feature food drives, parades, tree lightings and Santa House visits across the region.

Dover events include a tree lighting at City Hall on Dec 4 and the Holiday Heroes donation drive with deadlines on Dec 1 and Dec 7 — local residents are encouraged to join in the celebrations.

Essity announced on November 12th it will acquire Edgewell's feminine care business for $340 million & the Dover manufacturing plant will remain open after the transaction.

A state audit found that some Delaware school districts did not keep accurate records of student enrollments and staff counts, which affected how state funds are allocated—official responses now include plans for standardized attendance reports and annual reviews of system access.

The review covered 10 districts and examined data from the 2022 and 2023 school years.

DelDOT has launched its 5th Annual Name That Plow Contest for elementary school students with entries due by 11:59 p.m. on December 5th—winners from each county will get a snowplow visit at their school.

Delaware State will host Howard at 1 p.m. today at Alumni Stadium as the Hornets, now 7-3 overall and 3-0 in MEAC play, aim to win their first conference title since 2007 and earn a berth in the Celebration Bowl.

Tickets sell on dsuhornets.com and the game is streamed on ESPN+—the contest pits a high-powered offense against a Howard team struggling with scoring.

Coaches from Delaware districts have voted to form eight All-District high school football teams that honor top players and coaches in offense, defense, and special teams—recognizing the season’s best performance.

Smyrna High’s football team beat Caesar Rodney in their 19th state tournament game—advancing to the Class 3A state semifinals and adding to their four DIAA titles since 2015.

Small craft advisories were in effect on Thursday — but today the waters show light winds and 2-foot seas at Indian River Inlet where Old Inlet Bait and Tackle noted fish are biting.

The Delaware Bass Club Series Championship on Killens Pond saw the father-son team Chassin’ Biggins’ of Thomas and John Miller win a four-fish weigh-in and earn a Lunker Prize that included a $500 gift card from Captain Bones.

Top-seeded Indian River High beat No. 8 Odessa 42-7 on Friday night in the DIAA Class 2A quarterfinals and moved on to the semifinals.

The Indians finished the game 11-0 and will face a new opponent next weekend.

Local football programs in Dover will compete in the DIAA state tournament this weekend—teams that often reach the tourney and others for whom it is a rare chance will each vie for semifinal bids.

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.

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.

Dover Delaware Women's Connection Program and Breakfast Buffet

9:30 - 11:30 AM — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 inclusive — Attend a breakfast buffet with a guest speaker and music, supporting a good cause.