Good morning, Dover.

Delmarva Power employees dropped off toy donations at Nemours Children's Hospital on Dec.

12 — the toys were distributed to families staying at the hospital.

Frank (Fresh) Coverdale has worked 22 years at the Food Bank of Delaware to deliver food to families in need.

His childhood hardships inspire him as he brings warmth and a friendly spirit to each drop-off.

Dr. Dawn Mosley, DSU Senior Associate Vice President of Communications and Marketing, is honored in the current 2025 edition of Delaware Today in its Women in Business section.

The feature highlights her leadership at DSU and her nonprofit Production for Purpose Inc. which empowers local women.

A November survey by travel company Exoticca found Dover tops Delaware’s list of towns for a holiday movie thanks to its colonial streets and festive markets; Rehoboth Beach and Lewes were also noted for their cozy winter charm.

Rep. Jeff Hilovsky from Millsboro urged Delaware schools to integrate artificial intelligence into lessons to shift from proficiency tests to mastery learning+ he said AI may improve deeper understanding and critical thinking.

The proposal was made on Friday, Dec. 12.

Polytech high school and adult education electrical programs received roughly 200 tape measures on Friday as part of the Measure Up for Your Future campaign honoring former student Marcus Smith, with his mother Patti Smith organizing the donation to support student learning and safety.

Dover Public Works and Kent County officials are prepping for a snowy weekend as plows and salt barns are readied and hardware stores report high supply demand.

The storm forecast predicts up to three inches of snow starting Saturday midnight, with crews set to clear icy roads Sunday morning.

In Delaware, it is illegal to keep a raccoon as a pet without a permit because state rules clearly list these animals as rabies vector species — veterinarians treating injured raccoons must either release them or transfer them to a permitted rehabilitator.

Delaware towns set different noise rules for snowblowers; for example, Newport limits power equipment use (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and Delmar allows their use only from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residents should check local ordinances before using their equipment this winter.

Delaware is facing a shortage in mental health and long-term care professionals, currently affecting over 289,000 residents in shortage areas.

State and community partners plan to boost training programs and offer competitive pay + benefits to attract skilled workers in coming months.