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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A study by Use Postal showed Delaware lost 1,604 pieces of mail, ranking it 10th best among states. In Dover, the local post office lost 2.9 pieces each month, offering residents reassurance & support as they meet holiday shipping deadlines. Delaware Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ At Ace Hardware in Dover, customers can shop last-minute holiday essentials with a Ready in 15 service (orders ready in 15 minutes) and flexible payment via Affirm; Rewards members get perks including a free $10 e-gift card on qualifying purchases until Dec. 24. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-two students celebrated new beginnings today after finishing Food Bank of Delaware's 12‐week culinary and L.O.G.I.C. training programs. The courses combined classroom instruction with hands‐on work experience and led to OSHA-30 and logistics certifications. WDEL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Blood Bank of Delmarva is asking residents to donate between Dec. 20 and Jan. 2 to help ease a severe blood shortage this winter. Donors receive a festive incentive (a pair of fuzzy socks or a winter hat) when they contribute. Coast TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Delaware won the 68 Ventures Bowl 20-13 over Louisiana on Dec. 17 at Hancock Whitney Stadium, with Coach Carty praising the team’s balanced play & zero turnovers. The victory capped the team’s inaugural FBS season with a 7-6 record. Delaware Online
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