Dover Local News – Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Daily Dover

Wednesday, December 31st, 2025

Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Dec. 29 that Delaware will receive $157.4 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program for fiscal 2026 + the funds aim to strengthen rural health services. Bay to Bay News
➤ The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has launched its Sober Rides initiative, offering $20 ride vouchers for Uber or Lyft starting today at 3 p.m. across the state. The vouchers will be valid from 5 p.m. (until 3 a.m. Jan. 1) to help curb impaired driving on New Year’s Eve. Delaware Public Media

HEALTH NEWS

➤ The Department of Insurance reminds Dover residents to enroll in an American Care Act Marketplace plan by Jan. 15 to secure coverage for 2026. Residents are urged to act soon (if eligible) to ensure they have insurance unless they qualify for an exception. Bay to Bay News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ A Dover nonprofit is planning to build the state's largest natatorium with a 50-meter pool and seating for 1,500 using opioid settlement funds as part of a project that may also include an ice-skating rink, city officials said. Public meetings set for early 2026 will clarify funding details. WDEL

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