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Dover seeks short-term shelter solutions for homeless as winter looms
Dover City Council looks at options for short-term homeless relief as winter approaches. Dover’s main homeless shelter, the People’s Community Center, is not expected to open and offer its typical shelter services this winter - leaving the city looking for emergency options for those who need those services.
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Why Migrating Birds Stop at Bombay Hook
At Delaware’s Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, falling tides expose mudflats where migrating shorebirds can feed along the Atlantic Flyway. At low tide along the Delaware Bay, water drains from the marsh channels, leaving stretches of mud exposed. That’s when shorebirds can get to the small animals buried just beneath the surface. A few hours later, water covers the same feeding ground, and the birds have to look elsewhere.
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Dover community members raise concerns about winter shelter options for the homeless
As temperatures begin to drop across Delaware, community members in Dover are urging city leaders to find emergency shelter options for people experiencing homelessness before the coldest months of the year arrive.
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Walk of Honor celebrates veterans at Elkton Middle School
ELKTON — Students and staff at Elkton Middle School lined the hallways Wednesday morning, American flags in hand, and cheered as U.S. military veterans walked past. Jilene Orman, community school advisor, said this was the first year the school on North Street invited veterans to the school for the Walk of Honor. “It was an honor making everyone feel special,” Orman said after the line of veterans representing several generations and branches of service, accompanied by a student from the school — in most cases their child, grandchild or godchild — walked through the halls. Some of the students presented the veterans with handwritten thank you cards from the 6th grade. “It meant a lot to me,” said Cory Fairfield. He made the Walk of Honor accompanied by his son Bryce, 12, and his daughter Lyric, 3. “I wanted to show my son I served this country and that he can serve too,” he said. Fairfield was in the Army from 2011 to 2013, serving in the 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment. “It was awesome,” said Michael Wolf, who served in the Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008. The corporal’s service included deployment to Iraq, where he worked in vehicle
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Dover officials to revisit controversial residential sprinkler system rule
Housing availability and affordability dominate local government conversations up and down the state. A new residential sprinkler system requirement in Dover has generated substantial attention, as stakeholders weigh the need for adequate safety measures against the potentially detrimental impacts on housing costs. The Dover City Council is considering walking back...
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Cruising Mist Wins DSBF Filly Pace at Bally’s Dover
Legacy Racing of Delaware’s homebred filly Cruising Mist made the most of a well-executed pocket trip to defeat Harrington series champion Salty Beaches in the second of two $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) preliminary events for 2-year-old pacing fillies Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Bally’s Dover. Driver...
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Hawaiian Warfare’s eighth straight win highlights busy racing month at Bally’s Dover
November stakes races, dining and casino entertainment offer reasons to make an evening of a trip to the track DOVER, Del. — Hawaiian Warfare extended his winning streak to eight races Nov. 5 at Bally’s Dover, adding another victory to a season that has already included a sweep of his Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund series at Harrington Raceway. For fans ... Read More
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Wreaths Across America Escort to Arlington returning to Dover Motor Speedway on Thursday, Dec. 17
Dover Motor Speedway will once again welcome Wreaths Across America's annual Escort to Arlington on Thursday, Dec. 17, as the convoy makes its way down the East Coast to honor America's fallen military heroes laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. The 60-plus-vehicle convoy of tractor-trailers, Patriot Guard riders, veterans,...
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Partly cloudy Thursday, Rain showers with possible evening storms
Forecast Updated on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 3:30am by WBOC Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak. Today: Partly cloudy with the chance of a few showers possible in the morning hours. The chance of a few more showers and even a few storms in the evening hours. Breezy. High: 64-69. Winds: S 10-20+ mph.
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GAME THREAD: Georgetown vs Delaware State
Game 3: Georgetown Hoyas (2-0) vs Delaware State Hornets (1-1) TV: ESPN+ (Dan Kolko and Kion Brown) Radio: Team 980 (Rich Chvotkin), Sirius XM 263 (Georgetown) Streaks: Georgetown has won three straight, all at home. KenPom Rankings: Georgetown 68, Delaware State 364. KenPom Odds: Georgetown has a 99% probability of...
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Delaware State enrollment reaches record 7,407 as graduate programs, returning students drive growth
Fall enrollment rises nearly 12%; university reports its largest class of Delaware freshmen and a 56% increase in high school students earning college credit DOVER — Delaware State University’s fall enrollment has reached a record 7,407 students, with returning students, graduate programs and international partnerships helping push the total up nearly 12% from last year. The university announced Nov. 10 ... Read More
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Delaware State Equestrian Breaks Into NCEA Top 10 With Strong Season Opener
The Delaware State University Hornets equestrian team has earned a spot in the NCEA top 10, a milestone that follows a strong start to the 2026-27 season. The Hornets opened the season on September 24 as an unranked program, facing Texas A&M — which held the No. 2 ranking in the NCEA at the time. Despite falling to the Aggies by a final score of 13-5, Delaware State made its presence known on the competition floor.