Greater Dover Independent

07/25/2024

Earlier this month, Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen was given a $5,000 raise in a last-minute decision before passing the yearly budget. On Tuesday, however, he requested the raise be the final one he gets through the 2027 election.

DOVER—Earlier this month, Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen was given a $5,000 raise in a last-minute decision before passing the yearly budget. On Tuesday, however, he requested that that …

07/23/2024

A discussion on the makeup of an interview committee for the Dover’s Controller/Treasurer position sparked anger among council members during Monday’s city council meeting.

DOVER—A discussion on the makeup of an interview committee for the city’s Controller/Treasurer position sparked anger among council members during Monday’s city council meeting. …

07/19/2024

Thursday marked the fifth annual “Day in Their Boots” at the Delaware State Fire School, giving local children the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a first responder.

DOVER—Thursday marked the fifth annual “Day in Their Boots” event at the Delaware State Fire School, giving local children the opportunity to learn what it is like to be a first …

07/18/2024

An appeal to overturn the demolition of two downtown Dover properties to make room for a proposed parking structure was over before it began.

DOVER—Wednesday morning, the Dover City Hall chambers were nearly at capacity. Key figures from all over the city sat in wait for an appeal hearing relating to the Downtown Dover …

07/15/2024

Ground was broken on Dover Park’s splash pad in June 2023, with an estimated completion date of Memorial Day of this year. But nearly a month-and-a-half after that deadline, there’s still work to be done at the site.

Ground was broken on Dover Park’s splash pad in June 2023, with an estimated completion date of Memorial Day of this year. But, nearly a month-and-a-half after that deadline, there’s still work to be done at the site.

07/09/2024

Dover City Council approved an ordinance pertaining to off-road vehicles during Monday’s council meeting, part of which is the addition of violation fines that could be as high $4,000.

DOVER—City Council approved an ordinance pertaining to off-road vehicles during Monday’s council meeting, part of which is the addition of violation fines that could be as high $4,000. …

07/03/2024

The City of Dover, Delaware - City Hall is looking for public input on its ma*****na rules.

DOVER--The City of Dover is looking for public input its on ma*****na rules. Questions include things like whether or not a participating resident supports retail or cultivation of ma*****na …

07/02/2024

Academy of Dover Charter School has found its new principal and assistant head of school in Mondaria Galloway.

06/13/2024

DOVER--Capital School District's superintendent Vilicia Cade has resigned, according to Board of Education president Felecia Duggins. Her last day will be July 22.

05/20/2024

The F-35A Lightning II closed out the First State Air Show action Saturday afternoon at Dover Air Force Base.

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE -- The F-35A Lightning II closed out the First State Air Show action Saturday afternoon at Dover Air Force Base. The show, which was abbreviated due to rain and clouds, …

04/29/2024

DOVER — The engines roaring. The blistering speeds. The pungent scent of burning rubber. There is nothing quite like the race experience. That’s why tens of thousands of …

04/29/2024

DOVER -- Monday's Dover City Council meeting concluded with a passionate message from Mayor Robin R. Christiansen regarding recent violent events in Dover. "Let them get the message that …

04/29/2024

DOVER -- The Dover Police Department has released a letter from Camay DeSilva's family after she tragically passed away at a shooting on the Delaware State University campus last weekend. The …