Dover Post, 1196 S Little Creek Road, Dover, DE (2024)

06/17/2024

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION IN DOVER TUESDAY, JUNE 18. The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru food distribution at Dover Motor Speedway Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The distribution is open to all residents of Delaware but limited to one per household. To speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested at https://June18Statewide.eventbrite.com
On-site registration will also be available. Service will be first-come, first-served. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID, utility bill, Delaware SNAP benefits card, etc. The Speedway’s address is 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, but for this distribution, enter through the Leipsic Road entrance east of Route 13 near Home Depot and follow the signs. The Food Bank of Delaware also stocks community food pantries up and down the state. To find a food pantry close to home, visit https://www.fbd.org/get-help/community-food-pantries/

Please help us speed up the check-in process by pre-registering for your food in advance! You must be present to receive assistance.

05/31/2024

PUBLIC MEETING ON PROPOSED PARKING GARAGE/MOBILITY CENTER IN DOVER JUNE 3. The Downtown Dover Partnership will host an open house on the proposed parking garage/mobility center Monday, June 3 from 3-5 p.m., in the community room at the Dover Public Library. Several brief presentations will be given. Representatives from Mosaic Development Partners, Colonial Parking, EDiS, Bernardon, and the Downtown Dover Partnership will be on hand to receive input. The public is invited to comment on ideas that will be presented and provide input on the design, materials and location. The need for a parking garage/mobility center was identified as a priority in the Capital City 2030: Transforming Downtown Dover master plan to increase parking capacity in the business district for residents, visitors, workers and customers. The proposed location is one block from Loockerman Street, along Minor Street Alley between South Bradford Street and South Governors Avenue, with 400 spaces and five or more stories. The facility could also have bike rentals, storage for bikes and scooters, and be a place to access Uber, Lyft and other transit options. For information on the master plan, see the website https://www.downtowndoverpartnership.com/ddp/downtown-dover-strategic-master-plan/

05/26/2024

DOVER MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE MOVED INDOORS. Due to the forecast for rain and thunderstorms, the Memorial Day ceremony scheduled for the Veterans Memorial Park has been moved inside to the Kent County administration complex. Here's the updated info: Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, is planning a Memorial Day ceremony open to the public Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Kent County Levy Court administrative complex, 555 S. Bay Road, Dover. The keynote speaker will be Air Force Lt. Col. Crystal A. Glaster, deputy commander of Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base. Scheduled participants include master of ceremonies Dave Skocik, life member of VVA Chapter 850 and president of Delaware Veterans Coalition; First State Military Academy of Clayton, Lori Christiansen singing the National Anthem, Rev. Bill Downing, Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, Joe Startt Jr., president of VVA Chapter 850; Paul Davis, president of the VVA Delaware State Council; Jim Frazier playing “Taps,” and the Delaware Celtic Society Pipe Band playing “Amazing Grace.” The ceremony will also include placement of wreaths in memory of those who gave their lives in military service to our country.

05/22/2024

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY MAY 27 IN DOVER. Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America, is planning a Memorial Day ceremony open to the public Monday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park, South Little Creek Road, Dover, near International House of Pancakes, Safeway, East Dover Elementary and the Kent County administration building. The keynote speaker will be Air Force Lt. Col. Crystal A. Glaster, deputy commander of Mortuary Affairs Operations at Dover Air Force Base. Scheduled participants include master of ceremonies Dave Skocik, life member of VVA Chapter 850 and president of Delaware Veterans Coalition; First State Military Academy of Clayton, Lori Christiansen singing the National Anthem, Rev. Bill Downing, Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen, Joe Startt Jr., president of VVA Chapter 850; Paul Davis, president of the VVA Delaware State Council; Jim Frazier playing “Taps,” and the Delaware Celtic Society Pipe Band playing “Amazing Grace.” The ceremony will also include placement of wreaths in memory of those who gave their lives in military service to our country.

05/21/2024

See some of the new businesses in Dover and Camden in this story.

Two smoothie cafés, a cookie store, a liquor store and a bakery with deli are among the new businesses in Dover and Camden

05/02/2024

The celebration begins Friday evening with a free concert on The Green on State Street followed by fireworks, then a full day of festivities Saturday starting with a parade at 9 a.m. on State Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Loockerman Street. See the full schedule in this story:

Concert and fireworks Friday evening followed by a full day of events Saturday with parade, dancing, historical reenactors, kids activities, car show

04/24/2024

NASCAR DRIVER TO MEET FANS IN DOVER DURING SAFE DRIVING EVENTS. Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 1 Trackhouse Racing Team Chevrolet, will meet fans near Dover Motor Speedway at the Delaware Agriculture Museum on southbound Route 13 Thursday, April 25 from 3-5 p.m. and at Grotto Pizza on northbound Route 13 Saturday, April 27 from 5-7 p.m. as part of the “Use Your Melon” and the“Drive Sober, Arrive Alive” campaigns with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. Along with time for autographs, the sessions will include DUI trivia and other activities to promote planning for a sober ride home.

04/20/2024

Lots of free entertainment outside the track at Dover Motor Speedway April 26-28, even if you don't have a race ticket. See the schedule in this story.

During NASCAR race weekend in Dover April 26-28, the speedway has concerts, shows, contests and celebrities you don’t need a race ticket to see

04/19/2024

FREE SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS IN DOVER AND MILFORD.
Throughout Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, Bayhealth is offering free skin screenings in Dover and Milford for ages 18 and older. Registration is open online at
https://www.bayhealth.org/community-health-and-wellness/classes-events?c=da16e81c36e24143939a3297ce3d68f6
The dates are:
Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1074 S. State St., Dover,
Monday, May 13, 3-5 p.m., 100 Wellness Way, Milford,
Monday, May 20, 9 a.m. to noon, 737 S. Queen St., suite 1, Dover.
Regular skin screenings are vital to early detection of this potentially deadly disease. Individuals at the highest risk are those who have personal or family history of skin cancer, are older, have a lot of moles, have fair skin that burns easily, get frequent sunburns or those who use tanning beds, according to Bayhealth. Call 302-725-3200 for more information.

04/10/2024

The circus is coming to Dover, starting Thursday evening and continuing with shows through Sunday. See the details in this story:

What to know about the Cirque de Paris coming to the Dover Mall including dates and times, what to expect at the shows and ticket prices.

04/09/2024

Along with the eclipse news from Delaware State University, see a photo gallery in this story with eclipse watchers from throughout the state.

The historical moment was the reason most people at the Dover university gave for why they wanted to see the phenomenon.

04/05/2024

Did you feel it? So far, reports are that the effects were more noticeable in northern Delaware.

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude struck just northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, on Friday, with residents in Delaware, NJ, NY and PA feeling the quake.

03/29/2024

Delaware State Police are searching for the suspects in thefts of dogs from a Dover-area home. See photos of all four dogs in this story.

The masked suspects were caught on surveillance cameras at the home.

03/29/2024

See photos and highlights in this story from Delaware's inaugural Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Expo at Dover Air Force Base with programs for students interested in the military.

Held at Dover Air Force Base, the expo hosted students interested in careers in the military with information on aviation, technology and history

03/22/2024

Lots of business activity in Dover. See some of the new restaurants in this story.

Among the newest businesses to open in Dover are four restaurants and a cookie bakery.

03/14/2024

The St. Patrick's parade Saturday on Loockerman Street in downtown Dover will be followed by the Capital Crawl featuring eight restaurants and taverns.

Four first-year restaurants are among eight inviting adults to stick around for food and drink specials after the parade in the first Capital Crawl.

03/12/2024

While the Oscars recently celebrated movies, it's a sad time for movie theaters in Dover.

The Dover Mall had a movie theater since its opening days in the 1980s but has faced industry challenges and competition in Middletown and Milford

03/08/2024

After Sears closed about six years ago, a new store will be opening in that space in the Dover Mall. See the details about that and other new mall businesses in this story.

After Sears closed six years ago, a new tenant is moving into the former store while a fun and educational place for kids opens near Boscov's.

02/03/2024

Revitalization plans in downtown Dover have received a big-money boost.

$10 million in state funds proposed and $15 million in federal money allocated for six-story retail-residential building and transportation hub

01/18/2024

NOTICE FOR COUNTY TRASH CUSTOMERS. Kent County has announced earlier-than-usual trash collection tomorrow. Here's the message:
Due to the predicted weather event tomorrow, Jan. 19, trash
service for Kent County customers will begin at 5 a.m. To ensure collection, customers are asked to leave their cans at the curb Thursday night for Friday morning pickup, and make sure they are accessible for service. Bulk items may not be serviced due to the impending weather, and, because of this we are asking customers to refrain from placing bulk items at the curb tomorrow so that
haulers can focus strictly on trash recovery. If a bulk item is placed on the curb and it is not serviced, it will be collected the following week. Kent County Public Works will provide further updates throughout the day on the Kent County Levy Court webpage (www.kentcountyde.gov ), the Kent County Delaware
Department of Public Works page (www.facebook.com/kclcdpw) and on NextDoor.com.

12/27/2023

Dover police said the community's help and technology, especially surveillance video, were critical in solving the case.

Dover police have arrested a suspect in the shootings of four people, one fatally, earlier this month in three separate “ambush-style” shootings.

12/23/2023

Dover Air Force Base is planning its next air show and open house in May.

Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team are among elite performers at the free First State Air Show

12/18/2023

Convenience store with gas pumps and car wash proposed in Dover. See the story:

The developer’s request for an extension from the Dover Planning Commission is on the agenda for the meeting Monday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m.

12/12/2023

FOOD GIVEAWAY WEDNESDAY IN DOVER. The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a free drive-thru food distribution at the Dover Motor Speedway parking lot Wednesday, Dec. 13. The Food Bank requests that participants make sure their trunks or back seats are cleared out so volunteers can load food. To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is requested. On-site registration will also be available, and pre-registration does not guarantee service. Service will be first-come, first-served, while supplies last. Assistance is limited to one per household. Attendees must be present to receive assistance. Recipients must bring proof that they live in Delaware such as a driver's license, state-issued ID, utility bill, etc.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 13 starting at 9 a.m.
Where: Dover Motor Speedway,1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover. Enter through Leipsic Road entrance and follow signs.
Register in advance:

Please help us speed up the check-in process by pre-registering for your food in advance! You must be present to receive assistance.

11/23/2023

This drive-thru holiday light display at The Woodlands near Dover Motor Speedway begins tonight, featuring more than 60 scenes and 3.5 million lights. All the details about times, tickets and special discounts are in this story:

A new holiday tradition at The Woodlands near Dover Motor Speedway, Gift of Lights drive-thru tour features over 60 scenes and 3.5 million lights.

11/16/2023

DSU STUDENTS CAN TRAIN TO BE UNITED AIRLINES PILOTS. Delaware State University signed an agreement today with United Airlines to provide aviation students an opportunity to enter United Aviate – a pilot career development program. DSU President Tony Allen and Capt. Mike Bonner, Managing Director of Aviate and Pilot Strategy, signed the agreement on the DSU campus. “Under Lt. Col. Michael Hales’ leadership, our Aviation program has grown threefold and is not just the largest in the HBCU community, but the high quality, low-cost provider among all aviation programs east of the Mississippi,” said Allen. “Our partnership with United Airlines and their Aviate program has been several years in the making and includes a deep, longstanding partnership with JPMorgan Chase and regional market president Tom Horne. Between the three of us, there is an unwavering commitment to build a substantive, inclusive talent pipeline of pilots and aviation management professionals for many years to come.”
Capt. Bonner said, “We are proud to partner with DSU as their longstanding history of attracting and developing skilled aviators incorporates well into our pilot recruitment strategy. Current and future DSU aviation students will benefit from this partnership in their journeys to becoming professional pilots.”
As an Aviate partner, DSU’s aviation program professional pilot students who meet the eligibility requirements can apply to Aviate and upon acceptance receive a conditional job offer as a United first officer. To be eligible, DSU aviation professional pilot students must complete at least two semesters of full-time coursework or graduate with an R-ATP eligible aviation major at DSU, be in good standing at DSU, possess a private pilot certificate, FAA medical certificate and have no more than three primary training failures. As a part of Aviate, after completing their undergraduate journey at DSU, the aviation graduates will continue their pilot journey by accumulating experience towards becoming a United Airlines pilot. The Aviate participants will then have an opportunity to fly for a United Express or Part 135 partner and work their way up to become a United Airlines first officer.

11/14/2023

KENT COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT COLLECTS 2,184 POUNDS OF DONATIONS FOR FOOD BANK. The Kent County Department of Public Safety collected 2,184 pounds of non-perishable foods last week, which were donated to the Food Bank of Delaware to help provide Thanksgiving meals for Delaware families in need. The goal was to top last year’s donation of 2,513 pounds of food, but this year’s donations fell a little short. “Although we did not top last year’s collection, we are still grateful for all those that donated to help us fight hunger in our community,” said John Tinger, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Division. “I commend our paramedics for their dedication in donating their time between shifts for such a worthy cause, especially those who were pulled away from the event to respond to emergency calls,” said Levy Court Commissioner and Public Safety Chair Robert J. Scott. This year marked the 12th year Public Safety staff collected food for families in need.

11/01/2023

If you or someone you know has an outstanding warrant or capias maybe for failing to appear in court or failing to pay a fine, this event at the Kent County Courthouse is a chance to clear it up, no matter what Delaware court the warrant or capias is from.

Along with judges, there will be public defenders, prosecutors, police and probation officers at the Kent Court Courthouse to resolve cases.