Delaware Daily Eye: 2016

Friday 30 December 2016

Governor?s Weekly Message: Building on success to position Delawareans for a promising 2017 and beyond

Governor Markell recalls the economic hardship and uncertainty many Delawareans faced at the beginning of his term.
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Governor?s Weekly Message Transcript: Building on success to position Delawareans for a promising 2017 and beyond

Transcript of Governor Markell's Weekly Message: Building on success to position Delawareans for a promising 2017 and beyond
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Delaware State Government Diversity and Inclusion Study Released

Dover, DE – The Office of Management and Budget today released a report commissioned by Governor Jack Markell earlier this year in an ongoing effort to build a welcoming work environment across State government that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. "I have been clear that my administration is committed to ensuring […]
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Guilty Pleas In 3 Different Deaths

A 24-year-old Delmar woman will spend the next 15 years in prison for the murder of her child. Deputy Attorneys General Melanie Withers and Rebecca Anderson and Attorney General Matt Denn secured a guilty plea and sentence for Detoshia Spence. In April 2015, Spence reported finding her 3-year-old daughter dead on a couch in her […]
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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold Jan. 17 public hearing in Dover on recreational summer flounder harvest reduction options

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) will hold a public hearing on a proposed addendum to the interstate fishery management plan (FMP) for summer flounder at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 in DNREC's Auditorium in the Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Latest installment in ?Wetlands 101? video series ? ?Freshwater Wetlands? ? now available on DNREC?s YouTube Channel

The seventh installment of DNREC's "Wetlands 101" video series – "Freshwater Wetlands" – is now available for viewing on DNREC's YouTube Channel.
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Delaware Impacted by Food Recall, Public Health Advising Consumer Caution

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a voluntary recall of certain House-Autry biscuit and cornbread mixes that were shipped to Food Lion and Harris Teeter grocery stores in all three counties. House-Autry Mills, Inc. is voluntarily recalling limited quantities of House-Autry Buttermilk Cornbread Mix, House-Autry Buttermilk Biscuit Mix, and House-Autry Cheese Biscuit Mix as a precaution because one of the company's third-party ingredient suppliers, Franklin Farms, had purchased milk powder from Valley Milk Products, Inc. This milk powder is potentially contaminated with Salmonella. At this time, there are no illnesses associated with these products in Delaware. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is encouraging consumers to check their pantries for these products, and to discard or return them to the store where they were purchased.
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DNREC Division of Energy & Climate expands clean vehicle rebates to include ?bi-fuel? vehicles

DNREC's Division of Energy & Climate is expanding its popular Clean Vehicle Rebate program to include rebates for bi-fuel vehicles – propane or natural gas powered vehicles that also run on either gasoline or diesel. Delaware drivers will be eligible for a $1,350 rebate on bi-fuel vehicles purchased on or after Jan. 1, 2017.
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Heart 2 Heart Hugs Warm Clothing Drive Underway

Dover-The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) is once again hosting a warm clothing drive that will benefit children and youth who are homeless or in foster care in Delaware. Each year we collect New or Hand-Made warm items such as: sleeping bags, coats, pajamas, hoodies, socks, slippers or any other item that might […]
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Delaware State Parks launches new Children in Nature initiative with monthly outdoor themes

In an effort to encourage more Delaware children to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition, of which DNREC is a member, will highlight an "Outdoor Theme of the Month" beginning in January 2017. Using the Delaware Children in Nature Outdoor Bill of Rights as a template, an "Outdoor Right," or theme, will be selected each month.
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Office of Animal Welfare Offers New Senior Citizen Discounts, Rolling Renewals for Dog Licenses

The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is announcing several changes to dog licensing for 2017 that will benefit Delaware residents. Senior citizens (65+) who own dogs will now be offered a reduced rate for dogs that have been spayed or neutered. The rate is $7 annually, a 30 percent reduction on the regular price of $10 for spayed or neutered dogs. Licenses for unaltered dogs remain $15 per year for all applicants. License terms have also changed for the better. Licenses are now valid for one year from date of purchase, and no longer based on calendar year. This means no matter when the license is purchased, it will be valid for 12 months. Two and three-year licenses are also available.
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DNREC reminds Delawareans to make the holiday season another recycling season

DOVER – From Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than at any other time of year. Boxes, wrappings, packaging and party goods add tons of extra garbage to Delaware's landfills. When deposited in a landfill, a Christmas tree can take up as much space as a washing machine. Thus DNREC reminds Delawareans that holiday time is the right time to reduce your "waste-line" while helping the environment – by recycling your Christmas tree along with all those extra mail order boxes, gift-wrapped packages, tags and cards.
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware?s Roadways

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell reminds Delawareans that with more people on the move this time of year the holiday season brings increased dangers of driving-related accidents from impaired and distracted driving, and he shares simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe on our roadways.
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Brandywine Zoo?s tiger to be transferred to Bronx Zoo

The Brandywine Zoo's Amur tiger, Zhanna, is scheduled to be transferred to the Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo in New York early in January 2017, according to DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation in partnership with zoo officials and the Delaware Zoological Society. The relocation is prompted by the Association of Zoos and Aquarium's Species Survival Plan – a robust and scientific endeavor to manage the genetic diversity of captive species. Zhanna's genetic profile and age make her a good candidate for breeding and consequently, for transfer to a zoo with a successful tiger breeding program.
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Newark Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Child Rape

Other defendants to serve prison time for rape, weapons, and robbery charges A 33-year-old Newark man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being sentenced on a rape charge. Deputy Attorney General Diana Dunn secured the sentence for Jeffrey Richard. Over a three-year period, Richard repeatedly had oral sex with a child […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 12-18

To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 12-18 made 1,025 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 38 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 23 citations.
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Capitol Police receive inaugural Beau Biden Outstanding Criminal Justice Program Award

Wilmington, Del.- The Criminal Justice Council is pleased to announce that the Delaware Capitol Police's Violence Intervention Program has received the inaugural "Beau" Biden Outstanding Criminal Justice Program Award. The intervention program, developed in 2013 by Capitol Police Chief John Horsman, provides protection for people involved in domestic violence-related court appearances. Cases involving incidents of […]
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State?s shellfish aquaculture program takes major step forward with new approval process for limited areas of cultivation

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has adopted a process for abbreviated review and approval of shellfish aquaculture leases by DNREC's Division of Water following a comprehensive review conducted by the Division of Fish & Wildlife on a significantly-reduced number of acres than allowed for under state regulation, while also limiting operations in Little Assawoman Bay approved under the process to growing only hard clams.
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Winter precautions urged for livestock, poultry owners

With winter's official start today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds poultry and livestock growers to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals.
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Escaping to Warmer Climates for the Holidays? Zika Is Still a Threat

Many people like to plan getaways to warmer climates during the holidays to escape the chilly northeast coast weather. If you're one of them, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds you that Zika is still active in many south and central American countries, southeast Florida and even Southeast Asia. Since there is no vaccine for Zika virus yet, stopping a mosquito bite, and practicing safer sex if you are involved with someone who could be exposed, is still the best protection against the disease. DPH confirmed last week that Delaware Zika cases are now at 17. The most recently announced case involves a female resident of Sussex County, for whom pregnancy is not at issue.
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Video: Building the nation?s fastest broadband network

Recognizing the importance of high speed broadband networks to drive economic competitiveness, improve educational opportunity, and strengthen quality of life for Delawareans, the Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is taking steps to maintain Delaware's position as the nation's leading state for high-speed broadband networks.
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2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar available now, newly featuring sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing seasons

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce that its full-color 2017 calendar is available now, just in time for the New Year. Each month of the calendar depicts seasonal photographs of the division's public wildlife and fishing areas and education facilities. New features in this year's annual calendar include daily sunrise and sunset times and 2017 hunting and fishing season dates, as well as the usual monthly seasonal outdoor activity reminders and a convenient Division of Fish & Wildlife contact directory.
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2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar available now, newly featuring sunrise/sunset times and hunting/fishing season

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven free programs during January 2017

Highlights include Prohibition in Delaware, patriotic music during World War I and culinary traditions of Sussex County.
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Don?t Toss Your Cookies! Food Safety Prevents Illness During the Holidays

During the holidays it seems like an opportunity to eat awaits around every corner. Whether preparing food for the office gathering, a holiday party, or the big family dinner, the Division of Public Health (DPH) urges you to take precautions so you "Don't toss your cookies this holiday season!" An estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness occur each year in the U.S., in some cases resulting in hospitalization or even death. (DPH) is offering tips to help Delawareans safely prepare holiday foods.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 5 ? Dec. 11

DOVER – To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 5-Dec. 11 made 2,432 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 99 vessel boardings for boating safety, hunting and fishing regulation compliance checks, resulting in the issuance of 266 citations.
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Attorney General Names New Director for Department of Justice Family Division

Attorney General Matt Denn announced Friday that Deputy Attorney General Abigail Rodgers Layton has been named the next Director of the Family Division in the Delaware Department of Justice. Layton is currently a prosecutor in the department's Medicaid Fraud Control unit. A graduate of Gettysburg College and Villanova University School of Law, Layton has worked […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Improving Public Safety by Breaking the Cycle of Recidivism

Wilmington, DE – In a guest weekly message, Department of Correction Commissioner Robert Coupe highlights the Markell Administration's efforts to give offenders a better chance of successfully reentering the community after their release from incarceration. By reducing the barriers to reentry, these initiatives are aimed at lowering the rate of recidivism and improving public safety.
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Sexual Abuse of Children to Result In Long Prison Sentences

Other defendants face prison time for rape, weapons, and robbery charges A 35-year-old Dover man faces life in prison for sexually abusing a teenager. Deputy Attorney General Kathleen Dickerson won a conviction in a bench trial against Eric Curry, 35, of Dover. In November 2015, Curry was caught having sexual intercourse with a minor female […]
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Struggling for Gift Ideas? Give Gifts that Support Health and Wellness in the New Year

Still trying to think of the perfect gift? As we prepare to welcome 2017, the Division of Public Health (DPH) suggests giving gifts that support health and wellness in the New Year.
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Affordable Care Act Deadline Extended: Sign up by December 19 for January 1 coverage

If you want your healthcare coverage to begin on January 1, the deadline for signing up through the Health Insurance Marketplace has been extended until Monday, December 19.
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Delaware and 19 Other States File Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Six Generic Drug Companies

States allege widespread conspiracy among competitors to reduce competition, increase prices for numerous generic prescription drugs Attorney General Matt Denn Thursday joined with 19 other state attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against generic drug-maker Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Auribindo Pharma USA, Inc., Citron Pharma, LLC, Mayne Pharma (USA), Inc., Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Teva […]
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Delaware Personal Income Tax Season Begins January 23

Division of Revenue Director Patrick T. Carter has announced that Delaware tax season will begin Monday, January 23, 2017.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware hunters for 2016/17 photo contest

There's still time to take that great hunting photograph while afield and enter the Division of Fish & Wildlife's 2016/17 Delaware Hunting Photo Contest, with the Jan. 31, 2017 contest deadline a few weeks away.
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Delaware poultry farmer named 2016 Nuffield International Farming Scholar

Dover-area poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza is the first American to receive a Nuffield International Scholarship, one of 90 farmers from around the world to participate in the global agricultural scholarship program.
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Enroll by Dec. 15 for Health Insurance Marketplace

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES For more information, contact Jill Fredel, Director of Communications, (302) 255-9047 (office) or (302) 357-7498 (cell). Enroll by Dec. 15 for Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage to Start Jan. 1 Delawareans who seek insurance through HealthCare.gov are urged to take advantage of subsidies to […]
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Attorney General Names New Chief Deputy and State Prosecutor for Delaware Department of Justice

Attorney General Matt Denn announced that Deputy Attorney General LaKresha Roberts has been named the next Chief Deputy Attorney General for the State of Delaware, and Deputy Attorney General Sean P. Lugg will become the new State Prosecutor. Roberts is currently the Director of the Department of Justice's Family Division, where she has served as […]
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Gov. Markell, Department of Labor, honor businesses for hiring people with disabilities

Dover, DE — Gov. Jack Markell joined the Delaware Department of Labor's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) at Dover Downs to celebrate workplace inclusion by honoring the value and contribution of employees with disabilities and employers who hire them. "Each year we are proud to honor businesses in our State […]
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Delaware State Parks launches Corporate Pass Program

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation is initiating the Corporate Pass Program to offer participating businesses discounted annual passes for employees and other benefits. The Corporate Pass Program gives employers a way to promote health and wellness in the workplace, while providing employees with a benefit they can feel good about.
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Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters to be aware of shared hunting grounds during overlapping seasons

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that a variety of game species are in season from now until February, and to be aware of other hunters who may be using diverse hunting methods while pursuing different game animals. Firearm small game hunters, squirrel hunters in particular, should know that they may find themselves sharing their hunting spots with camouflaged archery deer hunters in tree stands.
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Students Honored at 15th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Ceremony

Students from across the state gathered Saturday at the Delaware Public Archives to celebrate the winners of the 15th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition and to be recognized for their knowledge of the First State's influential role in crafting the United States Constitution. Students were given two months to prepare an informative four-panel display […]
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DNREC Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police Park Rangers arrest Wilmington woman in ?smash-and-grab? incident at Bellevue State Park

DNREC Parks & Recreation Natural Resources Police Park Rangers have arrested a Wilmington woman in connection with a "smash-and-grab" incident in Bellevue State Park.
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Secretary of State Advertises Proposed Constitutional Amendments

Pursuant to Article XVI, Section 1 of the Delaware Constitution, the Secretary of State has published four proposed Constitutional Amendments approved by both houses of the 148th Delaware General Assembly. The proposed Constitutional Amendments were published July 2016 in local newspapers of all three counties. The legal notices include Senate Bill 166 relating to the […]
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Ash tree-killing insect confirmed in Delaware

A destructive, invasive beetle that kills ash trees, the emerald ash borer (EAB), has been confirmed in Delaware, making it the 28th state to have found the insect. The statewide impact is expected to be minimal, as ash trees make up only around two percent of Delaware's tree stock and the state has been preparing for more than a decade. State forestry and plant health officials are providing advice to homeowners, municipalities and civic groups at de.gov/ashtrees.
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Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of William Quillen

Governor Jack Markell has ordered state and federal flags lowered to honor the life and passing of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen. Quillen served on the Supreme Court from 1978 to 1983. He also was Delaware Secretary of State from 1993 to 1994 under the administration of Governor Tom Carper. During his […]
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Evening of storytelling and dancing set for Aug. 31 at White Clay Creek State Park

White Clay Creek State Park invites the public to a very special extension of the free Wednesday Night Concert series. Starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, visitors will enjoy songs and interactive storytelling followed by interactive dancing at the park's Carpenter Recreation Area, 880 New London Road, in Newark, Delaware.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police respond to multiple boating accidents, address safety violations

During the two-week period Aug. 1-14, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police marine patrols statewide investigated seven boating accidents and issued numerous boating safety-related citations to help keep Delaware waterways safer for boaters.
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DNREC awarded federal grant to support Delaware?s research, monitoring and response to White-nose Syndrome in state?s bats

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has been awarded a federal grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to support Delaware's ongoing research and monitoring and response to White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease that causes mortality in bats and has taken a severe toll on hibernating North American bat species since it was discovered almost 10 years ago.
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Defendant Pleads Guilty In Rehoboth Carjacking

Other defendants to serve prison time for weapons, robbery, charges. Deputy Attorney General Casey Ewart secured a plea from Tristan Messenger, 18, of Pottstown, PA to Carjacking 1st and Robbery 2nd. In July 2015, Messenger, who was 17 years old at the time, armed with what appeared to be a handgun, stole a man's Toyota […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message Transcript: Conserving Natural Resources to Build Our Economy

Attention to our natural resources isn't just about environmental protection – we must recognize and take advantage of how they contribute to our economy and the quality of life. Delaware's beaches, waterways, campgrounds, trails, award-winning state parks and wildlife areas form the backbone of Delaware's conservation economy. That's especially evident this time of the year as residents and visitors enjoy Delaware's great outdoors by kayaking, camping, fishing, bicycling, and playing in the surf and sand.
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OMB Announces Schedule for Review of Regulations

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is currently accepting comments and will hold a series of public hearings on three OMB regulations in accordance with the regulatory review provisions of HB 147 of the 148th General Assembly. Comments will be accepted through November 1 for the following regulations: • 4102 Regulations for the Annual […]
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Enforcement of Voter Intimidation Laws During 2016 Elections

With Delaware's primary elections coming up in less than a month and the general election shortly thereafter, the Attorney General wishes to notify the public that the Delaware Department of Justice will be strictly enforcing the voter intimidation provisions of the Delaware Constitution. Those provisions make it a crime in Delaware for a person to […]
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Native-American heritage to be spotlighted at the museums of the state of Delaware during September 2016

Programs on Delaware's Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.
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DNREC-sponsored 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program to be held as one-day events Sept. 24 and Oct. 8

Registration is now open for Delaware's 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lums Pond State Park in Bear.
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DNREC offers second round of 2016 recycling grant opportunities to help Delaware?s schools, businesses and institutions achieve recycling requirements

DOVER (Aug. 17, 2016) – To help Delaware's schools, businesses and institutions start recycling programs or expand programs that are already in place, DNREC is offering the second round of 2016 Universal Recycling Grants and Low Interest Loan Program funding. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 – please note that the deadline for applications has been moved forward by DNREC's Recycling Team from the original due date of Nov. 2.
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DNREC offers second round of 2016 recycling grant opportunities to help Delaware?s schools, businesses

Second Suspect Convicted for 2015 Wilmington Murder

A 21-year old man from Bear faces 21 years to life in prison after being found guilty by a New Castle County Superior Court jury on Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in Wilmington. Michael Broomer was convicted of Murder Second Degree, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a […]
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Pawpaw Folk Festival set for Aug. 20 at the Blue Ball Barn

The Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park will host its fifth annual Pawpaw Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.
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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Upcoming Events Featuring the Delaware Poets Laureate

THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS FEATURING THE DELAWARE POETS LAUREATE The Delaware Division of the Arts announces six upcoming public events featuring the Delaware Poets Laureate, also known as the Twin Poets. Appointed in December 2015 as the 17th Poets Laureate of Delaware, identical twins Al Mills and Nnamdi Chukwuocha are […]
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Operation ?In The House? Defendant Sentenced to Prison for Home Invasion And Robbery Charges

Others face prison time for drug and weapons charges A 31-year-old Wilmington woman will spend 15 years in prison for her part in a home invasion robbery that led to the shooting death of two Millsboro men. Rachel Rentoul pled guilty to Home Invasion, Robbery First Degree, and Conspiracy Second Degree in Sussex County Superior […]
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Delaware Public Health Urges Residents to Take Additional Prevention Measures in Extreme Heat

While temperatures will again climb into the 90s this weekend, heat indexes ('feels-like' temperatures) are predicted to soar to over 100 degrees. With the National Weather Service's Excessive Heat Warning continuing through 9 pm. Sunday for New Castle County, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents statewide to take precautions and preventive measures in the extreme heat conditions. Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and severe respiratory conditions, which can be fatal.
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DPH, DNREC Join Sen. Carper to Announce Zika Funding for Delaware

Senator Carper joined officials from the Division of Public Health and DNREC to announce $813,000 in federal funding to help Delaware's efforts to prevent and respond to the Zika virus.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Dover man for drug possession in Little Creek Wildlife Area

A Dover man was arrested on drug charges Aug. 6 by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police after a traffic stop for trespassing after hours on Port Mahon Road in the Little Creek Wildlife Area.
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Department of State Accepting Comments on Regulations until October 1st

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heather Contant, Ombudsman 302-736-7564, Heather.Contant@state.de.us Department of State Accepting Comments on Regulations until October 1st Dover, DE (August 8, 2016) – The Delaware Department of State held three public hearings last week, one in each county, as part of Governor Jack Markell's effort to modify or eliminate regulations that may be outdated […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2016/17 Sunday deer hunting dates; now seeks public comment on state wildlife area Sunday deer hunting locations, times

With a recent change in Delaware law, deer hunting is allowed on five specified Sundays on private lands and on designated public lands beginning with the 2016/2017 hunting season, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Sunday deer hunting dates for the upcoming season will be Oct. 9, Nov. 13 and 20, Dec. 11 this year, and Jan. 15, 2017.
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Downtown Development Districts (DDD) Program Expands

Governor Jack Markell on Wednesday announced a statewide expansion of Delaware's Downtown Development Districts program, significantly building on the state's efforts to redevelop Delaware's commercial business districts and drive private investment in towns and cities. Five new Downtown Development Districts were officially designated in Smyrna, Harrington, Milford, Georgetown and Laurel. Investors who make qualified improvements to residential, commercial, or industrial properties in those districts now may qualify for state and local development incentives, including 20 percent state grant rebates.
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Third Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta on the Nanticoke sponsored by DNREC?s Division of Watershed Stewardship makes another big splash; some rowers even make their way to regatta finish line

BLADES, Del. (Aug. 10, 2016) – The Third Annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta – presented by the Delaware Nature Society's Abbott's Mill Nature Center, in conjunction with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship's Reclaim Our River Program (ROR), the Town of Blades, the Nanticoke River Sail & Power Squadron, the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, and the Nanticoke Yacht Club – cast off with great ceremony Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park in Blades and finished as the most entertaining race yet in the increasingly popular event's brief history.
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UD Report: Captive Insurance Program Boosts Delaware?s GDP, Jobs, Incomes, Tax Revenue

UD Report: Captive Insurance Program Boosts Delaware's GDP, Jobs, Incomes, Tax Revenue Commissioner Stewart Celebrates Captive Bureau's Economic Impact DOVER, DE –Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart today announced the release of a University of Delaware economic impact study which shows that the Department of Insurance's captive insurance program contributes nearly $360 million to Delaware's annual […]
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DNREC, Chesapeake Conservancy, U.S. Navy partner to acquire property for Sussex County?s Nanticoke Wildlife Area

The state has addedd 48 acres of pristine woodlands along a tributary of the Nanticoke River in Sussex County to the Nanticoke Wildlife Area. The property features increasingly rare stands of Atlantic white cedar trees and an abundance of native wildlife, including some species of conservation concern.
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DNREC files another Clean Air Act petition with EPA to reduce upwind-sourced pollution emissions, this time targeting coal-fired West Virginia power plant

DOVER (Aug. 9, 2016) – Delaware has again taken action to reduce air quality and public health impacts from upwind sources through a DNREC petition asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to find that the Harrison Power Station near Haywood, W. Va., with its three large coal-fired electric generating units, is emitting air pollutants in violation of the federal Clean Air Act (CAA) and National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for harmful ozone.
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?Happy and Healthy Chickens? photo contest winners announced

The Delaware Department of Agriculture has announced the winners of its 2016 Happy and Healthy Chickens Photo Contest, celebrating the best snapshots of Delaware backyard poultry flocks. The winner, chosen from a field of nearly 100 photographs, was Weston Williams, 11, of Felton, for his photo "Proud Stance."
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife, City of Dover to offer ?Take a Kid Fishing!? program Aug. 26 at Silver Lake Park

DNREC's "Take a Kid Fishing!" program is partnering with City of Dover Parks & Recreation on Friday, Aug. 26 to provide budding anglers age 6 through 15 and their parent/guardian an opportunity to come out and learn to fish from 5-7:30 p.m. at Dover's Silver Lake Park.
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Delaware Participates In $100 Million Settlement with Barclays for Manipulating LIBOR

Manipulation of benchmark interest rate hurt government and not-for-profit organizations in Delaware and across the country when they invested Delaware and other states announced a $100 million settlement with Barclays Bank PLC and Barclays Capital Inc. for fraudulent and anticompetitive conduct involving the manipulation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). This is a […]
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Prosecutors Secure Sentence For Theft From Vulnerable Family Members

Other defendants face probation and convictions for financial exploitation and armed robbery Attorneys with the Delaware Department of Justice recently obtained several criminal convictions and sentences: Alethea Davis-Moses, 46, of Chester, Pennsylvania pled guilty to Financial Exploitation of a Patient in a case handled by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Barchi and Special Investigator Joe Trala. […]
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Statement by Governor Markell on PJM decision to suspend action on Artificial Island Project

Today, Governor Markell issued the following statement following announcement of the PJM Interconnection Board's decision to suspend further action or construction of the Artificial Island project pending a comprehensive review: "I want to commend the PJM board for its decision to suspend further action on the Artificial Island project pending further review. This decision is one that the State of Delaware welcomes. The project as it was proposed would have placed an unjust burden on the state, resulting in higher electric rates for our consumers and businesses. I hope that upon further review, a more equitable solution can be identified."
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DNREC Division of Energy & Climate announces relaunch of Energy Efficiency Investment Fund, featuring new energy-saving incentives and a look to the future of net zero

DNREC's Division of Energy & Climate has announced the relaunch of Delaware's Energy Efficiency Investment Fund – a grant program that supports energy efficiency upgrades in commercial, industrial, non-profit and local government buildings.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 25-31

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,741 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 25 and July 31.
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Drug Company To Pay Consumers And State For Precluding Competition

Anticompetitive Conduct Delayed Generic Competition, Causing Consumers And The State To Pay More For Provigil A settlement between Delaware, 47 other states, the District of Columbia and the drug company Cephalon could result in up to $250,000 to be paid to Delaware consumers to resolve claims the company delayed generic versions of Provigil from entering […]
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DNREC to hold Aug. 29 public hearing in Dover on proposed regulations for evaluating state?s energy efficiency programs

DOVER (Aug. 4, 2016) – DNREC's Division of Energy & Climate will hold a public hearing this month on newly proposed regulations for the evaluation, measurement and verification of energy efficiency programs recommended by Delaware's Energy Efficiency Advisory Council.
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Division of Public Health Celebrates National Immunization Awareness Month

Every year, thousands of Americans are hospitalized, and some die, from diseases that could have been prevented by vaccination. To celebrate the importance of immunizations for all ages, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is joining with partners nationwide in recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month.
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DNREC issues cease and desist order to McGinnis Auto & Mobile Home Salvage, LLC of Clayton

DOVER (Aug. 2, 2016) – DNREC Secretary David Small has issued a Cease and Desist Order to McGinnis Auto & Mobile Home Salvage, LLC, for violations of 7 Delaware Administrative Code and Delaware's Regulations Governing Solid Waste.
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Statements on Chemours Decision to Make Wilmington Permanent Home

The Chemours Company announced today that it plans to make the City of Wilmington the permanent home of its global corporate headquarters. The company, which plans to employ 900 people in Delaware, was spun off from DuPont in the summer of 2015. Their offices are currently in the DuPont Building on Rodney Square.
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DNREC?s DuPont Nature Center to hold Family Fish-n-Fun Day Aug. 6

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facility, will hold its Family Fish-n-Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Slaughter Beach Pavilion, in Milford.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 18-24

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 2,482 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 18 and July 24.
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EPA Recognizes Delaware Among Nation?s Leading Green Power Users

Dover – Today, the State of Delaware announced that it appears as No. 56 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) National Top 100 list of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. Delaware is using nearly 122 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which represents 40 percent of its total […]
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Reminder: Department of State Announces Public Hearing Schedule for Review of Agency Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Heather Contant, Ombudsman 302-736-7564, Heather.Contant@state.de.us Dover, DE (July 29, 2016) – The Delaware Department of State would like to remind people that it will hold public hearings next week in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell's effort to strengthen Delaware's economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be […]
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Reminder: Department of State Executive Order 36 public hearings next week for review of agency regulations

The Delaware Department of State would like to remind people that it will hold public hearings next week in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell's effort to strengthen Delaware's economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintaining the state's commitment to improving public health and […]
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Criminal Justice Council Announces Funding for Reentry Programs

WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware has an astounding need for successful reentry programs and services. Attorney General Matt Denn and Criminal Justice Council Executive Director Christian Kervick are pleased to announce that workshops will be held in early August to explain to non-profit groups how they can apply for grants from $2 million that has been […]
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DNREC honors Delaware?s 2016 Wetland Warriors at State Fair

Governor Markell and DNREC Secretary Small honored wetland professional and geologist Bartholomew Wilson and teachers Robin Moxley and Patricia Bear as Delaware's 2016 Wetland Warriors for their efforts to conserve and restore wetlands and to educate young Delawareans about the importance of these vital areas.
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The Criminal Justice Council Seeking Nominations for the Inaugural Beau Biden Award for Outstanding Criminal Justice Program

WILMINGTON, Del. – At a 2016 meeting of the Criminal Justice Council, the membership voted to introduce an annual "Outstanding Criminal Justice Program Award" to one of its programs that merits recognition for providing effective services to address criminal justice issues in their communities. Known for his dedication to serving others, this award has been […]
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DOJ Asks Court to Ban Company From Delaware For Defrauding Businesses

The Department of Justice's Consumer Protect Unit has filed a complaint in the Court of Chancery to prohibit a Michigan-based company from conducting business in Delaware. DOJ claims the principals of the company, The Mandatory Poster Agency, Inc. d/b/a Delaware Council for Corporations, are the same three men who, under the name of a different […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit ?Color Pops? Featuring Paintings by Su Knoll Horty

THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT "COLOR POPS" FEATURING PAINTINGS BY SU KNOLL HORTY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Color Pops, an exhibition of abstract paintings by Su Knoll Horty. The exhibition will be on view from August 5–26. The opening reception will be Friday, August 5 from 5–7 […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigate shooting alleged to have taken place at Tussock Pond parking lot near Laurel

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating an incident late the night of July 26 in which a Maryland man was allegedly shot in a vehicle in the Tussock Pond parking lot near Laurel.
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DNREC?s inaugural Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy introduces students to outdoors law enforcement and lets them see themselves as on-the-job candidates

A full complement of 20 students concluded their week-long training at the Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police's inaugural Youth Academy with a recognition ceremony held at and hosted by Cabela's at the Christiana Mall.
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Division of Public Health Announces New Zika Transmission Guidelines and Delaware Cases

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) updated its guidelines for sexual transmission of the Zika virus following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcement of the first reported case of female to male sexual transmission in New York. DPH is also announcing two new travel-related cases in Delaware. A Sussex County woman, and a New Castle County man tested positive for the Zika virus, bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to 10. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both individuals were tested within the last few weeks.
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Water Infrastructure Advisory Council meeting set for August 17 in Dover

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council (WIAC) will meet at 9 a.m. Aug. 17 at the Delaware Technical and Community College Corporate Training Center, in Dover.
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The Cold War?s Effect on Dover Air Force Base and its Surrounding Communities

Dover Air Force Base has been a cornerstone of Dover, Delaware for over 60 years. What is little understood is the impact the base has had on the communities that surround it. On Saturday, August 6, at 10:30 a.m. MSgt Eric Czerwinski, USAF, (Retired) will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives about Dover […]
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Annual Wade-In and issuing of Nanticoke River Report Card ?grades? set for Thursday, July 28 at Trap Pond State Park

LAUREL (July 26, 2016) – The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (NWA) in partnership with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship invites the public to join in celebration of the Nanticoke River and learn more about its current health and water quality issues at the annual Nanticoke Wade-In. This year's event to be held Thursday, July 28 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Trap Pond State Park near Laurel, also features the NWA releasing the 2015 Nanticoke River Report Card and announcing a new multi-year partnership with the Perdue Foundation that will benefit the river's future.
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Online registration now open for 2016 Delaware Coastal Cleanup volunteers

Online volunteer registration has opened for the 30th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held on Saturday, Sept. 17. The cleanup spans the First State's 97-mile eastern coastline and includes river and ocean shorelines as well as wetland and watershed areas.
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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2017

DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF ARTS PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and arts marketing and promotion. […]
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Delaware wildfire crew headed to Rocky Mountains

The Delaware Forest Service is sending a 20-person team of wildland firefighters to the Rocky Mountain region for a scheduled two-week assignment to battle wildfires for the National Interagency Fire Center. The crew departed Blackbird State Forest this morning and is headed to Denver, Colorado to be "pre-positioned" for a specific assignment.
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Kent County Man Sentenced for Manslaughter

Others face prison time for rape, gun, and drug charges A 30-year-old Magnolia man was sentenced to prison in connection with a July 2015 killing in the Simon Circle neighborhood in Dover. Deputy Attorney General Stephen Welch secured the sentence for Erick Morton, after Morton pled guilty to Manslaughter. Morton was identified by surveillance video […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 11-17

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,642 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 11 and July17.
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Fraudulent Firefighter Charity Calls Stopped and Misleading Donations Given to Delaware Firefighters After AG Office Investigation

Misleading charitable solicitations that were misrepresented as going to Delaware fire companies have ended as a result of an investigation and a Cease and Desist Agreement from the Delaware Department of Justice targeted at Firefighter Support Services, Inc., a Michigan organization, and almost $6,000 in contributions will be returned to the Delaware fire community. The […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Preparing All of Our Students for Success in College and Life

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work done in the state to ensure all of our students have the skills they need to be competitive in an economy that requires more skills than ever before.
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Amended Delaware Regulations Governing Beach Protection and Use of Beaches go into effect Aug. 11

DOVER (July 22, 2016) – Final amendments to Delaware's Regulations Governing Beach Protection and the Use of Beaches – that implement legislative changes to the state's Beach Preservation Act and clarify and codify the process for construction to help preserve the state's fragile dune and beach system – will go into effect Aug. 11. The amendments, pursuant to 7DE Admin. Code §5102, were approved July 15 in an order signed by DNREC Secretary David Small, and will be submitted to the State of Delaware's Register of Regulations for publication Aug. 1.
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Delaware Joins Suit to Block Health Insurance Merger Of Aetna and Humana

Combination Would Significantly Reduce Competition In Delaware Medicare Advantage Market Delaware's Attorney General will join the U.S. Department of Justice and eight other attorneys general in opposing the merger of health insurance companies Aetna and Humana – the third and fifth largest health insurance companies in the country – arguing that the combination would reduce […]
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DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship Reclaim Our River program?s third-annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta set for Saturday, Aug. 6 on the Nanticoke

BLADES, Del. – The third annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta – presented by the Delaware Nature Society's Abbott's Mill Nature Center, in conjunction with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship's Reclaim Our River Program, the Town of Blades and the Nanticoke River Sail & Power Squadron – will cast off Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park, 26 N. Market Street, Blades, DE 19973.
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Delaware Department Of Justice Announces Availability Of $2 Million In Re-Entry Grants

Funds Represent Largest New State Investment In Community-Based Re-Entry Programs In At Least a Decade Attorney General Matt Denn announced Thursday that workshops will be held in early August to explain to non-profit groups how they can apply for grants from $2 million that has been set aside to support community-based efforts to reduce recidivism among […]
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Governor Signs Legislation to Expand School-based Health Centers

At a signing ceremony today at Conrad Schools of Science near Wilmington, Governor Markell signed House Bill 234 which ensures that school-based health centers are established in every Delaware secondary public school.
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DNREC at the 2016 Delaware State Fair

Delaware's DNREC is once again right in the middle of the annual Delaware State Fair, offering more environmental displays more State Parks presentationsand gamees and prizes for kids of all ages.
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Delaware?s Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, July 27 in Middletown

DOVER – The Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) will meet from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at the Appoquinimink Library, 651 N. Broad Street #101, Middletown, DE 19709.
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 18 special events during August 2016

History meets sci-fi, vintage classical-recordings and the raid on the John Dickinson Plantation to be featured.
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Division of Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Report

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware's all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1998-2002 to 2008-2012, Delaware's cancer death rate decreased 14 percent, an improvement that was identical to the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
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DNREC now accepting applications for Wastewater, Drinking Water Asset Management Incentive Programs, with proposals due by Aug. 31

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Environmental Finance is accepting applications from county and municipal governments for the Wastewater and Drinking Water Asset Management Incentive Programs.
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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces the ?Award Winners XVI? Exhibition at the Biggs Museum of American Art

DELAWARE DIVISION OF THE ARTS ANNOUNCES THE "AWARD WINNERS XVI" EXHIBITION AT THE BIGGS MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Each year, the Biggs Museum of American Art, in partnership with the Delaware Division of the Arts, exhibits the work of Delaware's Individual Artist Fellows. The Award Winners XVI exhibition, on view August 5 through October 23, […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation launches ?Pok? Park Adventure? contest in Delaware State Parks

DOVER – Riding the wave of the popularity of the summer's hottest craze, DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation today launched "Poké Park Adventure," a contest for kids of all ages, in Delaware State Parks.
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Governor Announces Senior Staff Changes

Governor Jack Markell today announced that his Chief of Staff, Michael A. Barlow, will leave the administration to return to private law practice, joining the firm of Abrams & Bayliss LLP. The Governor has named Drewry N. Fennell, who has been Deputy Chief of Staff since 2014, as his new Chief of Staff, providing a seamless transition in staffing for the remainder of the Governor's term.
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Maryland man cited for OUI after boating accident near Fenwick Island

A Maryland man was charged with operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol (OUI) following a boating accident that left him clinging to his capsized 28-foot cabin cruiser for about two hours in the water off Cape Windsor, west of Fenwick Island.
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Public invited to an open house July 20 on draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan

DNREC's Delaware Coastal Programs and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Planning Body (RPB) invite ocean stakeholders and the interested public to attend an open house to consider a draft Mid-Atlantic Regional Ocean Action Plan. The open house is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 20 at The Virden Retreat Center, University of Delaware, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958.
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Flag Lowering for Victims of Tragedy in Nice, France

On July 14, Governor Markell ordered the Delaware flag to be flown at half-staff until July 18, 2016 as a remembrance of fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until July 19, 2016 "as a mark of respect for […]
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Murder Conviction Leads to Life in Prison

Prison sentences for others facing murder and weapons charges. Attorneys with the Delaware Department of Justice recently obtained significant criminal convictions and sentences: A 23-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 17 years, for a 2012 murder in the Southbridge section of Wilmington. In May 2012, Reuel Ray shot […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.
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Department of State Announces Public Hearing Schedule for Review of Agency Regulations

The Delaware Department of State announced today that it will hold public hearings next month in all three counties as part of Governor Jack Markell's effort to strengthen Delaware's economy by modernizing and streamlining regulations that may be outdated or unnecessarily burdensome, while maintaining the state's commitment to improving public health and environmental performance. The […]
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Delaware Flag Lowered to Half Staff for Fallen Fire Fighter Tim McClanahan

On Sunday, Delaware will lay to rest fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. Mr. McClanahan passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016, following a Delaware Air Rescue Team training accident. He was a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, was a past member of Milton and Rehoboth Beach Fire Departments, and a current member of the Lewes […]
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Buena Vista Movie Night to feature ?Honey, I Shrunk the Kids? on Saturday, July 23, 2016

Outdoor, family-fun night also includes activities, music and food.
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Governor Signs Legislation Expanding Access to the Ballot Box, Builds on Record of Criminal Justice Reform

Today, at the Achievement Center in Wilmington, Governor Markell signed legislation that removes the financial bar to restoring voting rights for people convicted of felonies who have completed their sentence. The legislation, shepherded through the General Assembly by Senator Margaret Rose Henry (D-Wilmington East) and Representative Helene Keeley (D-Wilmington South), will make Delaware one of 40 states that have increased access to the ballot box in recent years and will prevent an individual from being unable to participate in our democracy because of their inability to pay.
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Commissioner Stewart Fines Three Insurers $114,500 for Market Misconduct

Dover, DE-Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart fined the following companies a total of $114,500 during the second quarter of 2016 for violations of state insurance laws and regulations: Name […]
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Governor Announces USA Funds Grant to Reduce Remedial Education Need

With support of nearly $250,000 from the nonprofit USA Funds, Delaware has launched an innovative effort to ensure more high schoolers graduate ready for college-level English Language Arts (ELA) coursework and not in need of remedial classes that cost money without earning them credits toward a degree.
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Division of Public Health Announces Eighth Zika Case from Travel Abroad

Today, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced a New Castle County man has tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to eight. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. The man was tested within the last two weeks following recent travel.
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New exhibits at the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum to be showcased at annual Maritime Heritage Festival

Delaware Seashore State Park will host the 6th annual Maritime Heritage Festival at the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum from noon through 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 17. During the festival, families can experience the rich history of the Delaware coast through crafts, games, prizes, food, music and demonstrations throughout the day.
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Governor Signs Legislation that Supports Delaware Entrepreneurs, Builds on Record-Setting Job Growth

Today at the coworking space The Mill in downtown Wilmington Governor Markell signed legislation that will give entrepreneurs across Delaware increased opportunities to access capital to grow their businesses. Sponsored by Representative Bryon Short (D-Highland Woods) and Senator Brian Bushweller (D-Dover), HB 327 permits the use of online crowdfunding platforms and allows Delaware residents to be investors in Delaware start-ups and small businesses, expanding the potential pool of investment capital while also giving Delawareans the chance to be early stage investors in these ventures. The measure enjoyed broad bi-partisan support and was passed unanimously in both houses of the General Assembly last month.
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DNREC takes action to thwart ?upwind states? from transporting air pollution into Delaware, which brings with it a wide range of public health problems

DOVER – On behalf of Delawareans and public health, DNREC has taken two recent actions through the federal court system and US Environmental Protection Agency aimed at requiring "upwind states" to reduce air pollution generated within their borders that carries into and pollutes Delaware's air, causing asthma, respiratory disease, and other public health problems for Delawareans.
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DPH Encourages Everyone to Know Your HIV Status ? ?It?s Empowering?

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans aged 13 to 64 that have not already done so to get a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test. Although more than 3,500 people are known to be living with HIV in Delaware, one in ten of those infected don't know they have the disease. That means that 400 people in Delaware may be infected but are unaware, posing a risk not only to their own health, but also to the health of others as well.
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Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware: Empowering Our Veterans

The video highlights the progress the state has made in ensuring our veterans have the ability to live a fulfilling civilian life that allows them to provide for their families and to enjoy the freedom they so bravely defended.
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Ensuring Our Agriculture Industry Thrives

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the benefits of locally grown products and the positive impact they have on our families, our farmers and our state.
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Brothers From Dover Sentenced to Prison For Drug Activity

Others sentenced for home improvement fraud, rape, assault, and robbery Following are recent results obtained in cases pursued by the attorneys, investigators and staff of the Delaware Department of Justice: Two brothers both received significant prison sentences for their roles as main players in a group selling drugs out of the Capitol Park neighborhood near […]
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Insurance Department Will Help Find Delawareans? Missing Life Insurance Policies

Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart today announced that the Department now provides Delaware residents and their families with a free search service that can help locate missing life insurance policies or annuity contracts left behind by loved ones who have passed away.
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Two Brothers Sentenced for Wilmington Shooting

Other convictions and sentencings for assault, guns, drug dealing A set of brothers from Wilmington have been sentenced to prison for a June 2015 shooting. The pair shot Gabriel Juarez, Sr., 50, Gabriel Juarez, Jr, 26, and Felipe Cruz-Flores, 26, with shotguns outside of the brothers' apartment in the Lancaster Court Apartments on Lancaster Pike […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message: Investing in Delaware?s Future Prosperity

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights the work the state has done to increase opportunities for Delawareans.
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Governor Signs Balanced Fiscal Year 2017 Budget that invests in Delaware?s Future Prosperity

Early this morning, Governor Jack Markell signed a balanced Fiscal Year 2017 budget funding programs that build on the progress made to increase Delawareans' opportunities to make the most of their talents. The budget reflects changes realized and reinforced by the Administration and the General Assembly over eight years, helping the state achieve the fastest job growth in the region while raising the quality of life for all Delawareans.
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General Assembly Passes Important Health Care Pricing Transparency Legislation

Senate Bill 238, which establishes the Delaware Health Care Claims Database within the Delaware Health Information Network, passed the Senate unanimously on June 9th, and passed the House unanimously earlier this evening.
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Division of Public Health Announces Two New Zika Cases in Delaware Males

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced two New Castle County men have tested positive for the Zika virus bringing the total number of cases in Delaware to seven. All of the Zika positive test results are due to a mosquito bite while traveling abroad and none involve a pregnancy. Both men were tested in June following recent travel. Zika is spread primarily through mosquito bite but can also be sexually transmitted from male to female or passed from mother to fetus during pregnancy.
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Statement by Governor Markell on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Relating to Delaware Election Law

Today Governor Markell issued a statement praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision that let stand Delaware's Elections Disclosure Act.
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A Book That Shaped Me: Summer Essay Contest

The Library of Congress launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made a personal impact on their lives. The 5th annual "A Book That Shaped Me" contest is running now in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit ?Just Above Water? Featuring Photographs by Mark Houlday

For Immediate Release THE MEZZANINE GALLERY TO EXHIBIT "JUST ABOVE WATER" FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARK HOULDAY The Delaware Division of the Arts Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present Just Above Water, an exhibition of photographs by Mark Houlday. The exhibition will be on view from July 1-29. Please note: the Mezzanine Gallery will be closed on […]
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Guilty Verdict in Wilmington Murder Trial

Assault and weapons charges, bank robberies lead to convictions, prison time in other cases A New Castle County Superior Court jury found a 22-year-old Wilmington man guilty on all charges today, in connection with a 2015 murder in Wilmington. Deputy Attorneys General Brian Robertson and Dan McBride won the conviction against Atiba Mayfield on charges […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message Transcript: Expanding Access to High-Quality Early Learning Programs

The first few years of a child's life are crucial to his or her success. That's why one of our top goals has been giving all Delaware families access to high-quality early learning programs and why I made early childhood funding one of my top budget priorities this year. It supports social and emotional development, helps even the playing field for children across socio-economic levels, and puts all kids on the path to meeting their full potential. The efforts of state leaders, advocates, and, most importantly, teachers and other staff are paying off.
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Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware: Strengthening Our Economy

The video below addresses the progress of the state's economy and how Delaware's business climate encourages companies to locate and expand in Delaware. These results have happened as the state has pursued an approach of working with private, public and non-profit partners to support innovative technology, workforce development, and job-creating capital investment.
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Four Indicted On Charges Relating To Murder of 15-Year-Old Brandon Wingo in Wilmington

Three men were indicted Monday for the murder of 15-year-old Brandon Wingo as he walked home from school on May 19, and a woman was indicted on related charges as well. Kevon Harris-Dickerson, 20, of Newark, Zaahir Smith, 19, of Newark, and Diamonte Taylor, 18, of Wilmington, were indicted by a grand jury Monday for […]
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Governor Signs Bill Closing Gun Background Check Loophole

Building on the state's efforts to implement responsible gun safety laws, Governor Markell today signed legislation to close a loophole that allows people to purchase firearms without passing a background check. House Bill 325, which received final approval from the General Assembly Wednesday, extends from three to 25 days the amount of time for a background check to be completed before a gun buyer may complete his or her purchase. It will not affect the vast majority of purchases since more than 91 percent of background checks are completed within minutes or, at most, hours.
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Delaware Forest Service awards volunteer fire grants

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) has awarded $22,000 in grants to eight volunteer fire companies to purchase equipment to fight wildfires and improve their wildfire readiness and capabilities. In the past 10 years, the DFS has provided 122 grants totaling more than $288,000 to volunteer fire companies through its Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program, funded by the U.S. Forest Service.
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Middletown FFA wins forestry career development event

Middletown's FFA Chapter won the 2016 Forestry Career Development Event (CDE) – a challenging test of tree identification skills, forestry knowledge, and math abilities – held this week at Brecknock Park in Camden. Middletown will go on to compete in the forestry event at the 89th National FFA Convention & Expo from Oct. 19 to 22, 2016 in Indianapolis, IN. The Milford FFA Chapter placed second and will go on to compete in the forestry competition at the Eastern States Exposition or "The Big E!," scheduled to take place in Springfield, MA on September 17.
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Delaware E-book Purchasers to Receive Over $1.3 Million from Price-Fixing Lawsuit

Delaware residents who purchased electronic books – known as E-books – from a number of sources between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012, should begin receiving account credits or checks this week, as a result of the successful prosecution of a price-fixing case against Apple, Inc. Delaware consumers are estimated to receive over $1,300,000 […]
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Beat the Heat: Make a Plan

While Delaware has yet to experience a significant heat wave in 2016, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity at the beginning of the summer to remind residents to prepare for excessive heat as the temperatures start to go up.
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Prosecutors Win Convictions For Several Gun Charges

Other defendants face prison time for rape and child porn charges Attorneys with the Delaware Department of Justice recently obtained significant criminal convictions and sentences: Deputy Attorneys General Mark Denney and Erika Flaschner successfully tried Dominique Tisinger, 24, of Wilmington, receiving convictions on charges of Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Possession of […]
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Governor?s Weekly Message Transcript: Ensuring the Rights and Safety of All Delawareans and Americans

Last Sunday, Delawareans and Americans across the country awoke to the horrifying and tragic news of the worst mass shooting in the nation's history – a crime that the President appropriately called "an act of terror and an act of hate." Victims were largely from the LGBT community. To Delaware's LGBT community, we stand with you. To Camp Rehoboth and Haven at University of Delaware, thank you for standing strong and providing comfort.
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Beehives set up at Blackbird Forest Education Center

State officials hope a new addition at the Blackbird Forest Education Center in Townsend will become a "hive of activity" as its occupants get "busy as bees" teaching visitors about the natural environment, the valuable role bees play in crop pollination and honey production, and how forests and flowering tree species can contribute to bee health and well-being. Native trees such as flowering dogwood (cornus florida) can provide a good source of nutrition to foraging bees.Native trees such as flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) can provide a good source of nutrition to foraging bees. "Trees for Bees" is the theme of the 10th "National Pollinator Week" (June 20-26, 2016). Created to promote bee-friendly practices such as planting pollinator gardens of native flowers and limiting the over-use of pesticides, the 2016 theme highlights the many natural "bee"-nefits that flowering native tree species such as tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), black willow (Salix nigra), northern catalpa (Catalpa speciosa), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), and maples (Acer spp.) can offer to foraging bees.
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Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware: Building:Better Trail Systems

The First State Trails and Pathways Initiative. DNREC and DelDOT worked to create a world-class network of new pathways and trails. In addition to adding 50 miles of new trails and pathways, as a result of the First State Trails and Pathways Initiative, Delaware's Bike Friendly state ranking rose from 31st nationally to 3rd.
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Insurance Department Will Conduct Public Information Sessions Regarding 2017 Health Insurance Rate Requests

Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart reminds Delawareans that next week the Insurance Department will conduct public information sessions to receive comment on the proposed health insurance rate increases for 2017.
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Former State Workers Indicted and Arrested For Theft From Aid Program

Attorney General Matt Denn announced today the arrests and indictments of seven former state of Delaware employees for theft of federal money. All seven were employed by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), and were responsible for issuing Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, and three previous arrests were also related to the same […]
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Delaware Announces Fifth Zika Case From Travel Abroad

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today a fifth Zika case following on the heels of the Friday announcement of a fourth case. The new case is a New Castle County adult male who traveled in May. Like the four other cases, the person acquired the illness from a mosquito bite while traveling abroad.
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Flag Lowering to Half Staff

President Obama Sunday ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff "as a mark of respect for the victims of the act of hatred and terror perpetrated on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Orlando, Florida." In concurrence with the President's order and as an expression of Delaware's sympathy […]
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Shooting At Police, Gun Charges, Child Sexual Abuse Charges Lead to Prison Sentences For Defendants

A 20-year old Newark man will spend the next six years in prison for shooting at a Wilmington Police car. Deputy Attorneys General Joe Grubb and Michael DegliObizzi secured the sentence, following Taleem Bryant's conviction for Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Reckless Endangering First Degree, and two counts of Possession of a […]
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Weekly Message Transcript: Making the Most of the Talents of All People

Our state is at its best when we make the most of the talents of all of our people. Every member of our community deserves a chance to be productive, to be told they and their work matter, and to contribute to the greater good by putting their time and talent to use.
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Neighbor say Allen Harim must clean up before expanding

For neighbors of the Allen Harim chicken plant in Harbeson, it's a case of a company counting its chickens before they hatch. Allen Harim is seeking to double its chicken production to 2 million birds by the end of the summer. To deal with the additional wastewater, the company is embarking on Phase 2 of its plans to upgrade the company's treatment plant. Phase 2 will see nutrient removal technology installed ...
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A 27-year-old Milton man has been charged with vehicular homicide after police say he drove into a Verizon worker, pinning him to his work van. The worker died at the scene. After his release from the hospital June 9, Zachary M. Krytzer was charged with first-degree homicide and driving under the influence of drugs, said Master Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. Krytzer was released on $20,500 ...
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Governor Markell Announces Five Judicial Nominations

Governor Markell today announced the nominations of five individuals to serve as members of the Delaware judiciary, including the Honorable Janell Ostroski (for Judge of the Family Court, New Castle County), the Honorable Louann Vari (for Judge of the Family Court, Kent County), the Honorable Mary Much (for reappointment as Commissioner of the Family Court, New Castle County), Katharine Mayer (for Commissioner of the Superior Court, New Castle County), and Donald Bucklin (for Commissioner of the Court of Common Pleas for Kent and Sussex Counties).
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Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes, will become the newest legislative subcommittee member of the Impaired Driving Task Force in the Delaware Office of Highway Safety. The purpose of the committee is to address issues and seek legislative improvements and solutions related to impaired driving in Delaware. One of the proposed improvements includes exploring the 24/7 Sobriety program. These sobriety programs address repeat ...
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Hosted by Dewey Business Partnership, the first annual Summer Solstice Celebration is taking place in Dewey Beach Thursday, June 23. Highlighting the event will be a parade with the Budweiser Clydesdales and a bayside beach party for all ages with the 19th Street Band on Dickinson Avenue. There will also be floats, cars, music and local celebrities. Long Neck resident Tom Creekmore will lead the parade dressed as ...
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Route 1 northbound at Route 24 is restricted to one lane following a serious vehicle crash. Numerous emergency vehicles are on the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
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Agriculture occupies more than 40 percent of Delaware's total land mass, and farm management decisions can significantly affect the state's landscapes and waterways. That's why farmers and environmental scientists are working together to identify sustainable ways to grow bigger, better crops without increasing nutrient loads that harm the environment. "We, like a lot of places, are wrestling with balance," said ...
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Torch run takes off from Rehoboth

Delaware Law Enforcement for Special Olympics kicks off the 30th Anniversary Torch Run in Rehoboth, Wednesday, June 8. Over the next three days police officers from throughout Delaware will run the Flame of Hope 160 miles to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Delaware. Officers will run the Flame of Hope into the summer games opening ceremony Friday, June 10, in Newark. Follow the officers on ...
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A registered sex offender faces charges after police say he exposed himself June 5 to a woman working inside a Rehoboth Beach Parking building. Lewis E. Brittingham III, 52, of Georgetown, who is homeless, was outside of the Rehoboth Beach Parking Division building on Lake Avenue at 5 a.m. when he exposed himself to a woman working inside, said Lt. Jaime Riddle of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. The woman ...
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Members of the Lewes-Rehoboth Rotary work fast to gather U.S. flags in the heavy wind that hit the area Wednesday afternoon. Winds are forecast to blow from the west in excess of 18 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
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Zumba in Lewes Canalfront Park Wednesday Evening

Come join us Wednesday evening at 6 pm for Zumba by Kelly on the Overlook Deck in beautiful Lewes Canalfront Park on the banks of the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Bring your positive energy for an unforgettable uplifting, healthy experience. Session is free, but donations welcomed to support the Park.
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Building and Sustaining a Stronger, More Prosperous Delaware

In the weeks ahead, the Governor's office will release a series of videos highlighting the progress the state has made over the past eight years through the voices of Delawareans. They will address ways in which the lives of Delawareans today, and generations to come, are being affected by efforts to strengthen our schools, develop cleaner and more efficient energy, make the state a safer and more welcoming place for all people, improve recreational and cultural options, and create more economic development and opportunity.
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Verizon worker dies in Route 1 crash

A Verizon worker died after he was struck by a car June 7 along Route 1 near Little Heaven, pinning him against a work truck. Heath B. Janssen, 41, of Dover, was putting equipment in the back of his work truck after checking phone lines beneath a manhole cover at 1:55 p.m. The truck was parked on the southbound shoulder of Route 1, said Master Cpl. Gary Fournier of the Delaware State Police. The truck was stopped ...
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IN A WHITE ROOM

BEAUTIFUL DEMI LUNE DRESSER WOULD LOOK FANTASTIC IN ANY HOME
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Boy, 3, struck in Rehoboth crosswalk

A 3-year-old boy was struck by a Jeep while crossing Brooklyn Avenue June 7 with his father and 6-year-old brother. Gary D. Griffiths, 49, of Chadds Ford, Pa., was crossing Brooklyn Avenue at 9:30 a.m. with his sons, Redford C. Griffiths, 3, and his brother, 6, said Lt. Jaime Riddle of the Rehoboth Beach Police Department. The three were going south in the crosswalk at the intersection of King Charles Avenue and ...
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Clock ticking on two dozen projects

The fate of 24 projects with nearly 1,500 lots or units will be determined over the next three weeks. A July 1 deadline looms for the projects to be substantially underway. If not underway by the deadline, the projects will sunset. Under a new ordinance, developers with applications that expired Dec. 31, 2015, could apply for a second chance to get their projects underway with a six-month time extension. Most of ...
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We are Auctioning Off Two 4-Day General Admission Passes to the 2016 Firefly Music Festival to Raise Money for Our Animals in Need! Bidding starts below face value! BIDDING IS EASY: Simply click here and fill our your contact information and your bid and click on the black submit button to formally enter your bid in the auction. Bidding closes on Monday, June 13, 2016 The highest bidder wins the passes Bid ...
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As the heroin epidemic continues to claim lives across Delaware and the nation, Delaware State Police warn that drug-related crimes are on the rise - but they can be deterred with common sense precautions. Sgt. Adam Wright said at a recent community meeting held in Lincoln that burglaries are increasing in Sussex County. "That is a huge thing in Sussex County right now: burglaries. Burglaries, burglaries, ...
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Thrifting USA!

Finding a gigantic bargain--saving it from the landfill-giving back to the community. Doesn't get much better. Shop at UB from 10 to 5, today and everyday. Donations always welcome.
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The city of Rehoboth Beach has debuted its pilot valet trash service, which, for a price, frees 50 property owners from dragging their trash cans to and from the curb. Established by the city commissioners in April, the pilot program will run for a year. City Manager Sharon Lynn said the city received over 100 applications, but only 50 properties are included in the program, which calls for city workers to go on ...
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Teller 12

Most consumer goods in life have gone up in price. Except the Teller 12. Each month, Kevin and Catherine select 6 red wines and 6 white wines, and package it together in a case ready for you to pick up. The best part, the price is still $129.99. The same as it's been for the past 14 years! Individually, these wines are guaranteed to be at least 16% more. As an example, here is June's Teller 12. This is a fantastic...
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3.8 Liter, V6 Engine, DOHC, 16 Valves, 6 Speed Shiftable Automatic Transmission, Rear Wheel Drive, MacPherson Strut Front Suspension, Multi-Link Rear Suspension, Four-Wheel Independent Suspension, Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar, 4-Wheel ABS, Ventilated Front Disc Brakes, Solid Rear Disc Brakes, EXTERIOR; Aqua Minerale Blue Exterior, Matching Mirrors and Door Handles, Tinted Windows, Rear Window Defrost, Fog ...
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Six Cape High seniors shared their experiences as African-American students in the classroom and school community during a forum May 10 hosted by the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice. "There's a lot of cliques," said panel member Suprenia West-Burton. "There are students whose parents own a lot of property, and then there are the so-called blue-collar kids." Erykah Miller said there is a racial ...
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A former state representative faces charges after police say he was involved in a domestic dispute with an ex-girlfriend that turned physical. John C. Atkins, 46, of Millsboro was charged with offensive touching and criminal mischief following an incident at 4:40 p.m. June 3, said Sgt. Richard Bratz of the Delaware State Police. A 38-year-old woman called 911 after she said she had an altercation with Atkins, her ...
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President Obama's policy to allow transgender students use the bathroom of their choice has had no impact on Cape Henlopen schools, says Superintendent Robert Fulton. "We had considered these issues before Obama made his decision," Fulton said. In a decision that has sparked national debate, the U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to school districts countrywide protecting the rights of transgender people ...
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The class of 2016 will march in graduation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, at Cape High's Legend Stadium. This year's guest speaker is Cape High Teacher of the Year Carrie Evick. The senior class president Joey Kung will also speak. Officials said 312 students are graduating from Cape Henlopen High School this year. Parking restrictions Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Graduates and guests must enter ...
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Rehoboth Beach commissioners unanimously approved a permit of compliance allowing Egg restaurant to operate in the former McQuay's Market, near the entrance to Rehoboth Beach. Owner Missy Moore described Egg, 510 Rehoboth Ave., as a breakfast and brunch place, with a menu including scrapple and eggs, bloody Marys and mimosas. In addition to a permit to serve alcohol, a permit for a small, outdoor patio was ...
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