DNREC seeks public?s reporting of Delaware wild turkey sightings for 2017 survey

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is asking the public to assist with the state's 8th annual wild turkey survey by helping identify locations where the birds are successfully reproducing in Delaware.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament?s new youth division

Fishing offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy Delaware's great outdoors and spend quality time with family. To add to the experience for anglers age 15 and under, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced a new youth division of the Delaware Sport Fishing Tournament with smaller qualifying sizes for trophy fish than the tournament's adult requirements.
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DNREC announces Alapocas Run State Park access parking lot at Bancroft Mills to close July 10 for mill demolition, redevelopment

WILMINGTON – The state-owned parking lot at Bancroft Mills used for accessing the southern portion of Alapocas Run State Park along the Brandywine River will close for public use July 10, DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The closure is necessary for demolition of nearby abandoned mill buildings and redevelopment of the site, and will remain in effect until further notice.
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Attacks on State Troopers and Dover Police Officers Lead to Prison Sentences

Other defendants face prison for murder, weapons, drug, and rape charges. A 31-year-old Harrington man pled guilty and was sentenced in Superior Court on charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony related to his shooting at a Delaware State Trooper. In July 2016, Troopers responded to a […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 19-25

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 June 19-25 made 2,308 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 212 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 156 citations.
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Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS? Summer EBT Program

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services' Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]
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Start 4th of July in Dover at the Delaware Public Archives!

Celebrate the 4th with Dover, DE’s unique history! The First State Heritage Park has events planned all day long including a historic Dover scavenger hunt, moon bounces, pony rides, petting zoo, an Old-Fashioned Parade, live music, food and of course… fireworks at 9:20pm. The First State Heritage Park will have programs running on The Green and […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Economic Development and Coastal Zone Legislation

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the passage of House Bill 226, which would restructure Delaware's economic development efforts, and House Bill 190, which would allow for the responsible redevelopment of 14 industrial sites within the Coastal Zone. These two pieces of legislation were key economic priorities for […]
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DNREC announces that first phase of new Tri-Valley Trail in White Clay Creek State Park to open to the public July 4

NEWARK – The much-anticipated Tri-Valley Trail, located in White Clay Creek State Park north of Newark, will open to the public on July 4, DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation announced today. The first 1.9-mile Phase I section connects Paper Mill and Thompson Station roads to a new trailhead at the intersection of Smith Mill and Paper Mill roads.
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Ensure Your Pets are Safe During Fourth of July Festivities

DOVER – The Fourth of July holiday may be a time for food, fun and fireworks for Delawareans, but what's fun for humans can be dangerous for pets. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) advises pet owners to be aware that fireworks cause many pets to run away, and that holiday […]
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Future STEM professionals honored at national student conference

Students from across Delaware represented the First State as part of the Delaware Technology Student Association last week at the 39th annual National Technology Student Association Conference in Orlando, many bringing home awards for Top 10 finishes. In total, 172 students from Delaware competed in 127 individual and 115 team events that were focused on […]
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DNREC?s DuPont Nature Center announces family-friendly programs for July

The DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve, a DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife facility located in the heart of Delaware's Bayshore Region, will host a variety of family-friendly programs during the month of July.
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2018 District/Charter Teachers of the Year named

Twenty Delaware teachers are finalists to be named Delaware's 2018 Teacher of the Year. Selected from among the 9,000 public school teachers in the state, the candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students with a love of learning, demonstration of professional traits and […]
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Don?t Get Sick from Your Holiday Picnic

DOVER — Summer months mean picnics, days at the beach, camping, and road trips. But as temperatures continue to rise, so do your chances of contracting a foodborne illness if you do not properly handle and sanitize your food. The Division of Public (DPH) Health Office of Food Protection encourages Delawareans to be mindful of […]
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Commissioner Navarro Approves MetLife-Brighthouse Spinoff

Dover, DE – Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro today announced his final regulatory approval of MetLife, Inc.'s long announced plans to spin-off its U.S. retail life and annuity insurance businesses into insurance subsidiaries of newly formed Brighthouse Financial, Inc. The Commissioner's approval allows the company to transition 1.3 million life insurance policyholders and 1.5 million […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Elisabeth Bard?s ?Divisions Upon a Ground? Photographs

Wilmington, Del. (June 29, 2017) – Divisions Upon a Ground will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from July 7-28, 2017. Please note that there will not be an opening reception this month. The exhibit title, inspired by Renaissance music, refers to elaborations and enrichments on a simple theme. In this body of work, Bard […]
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Driver Fairness Bill Passes General Assembly

Dover, DE – On June 27, 2017, the Delaware State Senate voted nearly unanimously (24-1) to pass House Substitute 1 for House Bill 80 ("HS 1 for HB 80"). This measure, a substitute to the Department of Insurance's original HB 80, targets unfair discriminatory practices used by automobile insurance companies to determine premium costs.   "For […]
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Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Special Assistant at Department of Correction

Claire DeMatteis, former senior counsel to U.S. Senator Joe Biden, will lead implementation of DOC plan DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced his appointment of Claire DeMatteis – a former senior counsel to then-U.S. Senator Joe Biden – as a temporary Special Assistant to the Governor at the Delaware Department of Correction. […]
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Middletown program gives students college experience

Middletown High School's DSU Early Bird program for male students of color gives students the chance to earn both college credits in high school and a taste of what college will be like. For Middletown High School, the program has been a success and another way to ensure students are on track to enroll in and graduate from college.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for crabbing violations and crab pot thefts

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested two New Castle County men June 24, following an investigation into multiple crabbing and crab pot theft violations that occurred on Herring Creek in Sussex County.

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DNREC Fish & Wildlife officers make arrests for crabbing violations and crab pot thefts

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested two New Castle County men June 24, following an investigation into multiple crabbing and crab pot theft violations that occurred on Herring Creek in Sussex County.

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Bellevue State Park to celebrate its 40th anniversary

Bellevue State Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, and the staff and the Friends of Bellevue State Park invite the public to join the celebration with all kinds of family-friendly activities and fun for all ages 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sunday, July 2. The park will waive its entry fee for the day.

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Governor Carney?s Statement on the Senate GOP Healthcare Bill

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney released on Tuesday the following statement on the U.S. Senate Republicans’ healthcare plan: "The Senate Republican healthcare bill would lead to thousands of Delawareans losing their health insurance and cause premiums to rise dramatically for older Delawareans. It would force the state's Medicaid program to reduce or eliminate coverage […]

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Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to hold June 28 public hearing on draft amendment to tautog management plan in Lewes

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) public hearing on a draft amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog at 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 28 at DNREC's Lewes Facility, 901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE 19958. The draft amendment proposes a change in tautog […]

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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 23 special events during July 2017

Highlights include programs on Independence Day, jazz history and quill-pen writing.

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Delaware promoting Operation Dry Water June 30-July 2 to help prevent boating under the influence and save lives on the water

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced Delaware's active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities.

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Pickett?s Charge Program at the DPA

Pickett’s Charge Program at the Delaware Public Archives on July 1st 2017 @ 10:30 am. from the Cape Gazette | Lewes, DE After two years of war and several days of hard fighting on the Union flanks around the town of Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee believed that a concerted attack upon the troops […]

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Federal, State, and Local Officials Break Ground Today for the Construction of a New Bridge over the Christina River

Wilmington, Del. — Governor John Carney, U.S. Senator Thomas Carper, Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, and a host of other dignitaries and local officials were at a groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon to kick-off the construction of a new multi-modal bridge over the Christina River at the Wilmington […]

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Carjacker to Spend at Least 50 Years in Prison

Other defendants, including local gang member, face significant prison time for drug, rape, and weapons charges. A Rehoboth Beach man faces 50 years to life in prison after his conviction for the robbery and carjacking of a 64-year-old man. Deputy Attorney General Amanda Nyman secured convictions for Carjacking First Degree, Robbery First Degree, and Offensive […]

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Summer Food Service Program Provides Nutritious Meals for Needy Children

Delaware's First Lady is leading effort to ensure children have regular access to healthy meals WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and the Delaware Department of Education are asking for your help in letting Delaware residents know of the availability of free meals this summer for children in need. The Summer Food Service […]

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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 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 June 12-18 made 1,905 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 255 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 40 citations.

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Governor Carney Announces Delaware Has Housed More Than 500 Homeless Veterans

Delaware joined the national effort to house homeless veterans in 2015 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that Delaware has now housed more than 500 formerly homeless veterans since joining the national Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness in 2015. "Our veterans served because of a heartfelt duty to country. We owe […]

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Governor Carney Announces Family Services Cabinet Council Summer Initiative

The Summer Initiative will coordinate delivery of state services for families in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday announced the Family Services Cabinet Council's Summer Initiative, an interagency effort to improve the coordination of state services to better meet the needs of families in the city of Wilmington. The FSCC Summer Initiative […]

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Free HIV Screenings Offered on National HIV Testing Day, June 27, 2017

DOVER — Knowing your status for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) gives you powerful information to help you take steps to keep you and your partner healthy. Free testing will be offered at six locations in Delaware on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in observance of National HIV Testing Day. "Even if you don't think you're at […]

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DNREC produces wetlands report card on Leipsic River Watershed?s health and management recommendations

DOVER – DNREC's Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program announced that its final report on the health of wetlands located in Kent County's Leipsic River Watershed and Little Creek area – the eighth in a series of watershed-specific wetland health reports – has been given a C+ grade for their current condition, with opportunity for improvement. […]

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DNREC exhibiting at the Health Hook-up Community Day in New Castle on June 27

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will showcase exhibits highlighting air quality monitoring and home energy savings at the 15th annual New Castle Avenue Health Hook-Up Community Day on Tuesday, June 27 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Bowlerama and Canaan Baptist Church parking lots located at 3031 New Castle Avenue in New Castle.

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Delaware?s 2017 horseshoe crab commercial fishery to close June 22, with harvest quota reached

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Delaware's 2017 commercial harvest quota of 162,136 male horseshoe crabs has been met, and that the horseshoe crab fishery will close at 12:01 a.m., Thursday, June 22 in accordance with Delaware law and regulations. The fishery will remain closed the rest of the year.

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School Resource Officer Training Underway

In the effort to improve safety in Delaware's public and charter schools, School Resource Officers (SRO) are considered to be the strongest partners.
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Tornado in Sussex Confirmed

A team of meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Mount Holly, New Jersey along with personnel from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and Sussex County Emergency Operations conducted a site assessment this morning
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces arrival of 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is pleased to announce publication of the 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide. This year's cover features the winning photograph in the 2016/17 Hunting Photography Contest, "Couples Retreat" by Bo Wilkinson of Dagsboro. The guide is available now at participating license agents throughout the state, at the Division of Fish & Wildlife's licensing desk in the Richardson & Robbins Building at 89 Kings Highway in Dover and online at 2017/18 Delaware Hunting & Trapping Guide.
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Governor Carney Joins Attorney General Denn to Announce Summer and Afterschool Programs

Grants funded by settlements with national banks for alleged misconduct in the national financial markets WILMINGTON, Del. – The following is an excerpt from Governor Carney's remarks on Monday at H. Fletcher Brown Boys and Girls Club for an announcement of more than $900,000 in funding for 16 organizations to provide summer and afterschool programs […]
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DOL Employment and Training Hudson Center Reopens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2017 Newark, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Employment and Training is reopening its operation at the Hudson State Service Center after construction work there caused it to temporarily relocate last month. On Monday, June 19, Employment and Training services will resume at the Hudson Center office located […]
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Two More Gang Members Plead Guilty

Other defendants sentenced to prison for drug, rape and burglary charges A total of 26 members of the Only My Brothers (OMB) gang have now pled guilty to charges included in the 2016 indictment related to the activities of OMB after 2 more members entered pleas and were sentenced in Superior Court. The charges represent […]
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DPH Continues to Promote Zika Awareness Through Statewide Advertising Campaign

The Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to remind Delawareans to protect themselves from the Zika virus with support from a statewide advertising campaign launched last month. The campaign reminds travelers, particularly pregnant women, to take steps to prevent Zika. Zika has been found in several popular travel locations. Delaware's 17 confirmed Zika cases were all caused by mosquito bites while traveling abroad, however, there are warmer climates in the continental United States with local Zika transmission. Anyone planning a trip over the summer should educate themselves on Zika's dangers and how to prevent the disease before setting off for your vacation destination.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 5-June 11

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 June 5-11 made 2,032 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 200 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 44 citations. Officers responded to 46 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigate personal watercraft accident on C&D Canal

NEW CASTLE – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating a personal watercraft (PWC) boating accident in the C&D Canal near Summit Bridge Tuesday afternoon that injured a Middletown man.
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Governor Carney Welcomes Firefly Music Festival to Delaware

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney released the following statement on Thursday, noting the economic benefits of the four-day Firefly Music Festival at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. "Firefly brings tens of thousands of visitors to Delaware from every state and dozens of countries," said Governor Carney. "Not only does the festival have an […]
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Attorney General Denn Confirms Delaware?s Involvement In Ongoing National Opioid Investigation and Begins Steps for Independent State Investigation

In response to a Wall Street Journal article describing a national coalition of Attorneys General investigating whether manufacturers have engaged in unlawful or deceptive practices in the marketing and sale of opioids, Attorney General Denn confirmed Thursday that the Delaware Department of Justice is actively participating in this investigation. Attorney General Denn also announced that […]
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Governor Carney Hosts Ramadan Iftar Dinner at Woodburn

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney hosted 30 guests Wednesday evening at a Ramadan Iftar dinner at Woodburn, including members of Delaware’s Muslim community and statewide elected officials. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes the daily fasting during the month of Ramadan, which ends the evening of June 24 this year. […]
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Fireworks Illegal in Delaware

The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds all citizens and visitors of Delaware that fireworks are illegal to possess, use, or sell in the State of Delaware. This includes sparklers and sky lanterns.
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Address Gender Pay Gap

Delaware will become first state to prohibit employers from requesting salary history DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed a new law that will prevent employers from requesting the salary history of job applicants and will help close the pay gap between men and women. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst, the […]
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Highmark Requests 2018 Health Insurance Rate Increase of 33.6%

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance ("DOI") has received a proposed rate increase request from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware ("Highmark BCBSD") for 33.6% for its 2018 individual Marketplace business. This requested rate increase assumes that the cost-sharing subsidies and individual mandate will not be in place for 2018. Highmark BCBSD's […]
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?Take a Kid Fishing!? upcoming dates announced by DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife

Do you know a child or young teen who might enjoy learning about fishing and delight in having the opportunity to catch a fish? DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife invites budding anglers age 6 through 15 to come out and learn to fish with a parent/guardian on three upcoming "Take a Kid Fishing!" dates.
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DNREC to update community June 19 on Hockessin Ground Water Plume Site investigations

Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will update the public about the contaminated Hockessin Ground Water Plume Site. The update will be held at the monthly meeting of the Greater Hockessin Area Development Association (GHADA) set for 7 p.m., June 19 at Hockessin Memorial Hall, 610 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE 19707.
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DPH Health Equity Summit June 29, 2017 in Dover

Did you know that where you live, how much you earn, and your social connections may have an adverse impact on your personal health? In an effort to address and eliminate such disparities among people statewide, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will present its annual Health Equity Summit on June 29, 2017, at Delaware State University's Martin Luther King Student Center in Dover. The times are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney Attends Learning Lab on State Strategies to Reduce Childhood Hunger

Delaware one of ten states and territories selected to participate in learning lab DOVER, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney is leading a Delaware team studying how Virginia has leveraged public-private partnerships to ensure school-age children have regular access to healthy meals. Delaware was one of 10 states and territories selected by the National […]
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Department of Insurance Launches Internet Chat Support for Consumers and Agents

Dover, DE—The Delaware Department of Insurance has added a live chat support feature to its website. The chat box offers online users a quick and convenient way to connect with a department specialist who can answer basic insurance inquiries. The live chat feature launched Monday, June 12th and was free to implement. "It's our job […]
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State of Delaware Deferred Compensation Plans Financial Statement Audits

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the following Financial Statement Audits of the State of Delaware Deferred Compensation Plans: State of Delaware Deferred Compensation 403(b) Match Plan for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 State of Delaware Deferred Compensation 401(a) Match Plan for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 State of Delaware Deferred Compensation […]
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DPH Encourages Residents to Make a Heat Safety Plan, Including One for Pets, As Temperatures Soar

Though the official start of summer is still a week away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity to encourage residents to prepare for days of extreme heat as temperatures start to go up. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New Castle County for Tuesday and all three counties are under an Air Quality Alert on Monday.
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Wine-glass painting party on June 22, 2017 at New Castle, Del.?s Buena Vista mansion

The event will feature a professional artist who will provide each guest with step-by-step instruction in creating two, hand-painted wine glasses utilizing the "Spring Flower!" design.
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Leaders from Europe?s foremost science and healthcare clusters to meet with Delaware bioscience experts at new Delaware Innovation Space

A delegation from Europe's leading science and healthcare clusters will meet with distinguished Delaware researchers, industry professionals and entrepreneurs to discuss exciting work being done here in bioscience, cancer research and healthcare fintech. The event will be held on Friday, June 16 at the Delaware Innovation Space (www.deinnovates.org) business incubator and research institute at the DuPont Experimental Station.
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Governor Carney Attends Delaware Army National Guard 261st Signal Brigade Deployment Ceremony

SMYRNA, Del. – The following is an excerpt from Governor John Carney's remarks on Friday at the Delaware Army National Guard's deployment ceremony for the 261st Signal Brigade:   "Today, I come with a greater sense of responsibility for the soldiers in front of me and for the families who are here to join you as […]
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Governor Carney Attends Delaware National Guard 261st Signal Brigade Deployment Ceremony

SMYRNA, Del. – The following is an excerpt from Governor John Carney's remarks on Friday at the Delaware National Guard's deployment ceremony for the 261st Signal Brigade:   "Today, I come with a greater sense of responsibility for the soldiers in front of me and for the families who are here to join you as […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

The 31st Annual Youth Fishing Tournament drew 155 young anglers and their families to three Delaware ponds on Saturday, June 3. There were winners in all three counties.
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Governor Carney and Governor Hogan React to PJM?s Alternative Financing Methods for Artificial Island Project

  Governors thanked PJM and urged FERC to consider cost allocation that will not unfairly burden Delmarva ratepayers WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday thanked PJM’s Board of Managers for presenting alternatives to financing the $279 million Artificial Island transmission line project, and urged the Federal Energy […]
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Shooter, Driver In 2015 3rd Street Shooting Sentenced To Prison

Gun Possessions, Other Charges Lead To Prison In Other Cases Two Wilmington men will go to prison after receiving sentences for their roles in a 2015 shooting and a high-speed police chase. Deputy Attorneys General Cynthia Hurlock and Katherine Butler secured the sentences against 25-year-old Troy Gee and 19-year-old Elijah Warren, both of Wilmington. In […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 29-June 4

Reminder for the week: Commercial horseshoe crab harvest occurring now 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 May 29-June 4 made 3,064 contacts with anglers, boaters and the […]
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Sussex Technical School District Inspection

The Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) received an anonymous complaint that Mr. Michael Horsey of Laurel, DE, purchased a piece of land and then sold it for a high price to Sussex Technical School District (Sussex Tech). Sussex Tech then awarded the Construction Manager (CM) contract for the High School Bus Entrance project to […]
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Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]
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Delaware Libraries Launch 2017 Statewide Summer Reading Challenge

Delaware's First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will kick off the statewide 2017 Summer Library Reading Challenge, Build a Better World, this weekend at public libraries in all three counties.   She will be joined by special guests The Cat's Pajamas, a musical comedy trio. The kick-off events are: 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Dover Public […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Confirmation of Gary F. Traynor to Serve as Justice on Delaware Supreme Court

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate's confirmation of Gary F. Traynor to serve as a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court: "Gary is one of Delaware's sharpest legal minds, and has a diverse legal background that will serve him well as a Justice on Delaware's […]
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Almost 600 Child Support Client Cards Used at Kmart May Have Been Compromised; New Cards Being Issued

NEW CASTLE (June 7, 2017) – Approximately 592 Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) clients who used their First State Family Card at a Kmart may have had the card number compromised, the Division learned Tuesday, June 6. Information on the Kmart website related to the incident assures customers no personal data from their […]
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Online survey seeks public input regarding the preservation of historic places in Delaware

Survey gathers public input regarding issues and priorities facing historic places in the state.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigating apparent drowning at Seaford Boat Ramp

SEAFORD – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police are investigating the apparent drowning of a 14-year-old boy this afternoon at the Seaford Boat Ramp on the Nanticoke River.
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Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Howard T. Ennis School

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that a small number of individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) as part of being transported to and from the Howard T. Ennis School. DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no additional information will be provided on the active TB case or the individuals who need testing. While the risk of transmission is low, the medical guidance is that those who have been exposed and become infected with the TB bacteria should be treated so they do not develop TB disease.
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Governor Carney Announces Plan to Address Recommendations of DOC Independent Review

Plan includes appointment of Special Assistant to lead turnaround, and $2 million investment in cameras at JTVCC DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday released his plan to act on the recommendations of the initial report of the Independent Review into the causes of the February 1 incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. […]
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Delaware City and Augustine Beach boat ramps in New Castle County to close briefly this month for repairs

The Delaware City Boat Ramp, located within Fort DuPont State Park, and the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp, located south of Port Penn, will each be closed temporarily this month to allow contractors to replace pilings that hold floating docks in place, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today. Shoreline fishing access will be unaffected in both locations.
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Just in Time for Hurricane Season, Delaware?s Department of Insurance Streamlines Emergency Catastrophic Adjusters Licensing Requirements

Dover, DE—Delaware Insurance Commissioner, Trinidad Navarro, has taken steps to streamline the licensing process for insurance adjusters who come to Delaware to immediately help consumers who have filed a claim due to an emergency or catastrophe. Issued on June 5, 2017, Revised Agents Bulletin No. 18, requires Emergency CAT Adjusters to use online services to […]
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Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau Releases Delaware Medicare Supplement Insurance Shopper?s Guide 2017

Dover, DE—The Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Delaware Medicare Supplement Insurance Shopper's Guide is now available in print. This popular guide is updated annually and includes price comparisons and toll-free telephone numbers for all Medigap policies sold in Delaware. Medicare supplement insurance, also called Medigap, is private insurance […]
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New Conservation Access Pass for state wildlife areas going on sale July 1, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is launching Delaware's new Conservation Access Pass July 1. Starting on that date, a Conservation Access Pass will be required for any registered motor vehicle used to access Division of Fish & Wildlife state wildlife areas for recreational activities such as birdwatching, wildlife photography, hiking and horseback […]
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Delaware Joins U.S. Climate Alliance to Uphold Goals of Paris Agreement

Governor Carney pledges support in fight against climate change WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Monday that Delaware has joined the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of states committed to upholding the Paris Agreement to combat climate change, after President Trump announced last week that he would withdraw the U.S. from the agreement. […]
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DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit charges Frankford man with illegal dumping

DOVER – Following an investigation, DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Frankford man June 1 and charged him with illegal dumping after evidence from trash found on Blueberry Lane near Frankford led ECU officers to the suspect. Carlos A. Valencia, 28, was charged with causing or contributing to the discharge of solid […]
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Governor Carney Marks Milestone in Housing Delawareans in Need

State Rental Assistance Program has housed 1,200 clients on 5th anniversary of collaboration NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney celebrated Monday the fifth anniversary of the State Rental Assistance Program, which has provided housing for 1,200 Delawareans through a unique collaboration supporting those in special need of help. The anniversary event took place at […]
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Public invited to vote online through June 9 for best artwork in DNREC-sponsored rain barrel contests

The public's art appreciation is sought in voting for favorite entries now online in the 2017 artistic rain barrel contest sponsored by DNREC's Watershed Assessment and Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship.
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Public invited to vote online through June 9 for best artwork in DNREC-sponsored rain barrel contests

DOVER – The public's art appreciation is sought in voting for favorite entries now online in the 2017 artistic rain barrel contest sponsored by DNREC's Watershed Assessment and Management Section within the Division of Watershed Stewardship. DNREC sponsors the contest as a fun way to educate the community on the benefits of using rain barrels to […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 22-28

Reminder for the week: Paddle boards are vessels – and boating regulations apply 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 May 22-28 made 3,335 contacts with anglers, boaters […]
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Progress on revitalization of former NVF site in Yorklyn to be showcased during Yorklyn Day festival

Revitalization milestones will be on display from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, during the first Yorklyn Day festival at the former NVF manufacturing site in Yorklyn. The event will highlight site remediation – including toxics removal and flood mitigation – along with new trails and amenities, and plans for continued redevelopment.
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Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. "I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on President Trump?s Decision to Withdraw U.S. from the Paris Agreement

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released a statement following President Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: "I am deeply disappointed that President Trump has chosen to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement that united nations across the globe in a fight against climate change. […]
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In Wake of Uptick in Overdose Deaths Statewide, DHSS Urges People in Active Use and Their Families to Seek out Treatment

NEW CASTLE (June 1, 2017) – With six suspected overdose deaths statewide since Monday and multiple overdoses within hours Tuesday in New Castle County, the Department of Health and Social Services is urging Delawareans suffering from addiction to reach out for a connection to treatment. The suspected overdose deaths – one on Sunday, three on […]
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