As Dangerous Cold Temperature and Wind Chills Continue in Delaware, Code Purple Shelters Open Tonight and for Days to Come

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 29, 2017) – With low temperatures in the teens or single digits through much of next week, Code Purple shelters are opening in all three counties for individuals who are homeless and in need of a place of refuge. Often organized and staffed by volunteers, Code Purple sites in Delaware typically are […]
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Guilty Verdict, Guilty Plea in Sussex Cases

David Elder, 45, of Lewes, was found guilty by a Superior Court jury of the rape of a senior citizen and faces a mandatory life sentence because of previous convictions that qualify him for sentencing as an habitual offender. In the early morning hours of December 28, 2015, Elder unlawfully entered the residence of a […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 18-24 made 1,485 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public.
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DNREC announces Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Process Recommendations Report is now available for public review and comment

A draft report for the formation of a Regulatory Advisory Committee for Coastal Zone Conversion Permits is now available for public review and comment.
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DelDOT Announces US 13 NB/SB Weekend Closure for Bridge Work Beginning Friday, January 5, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that US 13 northbound under the SR 141/Basin Road Bridge will be closed to through traffic beginning at 8 PM on Friday, January 5. Local businesses will still be accessible via US 13 north and south. US 13 southbound will remain open until approximately 6 AM on Saturday, January […]
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January offers late season deer hunting opportunities from DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife

For hunters still looking to harvest a deer or add more venison to their freezers, January offers several opportunities as the hunting season winds down.
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DPH Announces Second Flu Death of Season; Stresses Use of Antivirals to Treat Flu Illness

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the second flu-related death of the 2017-2018 flu season. The deceased, an 83-year-old New Castle County woman, passed away last week at a local hospital. She had multiple underlying health conditions and was a resident of a long-term care facility.
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DNREC reminds residents that Christmas tree recycling ? a Delaware post-holiday tradition ? carries on statewide for 2017/18

DNREC encourages Delawareans to deliver their Christmas trees to one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state.
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2018 Teen Video Challenge

        The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and the Delaware Division of Libraries (DDL) invite teens to participate in the 2018 Teen Video Challenge. Teens can create a 30 to 90 second video with their unique interpretation of the 2018 slogan Libraries Rock! This is an opportunity for teens to display their […]
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DNREC to host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing Jan. 3 on proposed addendum to black sea bass plan

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing on the latest draft addendum.
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DNREC to host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing Jan. 3 on proposed addendum to black sea bass plan

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will host an Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission public hearing on the latest draft addendum.
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DNREC, DDA prepare to respond to Delaware Supreme Court?s Dec. 7 decision allowing firearms in state parks and forests

DOVER – The Delaware Supreme Court, by decision dated Dec. 7, 2017 in the matter of Bridgeville Rifle & Pistol Club, LTD, overturned a Superior Court ruling and ended a ban on visitors' possessing firearms in Delaware's state parks and state forests. Pursuant to the ruling, visitors may now possess firearms unless they are prohibited by law due to a past conviction for a violent crime, active Protection from Abuse Order, or mental health commitment. Following the Court's decision to invalidate the existing regulations limiting firearms in state parks and forests, and some Division of Fish & Wildlife properties, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) anticipate issuing interim firearm regulations. The interim regulations would respect the State Constitutional provisions on firearms cited by the Court, by implementing the State's interest in ensuring the safety of the public in a less restrictive manner.
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DelDOT Announces Mobile App Updates

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has released its latest update for the mobile app. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has enhanced the DMV practice test now includes the ability to take the practice test in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. This improvement helps more Delaware residents better prepare for driver's license exams. […]
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State of Delaware Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the State of Delaware's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. This audit was performed by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts and in accordance with 29 Del. C. §2906(a). To view the full report, please […]
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Delaware State Lottery CAFR ? FY 17

State Auditor R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the Delaware State Lottery Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016. Gunnip & Company, LLP conducted the audit under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts, in accordance with 29 Del. C. §4816 and 29 Del. C. […]
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Murder, Gun Charges, Sex Crime Result in Prison Time

Also Burglary, Unlawful Sexual Contact guilty verdict in Kent County A 24-year-old Newark man will spend 30 years in prison after his sentencing by a Superior Court judge for charges of Murder Second Degree, Assault First Degree, Robbery First Degree and Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited. Deputy Attorneys General Sonia Augusthy and […]
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Almost 25,000 Sign up for 2018 Coverage on Delaware?s Health Insurance Marketplace

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 22, 2017) – Despite significant challenges to enrollment, almost 25,000 Delawareans signed up for coverage for 2018 on Delaware's Health Insurance Marketplace. The enrollment total was about 10 percent lower than the 27,584 who signed up last year. On Thursday, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released Delaware's enrollment total […]
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DOJ Consumer Protection Reminds Delawareans About Jury Duty Phone Scammers

Attorney General Matt Denn and the Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit warn Delawareans about scam calls regarding jury duty being made to residents. DOJ and other agencies have alerted the public to these scams previously, but have received continued reports of them occurring, including recently in Sussex County. In the scam, the consumer is […]
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DelDOT Announces Business Process Improvements

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced several initiatives to streamline processes and contribute to fostering economic growth across the state. "During my statewide business roundtable meetings, I asked business owners, "What can the state do better to help our businesses grow?" I received great feedback and I'm glad that we are already making […]
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51 Attorneys General Reach Consumer Protection Settlement with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Concerning Off-Label Promotion of Four Prescription Drugs

Delaware and the attorneys general of 49 other states and the District of Columbia have reached a settlement with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("BIPI") regarding alleged off-label marketing and deceptive and misleading representations made in BIPI's promotion of four of its prescription drugs: Micardis®, Aggrenox®, Atrovent®, and Combivent®. The settlement resolves allegations that BIPI engaged […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor eight free programs during January 2018

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and programs on E.R. Johnson's yacht the Caroline and buccaneers in the Delaware Bay.
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DNREC to host public meeting Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 in Wilmington as listening session on EPA?s proposed repeal of federal Clean Power Plan

WILMINGTON – Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will host a public meeting Monday, Jan. 8, 2018 to provide an opportunity for Delawareans and citizens of other East Coast states to comment on the US Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to repeal the federal Clean Power Plan (CPP). The DNREC-sponsored listening session will begin at 10 a.m. at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
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Secretary Walker Sends Report on Progress Toward Implementing a Health Care Spending Benchmark to Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 20, 2017) –Delaware Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker sent to the Joint Finance Committee Co-Chairs of the General Assembly and the Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 15 her report on the feasibility and progress toward creating a total cost of care, health care spending benchmark, writing […]
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Delaware Joins Fourteen States to Assist Persons with Disabilities

New ABLE Investment Accounts Similar to Popular College Savings Plans DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Treasurer Ken Simpler announced today that Delaware will join a multi-state consortium known as the National ABLE Alliance to establish an "Achieving a Better Life Experience" program. The decision to join the Alliance was approved by the State's Plans Management […]
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DNREC to host Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund Public Workshop Jan. 3

DNREC will host a State Revolving Loan Fund workshop from 1-3 p.m., Jan. 3, at the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 South Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
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Visit Delaware wins prestigious Adrian Award for new travel guide

The Delaware Tourism Office (Visit Delaware) has received for the first time a coveted Adrian Award, the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing honor. The award, often described as the Oscar of the travel world, comes to Delaware for the most recent edition of the Official State Travel Guide, which was released in May. […]
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Delaware Honored for Cyber Security Innovation

Governor Carney, Chief Security Officer Elayne Starkey recognized by SANS Institute with 2017 Difference Makers Award WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware’s Chief Security Officer (CSO) Elayne Starkey on Friday received the 2017 SANS Difference Makers Award by the SANS Institute. The Difference Maker Awards recognize individuals "whose innovation, skill, and hard work […]
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Prison Time for All Defendants in Collins Park Killing

Other defendants face prison time for rape, manslaughter, and weapons charges All five people responsible for a home invasion and murder in the Collins Park area near New Castle will spend time in prison after the final two defendants received prison sentences of more than 20 years. In July 2015, Timane Dollard, 26, of New […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31, 2017; and Jan. 1, 2018

Museums closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
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Raccoon in Rehoboth Positive for Rabies; Public Health Warns Residents of King?s Creek Area

Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents of the King's Creek community and surrounding areas in Rehoboth Beach of a positive case of rabies in a raccoon who bit a human last week. The raccoon was captured and brought to the DPH Lab, where test results confirming it had rabies came back on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. The victim, who was putting up holiday decorations in his yard, was bitten by the raccoon who was hidden in some bushes. The individual has begun treatment for the bite.
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Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters snipe and woodcock seasons continue through Jan. 13, 2018

Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware hunters that the state's second season split for snipe and woodcock continues through Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.
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Four People Found Dead from Suspected Overdoses Wednesday in New Castle County; People Struggling with Addiction Urged to Connect with Treatment

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 14, 2017) – Four people were found dead Wednesday in New Castle County from suspected overdoses in separate incidents, increasing the concern for additional spikes in deaths during the holidays and prompting health officials to urge people struggling with addiction and their families to seek out a connection to treatment. Through Dec. […]
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Delaware Department of Justice Announces Top Investor Threats

Promissory notes, real estate investments, and Ponzi schemes top the list The Delaware Department of Justice released its annual list of top investor threats and reminded Delawareans to use caution when approached with any unsolicited investment opportunities. "All investments involve a degree of risk," said Attorney General Matt Denn. "Investors can help protect themselves by […]
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Give the Gift of Free eBooks This Holiday Season

Gifting a new smartphone, tablet, or eReader this year? Delaware Libraries have the collections needed to make the most of the latest digital devices!
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DelDOT Announces Five Points Working Group

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced a Working Group and kickoff meeting to address the infrastructure needs of the SR 1 and US 9 intersection (Five Points) and surrounding area. With the formation of the Working Group, DelDOT is beginning the process of developing a transportation plan for the Five Points area. Phase […]
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Dec. 15 Is the Last Day to Sign up for 2018 Coverage on Delaware?s Health Insurance Marketplace

EW CASTLE (Dec. 11, 2017) – Delawareans have just days left to sign up for or to change their health coverage for 2018 through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Open enrollment ends on Dec. 15, with coverage for those who enroll by that date and who pay their first premium beginning Jan. 1, 2018. State residents […]
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Delaware receives $500,000 grant to create early education teaching credential

The Delaware Department of Education will work with area colleges and universities to develop an infant/toddler credential for early educators with the help of a new $500,000 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting announced today.
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DNREC announces new deputy secretary and chief of staff in the Office of the Secretary

Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome two new staff members Dec. 11.
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EVENT CANCELLED: Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Dec. 9, 2017

Event cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Governor Carney Announces Appointment of Chief Diversity Officer

Keith Hunt, who brings strategic human resources experience, starts December 18 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday announced the appointment of Keith Hunt to serve as the State of Delaware's first Chief Diversity Officer. Hunt will lead the state's efforts to define and cultivate equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout state government. Hunt, who […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 27-Dec. 3

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 27- Dec. 3 made 1,590 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public.
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Grant Deadline Approaching For Crime Reduction, Community Programs and Projects

The deadline for applications for grant money available from the Neighborhood Building Blocks Fund is just under two weeks away. In October, Attorney General Matt Denn and Delaware Division of Small Business, Development and Tourism Director Cerron Cade announced $1.3 million in funds for community organizations to support crime reduction, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development […]
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2017 Delaware Century Farm families recognized

Six Delaware families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years were honored as 2017 Century Farms. "Today we are recognizing farm families that have made a commitment for 100 years or more to keep their land in agriculture for future generations," said Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse. "It's in the true spirit of farm families who weather the ups and downs of farming that Delaware agriculture is able to remain strong."
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Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen to participate in national Fellowship on education policy

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long chosen to participate in national Fellowship on education policy  Selected as one of twenty state officials from across the nation, Lt. Governor Hall-Long will participate in a nine month national fellowship on state-level education policy. Washington, D.C. – Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long will join a group of twenty state officials from […]
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ADVISORY: Students Gather for 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition Awards

The Delaware Public Archives will host students from across the state Saturday for the culmination of the 16th Annual Delaware Day Fourth Grade Competition.
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Archaeological Discovery Writes New Chapter in Delaware?s Early Colonial History

An archaeological study years in the making has revealed a wealth of new information about some of Delaware's earliest colonial settlers and shed new light on what life would have been like in the region three centuries ago.
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Magnolia man arrested by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police for weapons possession by a person prohibited and multiple deer hunting violations

MAGNOLIA – A DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigation culminated Dec. 4 with the arrest of a Magnolia man for multiple deer hunting violations and charges related to possession of firearms, deadly weapons, and ammunition by a person prohibited. Isaac L. Wiley, 47, of Magnolia, was charged with three counts of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited; two counts of possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited; one count of possession of ammunition by a person prohibited, and two counts of transporting an illegally killed deer.
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Governor Carney Releases Annual Report of Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board

Board presents recommendations across focus areas, including education, criminal justice, human resources, and health WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the first annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February to identify ways for state government to operate more efficiently, […]
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Fiscal Year 2016 School District Expenditures Inspection

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Fiscal Year 2016 School District Expenditures Inspection report. The Office of Auditor of Accounts performed this inspection in an effort to analyze expenditures across the 19 school districts and identify potential areas of increased efficiency regarding the use of State funds. Since all 19 school districts […]
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Delaware Department of Justice Files To Shut Down Newark Massage Parlor As Criminal Nuisance

A complaint filed by Attorney General Matt Denn's office asks the state Superior Court to declare a Newark property housing the Rose Spa massage parlor a criminal nuisance because of prostitution occurring there, and asks for potential closure of the business. As stated in the complaint, the defendants, Stella Family Enterprises, LLC, the owners of […]
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Flag lowering for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Tomorrow, December 7, 2017 marks National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Each year on December 7, we honor the over 2,400 men and women who lost their lives for our country on this day in 1941. In recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Governor Carney has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings […]
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Statewide Coalition Releases Funding Plan for Kids

Community advocates and leaders gathered on Tuesday to announce the Coalition for Delaware's Kids, with a goal of convincing the State of Delaware to spend $55 million in "one-time" state revenues over four years on programs targeted at improving the lives and futures of low-income children throughout Delaware. The following participants attended the event at […]
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PROGRAM CANCELLED: ?A Dead Whale or a Stove Boat, Part Two??Dec. 9, 2017 lecture at Zwaanendael Museum

Dec. 9, 2017 program cancelled and incorporated into March 24, 2018 program.
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Secretary to reconvene Development Team to review public comment on proposed antidiscrimination regulation

The public comment period for proposed 225 Prohibition of Discrimination Regulation closed yesterday. The department received more than 11,000 comments, which deserve careful review before a decision is made. Secretary Bunting is asking the Development Team to reconvene in January to review the comments and make recommendations for changes to the regulation.
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Patching Will Require Weekend Lane Closures on I-95 NB and I-495 NB

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that lanes will be closed for patching beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, December 8 until 5 a.m. on Monday, December 11, 2017. At all times, one lane will remain open to traffic. This closure is necessary to patch the deteriorated concrete in the center lane of I-495 NB […]
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Grant Funding Supports Financial Literacy

A diverse group of Delaware nonprofit organizations will share in nearly $300,000 in grants from the state's Financial Literacy Education Fund (FLEF) this year, supporting programs across the state to help Delawareans from all walks of life make better financial decisions for themselves and their families.
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Secretary of State Announces Dental License Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the state Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene have suspended the Delaware dental license of Dr. I-Yin Liu, in light of allegations that she has repeatedly violated standards of professional practice, has been subject to criminal arrest for her conduct, and subsequently violated the terms of her bail.
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DNREC to hold public meeting Dec. 7 on redevelopment plans for former GM Wilmington assembly plant site

DNREC will hold a public meeting Thursday, Dec. 7, to discuss proposed redevelopment plans for the former GM assembly plant site at 801 Boxwood Road.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2017 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife today announced the first place winner and other top entries in the 2017 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest.
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DNREC announces Delaware hunting seasons continue in December, with waterfowl reopening through January

Delaware waterfowl hunters are gearing up for the state's third and final waterfowl split season, which runs from Friday, Dec. 8 thru Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.
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Gang Shootings, Drug Network, Murder Lead To Prison Sentences

Rape of child, home invasion punished with prison terms Also: Home improvement contractor pleads guilty to multiple fraud charges A Wilmington teenager received a 12-year in prison sentence for several shootings tied to gang activity. Elijah Crawford, 17, was sentenced by a Superior Court judge for his September guilty plea on two counts of Assault […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest three downstate men for multiple deer hunting violations

DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police concluded an investigation Nov. 28 resulting in the arrest of three Delaware men on multiple deer hunting violations that occurred Nov. 22 in Kent County. Riley C. Slater, 20, of Harrington, Bradley A. Andrews, 18, and Patrick Blades, 20, both of Greenwood, were charged with one count […]
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Public Health Closes Illegal Tattoo Operation in Selbyville

On Tuesday Nov. 28, 2017, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered closure of an unpermitted body art establishment operating out of a barbershop in Selbyville. In addition to operating without a permit and being entirely unregulated, DPH staff were unable to confirm that proper sanitary precautions were used. DPH Health Systems Protection staff closed not only the body art establishment, in which tattooing and body piercing activities were taking place without a permit, but also the B & B Barber Shop, located at 5 West Church St., Unit 203, for grossly unsanitary conditions.
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Delaware Receives High Marks for Fiscal Responsibility

All three major credit rating agencies award Delaware with 'AAA' bond rating WILMINGTON, Del. – All three major credit rating agencies have once again awarded Delaware with a 'AAA' rating, citing the state's ongoing commitment to strong fiscal management. With this endorsement, Moody's Investors Service, Fitch Ratings, and Standard & Poor's Global Ratings have favorably […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 13-26

Reminder for the week: Loaded firearms prohibited in or on motor vehicles, motorboats or farm machinery 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 Nov. 13-26 made 2,586 contacts with […]
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