Prison Sentence for Man in Domestic Dispute

For Immediate Release Contact: Julia Lawes – 302-577-8901   Prison Sentence for Man In Domestic Dispute Others face prison for assault, weapons, and robbery charges   Deputy Attorney General Anna Currier secured a prison sentence for a 37-year-old Newark man who pled guilty earlier this year to Strangulation, Tampering with a Witness, and Assault Third […]
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Newark man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegally dumping tires in New Castle County

Following an investigation into illegal dumping of scrap tires in Newark, DNREC Natural Resources Police Officers with the Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark man Dec. 14 for illegal dumping and hauling solid waste without a permit. The illegal dumping of tires took place over several days earlier this month.
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Christmas tree recycling ? a Delaware post-holiday tradition ? carries on statewide for 2018/2019

DNREC encourages Delawareans to give their recycling spirit a boost after the holiday season by taking their Christmas trees to one of many yard waste recycling facilities located throughout the state.
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Warm Clothing Drive Once Again Collecting Hugs and Connecting Hearts for Delaware?s Children

The Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens (GACEC) and its community partners, are pleased to report that the Heart 2 Heart Hugs campaign has now begun. Heart 2 Heart Hugs is focused on providing warmth, comfort, hugs and smiles for kids and young adults in Delaware who are homeless or in foster care. Donations of […]
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New Sexual Harassment Law Extends Protections

Wilmington, DE. December 26, 2018– There's an important new law affecting Delaware workplaces – the new Delaware sexual harassment law effective January 1, 2019. Sexual harassment has been illegal in Delaware workplaces for over 20 years. However, the definition has never been clearly spelled out in the law until now. There are also new requirements […]
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Delaware Insurance Department Approves Genworth Acquisition by China Oceanwide

Dover, DE — Trinidad Navarro, Insurance Commissioner of the State of Delaware gave final regulatory approval today to the Form A Application (the "Application") of China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd and certain of its affiliates ("China Oceanwide") to acquire Genworth Life Insurance Company ("GLIC") and certain of its affiliates.  The Application was first filed […]
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Final Case Against OMB Gang Member Ends With Guilty Plea; All 7 Pled Guilty

Also, former Wilmington official pleads guilty to theft; possible life in prison for man convicted of raping a child A guilty plea in Superior Court marks the end of the most recent case against Only My Brothers (OMB) gang members. Jabri Hunter, 20, of New Castle, pled guilty to Criminal Contempt for his having contact […]
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Delaware Report Card to launch in January

The Delaware Department of Education will launch the first phase of its new Delaware Report Card, a more consumer-friendly site to provide important educational information to Delaware families, on Jan. 16.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 10-16

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec.10-16 made 2,118 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 38 citations. Officers responded to 46 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes opening of January deer hunting seasons

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the January opening of additional Delaware deer hunting seasons, which extend opportunities for hunters to harvest deer during the 2018/19 hunting season.
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Governors Lead Bipartisan Effort to Prevent Dangerous Seismic Testing and Offshore Drilling

Trump Administration Approves Offshore Airgun Use, Governor Carney Joins Atlantic Seaboard Governors Urging Protection for Our Coast WILMINGTON, Del. – Following the announcement that the Trump Administration authorized airgun use in waters off the East Coast, Governor John Carney and a group of bipartisan governors today urged Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Interior Secretary Ryan […]
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Delaware and Atlantic Coast States Join Lawsuit to Stop Coastal Oil and Gas Surveying

Lawsuit Would Block Federal Government's Allowance of Seismic Testing Delaware Attorney General Matthew Denn and the Attorneys General of eight other Atlantic coast states applied today to intervene in a lawsuit currently before the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina designed to stop the federal government's efforts to allow private companies […]
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Delaware Sets Health Care Spending Benchmark

Benchmark initiative will limit spending growth, improve quality of care NEW CASTLE, Del. – The Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) on Wednesday issued a recommended Benchmark Index that set the state's health care spending growth target at 3.8 percent for 2019 – the initial year of Delaware's newly created Health Care Spending Benchmark. […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor seven special events during January 2019

Highlights include activities celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, early jazz and the Avery's Rest archaeological site.
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Minimum Wage increases January 1st

Minimum Wage increases January 1st Wilmington, DE. December 18, 2018– Minimum wage will be increasing for most individuals in Delaware twice in 2019. On January 1, it will be $8.75 and then on October 1, it will be $9.25. But, for the first time in Delaware history, we will now have a multi-tiered minimum wage. […]
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Museums of the State of Delaware 2018?2019 winter-holiday schedule

Enjoy the season and learn about the First State's many contributions to the history and culture of the United States.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest winners

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that Israel Mora of Wilmington has been chosen as first-place winner of the 2018 Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover of the 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide, with four other winning photos displayed inside the guide.
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CONFERENCE TO PREPARE HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR FUTURE CAREERS

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR/DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CONTACT Sharon Boland DOL Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 302.761.8238 (office) or 302.757.6260 (cell) sharon.boland@state.de.us www.dvr.delawareworks.com http://dol.delaware.gov/ CONFERENCE TO PREPARE HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FOR FUTURE CAREERS Wilmington, DE, December 6, 2018 — On December 12th from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., hundreds of local […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation to host public meeting on proposed changes in surf fishing program

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will discuss proposed changes to the surf fishing program at its upcoming, regularly-scheduled Parks and Recreation Council meeting.
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2018 DNREC?s Delaware Coastal Cleanup drew 1,100-plus volunteers who collected 2.7 tons of trash

The DNREC-sponsored 31st annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup held Sept. 22 drew 1,115 volunteers, who collected 2.7 tons of trash and recyclables from 42 sites along more than 68 miles of Delaware's waterways and coastline stretching from Wilmington to Fenwick Island.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 3-9

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 3-9 made 1,913 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations. Officers responded to 50 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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2017 Shooting Could Mean Life in Prison

Other defendants face prison time for sexual abuse, arson, and weapons charges An Ellendale man faces the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty to killing one of his friends. Deputy Attorneys General Susan Schmidhauser and Stephen Welch secured the plea from 36-year-old Don Martinez. In July 2017, Martinez was in the parking lot […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DNREC, other state and local agencies to hold public meeting Dec. 20 in New Castle on accidental ethylene oxide release at Croda

A public meeting will be held at p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 at McCullough Middle School, 20 Chase Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720 to discuss Croda's Nov. 25 accidental ethylene oxide release, with the meeting organized by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and facilitated by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
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Division of Child Support Services Now Accepting Payments by Credit and Debit Cards

Delaware's Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) began accepting payments by credit and debit cards through iPayOnline on Dec. 1, 2018. The iPayOnline service allows employers and individuals to schedule and make child support payments securely over the internet using their bank account, credit card or debit card. Users will be able to schedule one-time […]
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New Regulations Mandate Enhanced Screening of Business Entities Formed in Delaware

Regulations promulgated by the Secretary of State and slated to take effect Jan. 1 will require that new business entities formed in Delaware be screened against lists of persons and groups that have been prohibited from doing business in the United States.
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Dec. 15 Is the Last Day to Sign up for 2019 Coverage on Delaware?s Health Insurance Marketplace

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 13, 2018) – Delawareans have just days left to sign up for or to change their health coverage for 2019 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, 2019. State residents […]
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Delaware Department of Transportation Financial Statement Audit ? June 30, 2018

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Delaware Department of Transportation Financial Statement Audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.   KPMG LLP conducted the audit under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts, in accordance with 29 Del. C. §2906. The full report is available on AOA’s website […]
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DVR and SRC Host Annual Recognition Awards

THE DELAWARE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND THE STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL RECOGNIZES THE VALUE OF WORKPLACE INCLUSION AT ITS ANNUAL RECOGNITION AWARDS LUNCHEON Wilmington, DE, December 6, 2018 — The Delaware Department of Labor's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) will celebrate workplace inclusion by honoring the value and contribution […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest two Sussex County men for weapons and poaching violations

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested two Sussex County men last night for multiple weapons and poaching violations while investigating a report of individuals trespassing to hunt near Millsboro.
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Four Delaware farm families honored for 100 years of farm ownership

The Delaware Department of Agriculture honored four Delaware's farm families for their continued commitment to farming the same land for a century or more. The Delaware Century Farm Program was established in 1987 to honor farming families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 100 years. The farms must include at least 10 acres of the original parcel or gross more than $10,000 annually in agricultural sales. Including this year's inductees, the program has honored 143 farms throughout Delaware.
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2018 Education Preparation reports show programs? progress

he Delaware Department of Education today released 2018 biennial reports on the state's teacher and specialist educator preparation programs, part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen educator preparation programs in the First State. The reports provide information ranging from the diversity of programs' candidate classes to student performance outcomes of graduates, to employment placement and retention within the state.
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State of Delaware to Acquire Cooch?s Bridge Site, Continue Search for Remains of Revolutionary Soldiers Killed in Battle

Hallowed grounds believed to be the final resting place of some two dozen American soldiers who perished in the only major battle of the Revolutionary War fought in Delaware will soon become property of the state's historic preservation agency, according to an agreement announced today.
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Man Sentenced to Life Plus 50 Years for Kidnapping, Raping, and Throwing Young Girl in Pond

Also, gang members and other defendants sentenced to prison time A Superior Court judge sentenced Daniel Santucci, 25, of Elsmere, to life plus 50 years in prison for raping a small child then throwing her into a pond. In April 2017, Santucci lured a 4-year-old girl into his car at a community in Pike Creek. […]
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Governor Carney Releases Second Annual Report of Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board

Board presents recommendations across focus areas to improve efficiency and accountability in state government WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the second annual report of the Government Efficiency and Accountability Review (GEAR) Board. Governor Carney established GEAR by Executive Order in February 2017 to identify ways for state government to operate more […]
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Delaware State Lottery Financial Statements ? June 30, 2018

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Delaware State Lottery financial statement audit for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. 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. § 2906, as […]
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Department of Justice Issues Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Schools to Address Intimidation and Hate Speech

In light of the discovery of KKK recruitment fliers in some areas of southern Delaware, Attorney General Matt Denn is reissuing guidance to law enforcement and school authorities for addressing threats and intimidation that he had originally issued in 2016. The purpose of the guidance letters is to ensure that law enforcement and school authorities […]
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DNREC reschedules public hearing for Bloom Energy (Diamond State Generation Partners, LLC) air permitting applications for Jan. 10, 2019

DOVER – DNREC has rescheduled a public hearing on Delaware Air Regulation No. 1102 Natural Minor construction permit applications submitted by Bloom Energy (Diamond State Generation Partners, LLC) for Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m. at DNREC's offices at 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720. DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin said the public hearing, originally to have taken place Thursday, Dec. 27, "was rescheduled out of consideration for the public with regard to the holiday season."
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Buena Vista Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018

Event to feature decorations and children's craft activities, plus self-guided tours of the home and refreshments.
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Improve Reentry Procedures, Reduce Recidivism

Executive Order creates commission focused on reentry reform, and new office at DOC to oversee implementation WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed Executive Order #27, which focuses on improving reentry procedures for incarcerated individuals in Delaware. The Executive Order creates a commission focused on reentry reform, policies, and procedures, with a goal […]
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Delaware Announces Settlement to Reform Debt Buying and Collection Practices

Attorney General Matt Denn announced today that Delaware joined 41 other states and the District of Columbia in reaching a settlement regarding debt collection practices with Encore Capital Group Inc. and its subsidiaries Midland Credit Management, Inc. and Midland Funding, LLC, one of the nation's largest debt buyers. Debt buying involves buying and selling overdue […]
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Health Care Commission Awards More Value-Based Payment Reform Mini-Grants to Delaware Health Care Providers

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 4, 2018) – As part of the State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative, the Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded eight additional value-based payment reform mini-grants to Delaware health care providers in order to facilitate data integration, improve the coordination of patient care or increase readiness to integrate into an Accountable Care Organization […]
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Fiscal Year 2018 OPEB Trust Financial Statement Audit

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the State of Delaware Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund financial statement audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 . This audit was conducted by BDO, LLP, under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA), in accordance with 29 Del. C., c. […]
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Statewide School Districts Construction Examination Engagements ? FY 2018

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the following June 30, 2018 State of Delaware School District Construction Projects examination engagement reports: Delmar School District Indian River School District Laurel School District Sussex Technical School District The engagement was performed by AOA in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified […]
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Governor Carney Order Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Former President George H.W. Bush

With the passing of former President George H. W. Bush on November 30, 2018 President Trump has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush, and as an expression of public sorrow. In concurrence with […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 19-25

Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.19-25 made 1,063 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 40 citations.
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Gang Member Gets Prison Sentence for Murder

Other defendants face prison time on robbery, weapons, rape and drug dealing charges A gang-related shooting in 2015 that left a 17-year-old dead resulted in a 20 year sentence for the shooter. Alexander Fitzgerald, 22, of Wilmington, a member of the Touch Money Gang (TMG), received his sentence from a Superior Court judge. In February […]
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FY2019 Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop set for Dec. 12 in Dover by DNREC Environmental Finance

DOVER – Environmental Finance within DNREC's Office of the Secretary and the Division of Public Health will host a State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop Wednesday, Dec. 12 in preparation for the development of the 2019 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving (DWSRF) Project Priority Lists. The workshop begins at 10 a.m. in the Kent County Administrative Complex, Conference Room 220, 555 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
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Delaware Events to Mark World AIDS Day Dec. 1, 2018

DOVER (Nov. 29, 2018) — December 1, 2018, marks the 30th annual World AIDS Day. For three decades, this day has united people around the world in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS. World AIDS Day encourages support for those living with HIV and remembrance for those who have died of AIDS-related […]
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes December hunting and trapping season openings

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting the December openings of Delaware's duck, Canada goose, brant, and antlerless deer hunting season splits, as well as the opening of furbearer trapping seasons. Numerous other hunting seasons remain open in December.
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Holiday Poinsettia Sale to Run Dec. 3-20 at Greenhouse on DHSS? Herman Holloway Campus

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 29, 2018) – The annual holiday sale of poinsettias grown at the greenhouse on the Department of Health and Social Services' Herman Holloway Campus near New Castle will begin Dec. 3 and run through Dec. 20. The greenhouse is operated by Bright Spot Urban Farm and proceeds from the sale of the […]
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Secretary of State Announces Massage Therapy License Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware massage therapy license of Christopher D. Dorman in light of allegations of sexual assault made by several female clients.
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Laurel man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Sussex County

Following an investigation into a complaint of illegal dumping on Hastings Farm Road in Georgetown, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Laurel man Nov. 28 for illegal dumping of refuse.
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Adjustable Tax Rate for HSCA Goes Into Effect This January

The Delaware Division of Revenue would like to remind businesses subject to the Hazardous Substance Cleanup Act (HSCA) that a new tax rate will being going into effect on January 1, 2019. The new adjustable rate for 2019 will be 1.5244%, and will apply to the taxable gross receipts from the sale of petroleum or […]
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Kent Conservation District receives Mid-Del Foundation grant to help support Delaware Envirothon

The Kent Conservation District recently received a Mid-Del Foundation grant in support of the annual Delaware Envirothon, an environmental education challenge sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD), in which teams of Delaware high school students compete for scholarships and awards.
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Secretary of State Announces Medical License and Controlled Substance Privileges Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware medical license and controlled substance prescribing privileges of Ifeanyi Udezulu for repeatedly failing to adhere to state regulations for the safe prescribing of opioid medications.
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DNREC extends public comment period through Dec. 31 for Walan Specialty Construction Products, LLC?s Delaware air quality regulations construction permit

DOVER (Nov. 28, 2018) – In response to numerous requests from community associations, environmental advocates, and members of the public who attended a Nov. 20 DNREC public hearing on Walan Specialty Construction Products, LLC's application for a construction permit administered by DNREC's Division of Air Quality, the Department has extended the public comment period on the company's permit application through close of business Dec. 31, 2018. On Oct. 19, DNREC received a Regulation No. 1102 Natural Minor Construction Permit Application submitted by Walan Specialty Construction Products, LLC to construct a slag grinding, drying, and processing facility at the company's proposed location for the facility at 501 Christiana Avenue in Wilmington.
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DNREC?s Cape Henlopen State Park to host WW1 Mobile Museum Dec. 3 ? 8

DNREC's Cape Henlopen State Park will host the WWI Mobile Museum for the second year at the Fort Miles Museum and Historic Area from Monday, Dec. 3 - Saturday, Dec. 8. Visitors can explore and celebrate the centennial anniversary of World War I inside the Fort Miles Museum.
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Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Dec. 11 in Wilmington

The seventh meeting of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Bellevue Community Center, Room 301, 510 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19809.
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 15 special programs during the 2018 winter-holiday season

Ten holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.
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First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney: 2019 Kindergarten Registration Starts Now

Op-ed by Tracey Quillen Carney, First Lady of Delaware Honorary Chair, Kindergarten Registration Campaign This month, we launched the first ever Kindergarten Registration Campaign in Delaware. And I can hear families asking exactly what I would have asked in the hectic preschool years of our kids' lives: "You want me to think about next fall […]
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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Kicks Off The Safe Family Holiday Campaign Theme ? It?s The Most Dangerous Time of the Year

DUI checkpoints in place on Wednesday, Nov. 21, ahead of Thanksgiving weekend DOVER, DE (Nov. 19, 2018) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has announced the kickoff of The Safe Family Holiday Campaign and the theme "It's The Most Dangerous Time of the Year", running through Tuesday, January 1, 2019.  The awareness campaign […]
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Prison Sentences for Women In Two Murder Cases

Shooting and daycare assault cases also lead to prison time The woman who lured a 21-year-old Dover man into what was supposed to be a robbery has pled guilty to her role in his murder. Lisa Wagaman, 31, of Dover, pled guilty to Murder Second Degree and Conspiracy Second Degree for the 2017 killing of […]
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DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Multistate E. Coli Outbreak Involving Romaine Lettuce

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce. The lettuce could be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and could make people sick. To date, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Delaware, but DPH urges consumers to take precautions to prevent illness.
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USDA to collect final 2018 crop production and crop stocks data

As the 2018 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers in Delaware to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. At the same time, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 12-18

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.12-18 made 1,017 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 98 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Ground Turkey Recall Related to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak

DOVER – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to advise Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. As originally stated Nov. 9, 2018, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported in 35 states, including one person in Delaware. Of the […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Haven Lake boat ramp temporarily for upgrades

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the Haven Lake boat ramp and parking lot, located near Milford, will be closed for upgrades beginning Monday, Nov. 26, and continuing through Dec. 21, weather permitting.
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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Nov. 27 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest two Sussex County men for multiple deer poaching violations

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested two Sussex County men in the Frankford area Nov. 16 as the result of an ongoing investigation into illegal nighttime deer poaching activities.
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Emerald ash borer found at new Delaware sites

Emerald ash borer (EAB), a destructive insect from Asia that attacks and kills ash trees, has been confirmed at two additional sites in Delaware: one near Middletown, New Castle County, and another near Seaford, Sussex County. Originally found in northern Delaware in 2016, the new detections create added urgency for homeowners and municipalities to determine if they have ash trees on their property and decide on possible management options. Current guidelines recommend the removal or treatment of ash trees if located within 15 miles of a known infestation. Because Delaware is geographically small and EAB can go undetected for years, residents are urged to educate themselves now and take action. For the latest information from Delaware's Department of Agriculture, residents are urged to go to de.gov/ashtrees
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DNREC introduces new Delaware Wetland Plant Field Guide to help landowners, scientists identify plants

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Wetland Monitoring & Assessment Program announced today the release of Delaware's first wetland-specific plant identification book – The Delaware Wetland Plant Field Guide.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest three Kent County men for multiple hunting violations

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested three Kent County men in the Farmington area Thursday night as the result of an enforcement operation to deter nighttime hunting activities.
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9 Years In Prison for Heroin and Oxycodone Drug Dealer

Other defendants face prison time on murder and manslaughter charges A Wilmington drug dealer who laced heroin with fentanyl and oxycodone received a prison sentence for his conviction on drug charges earlier this year. Deputy Attorney General Monil Amin secured the guilty conviction and sentence for 29-year-old Sidierra Bailey. In November 2017, Detective Jeffrey Silvers […]
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Winter WonderFEST Returns to Lewes for Third Year

LEWES – Winter WonderFEST returns to Lewes for its third year starting this Friday. The Delaware Tourism Office (Visit Delaware) joined Festival of Cheer, the organizer of Winter WonderFEST, along with Sen. Ernie Lopez and Rep. Steve Smyk, on Wednesday at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal to kick off the event and highlight the power […]
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware?s state parks and the Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

#OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks for free. There are no entry fees for state parks, including the Brandywine Zoo, on Friday, November 23.
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Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet Nov. 29 in Dover

The Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) Subcommittee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Training Room of Tidewater Utilities located at 1100 South Little Creek Road, Dover, DE 19901.
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DelDOT Winter Storm Update

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to plow and salt roads across New Castle County as nearly three inches has fallen in many areas as of 2:30pm. DelDOT maintenance & operations yards are fully staffed and more than 100 plow trucks are active on the roads. In addition, plow trucks and staff from Kent […]
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Governor Carney Announces Interactive Website for Opportunity Zones Initiative

New tool to attract private investments in economically-distressed areas WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday a new interactive website highlighting Delaware's Opportunity Zones across the state. Opportunity Zones are an economic development tool designed to attract private investment and create economic opportunity in economically-distressed communities across Delaware. In April 2018, Governor Carney […]
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Health Care Commission Awards First Value-Based Payment Reform Mini-Grant to a Christiana Care Behavioral Health Pilot

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 15, 2018) – As part of the State Innovation Model (SIM) initiative, the Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded the first value-based payment reform mini-grant to Christiana Care Health System to test a new reimbursement model that will also improve the coordination of patient care. Christiana Care Health System's CareLink Behavioral Health […]
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Delaware Pathways Grants Will Support New High School Career Programs

State investing more than $438,000 in preparing youth in key industries GEORGETOWN, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday announced more than $438,000 in federal grants to expand high school career pathway programs. The statewide Delaware Pathways initiative aims to prepare all students to excel in key fields that offer good job opportunities in today's economy. […]
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The Riverside Neighborhood in the Northeast Area of Wilmington is Named as the 19th Purpose Built Community in the United States

The goal of this community-based effort is neighborhood revitalization in order to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty by creating pathways out of poverty Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today joined with Governor John Carney, County Executive Matthew Meyer, City Council Member Zanthia Oliver, the REACH Riverside Development Corporation (RRDC or REACH Riverside) and the Wilmington […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 29-Nov. 4

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 29-Nov. 4 made 2,505 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 46 citations. Officers responded to 51 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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DNREC dedicates new Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn

Governor Carney and DNREC Secretary Garvin were joined by Senator Carper, state legislators, New Castle County and local officials, neighbors, and friends, at the dedication and ribbon-cutting of Delaware's newest and 17th state park, the Auburn Valley State Park in Yorklyn.
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Flu Season Update: Flu Activity in Delaware Remains Low. Officials Continue to Recommend Flu Vaccination

DOVER — After the first full month of the 2018-2019 flu season, flu activity in Delaware remains low. There have been 42 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the state since the season started on September 30. The largest number of cases, 20, have been reported in Kent County, comprising 47.6 percent of all cases. New […]
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Guilty Pleas on Dover Motel Murder

Guilty Pleas on Dover Motel Murder Store robberies, rape, hospital embezzlement, health care fraud cases also resolved   Darren Weiford, a 23-year-old Dover man, pled guilty to Murder Second Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony for shooting and killing a woman last year. Weiford, a 23-year-old Dover man, shot […]
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DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Involving Turkey Products

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. According to the CDC, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported in 35 states, including one person in Delaware. Of the cases reported nationally, 63 people have been hospitalized. No Delawareans have been hospitalized.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Sportsmen Against Hunger program butcher shops and cooler locations accepting donated deer

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced the private butcher shops and DNREC cooler locations that accept donated deer for the Sportsmen Against Hunger program during Delaware's 2018/19 deer hunting season.
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Troops to Teachers to help veterans, armed forces members transition to Delaware teaching careers

The Delaware Department of Education is partnering with New Jersey's Troops to Teachers program to support the transition of veterans and members of the Armed Forces to teaching careers. New Jersey recently received nearly $1 million in federal support over five years for its program, which will expand to Delaware.
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DNREC asks Federal Court to review EPA?s denial of Delaware?s Clean Air Act Section 126 ?good neighbor? petitions on cross-state air pollution

DOVER – Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has filed a petition for review in the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals seeking review of the US Environmental Protection Agency's denial of Delaware's and Maryland's Clean Air Act Section 126(b) "good neighbor" petitions. Delaware's Section 126 petitions seek to reduce the amount of air pollution generated elsewhere that crosses into Delaware.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces temporary one-day closure of Derby Pond parking lot for tree removal

DNREC's Division Fish & Wildlife announced today the temporary, one-day closure of the Derby Pond boat ramp parking lot and boat ramp near Woodside on Tuesday, Nov. 13 (rain date Wednesday, Nov. 14), to remove dead and dying trees from the parking lot area.
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Delaware Insurance Department Notices Genworth Hearing

Dover, DE – The Delaware Department of Insurance (the "Department") has announced that a public hearing will be conducted on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. concerning the Form A Application of China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd. and certain of its affiliates ("China Oceanwide") which seeks the Department approval to acquire Genworth Life […]
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DSHA?s Financial Coaching and Strong Neighborhoods Programs Win National Awards

Two of Delaware's programs benefitting potential homebuyers received national recognition October 15 when they were honored with a 2018 Annual Award for Program Excellence during the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) annual conference.
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Delaware School Success Framework results released

Today the Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) released results of the Delaware School Success Framework (DSSF) for the first time under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The DSSF is a statewide system for measuring how schools perform in key areas. This tool is designed to help the public understand the full spectrum of school performance and to identify each school's needs to best support students.
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Drivers reminded of ?Rules of Road? to keep children safe at bus stops

The Delaware Department of Education – in partnership with the Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security Highway Safety Office, Delaware Department of Transportation and Delaware State Police – reminds vehicle operators of the state's "Rules of the Road" to keep our children safe when they are getting on or off a school bus.
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Diabetes Wellness Expo on November 13 Inspires People With Diabetes to Live Healthier Lifestyles

People with diabetes are encouraged to attend the free Diabetes Wellness Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, at the Dover Downs Conference Center, located at 1131 N. DuPont Highway in Dover.
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La Secretaria del DHSS emite declaraci?n sobre el posible impacto sobre los servicios sociales y de salud de la propuesta de cambio a la regulaci?n federal de inmigraci?n

NEW CASTLE (23 de octubre de 2018) – La Secretaria del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales (DHSS, por sus siglas en inglés) Dra. Kara Odom Walker, especialista acreditada en medicina de la familia, asegura a los residentes de Delaware que la propuesta de cambio a la regulación de carga pública realizada por el Departamento […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney to Attend Kindergarten Registration Events Across the State Throughout November

WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will attend four kindergarten registration events throughout the month of November to highlight the importance of supporting Delaware's youngest learners. Last month, the First Lady launched Delaware's first statewide kindergarten registration campaign alongside the Delaware Readiness Teams to encourage families and caregivers to register students for kindergarten […]
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DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests Newark woman for illegal dumping

Following an investigation into a complaint about continued dumping of grocery bags filled with used cat litter along Four Seasons Parkway in Newark, Natural Resources Police Officers with the Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Newark woman on Oct. 30 for illegal dumping of refuse.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make deer poaching arrests near Harrington

DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Marydel, Md. man Oct. 30 for multiple hunting and traffic charges, and also arrested a Harrington juvenile for multiple hunting charges following an investigation into deer poaching that occurred Oct. 26 on Fox Hunters Road near Harrington.
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Child Rape Could Mean Life In Prison

OMB gang member pleads guilty; other defendants face prison on drug, weapons, manslaughter, and fraud charges. A 67-year-old Wilmington man could be sentenced to life in prison for the rape of a child that occurred in 2000. Deputy Attorney General Kelly Sheridan secured no contest plea from Santos Viruet to Rape First Degree. In January […]
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Delaware Student Mock Election Predicts Wins for Carper, Blunt Rochester

Election Day is still a few days away, but Delaware students tallied their votes for statewide offices today in Dover at the 2018 Student Mock Election Convention. In what's become a bellwether for elections in Delaware, students picked incumbents Sen. Tom Carper and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester to continue representing the First State in Washington.
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AG Denn Joins Coalition In Fight Against EPA?s ?Unlawful? Proposed Replacement For Clean Power Plan

Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn, along with a group of 26 states, counties, and cities, has formally objected on behalf of Delaware to the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to reverse the country’s Clean Power Plan. The Clean Power Plan, put in place by the EPA under President Obama, is the first nationwide limit on climate […]
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Delaware Angel Investor Tax Credit Applications Now Available

Refundable tax credit to encourage job creation, innovation WILMINGTON, Del. – Qualified investors and high-tech small businesses can now make use of Delaware's newest program aimed at encouraging job creation and innovation. The Delaware Division of Small Business began Thursday accepting certification applications for the Angel Investor Tax Credit (AITC) at www.business.delaware.gov/incentives. "We are excited […]
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Renew Your Delaware Business License Online

The Delaware Division of Revenue online business license system is now open for 2019 renewals. Any business whose license expires on December 31, 2018 may visit de.gov/renew to renew using a credit card, debit card, or by direct debit from your bank account. This convenient online service is available 24 hours a day, seven days […]
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Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Nov. 7 in New Castle

The sixth meeting of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will be held at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 7, at DNREC's Lukens Drive Office, Pat Ellis Conference Room and Conference Room B, 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle, DE 19720.
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?Over There and Back Again!? program at Dover, Del.?s Old State House on Nov. 11, 2018

Lead historic-site-interpreter Gavin Malone will portray a World War I veteran discussing the differences in American society between the 1910s and the early 1920s.
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Laurel School District sets clear vision for students, educators

Once one of the lowest-performing school districts in Delaware, Laurel School District has been among the state leaders in student growth in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics for three consecutive years. While Laurel leaders cite several factors as contributing to such gains, connecting them all is strong leadership. That starts at the top with Superintendent Dr. Shawn Larrimore and includes the district- and building-level administrative teams he has built over the past three years.
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Delaware DOJ Confirms Investigation Into Clergy Conduct

The Delaware Department of Justice confirmed Thursday that it has been conducting an investigation of potential criminal conduct engaged in by priests or other personnel of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. This investigation has focused on the acquisition and review of diocesan papers for records of sexual or other abuse. DOJ issued a subpoena on […]
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Delaware Shellfish Advisory Council to meet Nov. 7 in Dover

Delaware's Shellfish Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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DNREC and Allen Harim, LLC enter into Conciliation Order by Consent addressing wastewater violations

DNREC and Allen Harim, LLC have signed a Conciliation Order in settlement of past violations at Allen Harim's poultry processing facility in Harbeson and at Allen Harim's hatchery facility in Dagsboro, including DNREC assessing an administrative penalty of $300,000 to Allen Harim.
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DNREC?s Natural Resources Police launch new tip411 mobile app for reporting crimes and concerns

Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has launched a new law enforcement app, enabling the public to connect with the department's Natural Resources Police officers, receive alerts, and submit anonymous tips from their smartphones.
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Statewide Overtime Inspection

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released an Inspection report on Statewide Overtime for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. The Office of the Auditor of Accounts (AOA) obtained Statewide payroll data[1] to identify the top 50 overtime earners, and determine whether overtime was properly approved and reasonable.  The State spent roughly $57 million in […]
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Delinquent Taxpayer Lists Published

In an effort to reduce ongoing outstanding tax balances, Delaware Division of Revenue Director Jennifer R. Hudson has announced publication of the Top 100 Delinquent Individual and Business Taxpayers lists to the State's Delinquent Taxpayers website. By statute, the Division is required to post the names of the individuals and businesses who owe the most […]
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife promotes November hunting seasons

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is promoting hunting seasons opening in November, including Delaware's popular November shotgun deer season – which runs from Friday, Nov. 9 thru Sunday, Nov. 18, including Sunday, Nov. 11 – the season during which the highest number of deer are harvested by hunters in the state. Hunters are also reminded of expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities on all Sundays through the end of the deer-hunting season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons.
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Open Enrollment Starts Thursday for Delaware?s Health Insurance Marketplace

With shortened enrollment period and fewer assisters, Delawareans urged to sign up early on HealthCare.gov to see if they're eligible for financial help NEW CASTLE (Oct. 30, 2018) – With the open enrollment period for Delaware's Health Insurance Marketplace only six weeks long and fewer assisters on the ground this year to help with enrollments, […]
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Paramedic Reimbursements Agreed-Upon Procedures ? June 30, 2017 and 2018

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Paramedic Reimbursements Agreed-Upon Procedures report for Fiscal Years 2017 and 2018.  The engagement was performed pursuant to Section 13 of both Senate Bill Number 295 (148th General Assembly) and House Bill Number 281 (149th General Assembly) which states, "Emergency Medical Services shall have an audit performed by […]
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Delaware announces two more cases of West Nile Virus in horses

The Office of the State Veterinarian announced today Delaware's fourth and fifth cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) found in horses in 2018. Three previous cases of WNV in horses were reported in 2018, two in August and one in September. Even though we are nearing the end of the mosquito season, the State Veterinarian urges horse owners to contact their veterinarians as soon as possible to have horses and other equines vaccinated against WNV and EEE. Neither disease has a specific drug treatment, and EEE infections in horses are fatal in 70 to 90 percent of cases, and WNV in 30 percent of cases.
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DNREC encourages Delawareans to take action for National Weatherization Day Oct. 30

DNREC is encouraging Delawareans to mark National Weatherization Day, Oct. 30, by taking action to weatherize their homes which will help save energy, reduce their energy costs, and contribute to improving air quality by reducing their carbon footprint.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation Observation Tower in Cape Henlopen State Park to undergo repairs beginning Nov. 5

DNREC has announced thatTower 7, also known as the Observation Tower, at Cape Henlopen State Park will be closed for repaits from NOvember 5 through the end of the year.
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DNREC announces availability of Community Environmental Project Fund grant applications

DOVER – Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced the availability of Community Environmental Project Fund (CEPF) applications administered by the Department. The CEPF grant program was created in 2004 by House Bill 192, as legislation that enables DNREC to withhold 25 percent of all civil or administrative penalties collected by the Department as CEPF funds. HB 192 requires that CEPF funds benefit communities where civil or administrative violations occurred, and provides for the restoration of these affected communities.
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Flags to half-staff for victims of shooting in Pittsburgh

Late last evening, President Trump ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until sunset on October 31, 2018 as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. In concurrence with the President's order […]
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With time change, DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways ? especially at dusk

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware motorists, especially 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, to be alert for deer crossing roadways.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces reopening of Ommelanden rifle and pistol range

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has announced that repairs to the rifle and pistol range at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center are complete, and the rifle and pistol range will reopen on Saturday, Oct. 27.
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Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long Kicks Off Lt. Governor?s Challenge

DOVER, Del. (Oct. 25, 2018) — In her latest efforts to help build a stronger and healthier Delaware, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long kicked off the annual Lt. Governor's Challenge on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. at DE TURF in Frederica, Delaware. The Lt. Governor's Challenge is an ongoing opportunity for Delawareans to embrace healthier […]
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CANCELLED: ?Lantern Tours of the Plantation? at the John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 26, 2018

Program cancelled based on anticipated heavy rain and wind.
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CheckPoint StrikeForce will be conducted October 27, 2018

Delaware Office of Highway Safety will partner with Delaware law enforcement agencies to conduct three checkpoints on October 27, 2018, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dover, DE – On Saturday, October 27th, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., law enforcement agencies across the state of Delaware are partnering with the Delaware Office of Highway […]
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Delaware Harness Racing Commission names judges? stand

Delaware Harness Racing Commission Executive Director, Mark Davis announced today that the Commission has named Brian Manges, Presiding Judge, and two Associate Judges, Norman Short and Brent McLaren, to the judges' stand.
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit ?Interlace? by Kevin Bielicki

On view from November 2-30, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, November 2 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (October 25, 2018) – Interlace, an installation of sculpture and paintings by Kevin Bielicki, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from November 2-30, 2018. Bielicki received a 2018 Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts: Sculpture. The […]
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Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Oct. 30 in Dover

DOVER – Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901. The Council will discuss recent Atlantic Flyway Council recommendations regarding future Delaware waterfowl seasons, expanded waterfowl hunting opportunities at Ted Harvey Conservation Area, and an update on statewide impoundment upgrades,
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces rare event involving loggerhead sea turtles hatching at Fenwick Island State Park

FENWICK ISLAND – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that 48 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings recently emerged from a nest at Fenwick Island State Park. Announcement of the successful nest and staggered egg hatching was delayed until after an assessment of the status of all the eggs in the nest. The loggerhead sea turtle is a federally-listed threatened species and a state-listed endangered species in Delaware.
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Delaware Veterans Cemetery Team Earns Top Honors from VA

The staff of the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear were recognized Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for their outstanding service to the state's veterans and their families.
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It?s A Wrap!

Who would have thought that a march of advocates from Philadelphia to DC would end up choreographed into a theatrical production? In 2003, 200 people with disabilities and their advocates marched from Philadelphia to Wilmington, through central Delaware, west to Baltimore and finally to the U.S. Capitol – to demand their rights as citizens, to […]
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces successful piping plover nesting season

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife is reporting a successful nesting season for piping plovers in Delaware, with an all-time high number of 16 breeding pairs producing 36 fledglings.
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DHSS Secretary Issues Statement on Potential Impact to Health Care and Social Services of Proposed Federal Immigration Rule Change

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 23, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, is reassuring Delawareans that a proposed change to the public charge rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security does not affect current eligibility for health care and social services in Delaware, and […]
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State Lottery Appoints Deputy Director

The Delaware State Lottery today announced the appointment of Helene M. Keeley to the position of Deputy Director, effective November 12, 2018. As Deputy Director, Ms. Keeley will be responsible for overseeing a number of functions within the Lottery office; including finance, human resources, technology and security. Ms. Keeley is well known in the Delaware […]
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CIO COLLINS NAMED PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

DELAWARE CIO JAMES COLLINS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NASCIO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is pleased to announce that Chief Information Officer James Collins has been elected to serve as the National Association for State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Executive Committee President for the 2018-19 program year. The […]
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Delaware Students Can Join Consumer Literacy Competition

Delaware Department of Justice sponsors LifeSmarts in its 25th year The Delaware Department of Justice is sponsoring the 2018-2019 season of LifeSmarts, a national scholarship competition and educational program for middle school and high school students that tests knowledge of real-life consumer issues and aims to create a future generation of consumer-savvy adults. Coaches can […]
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 11 special events during November 2018

Changes to American society in the early 20th century, grave sites of notable New Castle veterans, and candle-making among topics to be explored.
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Annual Veterans Day Ceremony: Sunday, November 11, 2018

When/Where: Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 10:30 / War Memorial Plaza (Delaware Bridge) 163 Cherry Lane, New Castle, DE 19720 Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) request the pleasure of your company to our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. This year’s event is being hosted by the Marine Corps League with the hosting support of DCVA. […]
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FBI Recognizes Two Auditors for Critical Role in Investigations

(Dover, Delaware) – On October 18, 2018, the Federal Bureau of Investigation formally recognized two employees of the Office of Auditor of Accounts (AOA) for their assistance with two cases.  Auditors Nicole Polite and Stephenie Tatman played a key role in the investigation that led to former Academy of Dover Charter School Principal, Noel Rodriguez, being sentenced […]
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11th Annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival to celebrate Delaware?s natural treasures Saturday, Oct. 20

DNREC and the Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve will showcase one of the most natural areas in Delaware, including autumn's vibrant foliage within the lush landscape of the Blackbird Creek Reserve, at the 11th Annual Blackbird Creek Fall Festival on Saturday, October 20.
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10 Years In Prison On Firearms Charge For Man With Illegal Gun

Murder, child sexual assault, child pornography and robbery charges also send defendants to prison Deputy Attorney General Dominic Carrera secured a prison sentence for a Wilmington man convicted on weapons charges by a Superior Court jury earlier this year. In June 2017, police executing a search warrant arrested Josiah Woody, 37. A jury convicted Woody […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 8-14

Reminder for the week: Persons prohibited from possessing deadly weapons DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 8-14 made 1,682 contacts with […]
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DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Multi-State Listeria Outbreak Involving Deli Ham, and Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak Involving Raw Chicken Products

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli ham. Several companies have recalled ham products that could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria and could make people sick.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expanded youth hunting days for 2018/19 seasons

DOVER – To promote youth hunting participation and recruitment, DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife has expanded and designated special youth hunting days on both public and private lands statewide. Youth hunters ages 10 through 15 can enjoy youth waterfowl hunting days on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018 and Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Expanded deer hunting opportunities are provided for youth hunters by adding a Sunday to the traditional Saturday youth deer hunting day, for a full weekend of youth deer hunting days on Nov. 3 and 4. The special deer hunting days are also open to adult non-ambulatory disabled hunters, but the youth waterfowl hunting days are open only to youth ages 10 through 15.
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DNREC?s Nonpoint Source Program offering free trees to Delaware residents in partnership with DDA?s Forest Service

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship Nonpoint Source Program is offering a free tree to Delaware residents in partnership with the Delaware Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry program within the Department of Agriculture. The free tree program is part of the Arbor Day Foundation's Community Canopy Project to expand tree canopies in cities and towns across the country. Trees can be reserved at www.arborday.org/delaware.
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5th Annual Delaware Veterans Trust Fund Dinner ? Saturday Evening, November 3rd, 2018

When/Where: Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 6-9 P.M. – Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Retired Navy Command Master Chief Charles 'Chuck' Baldwin will keynote the 5th Annual Dinner for the Delaware Veterans Trust Fund at Dover Downs Rollins Center on November 3rd, 2018. "Mr. Baldwin also serves as a member of the Delaware Commission of […]
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Governor Carney, DNREC, DelDOT and partners break ground for saltmarsh boardwalk project at Slaughter Beach

Delaware Governor John Carney joined DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, state legislators, conservation partners, and the community of Slaughter Beach to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Marvel Saltmarsh Preserve Boardwalk project.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek

NEWARK – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the annual fall trout stocking of White Clay Creek, an annual tradition since 2007 to provide anglers an opportunity to fish for trout in the fall. Since rainbow trout are a cold water species that do not survive the summer, fish stocked now should provide action throughout the fall and winter. Fisheries staff and volunteers stocked about 1,000 pounds of trout, including 850 pounds of 12-13 inch rainbow trout, 100 pounds of 12-13 inch brown trout, and 50 pounds of 12-13 inch golden rainbow trout throughout White Clay Creek from near the Pennsylvania border downstream to Newark.
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order Making Delaware a Trauma-Informed State

Order will mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences, build resilience WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Wednesday signed Executive Order #24 making Delaware a trauma-informed state. This Order provides direction for the Family Services Cabinet Council to help mitigate the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and build resilience in children, adults and communities. […]
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DNREC hosts tour of future Little Creek boating and fishing access area

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin was joined by State Senator Colin Bonini, State Representative William Carson, Little Creek Mayor Glenn Gauvry, and DNREC staff for a site tour of the Little Creek Boating and Fishing Access Area, currently under construction.
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Top Tips to Keep Teens Safe Behind the Wheel

            MEDIA CONTACT:                 Sarah Cattie                 Safe Kids Delaware                 302-744-2746                 sarah.cattie@state.de.us Top Tips to Keep Teens Safe Behind the Wheel National Teen Driver Safety Week puts the spotlight on safe teen driving behavior  Dover, DE –  In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 21-27, 2018), Safe Kids Delaware urges teens […]
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Seaford educator named Delaware?s 2019 Teacher of the Year

An elementary special education teacher from the Seaford School District is Delaware's 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Governor John Carney made the announcement tonight at the annual banquet honoring the 20 district and charter teachers of the year at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center in Dover.
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DNREC?s First State Heritage Park to enliven The Green at the ninth annual 18th Century Market Fair

First State Heritage Park's 18th Century Market Fair recreates the sights and sounds of earlier days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, on The Green in Dover.
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Spotted Lanternfly found last week in Dover was a hitchhiker

The spotted lanternfly found in Kent County last week hitched a ride down to Dover where she was found dead and reported by a local citizen. "When you look at the Dover find, there are a few key points that help classify this specimen as a hitchhiker," said Hauss.
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More Than 90 Students Will Receive Career-Building Experiences During Disability Mentoring Day in New Castle County

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware's Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […]
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Revenue Offers Assistance to Income Tax Filers

The Division of Revenue is aware that some business taxpayers may be struggling with the complexity of changes resulting from recent federal tax reform. For those businesses filing in multiple states, many of which have different rules and deadlines, the complexity is compounded. The Division recognizes that some taxpayers may have trouble meeting Delaware's filing […]
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DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker Elected to Prestigious National Academy of Medicine

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 15, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker, a board-certified family physician, has been elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM), Academy President Victor Dzau announced today during the organization's annual meeting in Washington. Secretary Walker is one of 75 […]
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DPH Announces Sustained Funding for Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone

Increasing access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone has been a key priority for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as state and local partners work together to develop solutions to address the opioid epidemic. In support of that, the Department's Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing sustained funding for naloxone for first responder agencies statewide.
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Delaware Awarded Latest Round of STEP Grant Funds to Support Small Business Exports

For the fourth year in a row, the Delaware Department of State has received a State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) award from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA.) This year's award totals $268,096 and will be used to support the state's efforts to assist small Delaware companies in entering and developing markets overseas.
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Recycling Public Advisory Council to meet Oct. 24 in Delaware City

Delaware's Recycling Public Advisory Council (RPAC) will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Grass Dale Center in Fort Delaware/Fort DuPont State Park, 108 North Reedy Point Road, Delaware City, DE 19706.The RPAC meeting agenda can be found on the Public Meeting Calendar.
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Dover Bridge Named in Honor of Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki

Today, Governor John Carney, Delaware Department of Transportation Secretary Jennifer Cohan, Delaware’s congressional delegation, and military and veterans’ leaders gathered at Dover Air Force Base to dedicate the bridge over Route 1, between DAFB and base housing, to Elizabeth Loncki, the first Delaware woman killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This Sunday, October 14, would be […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 1-7

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 1-7 made 2,469 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 35 citations. Officers responded to 34 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Murder Plea, Four?More Pleas in Racketeering?Case

Contact: Julia Lawes – 302-577-8901     Murder Plea, Four More Pleas in Racketeering Case   Deputy Attorneys General Dan McBride and Eric Towne secured a guilty plea for murder from a 39-year-old Wilmington man. Thomas Hollingsworth pled guilty to two counts of Murder 2nd and one count of PFDCF, with open sentencing. Hollingsworth is facing a […]
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Boundless! A Musical Journey

Boundless a musical journey, takes the audience on the trek and combines the recollected stories of Delawareans with disabilities and the sometimes-difficult history of our Nation's struggle to ensure dignity and justice for all. Theater allows patrons to ponder and celebrate the intricacies of our shared humanity through campfire stories of hardship, resilience and celebration. […]
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DPH Confirms First Pediatric Flu Case for 2018-2019 Season

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state's first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza in a child for the 2018-2019 flu season. The case involves a 5-year-old from Sussex County. This brings the total number of flu cases this season to six, as of Oct. 5, 2018.
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SOLOMON ADOTE APPOINTED STATE CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) is pleased to welcome Solomon Adote as the new Chief Security Officer. Solomon will be responsible for enhancing and improving the state's cyber security strategy, including the design and execution of the Delaware Information Security Program and the Continuity of Government and Disaster Recovery […]
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Governor Carney Plans to Nominate General Michael Berry as Next Adjutant General of Delaware National Guard

Major General Carol Timmons slated to retire in March 2019 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney has selected Brig. Gen. Michael Berry as the next Adjutant General for the Delaware National Guard. Adjutant General is a Cabinet position and Governor Carney's nomination of General Berry must be confirmed by the Delaware Senate. Berry would replace […]
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?The Lenap? Indian Tribe of Delaware? lecture at Lewes, Del.?s Zwaanendael Museum on Oct. 20, 2018

Lecture by Theo Braunskill, Lenapé citizen and Elders Council member, and Nena Todd, manager of the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs' downtown Dover museums.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescue kayaker from culvert pipe

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers rescued a 61-year-old Newark man on Oct. 7, after he was swept into a large culvert pipe under Port Penn Road while crabbing from a kayak near Delaware City.
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23 Individuals and Groups Will Receive the Governor?s Outstanding Volunteer Awards on Oct. 24 in a Dover Ceremony

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 10, 2018) – Twenty-three individuals and groups will be honored with the 2018 Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award on Oct. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people […]
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Delaware Tidal Finfish Advisory Council to meet Oct. 17 in Dover

Delaware's Tidal Finfish Advisory Council will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Long Term Treatment Continues To Be Need In Delaware?s Struggle Against Opioid Crisis

Contact: Julia Lawes – 302-577-8901   Long Term Treatment Continues To Be Need In Delaware's Struggle Against Opioid Crisis   With opioid overdoses and deaths continuing to increase, Attorney General Matt Denn on Wednesday released the Delaware Department of Justice's fourth annual report on the state's efforts to combat the epidemic and made recommendations for […]
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Plan to Participate in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

(Smyrna) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) encourages people across the state to take part in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill October 18 at 10:18 a.m. Two earthquakes in the last ten years were felt throughout Delaware.  In November, 2017, a 4.1 earthquake was centered in the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Dover. […]
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DNREC?s Division of Watershed Stewardship and Office of Environmental Finance, Division of Public Health now accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water and drinking water planning grants

DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship and Office of Environmental Finance, along with the Division of Public Health, are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments, and conservation districts for matching grants for wastewater, surface water, and drinking water project planning.
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DNREC to hold public hearing Wednesday, Oct. 10 in Dover on proposed revisions to sediment and stormwater regulations

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a public hearing on proposed revisions to Delaware's Sediment and Stormwater Regulations at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the DNREC Auditorium, Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Deadline extension for agricultural preservation districts puts Delaware closer to preserving 381,000 acres of remaining farmland in upcoming round

The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extended district enrollment until December 31, 2018 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms and still have the opportunity to submit an application for the upcoming round. Farms must be enrolled in a preservation district before the landowner can sell an easement.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to host 4th annual ?Boo-Que? on Oct. 19-20 to benefit Delaware Children in Nature initiative

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will host the 4th annual "Boo-Que By the Sea," a two-day barbeque cook-off competition and family festival beginning 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 and continuing Saturday, Oct. 20 at Delaware Seashore State Park.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to host 4th annual ?Boo-Que? on Oct. 19-20 to promote Delaware Children in Nature initiative

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will host the 4th annual "Boo-Que By the Sea," a two-day barbeque cook-off competition and family festival beginning 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 19 and continuing Saturday, Oct. 20 at Delaware Seashore State Park.
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Drug Dealing Charges Result in Years In Prison In Multiple Cases

For Immediate Release Contact: Julia Lawes – 302-577-8901   Drug Dealing Charges Result in Years In Prison In Multiple Cases   Deputy Attorneys General Mark Denney and Annemarie Puit secured a guilty plea from Tyron Friend, also known as Talib Al-Atharee, a 38-year-old Wilmington man.  Al-Atharee pled to Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering, Drug Dealing-Tier 4 […]
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DelDOT cuts ribbon on Voshells Mill Road Sidewalk project

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Voshells Mill Road sidewalk project in the community of Star Hill in Dover. The $860,000 project laid 1,800 linear feet of sidewalk along Voshells Mill Road past Star Hill Elementary and along Peach Tree Run. "We know that this project means […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces more Delaware hunting seasons opening in October

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that additional Delaware hunting seasons are opening this month, including expanded Sunday deer hunting opportunities. Sunday deer hunting is allowed on all Sundays through the end of the deer season on Feb. 3, 2019, using only those hunting methods legal for the respective established deer hunting seasons. Please refer to the Department's Sunday Hunting webpage for Sunday deer hunting information, including hunting opportunities on state wildlife areas. Hunting seasons opening in October: • Snow goose: Oct. 3 - Feb. 2, 2019, and Feb. 9, 2019 • Muzzleloader deer: Oct. 5-14, including Sundays • Antlerless deer: Oct. 15, 19-22, and 26-29, including Sundays • Youth Waterfowl Hunt: Saturday, Oct. 20 • Ducks, coots, and mergansers: first season split Oct. 26 - Nov. 6
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 24-30

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware's fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept. 24-30 made 1,870 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 17 citations.
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Voter registration for the November 6, 2018, General Election ends October 13, 2018??

The deadline to register to vote before the November 6, 2018, General Election is Saturday, October 13th.  Citizens who are already registered do not have to re-register.
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Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Application Period Opening

(Smyrna) – The FY 2018 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program (PDM), offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is now open for application.  The PDM Grant Program is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized tribes, and local communities in implementing pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation projects by awarding planning and project grants designed to mitigate […]
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Delaware Recognized for 100% School Connectivity

Report notes Delaware exceeds broadband speeds for students in schools across the state WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware is a national leader in classroom broadband speeds and connectivity, according to a 2018 State of the States report Expanding Digital Learning in Every Classroom, Every Day released this week by Education Superhighway. The State of Delaware is recognized […]
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DelDOT Cuts Ribbon on Brecknock Connector Trail

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and local leaders cut the ribbon on the Brecknock Connector Trail in Camden on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. The project not only created a path between existing trails in Brecknock Park and the POW/MIA Parkway, it also brought an existing pedestrian bridge along Route 13 up to Americans with […]
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Delaware wins $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen charter school system

Delaware has won a $10.4 million federal grant to strengthen the state's charter school system, including improved collaboration with other public schools. Funds from the U.S. Department of Education's Charter School Program will be distributed over four years.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Judicial Confirmations

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Delaware Senate's confirmation of six judicial nominations to Delaware state courts: "Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes to confirm all of our nominees, including Kathaleen McCormick and Morgan Zurn to serve on the Court of […]
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Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Tuesday, Oct. 9 in New Castle

The fifth meeting of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will be held from 9 a.m. - noon, Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Buena Vista Conference Center, Buck Library, 661 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720.
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?Queenstown and the Early Colonial Delmarva: An Archaeological and Historical Symposium? at Delaware?s New Castle Court House Museum on Oct. 13, 2018

The event will include scholarly presentations on My Lord's Gift, a 17th century archaeological site in Queenstown, Md.; and the Coleman Farm, Reedy Island and Fort Casimir sites in Delaware.
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DNREC displays Delaware?s coastal and natural resources on Oct. 7 at Coast Day in Lewes

Delaware's coastal and natural resources will be showcased Sunday, Oct. 7 at DNREC's Coast Day education tent on the campus of the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment in Lewes.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation fishing pier in Cape Henlopen State Park to undergo partial repairs beginning Oct. 9

Repair work will be conducted on the Cape Henlopen fishing pier beginning Oct. 9, to replace a pipe below the pier. The pier will remain open for the duration of the project, expected to take three days, weather permitting.
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DHSS Launches START Initiative to Engage More Delawareans Suffering from Substance Use Disorder in Treatment and Wraparound Social Services

WILMINGTON (Oct. 3, 2018) – As a way to engage more Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder in treatment, while also meeting their accompanying needs for housing, employment, education and other wraparound services, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today launched its START Initiative with a press conference and a daylong forum for […]
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Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday, Oct. 9 in New Castle

The fifth meeting of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will be held from 9 a.m. - noon, Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Buena Vista Conference Center, Buck Library, 661 South Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720.
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Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, Oct. 17 in Dover

The Delaware Water Infrastructure Advisory Council will meet Wednesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. in Conference Room 220, Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 S. Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901.
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Battle of the Chesapeake program at Dover, Del.?s Old State House on Oct. 13, 2018

Naval engagement played a decisive role in America's victory in its struggle for independence from Great Britain.
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Governor Carney: It?s time, Wilmington!

Op-ed by Governor John Carney What makes a city great? Cities are centers of commerce, arts, sports and places where we can live together. Great cities have good schools and safe and strong neighborhoods where every child has an opportunity to be successful. But great cities are more than the sum of these parts. A […]
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Boundless! A THEATRICAL PRODUCTION PERFORMED BY DELAWAREANS WITH DISABILITIES

DOVER, DE – Who would have thought that a march of advocates from Philadelphia to DC would end up choreographed into a theatrical production? In 2003, 200 people with disabilities and their advocates marched from Philadelphia to Wilmington, through central Delaware, west to Baltimore and finally to the U.S. Capitol – to demand their rights […]
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8th Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar on October 10 and 11 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

The Delaware Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program will hold its 8th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Wednesday, October 10, and Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall, 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington. The event offers a wide range of topics for tree care workers as well as anyone who wants to ensure the health of their community trees. The event brings together a diverse blend of industry insiders, policymakers, tree care experts, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations and vendor exhibits to provide the latest updates on tree health issues and practical hands-on training. Attendees are eligible to earn continuing credits from the International Society of Arboriculture, Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, and Delaware pesticide certification.  The cost is $95 for two days with breakfast, lunch and snacks included each day. All major credit cards accepted. Attendees can sign up by clicking the "Online Registration" icon at http://delawaretrees.com
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?18th Century Trades Day? at Dover, Del.?s John Dickinson Plantation on Oct. 13, 2018

Event explores Colonial-era job opportunities at the home of the "Penman of the Revolution."
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Delaware Forest Service looks to increase wildfire crews for upcoming fire season

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Forest Service is looking to increase its wildfire crews for the upcoming season through training for new recruits. During the 2018 wildfire season, Delaware sent two full crews out to Colorado, Idaho, and Montana to be first responders. Interested recruits should be over 18 years old, physically fit, motivated, and […]
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Three Delaware schools receive National Blue Ribbon honors

Three Delaware schools are among the schools that U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized today as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018. The recognition is based on a school's overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 17-23

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept.17-23 made 1,649 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 644 citations. Officers responded to 42 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Three Cases of Child Sexual Assault Result In Prison Sentences

Murder, firearm cases also resolved A Superior Court judge sentenced Kevin Robinson, 24, of New Castle, to 20 years in prison for raping a child. Investigators believed that in the summer of 2017, Robinson forced the child to perform oral sex on him approximately 8 times. In May 2018, Deputy Attorney General Diana Dunn secured […]
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Delaware Teacher of the Year reflects on past year

In October, I will attend the DE STOY banquet that names the next winner of this humbling award. I will offer advice to the blessed educator who is in for a life-changing year, and publicly thank the state for bestowing this incredible honor on me, a gal from Felton, DE who loves books and yoga and belly laughs.
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Diamond State Port Corporation Financial Statement Audit ? June 30, 2018 and 2017

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Audit Report for the Diamond State Port Corporation Financial Statements for the years ended June 30, 2018 and 2017. The annual financial statement audit was performed as required by 29 Del. C. Section 8786. The audit was conducted by the certified public accounting firm, Gunnip & […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation to host ?Big Truck Day? at Delaware Seashore State Park Oct. 6

DNREC's Delaware Seashore State Park will host its first-ever "Big Truck Day" from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Indian River Marina. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with some of the park's heavy equipment and special-use vehicles at this family-friendly event.
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DelDOT Wins Award for Innovative Practices

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) was recognized this week at the 2018 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Annual Conference as one of three states to receive the 2018 State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) Excellence Award. The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Center of Accelerating Innovation and the AASHTO Innovation Initiative have […]
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Two Delaware men arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Sussex County

During an ongoing investigation into reports of illegal dumping in the Georgetown area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested two Delaware men Sept. 22 on illegal dumping and drug-paraphernalia-related charges.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for drug and prostitution charges

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Kent County woman for multiple drug-related and prostitution charges and a Kent County man for prostitution-related charges on Sept. 22 along Port Mahon Road near the Little Creek Wildlife Area outside Dover.
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