Governor Carney Signs 12-Week Paid Parental Leave Into Law

Policy to begin April 1, 2019 DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday signed House Bill 3 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly, educators and advocates. This legislation offers state workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child under the age of six. With […]
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Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Budget Smoothing

Action will create benchmark budgeting mechanism and promote fiscal sustainability DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday signed Executive Order 21 to implement recommendations of the advisory panel to DEFAC to study potential fiscal controls and budget smoothing mechanisms. The Order will create a benchmark budgeting mechanism, and a Budget Stabilization Fund for budget […]
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Fox in Angola Area Tests Positive for Rabies

Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) is warning Sussex County residents who live in the residential area of Camp Arrowhead Road between Marsh Island Golf Club and Angola Road of a positive case of rabies in a fox that bit a human and a dog earlier this week.
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Wilmington Gang Member Faces Prison for 2015 Murder

Other defendants to serve time for manslaughter, sexual solicitation, and child pornography charges A member of the Touch Money Gang (TMG) indicted in 2015 for a lengthy list of shootings, murders, and other crimes pled guilty to the February 2015 murder of 17-year-old Deshon Sellers in Wilmington. Alexander Fitzgerald, 21, of Wilmington pled guilty to […]
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DNREC invites public to vote online for finalists in first Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest

DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship invites the public to vote on finalists in the first Delaware Watersheds Photo Contest by visiting www.delawarewatersheds.org.
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 18-24

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 18-24 made 3,198 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 37 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Governor Carney Signs Fiscal Year 2019 Budget and Supplemental Appropriation

Cements $4.2 billion state budget with $49 million supplemental appropriation for one-time bonuses   DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 235 – the Fiscal Year 2019 Appropriation Act. This budget, which received final passage by the General Assembly this week, provides a balanced $4.2 billion financial plan that makes investments […]
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Statements from Governor Carney and Secretary of State Bullock on the Completed Federal Review of Wilmington Port Agreement

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock on Thursday issued the following statements on completion of the federal review of a deal to expand the Port of Wilmington, done by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a panel comprised of military, homeland security, and federal law […]
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DART to the Rehoboth Beach Fireworks on Sunday, July 1

DART First State will be providing bus service to the Rehoboth Beach Independence Day Fireworks display on Sunday, July 1. Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular firework display beginning at approximately at 9:15 PM.  Visitors can take the Beach Bus 201 Red Line to the fireworks from either the Rehoboth or Lewes Park & Ride […]
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Delmarva Power Rates to Decrease According to New Settlement

Staff of the Delaware Public Service Commission and the Division of the Public Advocate executed a settlement Wednesday that will result in a rate reduction of $6.85 million for Delmarva Power customers.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on General Assembly Passage of House Bill 346 ? Student Loan Relief for Educators in High-Needs Areas

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of the High Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program, which offers student loan relief for educators in high-needs schools and subject areas: "All Delaware children deserve a high-quality education. To deliver on that promise, we need to support […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promoting Operation Dry Water June 29-July 1

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced their active participation in Operation Dry Water, an annual nationwide enforcement and education campaign aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities.
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Governor Carney Signs ?Red Flag? Legislation

HS 1 for HB 222 allows courts to issue a lethal violence protection order when citizens pose a danger to self or others DOVER, Del. – On Wednesday, Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 1 for HB 222 into law surrounded by members of the General Assembly of both parties, law enforcement, and advocates for gun safety. This […]
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Investigation of animal cruelty at Delaware Park concluded

Following a starting gate incident related to the fifth race on June 14, 2018, the Delaware Department of Agriculture opened a full animal cruelty investigation into the treatment of the horse, "Accolade." Based upon a thorough investigation at both the state and track levels, the assistant starter was cleared of any wrong doing.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the General Assembly's passage of the $4.2 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2019: "Delawareans rightly expect us to pass a balanced budget, to work together to protect taxpayer dollars, and make investments that will move our state forward. We have more […]
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DelDOT Suspends Temporary Lane Closures for 4th of July Holiday

Dover, Del. – To accommodate heavy traffic during the 4th of July, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will suspend planned lane closures at 3 PM on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. At any given time, there may be emergency lane and/or shoulder closures. The E-ZPass Express Lanes […]
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DNREC?S Division of Parks & Recreation to join partnership in marking second annual Yorklyn Day Festival July 1

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will join Yorklyn community organizations in presenting the second annual Yorklyn Day, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, July 1 in Yorklyn. The event is a partnership between DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation, the Center for Creative Arts, Yorklyn Pool, and Dew Point Brewing Co.
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation?s Brandywine Zoo introduces two new red pandas to the public

Brandywine Zoo has made a red panda transfer and introduced two new pandas to the public. The zoo's new residents are Sherman, a five-year-old male from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology institute in Virginia, and a four-year-old female, named Mohu, from the Blank Park Zoo in Iowa.
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DPH Offering Free HIV Screening on National HIV Testing Day, June 27, 2018

Free HIV testing will be offered through the Division of Public Health (DPH) at two Delaware state service centers on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in observance of National HIV Testing Day. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care.
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Summer Food Service Program Meal Sites Available throughout Delaware

Delaware's First Lady leads effort to ensure kids have access to healthy meals over summer WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and the Delaware Department of Education ask all Delawareans to spread the word about the availability of free meals this summer for children in need. The Summer Food Service Program targets children […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Jason Weaver: Works on Paper

On view from June 1-29, 2018 Free opening reception on Friday, June 1 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (June 26, 2018) – Jason Weaver: Works on Paper, an exhibition showing a range of work from academic figure studies to people in contemporary street settings, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from July 6-27, […]
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Police partnership key to reopening historic pavilion at Redden State Forest

A partnership with the Delaware State Police and the Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police is helping the Delaware Forest Service reopen its historic picnic pavilion at Redden State Forest that was closed in early 2017 due to persistent illegal activity. The parking lot and rest area – popular with hikers and horseback riders – now features bright lighting, 24-hour video surveillance, and regular patrols by both marked and undercover law enforcement personnel. Along with these enhanced security measures, new signage reminds visitors that the site is closed from dusk to dawn.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife asking public to report dumping, vandalism at Nanticoke Wildlife Area

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife needs help from the public to stop dumping and vandalism at the Robert L. Graham Nanticoke Wildlife Area near Laurel, notably at an unpaved crossroad connecting Phillips Landing Road with Sharptown Road.
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation?s Brandywine Zoo to close on Tuesday, June 26, for fallen tree removal

The Brandywine Zoo will be closed on Tuesday, June 26, while a fallen tree is removed.
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Delaware One of Eight States Chosen by the National Governors Association to Participate in Health Care Data Initiative

WILMINGTON, Del. – In support of a movement to transform how health care is delivered and paid for in the state, Delaware was one of eight states chosen to participate in a National Governors Association initiative to harness data systems to inform health policymaking. Joining Arkansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Vermont and Washington, Delaware's team […]
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Delaware Senate passes concurrent resolution recognizing the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs? accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.
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Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish June 26 meeting canceled

Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 31, in DNREC's R&R Building Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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DelDOT and City of Dover Mark Completion of West Street Trail

Above: Secretary Cohan and local officials prepare to cut the ribbon on the newly completed West Street Trail in Dover Friday. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and the City of Dover cut the ribbon for the newly completed West Street Trail in Dover on Friday. The West Street Trail is an ADA-accessible route for […]
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Office of the State Treasurer Bank Reconciliations Agreed-Upon Procedures Report ? Quarter Ended March 31, 2018

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures for the Office of the State Treasurer Bank Reconciliations for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 . The engagement was conducted by the certified public accounting firm of Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC in compliance with 29 Del. C. Section 2906, […]
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Free Summer Meals for Kids

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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 11-17

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 11-17 made 2,827 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 50 citations. Officers responded to 74 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.
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Delaware requests emergency declaration from USDA for crop damage due to recent storms

DOVER, Del. — Too much rain at the wrong time, like Delaware experienced in April and May, has destroyed several high dollar crops and threatens the yield of many others, leaving farmers to wonder what the future holds. In surveying the state and listening to farmers, Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse made a request […]
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Woodbridge FFA takes first in forestry career development event

Woodbridge High School's FFA took the top spot at the 2018 Forestry Career Development Event (CDE) held in Camden, Delaware this week.  Woodbridge was followed by Middletown, Smyrna, and Sussex Central. Woodbridge will now go on to represent Delaware at the 91st Annual FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis from October 24 to 27, 2018. For the first time, the 2018 challenge included a total of eight middle and high school teams competing in separate events at the same location. Smyrna Middle School's FFA took first place in their event, beating out teams from Walters Middle School (Appoquinimink), Meredith Middle School (Appoquinimink) and Millsboro Middle School.
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 19 special events during July 2018

Programs on quill-pen writing, Alexander Hamilton and a murder mystery to be featured.
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Low-income seniors can receive vouchers to spend at Delaware farmers? markets

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, new to Delaware, will provide fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey at no cost to low-income Sussex County senior citizens at four farmers' markets in the Rehoboth Beach/Lewes area. Funding for the program is provided by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Paid Parental Leave

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the passage of House Bill 3, which will provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave for Delaware state employees: "State workers and teachers deserve time to spend with their families when their children are born, and this benefit for new mothers and […]
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2019 District/Charter Teachers of the Year named

Twenty Delaware teachers are finalists to be named Delaware's 2019 State Teacher of the Year. Selected from among the 9,000 public school teachers in the state, the candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter School Network because of their ability to inspire students with a love of learning, demonstration of professional traits and devotion to teaching.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation?s first open house on developing new master plan for White Clay Creek State Park to be held June 25

The first of four open houses to get public input on creating a master plan for the future of White Clay Creek State Park in Newark will be held 4-7 p.m. Monday June 25, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.
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13th Annual National Dump the Pump Day to be Held on June 21 ? ?Dump the Pump! Ride DART.?

National Dump the Pump Day is a day to highlight the many benefits of using public transportation. Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced today that it will join other public transit agencies nationwide participating in the 13th annual Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21, to encourage the use for public transit. From urban to […]
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Reclaim Our River Eco Paddle and lunch set for June 23 at Laurel River Park

DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship, the National Parks Conservation Association, Delaware Nature Society, Abbotts Mill Nature Center, and Nanticoke Watershed Alliance invite kayakers and canoeists to Roger C. Fisher Laurel River Park for the third annual Eco Paddle from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 23.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on the Delaware National Guard and Deployment to the Southern Border

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on the Delaware National Guard and deployment to the southern border: "I take my job as Commander-in-Chief of the Delaware National Guard extremely seriously. In the last year, we've sent Guardsmen and women to Texas, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico to help our fellow […]
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?Delaware Railroads: Elegant Travel and Timely Transport? exhibit to open at Lewes, Del.?s Zwaanendael Museum on July 7, 2018

Exhibit explores the history of rail travel and transport in the First State.
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DNREC to extend popular Clean Transportation Incentive Program through the end of 2019

DNREC's Division of Climate, Coastal & Energy today announced that the state's popular Clean Transportation Incentive Program will be extended through Dec. 31, 2019 in response to Delawareans' rising demand for cleaner fuel and electric vehicles.
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DNREC?s Division of Fish & Wildlife to temporarily close Garrisons Lake north parking area for repaving

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will temporarily close the north parking area at Garrisons Lake Thursday, June 21 for repaving. Weather permitting, the work should be completed and the parking area reopened by Friday, June 29.
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State awards more than $145,000 in merit scholarships

The Delaware Department of Education has announced the recipients of four state merit scholarship programs for the 2018-19 academic year. Merit scholarships are competitive and awarded based on a student's academic performance, participation in school activities and service to the community.
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Former Housing Site Becomes the WHA?s Southbridge Solar Park

New 1.15 megawatt solar farm will save WHA $1.2 million and provide clean, renewable energy to housing authority residents WILMINGTON, Del. – The Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA), joined by Mayor Mike Purzycki, Governor John Carney and other local and state officials, today officially dedicated its new Southbridge Solar Park at 900 South Claymont Street. The 1.15 […]
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National Pollinator Week: Pollinator Practices Take Root at DelDOT

Delaware's drivers may notice more flowers sprouting up on the state's nearly 14,000 lane miles of roadside this year. The steep decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species is believed to be due in part to loss of suitable habitats. Pollinators are animals that help plants reproduce by moving pollen from one part of […]
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M/V Twin Capes, retired Lewes-to-Cape May ferry, sunk to become part of Delaware?s artificial reef system

The M/V Twin Capes, a ferry christened 43 years ago on the Delaware Bay and retired after thousands of runs between her namesakes Cape Henlopen, Del. and Cape May, N.J., was sunk today to become part of Delaware's acclaimed artificial reef system. Twin Capes, whose sinking will expand and enhance fish habitat and offer extraordinary opportunities for deep-sea diving, went down at 11:55 a.m. on the Del-Jersey-Land Inshore Artificial Reef – a reef so named because it lies equidistant from Lewes, Del., Cape May, and Ocean City, Md.
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Guilty Verdicts In Two Separate Murders

Guns, Drugs, Burglary Lead To Other Convictions A murder at the former Gold Club in Wilmington has resulted in a guilty verdict for a New York man that will lead to a sentence of life in prison. Deputy Attorneys General Zachary Rosen and Joseph Grubb secured the conviction against 30-year-old Lamott Matthews of Bronx, NY. […]
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Delaware Couple Arrested for $100,000 Insurance Fraud

Dover, DE (June 15, 2018) – Diliana Legeros age 33, and Joseph Aubourg age 43, of Milford Delaware were indicted by a Delaware Grand Jury on June 4th for insurance fraud, then arrested after turning themselves in to Capital Police on June 11th.  The defendants were processed, arraigned, and released on $1,000 unsecured bond each.  […]
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Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 4-10

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 June 4-10 made 2,831 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 54 citations.
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DPH TO HOLD MASS CARE EXERCISE AT SUSSEX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 19-20, 2018

The Division of Public Health (DPH) will host a two-day, exercise on Tuesday, June 19, and Wednesday, June 20, at Sussex Central High School, Georgetown. The purpose is to test the division's ability to operate a shelter for residents who may be displaced or unable to occupy their homes in the event of a disaster.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Bump Stock Ban

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statement after signing legislation to ban bump stock devices in Delaware: "Delaware has made progress in strengthening our gun safety laws this legislative session with the support of students and advocates across the state, and today is no exception. By signing this bill into […]
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Part of Castle Trail on C&D Canal Conservation Area to close for repairs June 15

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that a portion of the Mike Castle Trail west of the Lums Pond trailhead on the C&D Canal Conservation Area will be temporarily closed for repairs beginning Friday, June 15.
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Delaware Libraries Launch 2018 Statewide Summer Library Challenge

Delaware's First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will kick off the statewide 2018 Summer Library Challenge, Libraries Rock, this week at public libraries in all three counties. She will be joined by special guests Turtle Dance Music, an autism/sensory-friendly performance group. The kick-off events are: 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 15 at the Route 9 Library; 10:30 […]
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Budget Smoothing Constitutional Amendment

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday issued the following statement on House Bill 460, which would implement recommendations of the Advisory Panel on Potential Fiscal Controls and Budget Smoothing Mechanisms:   "Delaware has a long tradition of fiscal responsibility. We've been focused since taking office on addressing our long-term challenges, on responsibly investing […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation to feature Victorian Kids Fest on June 16 at Fort Delaware State Park

DNREC's Fort Delaware State Park will host its annual Victorian Kids Fest from noon-3 p.m., Saturday, June 16. This special event is a collaborative program offered by the Fort Delaware Society and Fort Delaware State Park.
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Delaware Department of Justice Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th

Local efforts include programs throughout the state Delaware will join in the commemoration of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Friday June 15, 2018 as the Department of Justice hosts a series of events in each county. Focused around the theme "S.A.V.E. – Stop Abuse of the Vulnerable and Elderly," the events are designed to […]
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Governor Carney: EPA can?t let other states pollute Delaware?s air

Op-ed by Governor John Carney Watching a Blue Rocks game. Sitting by the pool. Walking along the Rehoboth boardwalk. For most of us, that's what summertime means. It's a time of fun and relaxation. But for the majority of Delawareans with asthma or other breathing problems, summer can be a nightmare. That's because Delaware's air […]
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State of Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund ? June 30, 2017

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr. has released the audit of the State of Delaware Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund Financial Statements for the year ended June 30, 2017. The audit was performed by Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, P.A., under the direction of the Office of Auditor of Accounts, and in accordance with 29 […]
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Newly Published Book Explores Life and Legacy of Delaware Statesman John Dickinson

A new anthology of essays and lectures published by the Delaware Heritage Commission explores the life and career of John Dickinson, whose influential role as a colonial patriot and statesman of the early Republic earned him the nickname "Penman of the Revolution."
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police announce results from 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament

Under mostly cloudy skies that some would call good fishing weather, 213 young anglers and their families gathered Saturday, June 2 at three Delaware ponds for DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police 32nd Annual Youth Fishing Tournament.
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Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13

Division of the Arts to Honor 17 Artist Fellows at Annual Reception and Award Ceremony June 13 New this year, the Award Winners Exhibition will display contemporary art alongside historical decorative arts and travel to two new locations Dover, Del. (June 8, 2018) – The Award Winners XVIII reception and award ceremony will be held […]
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DNREC?s Division of Parks & Recreation?s annual Summer Concert Series underway

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation's popular Summer Concert Series is now underway featuring performances at six state parks across the state.
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Governor Carney, Delaware Department of Agriculture Announce Interactive Dashboard

Online tool helps Delawareans understand, visualize farmland preserved in all three counties DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday a new, interactive dashboard to help Delawareans better understand farmland preservation. Delaware’s statewide program made its first round of easement purchases in 1996, and has since preserved 22 […]
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State to host community meetings on early learning

The Delaware Department of Education will host community meetings across the state in preparation for redesigning the state's quality rating and improvement system for early childhood education providers.
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Governor Carney?s Statement on Assault Weapons Legislation

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement on the Senate Judiciary Committee's action on Senate Bill 163: "I am extremely disappointed that the full Delaware Senate will not get a chance to vote on Senate Bill 163. As we've seen in mass shootings across our country, these weapons can be […]
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Delaware Launches Full-Scale Sports Gaming

VIDEO: Full-scale sports gaming launches in Delaware At 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, Delaware launched a full-scale sports gaming operation at all three casinos in the state – Delaware Park, Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, and Harrington Raceway & Casino. Betting offered Tuesday included single-game and championship wagering on professional baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, golf, and […]
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Public asked to report sick or dead wild birds to DNREC?s Mosquito Control Section for 2018 West Nile virus monitoring

DNREC's Mosquito Control Section within the Division of Fish & Wildlife is seeking the public's help in monitoring West Nile virus in Delaware by reporting sick or dead wild birds that may have contracted the virus.
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DNREC announces members of Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Regulatory Advisory Committee and sets first committee meeting for Thursday, June 14 in Delaware City

After extensive stakeholder input and a public nomination process, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced members of the Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Regulatory Advisory Committee and the committee's chair. The Regulatory Advisory Committee (RAC) will provide guidance and feedback to DNREC on development of Coastal Zone regulations that are required to be in place for issuance of conversion permits by Oct. 1, 2019.
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Secretary of State Announces Chemical Dependency Counselor License Suspension

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has suspended the Delaware chemical dependency counseling license of Sachin Karnik in light of recent criminal charges filed against him.
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Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Genworth Status Update

DOVER, DE (June 5th, 2018) – Deputy Insurance Commissioner Tanisha Merced announced today that the Delaware Department of Insurance (the "Department") has received an Amendment to the Form A Statement regarding the Acquisition of Control of Genworth Life Insurance Company ("GLIC") by China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co. Ltd and certain of its affiliates ("China Oceanwide").  The […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Smyrna man on multiple assault charges

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers on May 31 arrested Roland L. Naylor of Smyrna on assault-related charges following an incident aboard his boat while commercial crabbing on the Delaware Bay.
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New Castle woman arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping

Following an investigation into complaints of illegal dumping in the area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a New Castle woman May 31 for illegal dumping of AA batteries at the intersection of Concord Pike and Powder Mill Road in Wilmington.
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DNREC and Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. enter into consent decree addressing violations at Mountaire?s Millsboro poultry processing facility

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today filed a complaint in state Superior Court against Mountaire Farms of Delaware, Inc. that requests civil penalties for Mountaire's violations of its spray and land application permits at its Millsboro facility. The complaint, which includes reimbursed costs for DNREC, calls for Mountaire to make short-term corrective measures, long-term system upgrades at the plant, along with environmental mitigation, and for Mountaire to provide an alternative water supply to nearby residents. The complaint also requests that the Superior Court approve a consent decree that redresses those permit violations through monetary penalties and mitigation measures that abate the total nitrogen amount sprayed above permit limits by Mountaire's Millsboro facility. DNREC has also filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware, raising claims that Mountaire has violated the Clean Water Act and the Resource Conversation and Recovery Act.
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Holiday weekend anti-crime operation in Kent County by Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on DNREC-managed properties results in 68 citations

In response to complaints of damaged state property, illegal drug use, littering, and trespassing, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers over the Memorial Day weekend issued a total of 68 citations as part of an evening crime prevention operation throughout Kent County.
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DPH Issues Reminder of Open Testing Dates for TB; Announces Call Center to Close Friday, June 1, 2018

The Division of Public Health is continuing its efforts to encourage former residents and employees of the ManorCare Health Services Foulk Road facility in Wilmington, between January and September 2017, to be tested for tuberculosis (TB). DPH opened a call center on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, to follow up with individuals who had been sent a letter and answer any questions, as well as to field questions from the public. As the number of incoming calls has decreased significantly since the opening, DPH is announcing that the call center will cease operations at 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 1, 2018.
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Wilmington Murder Leads to Life Sentence

Other defendants face prison time for murder, drug, weapons, and rape charges. A 2016 murder in Wilmington leads to life in prison for one of the men responsible, and more than 50 years for the second, who was a juvenile at the time of the fatal shooting. In March 2016, Wilmington police officers responding to […]
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation installs refurbished historic bridge on Yorklyn trail

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation installed a pedestrian bridge on a trail near Auburn Heights in Yorklyn by reusing a restored historic bridge today. The replacement bridge, The McIntyre Bowstring Bridge, was built in 1883 and set into place originally in Iowa.
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Fort Christina Offers a Historical Destination This Summer

Partner site of the First State National Historical Park to host summer 2018 events
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Millsboro man arrested by DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping

Following an investigation into complaints of illegal dumping in the area, Natural Resources Police Officers with DNREC's Environmental Crimes Unit arrested a Millsboro man May 25 for illegal dumping of refuse and yard waste debris.
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Wilmington City Council Discretionary Fund Special Investigation

State Auditor, R. Thomas Wagner, Jr., has released the Wilmington City Council Discretionary Fund Special Investigation report. In response to a request from Hanifa Shabazz, Wilmington City Council President, AOA opened an investigation on City Council's discretionary fund for January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. Through the investigation, AOA determined that the 2017 grant […]
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State seeks public comment on revised proposed antidiscrimination regulation

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking public comment on a revised proposed 225 Prohibition of Discrimination Regulation, which will be published in the June Register of Regulations today.
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