Delaware moves to crack down on workplace fraud, improve oversight of contractors

WILMINGTON – Gov. John Carney signed a bill Tuesday that will clarify and enforce workplace fraud rules and create a new registry to oversee contractor activity in the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 95 passed the Delaware General Assembly earlier this year with nearly unanimous support and incorporates recommendations from a 2018 […]
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation Establishing Infrastructure Fund to Create Jobs

Delaware is investing $3.9 billion to modernize transportation infrastructure through 2025 WILMINGTON, Del. – In front of the Christina River Bridge, Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 61, legislation that establishes the Transportation Infrastructure Investment Fund (TIIF) to allow businesses to make roadway infrastructure improvements that will support job-creating projects in Delaware. TIIF […]
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Bill Signing Promotes Savings in the First State

Senate Bill 143, signed today by Governor Carney, will increase savings plans education   Treasurer Colleen C. Davis, bill sponsors Sen. Trey Paradee and Rep. Krista Griffith, and children from Brilliant Little Minds Learning Academy celebrated today as Governor John Carney signed Senate Bill 143 into law. This legislation allows the Plans Management Board and […]
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DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit seeks public help in identifying suspect illegally dumping at Polly Drummond Waste Site

DNREC is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of a pickup truck who was twice seen on surveillance cameras illegally dumping.
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DNREC confirms finding Asian longhorned tick for the first time in Delaware

DNREC's tick monitoring program confirms finding Asian longhorned tick for the first time in Delaware in northern New Castle County DOVER – The Asian longhorned tick has been found for the first time in Delaware, DNREC's new tick surveillance program within the Division of Fish & Wildlife's Mosquito Control Section announced today. This tick is […]
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Rolling application process provides flexibility for Delaware’s Young Farmer Loan Program

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Aglands Foundation Board announced that they will institute a rolling application process for their Young Farmer Loan Program to offer young farmers more flexibility in acquiring a farm. Delaware farmers, between 18 and 40 years old have the opportunity to apply for the Young Farmers Loan Program. The program provides […]
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State, City Leaders Announce Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Project in Wilmington

Social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence in the City of Wilmington under a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) project announced by state and city leaders on Tuesday. Governor John Carney joined Wilmington […]
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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2020

This year the Division will invest nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations Wilmington, Del. (July 30, 2019) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations that will serve Delawareans statewide with arts programming and services, arts education, and […]
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Governor Carney Signs Legislation to Ban Plastic Bags, Reduce Litter in Delaware

New laws will ban single-use plastic bags and create a Litter Investigation and Enforcement Fund WILMINGTON, Del. –  At the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary on Monday, Governor John Carney joined members of the General Assembly and environmental advocates to sign House Bill 130 and Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 5, two pieces of […]
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“How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World” to be screened at Movie Night at Buena Vista on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019

Free outdoor, family-fun event also includes activities and food.
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Raccoon in Newark Tests Positive For Rabies

DOVER (July 26, 2019) – Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Newark residents who live or spend time in the area of West Chestnut Hill Road near Rittenhouse Park of a positive case of rabies in a raccoon that came into contact with a human recently. The victim was bitten by the raccoon […]
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Repeated Rape of Child Leads to Prison for 64-Year-Old

Murder, vehicular assault, and drug convictions mean prison for other defendants A 64-year-old Felton man was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for raping a child repeatedly over the course of many years starting in the late 1990s. Deputy Attorney General Kathleen Dickerson secured the sentence for Monte Brown, who in April, pleaded […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 15-21

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between July 15-21 made 3,661 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Governor Carney joins DNREC Secretary Garvin to present DNREC Awards in State Fair ceremony

Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin honored two dozen Delawareans and groups of all ages for their environmental leadership, innovation, and dedication in ceremonies at the Delaware State Fair.
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Schooner Meerwald partners with Zwaanendael Museum to present programs in Lewes, Del. during the summer of 2019

The vessel, New Jersey's official tall ship, is a restored oyster-dredging schooner.
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Milford Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies From Excessive Heat Exposure, Tethering

fficers from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested a Milford woman on Tuesday July 23, 2019, following the death of a dog that was tethered outside of a home during dangerously hot temperatures.
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Consumer Protection Unit reaches settlement over foreclosure rescue scam

Scammers ordered to pay thousands in restitution, barred from offering services in Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Tuesday that the Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) has reached a settlement with two California-based companies requiring them to stop advertising and selling mortgage loan modification and debt relief services in Delaware and to provide […]
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Online registration now open to volunteers for 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup sponsored by DNREC

Online volunteer registration is now open for the 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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Online registration now open to volunteers for 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup

Online volunteer registration is now open for the 32nd annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup, to be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 14.
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Realistic Colors of Art” by Geraldo Gonzalez

On view from August 2-30, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, August 2 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (July 23, 2019) – The Realistic Colors of Art, an exhibition of drawings of public transportation by Wilmington artist Geraldo Gonzalez, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from August 2-30, 2019. The artist will host […]
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‘Use Your Melon’ Impaired Driving Awareness Campaign At The Delaware State Fair

Office of Highway Safety brings Impaired Driving Awareness to the Centennial Celebration of the Delaware State Fair Dover, DE (July 22, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety has partnered with NASCAR driver Ross Chastain for the fourth year in a row, in the "Use Your Melon, Drive Sober, Arrive Alive DE," campaign and will be on-site […]
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ICYMI – Governor Carney’s Op-Ed: We’re Making Progress

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney published an op-ed in The News Journal about progress made in Delaware to strengthen our economy, improve Delaware's schools, protect our environment, and responsibly manage taxpayer dollars. The following is an excerpt from Governor Carney's op-ed: "Over the past three years, we have worked hard to connect with Delawareans […]
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Gov. Carney orders flags to half-staff Tuesday for former Supreme Court Justice Stevens

With the passing of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, President Trump has ordered U.S. flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff the day of his interment, Tuesday, July 23rd as a mark of respect for the memory of Justice Stevens and to honor his service to our country. […]
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Results of July 12th 2019 Impaired Driving Checkpoints

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2019 Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist II and Public Information Officer (OHS) Cynthia.Cavett@Delaware.Gov Results of July 12th Impaired Driving Checkpoints Over 60 Law Enforcement Officers operated July Checkpoint StrikeForce    Dover, DE (July 19, 2019) – Three DUI checkpoints in all three counties were set up on July 12, 2019, from […]
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Governor Carney Urges Delawareans to Stay Safe During Heat Warnings

DOVER, Del. – Delaware, along with many other states, is in an extended heatwave with the most dangerous days to come. The National Weather Services issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Sunday night for the entire state, and the state also issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert. Delawareans and visitors are advised to be aware of the […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 8-14

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's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between July 8-14 made 3,360 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 41 citations.
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Guilty Plea In 2018 Middletown Shooting Death

Other defendants face prison time for weapons, assault, and strangulation charges A 17-year-old from Middletown pleaded guilty to charges in Superior Court for the fatal shooting of another teenager. Derrick Caudle pleaded to Murder Second Degree and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony for the 2018 killing of Todd Dorn, 18, […]
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Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop set for July 25 in Dover

DNREC's Environmental Finance Office and the Delaware Division of Public Health will host a State Revolving Loan Fund public workshop Thursday, July 25
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Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 13 special events during August 2019

Sherlock Holmes comes to Delaware, a screening of "How to Train Your Dragon—The Hidden World" and the history of women's suffrage in the First State to be featured.
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Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet July 24 in Dover

The Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) Subcommittee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet, Wednesday, July 24.
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Governor Carney Announces Expansion of DelDOT’s Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program

WILMINGTON, Del – Governor John Carney, joined by Mayor of Wilmington Mike Purzycki, Secretary of Transportation Jennifer Cohan, and other state and local officials, on Thursday highlighted the Work-a-Day Earn-a-Pay Program Pilot Public Works Jobs program and announced an expansion beyond the City of Wilmington. The $150,000 pilot initiative funded by DelDOT created a partnership […]
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Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Awards Accepted Through Aug. 16

DOVER (July 18, 2019) – Nominations for the Governor's Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 16. These awards recognize the important contributions made by Delaware's volunteers to their communities. Award recipients will be honored Tuesday, Oct. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. "Thousands of […]
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Delaware State Fair connects fair-goers with Delaware agriculture

DOVER, Del. — The countdown is on for many Delaware youth and adult exhibitors as they get ready to showcase their agricultural exhibits at this year's Delaware State Fair. Along with rides, food, and games, the state fair is a great opportunity for fair-goers to learn more about agriculture – Delaware's top industry. "By far, […]
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DNREC to host Delaware Duck and Goose Calling Contest July 20 at Delaware State Fair

DNREC's Division of Community Affairs will host the first-ever Delaware Duck and Goose Calling contest from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 20.
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Sixth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta sponsored by DNREC Aug. 3 on Nanticoke River

The sixth annual Recycled Cardboard Boat Regatta will cast off Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Nanticoke River Public Marine Park.
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Statement on Kili Mayfield

Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Tuesday released the following statement regarding Kili Mayfield's conviction in Superior Court: Justice was served today. A man who raped three women, including beating and strangling one victim until she lost consciousness, has been convicted of his crimes. I am proud of the work of our prosecutors, paralegals, and social […]
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Dates for ‘Small Fry Adventures’ family outings announced by DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife

Fish & Wildlife invites families with young children to come out to the Aquatic Resources Education Center to enjoy "Small Fry Adventures" this summer.
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USAF, Dover AFB advise state agencies that PFAS chemicals exceeding EPA health advisory found in four wells near base

DOVER – The US Air Force and Dover Air Force Base have notified Delaware's Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Division of Public Health, that four wells near the base sampled by the federal government for perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), have returned elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA above the US Environmental Protection Agency's health advisory for these substances of 70 parts per trillion (ppt).
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Wilmington Man Pleads to Killing Teenage Girl

A Wilmington man charged with killing a 16-year-old girl has pleaded guilty. Deputy Attorneys General John Downs and Timothy Maguire secured the plea from Shyheim Warren, 25. In April 2017, Warren fatally shot Tynesia Cephas as she tried to break up a large fight in front of a home on the 900 block of North […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 1-7

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between July 1-7 made 4,718 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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DNREC announces extension of Augustine Beach Boat Ramp intermittent closure for maintenance dredging through Aug. 1

The intermittent closure of the Augustine Beach Boat Ramp has been extended through Aug. 1 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel.
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Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Accepting Proposals for SAFE Grants

he Delaware Division of Public Health's Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is currently accepting project proposals from public drinking water systems for Safety Assessments and Feasibility Evaluations (SAFE) grants. Proposals must be received by August 15, 2019.
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Killens Pond Road near DNREC’s Killens Pond State Park to be closed for construction July 22 – Aug. 16

Parks & Recreation announced that Killens Pond Road, from Paradise Alley Road to Scrap Tavern Road, will close to through traffic July 22 – Aug.16.
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DNREC, DPH now accepting proposals for wastewater, surface water and drinking water planning grants

DNREC, with the Division of Public Health, is now accepting project proposals for matching grants for waste, surface, and drinking water project planning.
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Ron Whittington to portray Hall of Famer William “Judy” Johnson at the New Castle Court House Museum on July 20, 2018

Living-history interpreter Ron Whittington will portray baseball Hall of Famer William "Judy" Johnson.
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DNREC Secretary Garvin joins legislators, Fort Miles Historical Association, at ribbon-cutting celebration

DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin was joined by legislators, the Fort Miles Historical Association, and other supporters today at a ribbon-cutting celebrating numerous improvements at Fort Miles. The Fort Miles Museum and Historical Area has expanded with a new parking lot and paved road, enabling visitors to access the area more easily.
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DNREC, Delaware City Refining Company, LLC agree to penalty settlements on refinery’s outstanding air violations

DOVER – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced today that it has signed a settlement agreement with the Delaware City Refining Company, LLC (DCRC) over pending air quality permit appeals and violations concerning the company's Delaware City refinery. Terms of the settlement agreement call for DCRC to pay an administrative penalty of $950,000, while DNREC through the agreement will provide public notice of proposed changes to the Regulation 1102 permits under appeal by DCRC. Once DNREC issues revised air permits, DCRC has agreed in the settlement to dismiss its permit appeals.
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Sussex County Bridge Clinic to Help Individuals, Families Impacted by Mental Illness, Opioid Use Disorder

NEW CASTLE (July 11, 2019) – As a new support for individuals and families impacted by the effects of mental health and substance use issues, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) officially will open the Sussex County Bridge Clinic on July 15 at the Promise Access Center in Georgetown, providing screening and […]
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Millsboro Pond boat ramp for reconstruction and expansion

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife will close the Millsboro Pond boat ramp for a major reconstruction and expansion project beginning July 22.
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host open house July 30 on White Clay Creek State Park draft master plan

DOVER – DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation has created a draft master plan for White Clay Creek State Park, and will host an open house for the public to provide comments and ask questions. The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, at Deerfield, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711.
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Former Sussex County Doctor Indicted for Insurance Fraud

Dover, DE  – Dr. Jean Vertus Laine, 42, formerly of Peoples Wellness Center, 556 South DuPont Highway, Milford Delaware, was indicted on Monday, July 8th, 2019 by a Sussex County Grand Jury, following an investigation by the DOI Fraud Prevention Unit. The indictment alleges that between August and October of 2017,  Doctor Jean Laine fraudulently […]
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Governor Carney Announces Support for National Clean Car Standard

U.S. Climate Alliance members issue "Nation's Clean Car Promise" to address vehicle pollution, climate change WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and 23 other Governors of the U.S. Climate Alliance on Tuesday issued a joint statement announcing the "Nation's Clean Car Promise" to protect citizens from vehicle pollution and to fight climate change. The following […]
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New video about innovative waterway cleanup in Wilmington debuts on DNREC YouTube Channel

A new DNREC YouTube video details an innovative remediation project to remove PCBs from sediment in a ditch that discharges into the Christina River.
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces closure of 2019 horseshoe crab commercial fishery

DNREC has announced that Delaware's 2019 commercial harvest quota of 159,211 male horseshoe crabs has been met, and that the horseshoe crab fishery closed at 12:01 a.m., Monday, July 8 in accordance with Delaware law and regulations.
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Delaware Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. to Retire from Delaware Supreme Court

Strine previously served as Chancellor of Court of Chancery, and legal counsel to then-Governor Carper WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. delivered a letter to Governor John Carney on Monday, announcing his plan to retire from the Delaware Supreme Court after more than two decades of service on the Delaware bench. […]
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Delaware Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Decline; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

DOVER – Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware's cancer death rates, say state public health officials. In particular, officials are seeing dramatic improvements in the all-site mortality rate among non-Hispanic African-American men, which decreased by 30 percent between the five-year periods of 2001-2005 and 2011-2015, according to the latest cancer […]
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DelDOT Hosts 2019 NASTO Conference in Wilmington

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is proud to host the Northeast Association of State Transportation Officials (NASTO) 2019 Annual Conference at the Chase Center in Wilmington from July 8 – 10, 2019. "This is a great opportunity to showcase Delaware to several hundred transportation officials as we gather to discuss a variety of issues […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “One” by Katie Lillard

On view from July 5-26, 2019 Free opening reception on Friday, July 12 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (July 8, 2019) – One, an exhibition of paintings and photographs by Middletown artist Katie Lillard will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from now through 26, 2019. The artist will host a free opening reception […]
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Frankford man pleads guilty to deer poaching after arrest by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police

A Frankford man who was arrested Jan. 21 by DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on multiple deer poaching violations and a felony criminal charge near Millville recently entered a guilty plea during his pre-trial hearing in Sussex County Superior Court.
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Life Sentence for 2017 Murder in New Castle

Wilmington man pleads guilty to murder and 2 other shootings A 26-year-old New Castle man will spend the rest of his life in prison for murder. A Superior Court judge sentenced Shaheed Matthews for the December 2017 fatal shooting of Antoine Terry, 23, of New Castle shortly after Terry had been at Matthew's home on […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: June 24-30

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between June 24-30 made 2,410 contacts with anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police promoting Operation Dry Water July 5-7

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police today announced their active participation in Operation Dry Water.
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Citizens Source Water Protection Committee to meet July 18 in Dover

The Source Water Protection Citizens and Technical Advisory Committee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet Thursday, July 18.
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Overdose Review Commission releases annual report

Recommendations include expanded residential treatment, public education, and naloxone access The Delaware Drug Overdose Fatality Review Commission (DOFRC) has released its first annual report to Governor John Carney and the General Assembly with recommendations aimed at reducing overdose deaths in Delaware based on review of the circumstances of deaths over the past year. The 23-page […]
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Keep Your Family, Pets Safe This Fourth of July

For many, this year's Fourth of July activities will span the entire week and weekend, and include picnics, barbecues, beach days and other gatherings spent with friends and family (including our four-legged family members). The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing the following tips to keep everyone safe.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces arrival of 2019/20 Delaware Hunting & Trapping guide

The 2019/20 Delaware Hunting & Trapping guide is now available at participating license agents throughout the state, at the Division of Fish & Wildlife's licensing desk in the Richardson & Robbins Building in Dover, and online.
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Health Insurance Rates Decrease 5.8%

July 1, 2019  Dover, DE—Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware (Highmark BCBS) has submitted its required annual rate filing to the Delaware Department of Insurance. After years of substantial increases, Delaware's Marketplace has stabilized and premiums have decreased. Highmark BCBS, the only insurer continuing to offer insurance coverage in Delaware's individual market, has proposed […]
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Delaware Office of Highway Safety Brings Back 4th of July SoberLift Program for Second Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Cynthia Cavett, Marketing Specialist & Public Information Officer Delaware Office of Highway Safety Cynthia.Cavett@delaware.gov 302-744-2743 DUI Initiative Running From July 3rd Through July 7th DOVER, De. (July 1, 2019) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is pleased to announce that it is reactivating its SoberLift program, in partnership […]
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