Thursday, 28 November 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Low-Digit Surf-Fishing Tag Auction starts Black Friday

Dover — DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation will auction Low-Digit Surf Fishing Tags starting Black Friday, Nov. 29 at www.usgovbid.com. Between Nov. 29 and Dec. 11, bidders will have the option to bid on 10 tags, including tags 36, 63, 125 and 225, and on six "choice" categories, ranging from tags 51 to 9999. […]
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Wednesday, 27 November 2019

DNREC’s Natural Resources Police team up with U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

DNREC Natural Resources Police units from Delaware State Parks, the Division of Fish & Wildlife, and the Environmental Crimes Unit have teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program to provide toys for children in local communities for the holidays.
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Sussex Gardeners decorate Lewes, Del.’s Zwaanendael Museum for the holidays

Theme for the 2019 display is "Here We Go a Caroling."
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 18-24

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 18-24 made 1,433 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Tuesday, 26 November 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware hunting and trapping seasons opening in December

Numerous Delaware hunting and trapping seasons open in December, including multiple waterfowl seasons that extend into or through January.
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OHS’s Safe Family Holiday and SoberLift Launch

Campaigns reinforce increased dangers associated with holiday driving during one of the busiest travel times of the year and the importance of safe driving behaviors DOVER, Del. (Nov. 26, 2019) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) has announced the launch of its new Safe Family Holiday Campaign with a kick-off event on Monday, […]
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The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Curiosity and Flux” by Shawn Faust

On view from December 6, 2019 – January 10, 2020 Free opening reception on Friday, December 6 at 5 p.m. Wilmington, Del. (November 26, 2019) – Curiosity and Flux, an exhibition of abstract paintings by Shawn Faust, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from December 6, 2019 – January 10, 2020. The artist […]
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Monday, 25 November 2019

AG Jennings, DOJ Fight Corporate Abuse of Class Action Settlements

Delaware leads bipartisan coalition opposing attempt to weaponize class action settlements against state law enforcement actions Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Monday that Delaware has filed an amicus brief in a Minnesota federal court opposing a corporation's attempt to weaponize a class action settlement against a parallel law enforcement action by the Minnesota Attorney General. […]
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Poinsettia Sale to Run Dec. 2-21 at Greenhouse on DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 25, 2019) – 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. 2 and run through Dec. 21. The greenhouse is operated by Bright Spot Urban Farm and proceeds from the sale of the […]
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Friday, 22 November 2019

Media Alert: Office of Highway Safety Kicks Off New Safe Family Holiday Campaign & Reactivates SoberLift

Media Advisory:  November 22, 2019 Initiative reinforces the importance of safe driving behaviors during one of the busiest times of the year WHAT: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is launching its new Safe Family Holiday Campaign, as well as reactivating the SoberLift initiative ahead of Thanksgiving weekend. Through a combination of tactics – traditional […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 11-17

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 11-17 made 2,416 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Man Pleads Guilty to Leaving Infant in Hot Car Leading to Child’s Death

Other defendants face prison time on manslaughter, drug, weapons, robbery, and burglary charges Syiee Parker, a Wilmington man who left his 10-month-old child in a car one day last summer has pleaded guilty to causing her death. In July 2019, Parker, 37, dropped his wife off at work, and took 6 other children to summer […]
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for hunting and trespassing on closed DelDOT properties

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers this week concluded multiple trespassing to hunt investigations, resulting in two separate arrests of individuals charged with hunting and trespassing on closed Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) properties.
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Thursday, 21 November 2019

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Nov. 26 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Epidemiologist Tabatha Offutt-Powell Recognized As “Community Star” in Conjunction With National Rural Health Day 2019

DOVER – On the third Thursday of each November, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), leads National Rural Health Day, shining a light on those who serve the vital health needs of the estimated 57 million people living in America's rural communities. Each of the nation's 50 State Offices of Rural […]
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife 2020 calendar now available

The DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife's 2020 full-color outdoors calendar is now available. Each month of the calendar features seasonal photos of the division's scenic wildlife and fishing areas. The annual calendar also includes a sunrise/sunset table, information on reporting tips to DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, and a convenient Division of Fish & Wildlife program contact directory.
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DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families

WILMINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Google have launched a first-in-the-nation partnership to bring needed resources to Delaware families looking for help online for a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. DHSS will work with Partnership and Google to identify communication […]
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Wednesday, 20 November 2019

Governor Carney Releases Delaware’s Trauma-Informed Care Progress Report and Action Plan

Plan highlights accomplishments, sets benchmarks for state agencies WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the Family Services Cabinet Council's Trauma-Informed Care Progress Report and Action Plan for State of Delaware agencies. The plan serves as a progress report of each agency's work to implement Executive Order #24, which tasked the Family Services Cabinet […]
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Delaware to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 23, 2019

  MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: 12th Annual National Adoption Day event in Delaware. National Adoption Day is a nationwide effort to raise awareness about the need for the adoption of children in foster care. This event in Delaware will feature speakers and legal finalizations of four child adoptions by the Family Court. These will be Delaware's […]
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Grand Jury Indicts Dewey Beach Police Officer

The Delaware Department of Justice's Office of Civil Rights & Public Trust announced Tuesday that a grand jury has indicted Dewey Beach police officer Gregory Lynch, Jr. in connection to an August 10 incident near Bellevue Road. The DOJ alleges that police and EMTs were dispatched on August 10 to assist a victim who had […]
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Sussex Conservation District offers free workshop on stormwater pond maintenance Dec. 5 in Lewes

Sussex County property owners who want to learn more about stormwater pond maintenance are invited to attend free workshops being offered Dec. 5.
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Interactive Site Commemorates Women’s Suffrage Centennial

The Delaware Women's Suffrage Centennial Committee is launching its educational, history filled, and interactive website.
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EVENT CANCELLATION: Dec. 7, 2019 Buena Vista Holiday Open House

Event cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
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DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Harrington man for weapons possession by a person prohibited

A DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police investigation ended on Nov. 17 with the arrest of a Harrington man for multiple charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that Sportsmen Against Hunger program accepts donated deer

DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds hunters that its Sportsmen Against Hunger program is available for hunters to donate harvested deer.
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Monday, 18 November 2019

Delaware Issues RFP for Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery

Delaware's Department of Insurance is pleased to announce that it is actively recruiting for a qualified independent contractor to staff and run its new Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery. The Office will assist the Insurance Commissioner and Delaware's Primary Care Reform Collaborative in evaluating primary care accessibility and affordability statewide. "Reducing health care costs […]
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Friday, 15 November 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 4-10

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 4-10 made 1,824 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Two Defendants Face Prison Time for Causing Two Separate Fatal Crashes

A Maryland woman who caused a fatal crash while driving under the influence of drugs has been sentenced to prison. Deputy Attorneys General Barzilai Axelrod and William Leonard secured the sentence for Michelle Park, 35, of Earlville. In March 2018, with her 2-year-old child in the car, Park failed to negotiate a curve while driving […]
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DNREC awards recycling grants as Delaware celebrates Nov. 15 as America Recycles Day

DOVER – As Delawareans go to their recycling carts and compost containers to celebrate America Recycles Day, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin today announced almost $400,000 in recycling grants from Delaware's Universal Recycling Grant and Low Interest Loan program administered by DNREC's Division of Waste & Hazardous Substances.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks, Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation, and Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), invite the public to #OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks. This year, visitors can enjoy free entry to state parks on Black Friday, Nov. 29. The Brandywine Zoo is joining in on the outdoor fun and will also be waiving admission all day.
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DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to offer free admission to Delaware’s state parks & Brandywine Zoo on Black Friday

#OptOutside this Black Friday by visiting Delaware State Parks and the Brandywine Zoo. Admission is free on Black Friday (November 29, 2019).
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Thursday, 14 November 2019

On eve of Delaware’s shotgun deer hunting season, a reminder from DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police:

DOVER – DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police remind the public that certain state-owned lands are closed to public access – including hunting. Anyone found accessing these sites is subject to trespassing and other charges. Other state-owned lands are designated as accessible to the public for recreational use, including hunting. Particularly, those state-owned properties closed to the public include numerous created wetland sites established by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) to offset environmental impacts from transportation projects throughout the state. These created wetlands are protected properties closely monitored to evaluate how well they are becoming established and whether they meet environmental standards. Any damage to these sites as a result of trespassing or other activities – such as illegally erecting blinds or clearing vegetation for hunting, or using the sites for other outdoor recreation activities – may impact DelDOT's compliance with state and federal environmental permit requirements.
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Delmarva poultry producers gain export opportunities as China opens markets

Today's announcement that China has made the decision to lift its ban on poultry imports is welcomed news for Delmarva poultry producers.
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Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Nov. 20 in Dover

Delaware's Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.
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Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Child Support Division Needs Updated Mailing Addresses

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 13, 2019) – In early 2020, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) will be teaming up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support recipients to receive their payments electronically. The ReliaCard will replace the current First State Family Card. In […]
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DNREC announces that Croda, Inc. can resume ethylene oxide production at company’s Atlas Point facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Department has granted approval to Croda, Inc. to resume ethylene oxide (EO) production at the company's Atlas Point facility. Croda received DNREC approval by fulfilling its obligations to improve safety at the facility through actions required by DNREC's accidental release program. DNREC issued its requirements after investigating the Nov. 25, 2018 accidental release of EO, the volatile chemical substance used in the manufacturing of Croda's products.
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Tuesday, 12 November 2019

Delaware Dept. of Labor, Vo-Techs Host Adult Education Apprenticeship Open House for National Apprenticeship Week

WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Labor will be celebrating the Fifth Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) with three open house events, one in each county throughout the state from 6 – 7 pm to showcase the value of apprenticeship in the community. Secretary Cerron Cade from The Delaware Department of Labor will be […]
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DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 6

DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation has announced announced that the sale of 2020 annual passes and surf fishing permits will begin on Friday Dec. 6.
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Community Volunteers Needed to Sponsor Residents for the Holidays at Public Nursing Homes

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 12, 2019) – The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna and the Governor Bacon Health Center (GBHC) in Delaware City are asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays at either nursing home operated by the Department of Health and Social Services. Since many residents […]
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Saturday, 9 November 2019

DART 22nd Annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive Starts Monday, November 11

DART will hold its 22nd annual "Stuff The Bus" Thanksgiving Food Drive throughout the State starting on November 11 and ending on November 16, with a goal of collecting 20 tons of non-perishable food for Delawareans in need of food assistance.  And, we need the public's help to achieve the goal.    "Stuff The Bus" […]
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Friday, 8 November 2019

Governor Carney, DNREC cut ribbon on new wildlife-viewing tower at Little Creek Wildlife Area

The two-level observation tower's boardwalk trail, lower level deck, and parking are fully-accessible for visitors with disabilities.
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Diabetes Wellness Expo On November 19 Inspires Delawareans With Diabetes to Live Healthier Lifestyles

DOVER – The public, particularly people living with diabetes, are encouraged to attend the free Diabetes Wellness Expo on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Dover Downs Conference Center, located at 1131 N. DuPont Highway in Dover. The Delaware Diabetes Coalition (DDC), the Division of Public Health (DPH), and other partners will showcase speakers and […]
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Winter Weather Awareness Week Begins November 11

Every year, winter weather conditions cause deaths, injuries, and illnesses in Delaware, and throughout the United States.
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Man Convicted of Three Rapes Including Two Cold Cases Gets Life in Prison

Other defendants receive prison sentences for fatal shootings Kili Mayfield, a man convicted of raping 3 women over the course of 7 years will spend the rest of his life in prison. Mayfield, 40, of Bear, was arrested in June 2018 after being linked to the raping, beating, and strangling of a woman and 2 […]
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Delaware, Newark Manor Nursing Home Reach Settlement

This settlement resolves allegations that Newark Manor provided substandard and worthless care to residents of the nursing facility. Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today that the State of Delaware has reached an agreement with Newark Manor Nursing Home (also known as Premiere Healthcare, Inc.), its owner Bruce Boyer, administrator David Boyer and former administrator Susan […]
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Thursday, 7 November 2019

Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations to the Delaware Supreme Court

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday issued the following statements on the confirmations of Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court, and Vice Chancellor Tamika Montgomery-Reeves to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court, replacing Justice Seitz. With her confirmation, Vice Chancellor […]
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Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet Nov. 12 in Dover

Delaware's Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Legislative Hall's Senate Hearing Room.
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DPH Director Participates in March of Dimes Congressional Briefing on Infant and Maternal Health

Washington D.C. – Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Dr. Karyl Rattay participated in a Congressional briefing for members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill today, November 7, 2019, regarding maternal and infant health as part of a panel discussion hosted by March of Dimes. The briefing, "Making the […]
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Governor and Lieutenant Governor Proclaim Radiation Protection Week in Delaware

Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long have proclaimed November 3-9, 2019, as Radiation Protection Week in Delaware.
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Wednesday, 6 November 2019

Fourth graders’ Delaware Day projects on display at Legislative Hall in Dover from Nov. 13–Dec. 12, 2019

Students created displays that illustrate and explain the U.S. Constitution and the role played by Delawareans in its writing and ratification.
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State Treasurer Attends Closing Bell at NASDAQ

Event featured World Trade Center Delaware and the Port of Wilmington State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis visited the NASDAQ Stock Exchange on Monday with World Trade Center Delaware and the Port of Wilmington. The Treasurer and Delawareans attended the iconic Closing Bell ceremony at the Exchange, which celebrated Delaware's significant contributions to the global economy. […]
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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation Website Wins National Award

The National Association of Government Web Professionals recently presented a Members' Choice Pinnacle Award to DNREC's Division of Parks & Recreation for the Delaware State Parks website.
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Tuesday, 5 November 2019

Feral Kitten In Ocean View Tests Positive for Rabies

Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Ocean View residents who reside in the Plantation Park community of a positive case of rabies in a feral kitten that came into contact with a human.
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Students invited to participate in 26th annual Junior Solar Sprint model car competition

Delaware 5th-8th grade students are invited to build and race solar-powered model cars in a statewide challenge of creativity, engineering, and speed.
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State Treasurer’s Office Brings Tableau Day to Delaware

Event encourages innovation in government State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis, along with the University of Delaware and Tableau Software, a leading visual analytics platform, hosted an event for state government and university participants today. The event promoted data gathering and governance, while sharing interactive tools and visualization opportunities through engaging use case presentations from Delaware […]
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Monday, 4 November 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s artificial reef program sinks retired cruise ship as addition to Redbird Reef

ATLANTIC OCEAN 38°40.600'N 74°43.300'W – DNREC's artificial reef program within the Division of Fish & Wildlife today enhanced the state's renowned artificial reef system by sinking a retired cruise ship on Delaware's Redbird Inshore Artificial Reef Site #11 located 16.5 nautical miles off Indian River Inlet. The newly-reefed ship, which cruised the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters for more than 15 years, will provide angling opportunities and exciting dive trip possibilities on the Redbird Reef. Delaware's most diverse marine habitat as home to 997 retired New York City subway cars and a variety of vessels including decommissioned tugboats, trawlers, barges, and military armored vehicles. At 215 feet in length, the former cruise ship sunk today becomes the largest component of the Redbird Reef.
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DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife urges motorists to watch out for deer crossing roadways

With shorter days ahead – especially after the Nov. 3 change from Daylight Savings Time back to Eastern Standard Time – DNREC's Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Delaware motorists, including 9-to-5 workers driving home at dusk, to be alert for deer crossing roadways. National statistics show that at least half of all deer-vehicle collisions occur during the last three months of the year, with the highest number of deer struck on the roadways in late October through mid-November.
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DNREC announces Blades Groundwater Site has been proposed for Superfund NPL listing by US EPA

DOVER – As a significant step toward environmental remediation of hazardous substances found within the Town of Blades in Sussex County, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the Blades Groundwater Site to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL), Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today. The NPL is EPA's list of priority sites where there have been releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants requiring evaluation for possible remediation. When the Blades Groundwater Site – which DNREC began treating with carbon filtration in 2018 to maintain safe use of the town's water supply – is listed to the NPL, it will be eligible for remedial action financed under the federal Superfund program. NPL eligibility will allow EPA to use Superfund authority and resources to help DNREC continue to investigate and remediate the contamination and protect human health and the environment in Blades.
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Friday, 1 November 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Oct. 21-27

DNREC's Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Oct. 21-27 made 2,028 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public.
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Racketeering Judgment Against Massage Parlor Owner; Murder Conviction in 2012 Cold Case

Prison time for other defendants on murder, weapons, racketeering, drug, and sexual abuse charges The operator of a criminal enterprise run out of several massage parlors he owned throughout the state, was found liable of 3 violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (R.I.C.O.) statute. The State alleged that Da Zhong Wang, 55, formerly […]
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Citizens Source Water Protection Committee to meet Nov. 13 in Dover

The Source Water Protection Citizens and Technical Advisory Committee of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will meet Nov. 13.
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A Child Is Waiting for You

November is National Adoption Month and this year's focus is on the importance of family to older youth in foster care.
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A Child Is Waiting for You – Opinion Editorial

For Immediate Release Contact: Joseph Smack November 1, 2019 (302) 633-2501 or 893-8930 (m) Joseph.smack@delaware.gov There's a Child Waiting for You – Opinion Editorial Delaware Celebrates National Adoption Month and Appeals for Adoptive Families "I want to be adopted because I want to be able to have a place to call home and a family […]
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