To celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Killens Pond State Park pedestrian boardwalk. The boardwalk will provide a safer trail connection along the eastern edge of Killens Pond, more appealing views while walking along the pond, and new fishing opportunities. Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn …
Sussex County agrees to reassess property to settle lawsuit
Following New Castle and Kent Counties, Sussex County agreed on April 13 to reassess the value of all real property, the first assessment that has been done in the county since 1974. The decision was in response to a Chancery Court decision that all three Delaware counties violated the law by assessing property far below the market value. The lawsuit …
Long lines started overnight to grab surf tag vouchers Wednesday
Across several Facebook groups, people posted about long lines and the excitement and disbelief at the surf tag craze.
Delaware libraries give soundproof booths a trial run in Sussex
The wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal appointments.
State opens second-dose slots for residents who got 1st shot anywhere before Jan. 23
Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27.
Mispillion River drawbridge to be closed during maintenance
DelDOT announces to motorists that the drawbridge over the Mispillion River will be closed on Rehoboth Boulevard between Northeast Front Street and Route 36/Cedar Beach Road. The closure is necessary for the maintenance of the drawbridge. The road closure will occur at 7 a.m. on February 15, 2021 and will reopen to traffic at 11 p.m. on February 19, 2021, …
Founder’s Folio: Peaceful transitions of power and the importance of states’ rights
When John Adams conceded to Thomas Jefferson in 1800, the concept of a peaceful transition was set.
Delaware announces first child has died from COVID-19
With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from COVID-19. It’s the first pediatric death and involved a child under the age of 5 from New Castle County who also had “a significant number” of other conditions. The state said in a press release it would not release any …
DSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State Police
STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY P.O. BOX 818 DOVER, DELAWARE 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: July 9, 2020 Contact: DSHS Wendy Hudson – (302) 382-7978 DSP MCpl. Melissa Jaffe – (302) 382-2136 DSP LT. COL. MELISSA A. ZEBLEY NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF DELAWARE STATE POLICE Today Governor John Carney joined Kimberly Chandler, Acting […] The post DSP Lt. …
Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Hertzfeld Assumes Command of Delaware Capitol Police
State of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security P.O. Box 818 Dover, Delaware 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: December 31, 2018 […] The post Capitol Police …