Delaware has followed and outpaced some states in their efforts to combat overdose deaths in 2024. (Photo by kirisa99/iStock Getty Images)

Delaware sees 36% drop in drug deaths in 2024, outpacing national trend

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Delaware officials announced a major milestone in the fight against the opioid crisis, reporting a nearly 36% decrease in drug-related deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year. State agencies confirmed 338 drug deaths in 2024, down from 527 in 2023 and 537 in 2022. The dramatic decline, confirmed through toxicology data from the Division of Forensic Science, mirrors broader …

The fire took place in Milford during the early afternoon Wednesday.

Investigation: man found dead after large outdoor fire in Milford

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

MILFORD — A man was found dead Wednesday afternoon after a large outdoor fire broke out behind a residence in Milford. The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 3000 block of Big Stone Beach Road. According to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal, crews from the South Bowers Volunteer Fire Company, along with other assisting …