C.A.R.E. Delaware Brings National Caregiver Conference To Dover

The Delaware Fearless Caregiver Conference is set for May 29th in Dover Registration is Free
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Engineers Begin Structural Analysis of Flooded Roadways / Photo Opportunities Available for Interested Media

Over the last few days, over 100 DelDOT maintenance crews have worked to monitor flooded roadways and address reports of debris or water on the roadway.
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2008 Ozone Season Kick-off Held at Delaware Legislators' Bike Ride

As part of the Delaware Legislators' Bike Ride, the Kick-off of Delaware's 2008 Ozone Season was officially announced today on the steps of Legislative Hall.
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Governor Minner Names JoAnn Balingit the New Poet Laureate of Delaware

Governor Ruth Ann Minner named Newark resident JoAnn Balingit as the new Poet Laureate for the state of Delaware.
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DPH Milford Services Cancelled

Division of Public Health services at the Milford State Service Center are cancelled for Tuesday and Wednesday due to flooding. DPH staff are notifying affected clients by phone.
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Private Well Owners Should Test Flooded Wells

Flooding can introduce impurities to both public and private drinking water sources. Property owners whose homes, rental units and businesses are supplied water from an individual private well should be aware of potential health hazards should their wells become submerged.
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Updated Road Closures Due to Flooding

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that its crews are monitoring and evaluating roadways that were flooded due to the heavy nor'easter that hit the area.
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Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to Meet May 21 in Dover

The Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control auditorium, Richardson and Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover.
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Landowners Reminded to Report their Cover Crop Acreage

The Sussex, Kent and New Castle Conservation Districts want to remind landowners participating in their cover crop cost-share programs to report their cover crop acreage by the June 2, 2008 deadline.
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Nitrogen Tests for Manured Soils Available to Corn Growers

The Kent Conservation District is offering its Pre-sidedress Nitrogen Testing (PSNT) Program for manured soils to corn growers in Kent County. The purpose of the test is to help farmers determine whether or not additional nitrogen fertilization is necessary.
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Tidal flooding forces closure of Del. Route 1 in the vicinity of the Indian River Inlet Bridge

Dover -- As expected due to tidal flooding, the Delaware State Police and Department of Transportation this afternoon have closed Route 1 between Dewey Beach and Fred Hudson Road/Road 360. Crews have posted variable message boards and detour signs in the vicinity to alert motorists of the closure. Motorists traveling south on Route 1 are advised to take Route 24 to U.S. 113 to Route 26.
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Tips For Dealing With Storm Damage

Delawareans Can Call The Department of Insurance With Any Questions Or Complaints About Storm Damage Claims
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Delaware Department of Justice's Public Statement Regarding the Conclusion of the Department's Investigation of the Delaware Psychiatric Center

Delaware Attorney General Joseph R. Biden, III, announced today that the Delaware Department of Justice (DDOJ) has concluded its ten-month investigation of allegations of patient abuse at the Delaware Psychiatric Center ("DPC").
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Former Elsmere Woman Indicted For Filing False Tax Returns

Patrick T. Carter, Director of Revenue announced today that the Grand Jury for the Superior Court in New Castle County returned a four-count indictment charging a local woman with filing false state tax returns claiming nearly $5,000 in fraudulent tax refunds.
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New Castle Woman Indicted for Filing False Tax Returns

Patrick T. Carter, Director of Revenue announced today that the Grand Jury for the Superior Court in New Castle County returned a six-count indictment charging a local woman with filing false state tax returns claiming more than $5,000 in fraudulent tax refunds.
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Late-season nor'easter hits region with winds and rain, causes minor to moderate coastal flooding in Sussex County

An unusual spring nor'easter continues to affect Sussex County this Monday afternoon, toppling trees, knocking out power, flooding low-lying areas and eroding area beaches. The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly, N.J., has continued a coastal flood warning for Sussex County through 8 a.m.
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Public Workshop Set for May 28 on Proposed Regulation to Protect Bald Eagles

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a public workshop on a proposed new regulation to protect bald eagles at 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 28 in the DNREC Auditorium, Richardson & Robbins Building, 89 Kings Highway, Dover. A public hearing on the proposed regulation will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 in the same location.
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The First State Heritage Park at Dover Offers Free Walking Tours with Three Different Themes on Saturdays this May

Visitors may stroll past the beautiful homes and hear the stories of the men and women who would forever alter the course of Dover during this age of prosperity, expansion, and transformation. Because this walking tour of the Victorian Dover National Register Historic District covers a lot of ground, participants are encouraged to wear walking shoes.
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First State Heritage Park Gives Voice to Dover's Historic Trees

The trees on Dover's Green stand like silent sentinels, beautifying the area and providing inviting shade. They have borne witness to many exciting events, playing a central role in The Green's evolution.
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Delaware State Parks Celebrate National Trails Day on June 7

Many of Delaware's State Parks will be hosting public programs to honor National Trails Day. With more than 150 miles of trails throughout the state, it is easy for anyone to find one that's just perfect. Delaware's relatively mild terrain makes walking, hiking and riding activities that everyone can do.
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DNREC Temporarily Lifts Northern NCC Yard Waste Ban to Accommodate Storm Cleanup

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary John A. Hughes today directed staff to temporarily suspend the yard waste ban at the Cherry Island Landfill Facility effective at noon today to accommodate cleanup from the storm that brought rain and high winds, downing trees and power lines overnight. More bad weather is predicted today before the storm blows itself out.
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Homeowner Insurance Rates Updated For 2008 On Comparison Website

Consumers Can Compare Latest Rates for Homeowner, Renter and Condo Insurance From 50 Companies
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Blue Ball Properties Project Honored At American Society of Civil Engineers - Delaware Section's Dinner

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Blue Ball Property Improvements Project was honored May 8, 2008 at the American Society of Civil Engineers, Delaware Section (ASCE) May dinner meeting, held at the University of Delaware Courtyard Marriot, Newark. ASCE President, Richard Horenburger, presented Robert J. Taylor, Director, Transportation Solutions, with their 2008 Project of the Year Award.
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Winning Water Festival Uncovers the Value of Water Resources for Students

Students from fourteen Delaware and Maryland schools were educated and entertained at the 3rd annual Delaware/Maryland Winning Water Festival on May 8 at Delaware Technical and Community College in Dover.
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DNREC Dedicates Bay Colony Community Yacht Club as a "Delaware Clean Marina"

In a special ceremony today, Bay Colony Community Yacht Club located on the Indian River Bay and Vines Creek near Dagsboro was dedicated a Delaware Clean Marina, the 7th marina in the state to receive the environmental stewardship designation.
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Booming Osprey Population Seeks High Places for Nesting

The human real estate market might be slowing, but not so in the avian world of the osprey. With spring in full bloom, the large brown and white raptors are seeking high places near good fishing areas to build their rambling stick nests - and there might not be enough prime spots to go around without a little human help.
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Two New Piping Plover Nests Bring Total to Seven at Cape Henlopen

Two more piping plover nests were spotted this week at the Point in Cape Henlopen State Park, bringing the total for the season thus far to seven nests.
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Rubenstein Award Presented to Marge Green

Margaret S. Green, Secretary to Judge Susan C. Del Pesco for 29 years received the Delaware State Bar Association's Myrna L. Rubenstein Professional Support Recognition Award at the May 5, 2008 Delaware Law Day luncheon held at the Hotel du Pont. Judge Del Pesco presented the award.
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History of Delaware's Business Courts Article Published

Judge Joseph R. Slights III co-authored the newly published article "The History of Delaware's Business Courts," Business Law Today, Vol. 17, No. 4, March / April 2008 with Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons Jr.
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State Honors Outstanding High School Students at Scholars Dinner

Top students from Delaware's 33 public high schools were honored this evening as exemplary scholars of the graduating Class of 2008 by government and education officials at the annual Secretary of Education's Scholars Dinner held at the Sheraton Inn and Conference Center in Dover.
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May 11 - 17 Is Women's Health Week In Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health's (DPH) Office of Women's Health (OWH) is pleased to announce that May 11 - 17 has been officially declared Women's Health Week in Delaware by Governor Ruth Ann Minner.
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Right-of-Way Acquisition Completed at Lochmeath Way / Plans for Needed Intersection Project Can Now Proceed

After years of trying to reach a reasonable purchase agreement with the owners of Allen's Liquor Store at the corner of Route 13 and Lochmeath Way, south of Camden, the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will acquire the property for $475,000. On or before May 15, the store will close and the site will become state property. The acquisition of the property now allows for the final design and construction of needed safety improvements at the intersection to move forward.
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Agenda Posted for May PLUS Meeting

An agenda has been posted for May 28 meeting of state agency planners to review land-use change proposals submitted for review under the Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS).
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Public Workshop for Newport Road Bridge Over CSX Railroad

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the community to attend a public workshop to discuss plans for improvements at the Newport Road Bridge over the CSX Railroad tracks. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Anna P.
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Delaware Programs Receive National Award for Innovation

The National Association of State Personnel Executives announced Wednesday that two Delaware Office of Management and Budget initiatives were chosen as co-winners of the 2008 Eugene H. Rooney Award.
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Governor Minner Announces State Employees of the Year [PDF]

Governor Ruth Ann Minner recognized the 2008 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence Monday, which ranged from a pair of workers who thwarted a robbery at the Dover tollbooth to a team who put their lives on the line to apprehend a high-level offender after a major altercation.
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New U. S. 301 Formally Approved by FHWA / Federal Highway Official Signs Record of Decision

A major milestone was reached on April 30 when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the U.S. 301 on a new location. The approval of ROD by FHWA allows the State to move forward with the early property acquisitions, final design, and construction of the project. During the final design, efforts will continue to be made to minimize impacts adversely affecting social, economic, cultural and natural resources.
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DNREC to Hold May 29 Public Hearing on Cleanup Plan for Millsboro Landfill Site

The DNREC Site Investigation and Remediation Branch (SIRB) will hold a public hearing on a proposed cleanup plan for the Burton Island Old Ash Landfill at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Town of Millsboro Civic Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro.
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Participants Needed For Indian River Cancer Study

The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents of Sussex County to agree to participate in a health survey as part of research on lung cancer. This study will help DPH answer questions about higher-than-expected lung cancer rates in the Indian River area.
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Aiming for a Goal of 100 Cyclists to Pedal in Delaware Legislators Bicycle Ride

The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Delaware Bicycle Council is hoping 100 cycling enthusiasts will participate in this year's Delaware Legislators Bicycle Ride from Newark to Dover on May 14.
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Overpass Planned for Route 1 Intersection, South of Frederica / Public Workshop, Monday, May 12

The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the public to attend a public workshop for the proposed overpass on Route 1, south of Frederica.
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Governor's Energy Advisory Council Seeks Public Input by May 31 on Delaware's Important Energy Issues

Delawareans are encouraged to provide input on a new Five-Year Energy Plan by taking an Energy Issues Survey developed by the Governor's Energy Advisory Council.
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DNREC Employee Arrested

Division of Parks and Recreation Enforcement Officers arrested a DNREC employee Wednesday, April 30 after an internal investigation led to his indictment by the Sussex County Grand Jury on Monday, April 28.
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May is Older Americans Month

May is Older Americans Month, and Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell urges seniors who receive Social Security and federal benefit recipients to safeguard their money and identities by switching to direct deposit today.
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DPH Trains Interpreters In Event Of Emergency

To ensure effective communications to all Delawareans in the event of an emergency or disaster, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has successfully conducted a complete session of Medical Interpreter Corp training. This 40 hour training, conducted by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP), was completed by 19 bilingual Delaware residents on April 11th.
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Charter School of Wilmington Team 'A' Wins State Championship in Delaware Envirothon Competition

The Blackbird State Forest Education Center provided a serene backdrop for an intense day of challenging environmental competition during yesterday's Delaware Envirothon. Fourteen teams, each consisting of five Delaware high school students competed for the big win, after working hard all school year to prepare for the event.
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Stretch of Beach at Cape Henlopen Closed to Safeguard Nesting Plovers

The first two piping plover nests at Gordon's Pond Beach in Cape Henlopen State Park each have a full clutch of four eggs, with the parents-to-be defending their areas, and a third nest was found hidden amongst the sea shells and debris late in the afternoon on April 29, DNREC Wildlife Biologist Matthew Bailey announced late yesterday.
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More Than 500,000 Shad Larvae Released into Brandywine Creek for Restoration Effort

Late Tuesday evening, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife released more than 500,000 hickory shad larvae or "fry" into the lower Brandywine Creek as part of an ongoing effort to restore a once-abundant species.
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DNREC Seeks Students Who Make a Difference in the Environment

Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment? The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others to nominate these students for the 2007 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards.
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First State Heritage Park Debuts New Lantern Tour of the Old Methodist Cemetery May 9

On Friday, May 9, The First State Heritage Park invites the public to explore the historic Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery located on the site of the original church, and hear the stories of those buried within its gates.
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Dover Man Fined for Stealing Crabs from Pots

A Dover man was fined last week after pleading guilty to stealing crabs from pots set out by a Sussex County resident.
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Migrating Shorebirds Descend on the Shores of the Delaware Bay; Visit DNREC's DuPont Nature Center to View This Amazing Display

Each May and June an amazing display of nature unfolds on the shores of the Delaware Bay. Hundreds of thousands of shorebirds converge on this ecologically significant region to feast on the eggs of the horseshoe crab.
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Fish and Wildlife Officers Arrest Four for Dumping Tires on Wetlands Area East of Dover

On Monday, April 28, Kent County Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers spotted a vehicle pulled off the shoulder of Lewis Drive east of Dover near a wetlands mitigation site and observed several tires in the back of the vehicle and tires on the ground near the vehicle.
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Kayak Capsizes Off South Bowers, Kayaker Treated and Released

A 47-year-old Maryland woman was thrown into the water off South Bowers Beach Saturday afternoon, April 26, when her one-person kayak capsized in heavy seas and high winds. Three other kayakers in one-person craft were out with her on the Delaware Bay that afternoon.
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Dpc Unit Closes After Successful Transition Of 35 Patients Into Home-based Services

In keeping its commitment to reduce reliance on institutional care and expand community-based services for Delawareans living with mental illness, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) has completed placement of 35 DPC patients into community settings.
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New Castle Physician Pleads Guilty to Failure to File State Tax Return

Patrick T. Carter, Director of Revenue announced today that a New Castle podiatrist pleaded guilty in Superior Court for willfully failing to file a State of Delaware personal income tax return.
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Public Health Teaches UD Students About Hepatitis

University of Delaware journalism students will learn about risk factors and treatment of hepatitis C during a classroom presentation April 29 at 11 a.m. by the Division of Public Health.
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Delaware Geographic Data Committee Announces 2008 Service Award Winner

The Delaware Geographic Data Committee, which is chaired by the Office of Management and Budget, is pleased to announce the 2008 Geographic Community Service Award winner.
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Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Closed for Evaluation

DNREC's Division of Parks and Recreation closed the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier in Lewes today, April 29, so that barricades can be erected to block off sections of the pier in need of immediate repair.
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