Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017
Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
Delaware wildfire crew on fire near Meeker, Colorado
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017
A wildfire crew from the Delaware Forest Service is now working on the 300-acre Wilson Fire, located 9 miles north of Meeker, Colorado in Rio Blanco County. Started by lightning on July 7, the blaze is currently 15 percent contained and is threatening oil and gas production equipment. Delaware’s crew is comprised of 17 firefighters from Delaware and three from West Virginia. The crew flew from Harrisburg, PA on Sunday to the Rocky Mountain region along with teams from Maryland, New Hampshire, and two crews from Pennsylvania.
50th Anniversary Celebration of Dover, Del.’s Johnson Victrola Museum to take place now through the end of 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017
The museum highlights the life and achievements of Dover’s native son, Eldridge Reeves Johnson, founder of The Victor Talking Machine Company.
Governor Carney’s Statement on Delaware’s Wildfire Crew Assisting West Coast States
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 7, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the following statement commending Delaware Forest Service’s wildfire crew prior to the mobilization of the 20-person team that will battle wildfires in the Rocky Mountain region. “Delaware’s wildfire crew is a group of well-trained volunteers and public servants who will leave the safety and comfort of […]
Final guilty plea from OMB gang member
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 7, 2017
All 28 gang members charged in 2016 indictment guilty. Na-Quan Lewis, 20, of New Castle, pled guilty to Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony and admitted that he violated his probation on a 2014 Robbery Second Degree conviction. A Superior Court judge sentenced Lewis to 3 years in prison on the […]
