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  Archives:  March 2018

Lt. Governor Hall-Long issues statement on CDC data showing an increase in opioid overdose visits to emergency departments

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

 “As chair of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, I am concerned and saddened by this CDC report, and recognize the importance of acting aggressively statewide to save lives and reduce the prevalence of overdoses in our communities,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. “We must continue to focus on long-term treatment, supportive recovery communities, and improved prevention […]




DNREC accepting nominations through March 23 for Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC is accepting nominations for potential members of a Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee. Nominations are accepted through March 23.




Guilty Plea In Attack on Off-Duty Police Officer

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Drugs, Weapons, Attempted Rape and Robbery Cases Also Resolved A 20-year old Wilmington man will go to prison for attacking an off-duty police officer. Deonta Sanchez pled guilty to Attempted Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy Second Degree in a case prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General […]




DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces change in start date for Rockland entrance to Brandywine Creek State Park closure

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the closure of the Rockland entrance of Brandywine Creek State Park for stormwater culvert replacements has been postponed until the evening of March 18, rather than March 11, because of next week’s weather forecast.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 26-Mar. 4 made 1,513 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 24 citations.






  Archives:  March 2018

Lt. Governor Hall-Long issues statement on CDC data showing an increase in opioid overdose visits to emergency departments

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

 “As chair of Delaware’s Behavioral Health Consortium, I am concerned and saddened by this CDC report, and recognize the importance of acting aggressively statewide to save lives and reduce the prevalence of overdoses in our communities,” said Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long. “We must continue to focus on long-term treatment, supportive recovery communities, and improved prevention […]




DNREC accepting nominations through March 23 for Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC is accepting nominations for potential members of a Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee. Nominations are accepted through March 23.




Guilty Plea In Attack on Off-Duty Police Officer

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

Drugs, Weapons, Attempted Rape and Robbery Cases Also Resolved A 20-year old Wilmington man will go to prison for attacking an off-duty police officer. Deonta Sanchez pled guilty to Attempted Robbery First Degree, Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy Second Degree in a case prosecuted by Deputy Attorney General […]




DNREC’S Division of Parks & Recreation announces change in start date for Rockland entrance to Brandywine Creek State Park closure

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today that the closure of the Rockland entrance of Brandywine Creek State Park for stormwater culvert replacements has been postponed until the evening of March 18, rather than March 11, because of next week’s weather forecast.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Feb. 26-Mar. 4

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, March 9, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Feb. 26-Mar. 4 made 1,513 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, issuing 24 citations.