NEWS FEED

WATCH FOR SCAMS IN FLORENCE’S WAKE
Date Posted: September 20, 2018

DART Highlights Passenger Facility Improvements in Wilmington
Date Posted: September 20, 2018

DNREC now accepting grant proposals for Delaware Chesapeake Bay watershed implementation projects
Date Posted: September 19, 2018

DPH URGING RESIDENTS: Don’t Wait – Get Vaccinated Against Flu Now
Date Posted: September 19, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges
Date Posted: September 18, 2018

DNREC dedicates new playground at Trap Pond State Park
Date Posted: September 18, 2018

Governor Carney, Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer Sign Agreement to Expand Port of Wilmington
Date Posted: September 18, 2018

DMV Launches Safe Selfie Zones
Date Posted: September 17, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 3-9
Date Posted: September 14, 2018

Delaware Conservation Districts sponsor annual conservation poster contest, themed ‘Watersheds: Our Water, Our Home’
Date Posted: September 14, 2018

Several Defendants in RICO Case Plead Guilty to Drug, Weapons, and Money Laundering Charges
Date Posted: September 14, 2018

Stray cat in Millsboro tests positive for rabies
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

Delaware To Receive Nearly $8.8-million in Homeland Security Grants
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

DNREC postpones Delaware Coastal Cleanup to Sept. 22 due to weather concerns
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

Third equine case of West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

DelDOT Shows Support for National Recovery Month
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

Now is a Good Time to Review Your Insurance Policies
Date Posted: September 13, 2018

TUESDAY: Signing of Port of Wilmington Expansion Agreement
Date Posted: September 12, 2018

CANCELLED: “Deciphering American Indian DNA” program in Dover, Del. on Sept. 15, 2018
Date Posted: September 12, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife to temporarily close Port Mahon Fishing Pier for repairs
Date Posted: September 12, 2018

EVENT CHANGE OF VENUE: Location changed for Sept. 13 to 15, 2018 Chautauqua programs in Lewes, Del.
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

DART Increases Year-Round Bus Service in Sussex County
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

Flu is in Delaware! DPH Announces Influenza Cases Just Before Official Start of 2018-2019 season
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife confirms new state record 79-pound, 6.4-ounce cobia
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

Record Total Number of Deaths in Delaware from Suspected Overdoses in August Announced; Health Warning Is Stark: Assume Any Illicit Substance Being Used Includes Fentanyl
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces expansion of recreational black sea bass season
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

New DOJ Screening Effort Keeps Juveniles Out Of Justice System
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

Office of the State Treasurer Bank Reconciliations Agreed-Upon Procedures Report – Quarter Ended June 30, 2018
Date Posted: September 11, 2018

Flag lowering for Patriot Day
Date Posted: September 10, 2018

Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Epidemic
Date Posted: September 10, 2018

Governor Carney Signs School Safety Legislation
Date Posted: September 10, 2018

DNREC Natural Resources Police Environmental Crimes Unit charges Harrington man in trash dumping incident
Date Posted: September 10, 2018

Governor Carney’s Statement on Weather Forecast
Date Posted: September 9, 2018

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Date Posted: September 7, 2018

Delaware DOJ Consumer Protection Unit Prosecuting Sussex Home Improvement Fraud Case, Looking for Other Potential Victims
Date Posted: September 7, 2018

Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 in New Castle
Date Posted: September 6, 2018

Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet Sept. 21 in Dover
Date Posted: September 6, 2018

DPH Officials Concerned Regarding Increasing Spread of West Nile Virus As They Announce Third Case In a Human
Date Posted: September 6, 2018

Jack A. Markell Trail Connecting Wilmington to New Castle Opens
Date Posted: September 6, 2018

Governor Carney Signs Order Creating the Governor’s State Complete Count Commission
Date Posted: September 5, 2018

Governor Carney Signs High-Needs Educator Student Loan Payment Program into Law
Date Posted: September 5, 2018

Delaware Receives Nearly $33 Million in FHWA Redistribution
Date Posted: September 5, 2018

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Frederica couple for theft and commercial crabbing violations
Date Posted: August 31, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 20-26
Date Posted: August 31, 2018

Life Sentences for Two Men Involved in Dover Shootout
Date Posted: August 31, 2018

Delaware Office of State Planning Coordination Launches new website
Date Posted: August 31, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation and Fort Miles Historical Association announce construction of new amenities at fort to begin Sept. 4
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

Drive Safely and Expect Heavy Traffic this Holiday Weekend
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

Drinking Water Notice Issued to Water Customers in Lewes After Lead Levels Exceed EPA Action Level
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

West Nile Virus confirmed in two Delaware horses
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

Governor Carney signs “Mental Health Parity” Legislation
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

September is National Preparedness Month
Date Posted: August 30, 2018

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces rifle-pistol range at Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center to close for repairs
Date Posted: August 29, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces the Point at Cape Henlopen to reopen Sept. 1 following closure for beachnesting season
Date Posted: August 29, 2018

Delaware Libraries Launch Library Cards for Children
Date Posted: August 29, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park Lantern Tours return to light up Fridays this fall
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

Greenwood man arrested by DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit for illegal dumping in Harrington
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

Delaware’s dove, resident Canada goose, deer, teal, and gray squirrel hunting seasons to open in September
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

Delaware’s Council on Farm and Food Policy to advise Secretary of Agriculture
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

DPH Encourages Delawareans to Take Rabies Prevention Seriously After Death of Kent County Woman
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Established Color” a Painting Exhibit by Thomas Del Porte
Date Posted: August 28, 2018

DHSS Secretary Walker Sends Health Care Spending and Quality Benchmark Recommendations to Governor Carney
Date Posted: August 27, 2018

UPDATE – Tuesday and Wednesday: Governor Carney To Sign 29 Bills Into Law
Date Posted: August 27, 2018

DNREC seeking volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup
Date Posted: August 27, 2018

Flags lowered for passing of Sen. McCain
Date Posted: August 27, 2018

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park First Saturday will host ‘First People of the First State: the Lenape Tribe of Delaware’ on Sept. 1
Date Posted: August 27, 2018

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet Aug. 28 in Dover
Date Posted: August 24, 2018

Man Pleads Guilty To Kidnapping, Raping Young Girl, Throwing Her In Pond
Date Posted: August 24, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 13-19
Date Posted: August 24, 2018

New Safe Havens Family Visitation Center in Middletown to Host Grand Opening Sept. 6
Date Posted: August 24, 2018

DPH Investigating Outbreak of Whooping Cough in Kent County; Urging Residents to Get Vaccinated
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

Delaware releases historic preservation plan for 2018–2022
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation to host free outdoor performances of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ in three Delaware state parks Sept. 6, 13, 14
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

DNREC’s Shoreline & Waterway Management Section to hold informational meeting Sept. 17 in Bethany on Massey’s Ditch maintenance dredging project
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

Delaware Department of Insurance Issues Statement on Acquisition of Control of XL Group Ltd. by AXA SA & Affiliates
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

Prevailing Wage Regulations Public Hearing on September 24, 2018
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

Governor Carney Announces Construction Career Expo
Date Posted: August 23, 2018

DPH Announces Second Human Case of West Nile Virus; Urges Delaware Residents to Avoid Mosquito Bites
Date Posted: August 22, 2018

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 21 special events during September 2018
Date Posted: August 22, 2018

Tickets now on sale for Kent Conservation District’s 19th Annual Barn Dance fundraiser on Oct. 12
Date Posted: August 22, 2018

Delaware wildfire crew wraps up successful assignment
Date Posted: August 22, 2018

“First People of the First State”: Programs featuring the Lenapé Indian Tribe of Delaware at downtown Dover, Del. locations throughout September 2018
Date Posted: August 21, 2018

Governor Carney’s Statement on Repeal of Clean Power Plan
Date Posted: August 21, 2018

Final ACA Individual Rate Increase 3% / Highmark to Rebate Over $5 Million to Small Groups
Date Posted: August 21, 2018

Conviction, Sentence In Two Separate Kent County Murders
Date Posted: August 17, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Aug. 6-12
Date Posted: August 17, 2018

Newark man pleads guilty to illegal dumping in New Castle County
Date Posted: August 17, 2018

DelDOT Announces New DMV Director
Date Posted: August 16, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announces closure of Farm Lane Bridge and Auburn Valley Trail Aug. 20 – Sept. 4
Date Posted: August 15, 2018

Health Officials Issue New Warning after 8 Deaths from Suspected Overdoses Occur Statewide in 4-Day Span
Date Posted: August 14, 2018

DNREC’s White Clay Creek State Park sustains flood damage, forcing closures and cancellations
Date Posted: August 13, 2018

DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit K-9 officer apprehends fugitive wanted for assaulting Maryland police officer
Date Posted: August 13, 2018

DNREC Division of Parks & Recreation to hold Aug. 20 open house on recreation opportunities at White Clay Creek State Park
Date Posted: August 13, 2018

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2018-19 Mezzanine Gallery Solo Exhibitions
Date Posted: August 13, 2018

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DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife seeking great shots of Delaware anglers for annual photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Monday, April 30, 2018

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Digital entries accepted through Oct. 31

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today the start of their annual Delaware Fishing Photo Contest. The winning photograph will be featured on the cover of the 2019 Delaware Fishing Guide, with the top five photographs presented inside the guide.

The contest is open to all Delaware residents, with a maximum of three entries per person. Photographs should be submitted digitally at the Fish & Wildlife photo contest page, http://de.gov/fwphotos. Entries are being accepted now through Wednesday, Oct. 31.

A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will be looking for technically-suitable, well composed photos that best portray this year’s contest theme, “‘Reel’ Good Time.” To be eligible, photographs must have been taken in Delaware and depict persons involved in lawful fishing activities.

Complete contest rules and information, entry forms and instructions for uploading entries can be found at the Fish & Wildlife photo contest webpage. For more information, please contact Jennifer Childears at 302-739-9910, or email jennifer.childears@state.de.us.

Follow Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on Facebook, www.facebook.com/pages/Delaware-Fish-Wildlife-Natural-Resources-Police.

Follow Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police on Twitter, https://twitter.com/DE_FW_NRPolice.

Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 48, No. 99