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  Archives:  May 2019

DOJ seeks outside counsel, expertise for environmental investigation and possible legal action

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that the Department of Justice is asking private law firms to submit competitive bids to be appointed as special counsel in connection with an investigation and possible court proceedings involving violations of environmental laws pertaining to hazardous substances, wastewater, and ground contamination. “The people of this state are as […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 6-12 made 2,183 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters, and the general public.




Delaware Recognizes Supervised Visitation Awareness Month through Toy Drive, Wearing Orange

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019

NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2019) – During Supervised Visitation Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Community Services is conducting a toy drive to provide new toys, books and games for use at Delaware’s six Family Visitation Centers (FVCs). Through June 10, drop-off bins will be located at all State Service […]




Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

James Simmons III, Brandywine School District’s executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […]




Drug Take-Back Day Event Collects 5,385 Pounds of Unwanted Or Expired Medications

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DOVER (May 15, 2019) – During the 18th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event on April 27, 2019, Delaware collected 5,385 pounds of unwanted or expired medicine, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Division of Public Health (DPH). That amount is approximately 1,600 pounds more than the 3,739 pounds collected in October. […]






  Archives:  May 2019

DOJ seeks outside counsel, expertise for environmental investigation and possible legal action

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019

Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that the Department of Justice is asking private law firms to submit competitive bids to be appointed as special counsel in connection with an investigation and possible court proceedings involving violations of environmental laws pertaining to hazardous substances, wastewater, and ground contamination. “The people of this state are as […]




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: May 6-12

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019

DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between May 6-12 made 2,183 contacts with anglers, boaters, hunters, and the general public.




Delaware Recognizes Supervised Visitation Awareness Month through Toy Drive, Wearing Orange

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 16, 2019

NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2019) – During Supervised Visitation Awareness Month, the Department of Health and Social Services’ Office of Community Services is conducting a toy drive to provide new toys, books and games for use at Delaware’s six Family Visitation Centers (FVCs). Through June 10, drop-off bins will be located at all State Service […]




Governor Carney Announces New Director of Office of Innovation & Improvement

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

James Simmons III, Brandywine School District’s executive director of secondary education, is a district leader, former principal and teacher WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced that James Simmons III, who has extensive district and school leadership experience in the Brandywine School District, will take over as Director of the Delaware Department of […]




Drug Take-Back Day Event Collects 5,385 Pounds of Unwanted Or Expired Medications

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019

DOVER (May 15, 2019) – During the 18th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event on April 27, 2019, Delaware collected 5,385 pounds of unwanted or expired medicine, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Division of Public Health (DPH). That amount is approximately 1,600 pounds more than the 3,739 pounds collected in October. […]