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Richard M. Potter, Jr. (left) and Brigadier General (Ret.) Karen Berry (right) are seated on a small stage, holding microphones during the Veterans Day Fireside Chat. Two TVs behind them display a photo of Berry with the text ‘Unified by Service: A Virtual Fireside Chat’ and her title. The backs of the audience’s heads are visible.

Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Fireside Chat Honoring Veterans and Military Families
Date Posted: November 6, 2025

Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS
Date Posted: November 6, 2025

National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month
Date Posted: November 6, 2025

Glenville Hollow Farms of Bridgeville honored with 2025 Environmental Stewardship Award
Date Posted: November 5, 2025

DHSS, DNREC to Announce PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grants
Date Posted: November 5, 2025

Dagsboro Fire
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

Graphic of the U.S. and Delaware flags at half-staff.

Governor Meyer Orders The Lowering of Flags to Honor The Passing Of Vice President Cheney
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

Legisladores Muestran Su Apoyo a Baltazar-Lopez Para Dirigir la Oficina de Nuevos Americanos de Delaware
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

Legislators Show Support for Baltazar-Lopez to Lead Delaware’s Office of New Americans
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

DOC announces leadership promotions in Special Operations and at Sussex Correctional Institution
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

New HSCA Rate Goes into Effect in January 2026
Date Posted: November 4, 2025

El Gobernador Matt Meyer Lanza La Oficina de Nuevos Americanos
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Launches Office of New Americans
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

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Delaware successfully blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

Delaware’s 5 Public Housing Authorities Launch Streamlined System for Landlords
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

DOJ secures life prison sentences for 2022 murder, carjackings
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

AG Jennings files brief supporting offshore wind project
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

Delaware DOC New Friends and Family Handbook

DOC launches Family and Friends Handbook
Date Posted: November 3, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Calls Extraordinary Session to Address Budget Shortfall
Date Posted: October 31, 2025

A family enjoys fall camping in their RV at Lums Pond State Park, one of five camping locations in Delaware State Parks.

Enjoy Camping in Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: October 31, 2025

DE Department of Labor Awards Disability Workplace Champions
Date Posted: October 30, 2025

Change Your Clocks, Check Your Batteries
Date Posted: October 30, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Declares State of Emergency Due to Interruption of Federal SNAP Benefits
Date Posted: October 29, 2025

AG Jennings sues Trump Administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Delaware Conducts Second Reporting Pilot Program in the Nation
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

fighting for fair housing first saturday program

The Fight for Fair Housing at the Archives’ November First Saturday Program
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

State Trooper indicted on felony Misconduct charges
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

Governor Meyer Issues Statement on Delaware Department of Justice Settlement with OpenAI
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

AG Jennings completes review of OpenAI recapitalization
Date Posted: October 28, 2025

New Law Excluding Medical Debt from Credit Reporting Takes Effect
Date Posted: October 27, 2025

ADVISORY: Delaware to Announce Rent Reporting Pilot Program Results
Date Posted: October 27, 2025

Delaware Natural Resources Police Toys for Tots campaign opens Wednesday, Oct. 29 with drop-off locations throughout the state, including all Delaware State Parks offices

Delaware Natural Resources Police Gathering Toys for Tots Donations
Date Posted: October 27, 2025

Delaware Paid Leave Program Offers Resources for Employers, Employees, and Third-Party Administrators
Date Posted: October 24, 2025

Bancroft Bridge, which spans the Brandywine Creek between Alapocas Run State Park and residential areas in Wilmington, was reopened after being closed since September 2021 due to the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

DNREC Reopens Bancroft Bridge, an Important Connector for Wilmington
Date Posted: October 24, 2025

Delaware Paid Leave Program to Waive Penalties and Interest for Employers During First Year
Date Posted: October 23, 2025

DOJ obtains guilty verdicts in Claymont drug murder
Date Posted: October 23, 2025

Official Seal of the Insurance Commissioner of Delaware

Navarro Announces Ninth Consecutive Workers’ Comp Rate Decrease
Date Posted: October 23, 2025

DOL Relaunches Online Tool Empowering Youth with Career Tools
Date Posted: October 22, 2025

SCPD Honors Disability Advocates at 23rd Annual Partnership Event
Date Posted: October 22, 2025

A rainbow trout /DNREC graphic: Duane Raver

Trout Stocked in White Clay Creek to Provide Anglers With Fall and Winter Opportunities
Date Posted: October 22, 2025

Magnolia Fire
Date Posted: October 22, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Launches Podcast
Date Posted: October 21, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Urges White House to Authorize Emergency Coastal Restoration Funds
Date Posted: October 21, 2025

DOJ secures guilty verdicts in high school football game shooting
Date Posted: October 21, 2025

C Millertime Again (red saddlebag) racing alongside another horse (yellow saddlebag) in the DSBF final at Harrington Raceway.

Miller Time Monday At Harrington
Date Posted: October 21, 2025

Delaware to Host Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Annual Meeting Oct. 27-30 in Dewey Beach
Date Posted: October 21, 2025

Members of the Delaware General Assembly, Sussex County Council, Delmarva Veteran Builders, GWWO and DNREC Secretary Gregory Patterson and the Division of Parks and Recreation celebrate the start of the Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park in front of a banner announcing its debut in mid-summer 2026.

DNREC Breaks Ground on Trap Pond Splash Park
Date Posted: October 20, 2025

Governor Meyer and DSHA Director Heckles join other housing leaders to throw dirt in celebration of the groundbreaking

Governor Matt Meyer, DSHA celebrate LIHTC program, start of new and preserved affordable housing in Milford
Date Posted: October 17, 2025

Graphic on a blue background encouraging people to watch the EDGE pitch competition live.

EDGE 2.0 Finalists and Pitch Competition Dates Announced
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

SCAM ALERT: Illegal Operation Impersonating Licensed Marijuana Dispensary
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

Four Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

University of Delaware’s Cooperative Extension’s new online Fact Sheet assists agriculture, aquaculture communities
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

Thiskissformaryell, Tuis Star Win DSBF Trot Finals
Date Posted: October 16, 2025

Christen Linke Young Confirmed And Sworn In As Secretary Of The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services
Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Caesar Rodney High School FFA students visit Harrington Raceway in advance of DSBF Finals
Date Posted: October 15, 2025

An aerial view of the recently completed sidewalk on the south side of Kenton Road approaching Route 8

DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month
Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Communities
Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Warren’s Charm Captures $110K DSBF Filly Final Tuesday
Date Posted: October 15, 2025

Brandywine teacher named Delaware 2026 Teacher of the Year
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Odessa Fire
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Dover Fire
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Delaware PSC Opens Docket for Large Load Tariff, Pauses Interconnections
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

The 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan is now online in draft form as DNREC seeks public comments on the state's conservation management strategy for the next 10 years. /Delaware DNREC graphic

Public Input Sought for DNREC’s 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

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DSB Closing In – Approaching $10 Million in SSBCI ‘Race to $14M’
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

DOJ, Dover Police seek additional information in sexual abuse case
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

DMAB Director Lakia Turner talking to a consumer

Medicare Assistance Bureau: Important Reminders Ahead of Open Enrollment
Date Posted: October 14, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Senate Bills Improving Child Safety
Date Posted: October 13, 2025

Georgetown Fire
Date Posted: October 13, 2025

Dewey Beach Fire
Date Posted: October 13, 2025

DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD FOR STORM RESPONSE

DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed
Date Posted: October 12, 2025

Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation announces 36 properties, more than 2,800 acres preserved in 2025
Date Posted: October 10, 2025

Graphic of Delaware Emergency Alert Notification and Flooding Concerns

Significant Coastal Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rains, Flooding And Damaging Winds To Delaware
Date Posted: October 10, 2025

Delaware announces Early Literacy Plan to strengthen classroom instruction
Date Posted: October 10, 2025

Horse walking beside her young foal in a pasture.

DSBF Finals, Pink Pace Lead Oct. 13–15 Harrington Races
Date Posted: October 10, 2025

2025 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame inductees standing together from left to right: Valerie Biden Owens, Charlotte King, Charlotte Miller-Lacy, and Claire DeMatteis, smiling at the camera during the ceremony.

Delaware Celebrates Women at Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Date Posted: October 9, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Bills Strengthening Public Safety and Supporting Law Enforcement
Date Posted: October 9, 2025

DSBF Trotters Complete 2nd Harrington Leg
Date Posted: October 9, 2025

DOL Announces New Personnel to Help Lead Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Date Posted: October 8, 2025

State of Delaware, ChristianaCare Reach Agreement to Pause and Potentially Settle HB350 Lawsuit, Strengthen Healthcare
Date Posted: October 8, 2025

Odds On Put Option, driven by Tim Tetrick, racing in 2-year-old division split.

Tetrick, Favorites Roll In DSBF Harrington Splits
Date Posted: October 8, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Launches Resource Website for Federal Employees Affected by Shutdown
Date Posted: October 7, 2025

DNREC has established a daily possession limit of 50 for spot fish, a popular recreational catch, to make the state compliant with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission management plan

DNREC Sets New Recreational Possession Limit for Spot Fish
Date Posted: October 7, 2025

Watch Em Win, two year old pacing colt, takes the lead at Harrington DSBF program.

Watch Em Win Heads Monday Harrington DSBF Winners
Date Posted: October 7, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Bill Requiring CPR, AED Training for DIAA Coaches
Date Posted: October 6, 2025

vehicle with a headlight crushed in and broken. A deer crossing sign is opposite the vehicle blended into the photo of the car to create a graphic

Delaware Drivers Urged to Take Extra Caution Now to Avoid Deer Collisions
Date Posted: October 6, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Establishing Transportation Funding Task Force
Date Posted: October 3, 2025

AG Jennings sues U.S. DOJ to challenge new restrictions on federal funding for crime survivors
Date Posted: October 3, 2025

Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Lithium-Ion Batteries
Date Posted: October 3, 2025

Delmarva Power, Chesapeake Utilities file Gas Rate Hikes, Raising Bills for Customers
Date Posted: October 2, 2025

DOJ joins Federal Trade Commission, coalition of 19 states to stop deceptive fundraising scheme
Date Posted: October 2, 2025

Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Brinkley Hill
Date Posted: October 2, 2025

Thiskissformaryell, 2-year-old trotter racing Wednesday at DSBF Harrington Raceway.

Thiskissformaryell Fastest Of DSBF Trotters Wednesday
Date Posted: October 2, 2025

General Karen Berry Sworn in as Delaware’s First Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

One of the 42 dogs that were seized from a townhome in New Castle where the owner operated an animal rescue. A total of 98 animals were seized.

President of Delaware Animal Rescue Charged With Animal Cruelty
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

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October 15 Deadline Approaching for Employers to Register for Delaware EARNS
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

Attendees of the 2025 Delaware Wetlands Conference pose for a photo while enjoying the exhibitor hall.

Registration for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference is Now Open
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

Odds On Put Option races at full speed in Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund event at Harrington Raceway.

Tetrick, Just Applause Heads Harrington DSBF Fillies Tuesday
Date Posted: October 1, 2025

Plummer Community Corrections Center Closing

DOC to close New Castle County community corrections facility
Date Posted: September 30, 2025

Lisa Schieffert to Serve as Acting DHSS Secretary
Date Posted: September 30, 2025

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DNREC issues administrative penalty and Secretary’s Order to EcoServices, LLC for Hazardous Air Pollutant violations

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Date Posted: Friday, August 16, 2019

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DOVER – Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin has issued a Notice of Administrative Penalty Assessment and DNREC Secretary’s Order to EcoServices, LLC, and a company foreman, Derrick Maxwell, for violating Delaware’s Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. Both EcoServices, LLC, and Derrick Maxwell were each assessed a penalty of $20,000 by DNREC, and ordered to pay $12,948 in recovery costs for the Department’s services and subsequent investigation.

EcoServices, LLC, a licensed environmental contractor based in Exton, Pa., and the company’s worksite foreman Maxwell were found to be in violation of state emission standards for hazardous air pollutants when EcoServices, LLC performed asbestos abatement services earlier this year at the former General Motors plant at Boxwood in New Castle County.

The two violations by EcoServices, LLC and Derrick Maxwell cited in the Secretary’s Order occurred on Feb. 25 and March 8, 2019. Each violation was assessed a $10,000 penalty by DNREC. The Order, which can be found on the DNREC website at https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/secretarys-orders/enforcement/, provides more information about EcoServices, LLC’s hazardous air pollutant violations at the former Boxwood GM plant.
Respondents have 30 days to appeal the Secretary’s Order by requesting a public hearing.

Vol. 49, No. 214

Media contact: Michael Globetti, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

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