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  Archives:  October 2020

Laurel Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 8, 2020

LAUREL (October 8, 2020) — Officers from the Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announced the arrest Wednesday, October 7, 2020, of a Laurel woman for animal cruelty. Leona Long, 75, was arraigned in JP Court 3 in Georgetown on 77 charges, including 35 counts of cruel neglect, 35 counts of failure […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Welcomes Public Input on Strategic Plan

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 8, 2020

The strategic plan for FY2022 – FY2026 to be released in March 2021 Dover, Del. (October 8, 2020) – The Division has partnered with the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement to develop a new strategic plan for FY2022–FY2026 that identifies and incorporates the ideas, issues and initiatives of Delaware’s arts community including its artists, organizations, […]




Smokey visits St. Anne’s School for Fire Prevention Week

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Smokey Bear visited St. Anne’s Episcopal School to highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention during National Fire Prevention Week. Smokey’s timeless message –  “Only you can prevent wildfires!”  – has more resonance this year, as wildfires have wreaked destruction across many western states: the National Interagency Fire Center reports that more than 45,000 fires have burned over 7.9 million acres – including 4 million acres in California– a 43 percent increase over 2019.




Delawareans Have More Options When Disposing of Unwanted Medications

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 6, 2020) — Delawareans now have more options when it comes to keeping their unused medications out of the wrong hands. In the last year, seven new permanent prescription drug drop boxes have been added to the state’s existing locations, boosting the statewide count to 28. The drop boxes are available year-round. There […]




Dover man indicted on two felonies after flashing gun at political rally

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust is prosecuting the case Following an investigation by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, a New Castle County grand jury charged a Dover man with multiple felonies for removing and pointing a handgun toward others while he participated in a counter-protest on September 24, 2020.  Michael […]






  Archives:  October 2020

Laurel Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty

News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 8, 2020

LAUREL (October 8, 2020) — Officers from the Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announced the arrest Wednesday, October 7, 2020, of a Laurel woman for animal cruelty. Leona Long, 75, was arraigned in JP Court 3 in Georgetown on 77 charges, including 35 counts of cruel neglect, 35 counts of failure […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Welcomes Public Input on Strategic Plan

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 8, 2020

The strategic plan for FY2022 – FY2026 to be released in March 2021 Dover, Del. (October 8, 2020) – The Division has partnered with the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement to develop a new strategic plan for FY2022–FY2026 that identifies and incorporates the ideas, issues and initiatives of Delaware’s arts community including its artists, organizations, […]




Smokey visits St. Anne’s School for Fire Prevention Week

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Smokey Bear visited St. Anne’s Episcopal School to highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention during National Fire Prevention Week. Smokey’s timeless message –  “Only you can prevent wildfires!”  – has more resonance this year, as wildfires have wreaked destruction across many western states: the National Interagency Fire Center reports that more than 45,000 fires have burned over 7.9 million acres – including 4 million acres in California– a 43 percent increase over 2019.




Delawareans Have More Options When Disposing of Unwanted Medications

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 6, 2020) — Delawareans now have more options when it comes to keeping their unused medications out of the wrong hands. In the last year, seven new permanent prescription drug drop boxes have been added to the state’s existing locations, boosting the statewide count to 28. The drop boxes are available year-round. There […]




Dover man indicted on two felonies after flashing gun at political rally

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust is prosecuting the case Following an investigation by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, a New Castle County grand jury charged a Dover man with multiple felonies for removing and pointing a handgun toward others while he participated in a counter-protest on September 24, 2020.  Michael […]