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  Archives:  April 2021

Incident at Ferris School Results in Property Damage

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Children’s Department is reporting an incident at Ferris School that resulted in the significant damage of state property. Ferris School is a Level V locked secure facility under the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Youth committed to Ferris School are identified as serious and/or chronic, repeat offenders who have been deemed […]




Governor Carney Announces Trauma Awareness Month Starts May 1, 2021

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021

This year marks the third annual series of events recognizing efforts across the State of Delaware WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced May 2021 as the third annual Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware. This year, Trauma Awareness Month includes a series of educational webinars and recognition of the Compassionate […]




Statement from Attorney General Jennings on Delmar attack

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2021

My heart is heavy tonight for three innocent victims: Cpl. Keith Heacook of the Delmar Police Department, who is being treated for grave injuries he suffered in an attack this morning, and an elderly couple who also suffered severe injuries at the hands of the same attacker. DOJ personnel have been onsite in Delmar since […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “We are vaccinating thousands […]




26 Delaware Locations to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 24, 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 23, 2021

Delaware will hold its 20th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 26 locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by the Division of Public Health (DPH). […]






  Archives:  April 2021

Incident at Ferris School Results in Property Damage

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Children’s Department is reporting an incident at Ferris School that resulted in the significant damage of state property. Ferris School is a Level V locked secure facility under the Delaware Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services. Youth committed to Ferris School are identified as serious and/or chronic, repeat offenders who have been deemed […]




Governor Carney Announces Trauma Awareness Month Starts May 1, 2021

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 26, 2021

This year marks the third annual series of events recognizing efforts across the State of Delaware WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced May 2021 as the third annual Trauma Awareness Month to recognize efforts of trauma-informed practices across the State of Delaware. This year, Trauma Awareness Month includes a series of educational webinars and recognition of the Compassionate […]




Statement from Attorney General Jennings on Delmar attack

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2021

My heart is heavy tonight for three innocent victims: Cpl. Keith Heacook of the Delmar Police Department, who is being treated for grave injuries he suffered in an attack this morning, and an elderly couple who also suffered severe injuries at the hands of the same attacker. DOJ personnel have been onsite in Delmar since […]




Governor Carney, DPH, DEMA Announce Community COVID-19 Testing Sites

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. Testing locations listed below include pop-up and Curative trailer sites, as well as community sites hosted by New Castle County and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. “We are vaccinating thousands […]




26 Delaware Locations to Participate in Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 24, 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 23, 2021

Delaware will hold its 20th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at 26 locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by the Division of Public Health (DPH). […]