Middletown Women Charged With Animal Cruelty
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
DOVER (August 20, 2021) — Officers from the Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) announced the arrest today of two Middletown women on charges of animal cruelty. Cheryl Joseph, 53, was arraigned in JP Court 11 in New Castle on 50 charges, including 48 counts of cruel neglect, and two counts of felony animal cruelty. Amy Wood, 60, was arraigned on five counts of cruel neglect. Both were released on […]
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Emphasizes Planning Ahead for a Safer Labor Day
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
The annual awareness and educational effort offer tips for preparing for a safe holiday weekend, plus a new online tool that demonstrates the various dangers of impaired driving. DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Labor Day weekend is historically one of the deadliest times of the year on roadways in Delaware and nationwide. According to […]
Delaware State Parks to Reduce Lifeguard Hours at Some Swimming Beaches
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 20, 2021
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will reduce the lifeguarding hours at two of its Delaware State Parks ocean swimming beaches starting next week. From Monday, Aug. 23 through Friday, Sept. 3, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road beach will be unguarded during the week, but will remain guarded on weekends. From […]
Governor Carney Signs House Bill 100
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Legislation expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday signed House Bill 100, which greatly expands mental health services in Delaware elementary schools. The legislation was sponsored by House Majority Leader Valerie Longhurst. “Delaware children come to school every day with unique challenges, and we should be ready […]
DNREC Seeks Volunteers for Delaware Coastal Cleanup Sept. 11
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, August 19, 2021
Volunteers for the 34th annual Delaware Coastal Cleanup will have two options this year to help keep the state’s beaches and waterways free of trash through a widespread effort that also touches Delaware’s natural areas and neighborhoods.
