DNREC Issues Notice of Violations to Refinery for March Emissions Release
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the Delaware City Refining Company for a 10-hour emissions incident that occurred on March 13, 2025.
Wilmington Fire
State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, June 23, 2025
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently investigating a fire that occurred on Friday June 20, 2025 located at 3000 Newport Gap Pike, the old Emily Bissell Hospital. On Friday June 20th at approximately 4:30 pm The Millcreek Fire Company was alerted to a fire in the 3000 block of Newport Gap Pike. Upon […]
Governor Meyer Signs Executive Order Protecting Gender-Affirming Care Providers And Patients
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, June 21, 2025
REHOBOTH BEACH – Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a groundbreaking executive order that adds further protections for gender-affirming care providers and patients. “Across the country, people are being punished for seeking or providing gender-affirming care,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “In Delaware, we cherish privacy, dignity and the right to make personal medical decisions. Everyone deserves […]
DPH Reminds Residents to Stay Cool, Hydrate, and Seek Shade During Heat Wave
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, Delaware will face higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions in the coming days.
Fourteen Individuals Complete POST Approved Instructor Course
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025
The Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) is proud to announce that 14 individuals successfully completed the POST Approved Instructor Course, held June 9 to 13, 2025, at the University of Delaware Police Department. Participants represented a diverse group of agencies from across the state, including the Delaware State Police, Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Dover Police Department, New Castle County Emergency Communications Division, Police Officer Standards and Training Commission, and the University of Delaware Police Department. The new instructors will be presented for approval at the next scheduled meeting of the POST Commission in August.
