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2026 Delaware Forest Service Arbor Day Poster Contest winners were honored Friday, May 1 at the Lewes Public Library.

Delaware Forest Service celebrates student creativity at 2026 Statewide Arbor Day Ceremony
Date Posted: May 1, 2026

A small business owner serving drinks, set in a light blue background.

DSB Highlights the Power of Small Business During National Small Business Month 2026
Date Posted: May 1, 2026

A smiling woman stands in an art gallery with her hands clasped in front of her, wearing a dark sweater and gray pants. Behind her, a wall of colorful framed artworks is softly blurred, creating a warm and welcoming portrait in an exhibition space.

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces Upcoming Retirement of Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton
Date Posted: May 1, 2026

Governor Meyer Nominates Candace Holmes To Serve As Kent County Family Court Judge
Date Posted: April 30, 2026

Pile of illegally dumped trash and construction debris, including wood and black bags, sits along grassy shoulder beside a highway.

Wilmington Resident Arrested for Multiple Incidents of Illegal Dumping of Trash and Construction Materials
Date Posted: April 30, 2026

Navy blue background featuring the Delaware state seal in the center

DOJ secures guilty plea, life sentence in brutal murder case
Date Posted: April 30, 2026

First Saturday Program Looks at Dover During the Revolution
Date Posted: April 30, 2026

A black sea bass is depicted. Delaware's recreational state fishing season for the species allows a May 1 opening after state regulations were revised for 2026-2027. The regulations apply whether anglers are fishing in state or federal waters.

UPDATE: Delaware’s Revised Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations Apply in Both State and Federal Waters
Date Posted: April 30, 2026

Graphic reads "Open Burning Ban" as Delaware's open burning ban begins May 1 and runs through Sept. 1

DNREC Reminds Residents and Visitors That Delaware’s Annual Open Burning Ban Begins May 1
Date Posted: April 29, 2026

Mezzanine Gallery presents Kira Krell’s “Stone Formations”
Date Posted: April 28, 2026

HCA Programs for May Commemorate Nation’s 250th Anniversary
Date Posted: April 28, 2026

AG Jennings, coalition keep machine gun devices out of Delaware
Date Posted: April 28, 2026

State of Delaware Auditor of Accounts Seal

Delaware State Auditor Issues Investigatory Report on Marydel Volunteer Fire Company
Date Posted: April 28, 2026

Delaware Department of Agriculture issues request for proposals for 2026 specialty crop grant
Date Posted: April 27, 2026

A DNREC Tick Program staff member surveys for ticks in a wooded area of northern New Castle County /Delaware DNREC photo

DNREC, DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
Date Posted: April 27, 2026

Fort Delaware was presented a historic marker by the Delaware Public Archives for its role in protecting ports in Wilmington and Philadelphia.

Fort Delaware Debuts Fort Fest for 75th Anniversary
Date Posted: April 25, 2026

Delaware Forest Service Celebrates Arbor Day 2026
Date Posted: April 24, 2026

The winning team for the second straight year in the Delaware Envirothon: The Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team. Members of the winning team are Nate Sutton, Faith Downs, Luke Brown, Zachary Binnie and Keith Schmid

Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team Wins 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship Second Year in a Row
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

POST Leads National Session on Officer Fatigue, Expands Instructor Development
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

Delaware State Fire Commission Announces National Search for Director of the Delaware State Fire School
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Summer 2026 Internship Program
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

DDA reminds everyone to enjoy Delaware Grown products as First State farmers markets, farm stands open
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

DOJ secures guilty verdicts in 2023 murder case
Date Posted: April 23, 2026

A Delaware Youth Fishing contestant proudly shows off her catch at an earlier tournament. /Delaware DNREC photo

40th Annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament Set for Saturday, June 6
Date Posted: April 22, 2026

Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware
Date Posted: April 22, 2026

Recognition and awards ceremony honoring leaders in cancer prevention and control. Pictured from left: Deborah P. Brown, CHES; James E. Spellman, MD, FACS, FSSO; Stephen Grubbs, MD, FASCO; William W. Bowser, Esq.; Nicolas J. Petrelli, MD, FACS; Bethany Hall-Long, BSN, MSN, PhD; and Dava Newman, Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Not pictured: John Carney, Mayor of the City of Wilmington and 74th Governor of the State of Delaware, who was also honored.

Delaware Cancer Consortium Celebrates 25 Years of Influencing Change and Saving Lives
Date Posted: April 22, 2026

State of Delaware Appeals Court Order to Provide Employer Data to Immigration Officials
Date Posted: April 21, 2026

Construction worker holding a sign to direct traffic with the Work Zone Safety Awareness Week Slogan - Safe Actions Save Lives in large letterting

DelDOT Highlights National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
Date Posted: April 21, 2026

Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Date Posted: April 21, 2026

Delaware Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2026
Date Posted: April 21, 2026

DOJ obtains prison sentences in robbery-turned-homicide
Date Posted: April 21, 2026

Purple ribbon, charts in back, stethoscope on a clipboard, and pills falling out of a bottle.

DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Date Posted: April 20, 2026

Governor Meyer Nominates Robert Storch to be Delaware’s First Inspector General
Date Posted: April 20, 2026

Graphic announcing the State of Delaware’s 5th Annual Career Fair. The event takes place April 24, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Del-One Conference Center at Delaware Technical Community Collete Terry Campus, 100 Campus Drive, Dover, Delaware 19904. Parking can be found in Lot E. The design features blue and gold colors, a “Register Now” button, the Great Seal of the State of Delaware, and notes the event is hosted in partnership with the Department of Labor.

The Delaware Department of Human Resources Hosts Its Second Statewide Career Fair of 2026 in Ongoing Hiring Initiative
Date Posted: April 20, 2026

DOJ secures lengthy sentence in child abuse case
Date Posted: April 20, 2026

DNREC Revises 2026-2027 Black Sea Bass Recreational Fishing Regulations for Compliance With Fishery Management Plan
Date Posted: April 20, 2026

Picture of Delaware State Fire Marshal seal

Harrington Poultry Farm Fire
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

The First State has recognized 163 Century Farms over the past 39 years.

Delaware Century Farm Program adds three new families, celebrates First State’s agricultural heritage
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

DSHA Enhances, Rebrands Single-Family Mortgage Lending Products
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

A star is in the middle of a circle surrounded by the text, "Delaware Distinguished Purple Star School - For Supporting Military Connected Students"

Three schools earn Delaware Purple Star recognition
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

Unveiling of New State Historical Marker Honoring Fort Delaware
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

State Auditor Lydia York Issues Audit of Federal Awards to State of Delaware
Date Posted: April 16, 2026

A man and woman help weed around a tree at Killens Pond State Park.

Celebrate 2026 Earth Day with Hikes and Volunteer Events at Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: April 15, 2026

Four Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Date Posted: April 15, 2026

Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay Holds Statewide Student Art Competition
Date Posted: April 15, 2026

An orange background showing snippets of map locations in DE promoting the new Opportunity Zone mapping tool.

DSB Launches Delaware Opportunity Zone 2.0 Mapping Tool
Date Posted: April 15, 2026

Delaware Forest Service Re-Launches Federal Firefighter Property Program to Support Local Fire Departments
Date Posted: April 15, 2026

Delaware EARNS graphic featuring coins stacking up and the words "Roth IRA"

Delaware EARNS Savers Reach $10 Million in Retirement Assets
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

Delaware Division of Child Support Services Launches Modernized New Hire Reporting Website
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

B&W image of life saving station with date and location details, Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9am-4pm. Historic Lewes' Maritime Museum, 101 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE

HCA and Archaeological Society of Delaware Announce Presenters, Delmarva Archaeology & History Symposium
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

Multi-Emmy Award-winning and NAACP Image Award-winning director Emmai Alaquiva, served as the keynote speaker for the event. Alaquiva spoke about his award-winning film The Ebony Canal, showed clips from the film, and talked about the importance of getting out the stories of women who experience disparities in maternal health and infant outcomes, particularly in Black and Brown communities.

Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Celebrates 20th Anniversary During Annual Summit
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

EPA, DDA, Renew Pledge to First State Farming, Environmental Health with Memorandum of Understanding
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

Students named 2026 Secretary of Education Scholars
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

Man in a bucket hat and long sleeve yellow shirt smiles at the camera holding two small plants, in front of many plants for sale in the background.

DNREC-Sponsored Water Family Fest and Native Plant Sale to be Held on Saturday, May 2
Date Posted: April 14, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Application Opening for Student Member of State Board Of Education
Date Posted: April 13, 2026

A piping plover chick awaits the hatching of its clutch mates, sitting atop several eggs on the beach.

DNREC to Hold Training at Cape Henlopen for Volunteer Beach-nesting Bird Monitors Saturday, May 2
Date Posted: April 13, 2026

Mezzanine Gallery presents Mike McSorley’s “Out of the Ordinary”
Date Posted: April 10, 2026

DMV Scam Alert
Date Posted: April 9, 2026

John Dickinson and the Defense of Delaware at the Archives’ April First Saturday Program
Date Posted: April 9, 2026

Delaware State Parks recently appointed two new superintendents: Sean Cain at Cape Henlopen State Park and Jackie Kook at Alapocas Run/ Wilmington state parks

DNREC Announces Two New Superintendents for Delaware State Parks
Date Posted: April 9, 2026

EDGE 2.0 Finalists and Pitch Competition Dates Announced
Date Posted: April 8, 2026

Governor Meyer, DSPC, and Enstructure Announce Permit Issuance for Delaware Container Terminal
Date Posted: April 8, 2026

Three Delaware species ranked as Tier 1 Species of Greatest of Conservation Need in the 2025 Delaware Wildlife Action Plan for their continuing existence in Delaware. Clockwise from left: Purple Pitcher Plant (sarracenia purpurea), Hooded Warbler and Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. /Delaware DNREC and US Fish and Wildlife Service photos

Delaware’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan Gets U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Approval
Date Posted: April 8, 2026

Dover House Fire
Date Posted: April 8, 2026

Governor Meyer Appoints Brenda Wise to DEFAC
Date Posted: April 7, 2026

DNREC has begun a statewide assessment of wastewater and drinking water infrastructure conditions in Delaware’s manufactured home communities (MHCs), aiming to assist them with wastewater and water challenges that have arisen through no fault of residents. Many MHCs are located in underserved communities with systems believed to be outdated, poorly maintained or in various stages of disrepair.

DNREC to Conduct Statewide Assessment of Wastewater Infrastructure in Manufactured Home Communities
Date Posted: April 7, 2026

Governor Meyer Nominates Bob Osmond as Chief Information Officer
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

Houston House Fire
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

Upcoming Electricity Rate Increase Adds to Cost Increases for Delmarva Customers
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

AG Jennings sues Trump to block election interference
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

Slow Down and Stay Focused: OHS Kicks Off Spring BRAKE and Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

AG Jennings wins appeals court ruling against HUD’s attempts to restrict housing-assistance programs
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

Volunteers Sought to Join DNREC in Cleaning Up Concord Pond near Seaford for Earth Month
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

Wilmington DMV Appointments Update
Date Posted: April 6, 2026

DMV on the Go for 2026
Date Posted: April 2, 2026

Historical and Cultural Affairs Presents Arts & Education Programs for the Month of April
Date Posted: April 1, 2026

Governor Meyer Names Updated Delaware Interfaith Council
Date Posted: April 1, 2026

A three story building with the words DHSS over the entrance doors..

Smyrna State Service Center Relocating to New Location on DHCI Campus
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Announces Deputy Director and PIO Appointments
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Los Líderes De Delaware Instan a Los Residentes a Conocer Sus Derechos
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Delaware Leaders Encourage Residents to Know Their Rights
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

DNREC and partnering agencies' scientists sample potable water address the priority of PFAS in the state's water supply

Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Turkey Hunting Season to Offer an Extra Day; Season Opens April 4 and 5 with Youth and Non-ambulatory Hunts
Date Posted: March 31, 2026

Three students from HB DuPont Middle stand outside of the University of Delaware building where the 2026 Solar Racer was held, smiling and holding first place trophies.

H.B. du Pont Middle School Students Crowned 2026 Solar Racer Champions
Date Posted: March 30, 2026

Lewes Fire
Date Posted: March 30, 2026

A man concentrates while shaping clay at a workshop table, with other participants blurred in the background. A purple graphic in the lower left reads “Delaware CreatiVeterans” with the tagline “Creativity, Connection, Growth.”

Delaware Veterans Connect, Create, and Showcase Their Work Through Free Statewide Art Classes
Date Posted: March 30, 2026

A mother and son experience success at an earlier Take A Kid Fishing! event at Dover's Silver Lake /DNREC photo

Take A Kid Fishing! Program Returns for Special Spring Break Dates
Date Posted: March 30, 2026

Electronic Red-Light Safety Program Adds 15 Locations
Date Posted: March 27, 2026

Court rules with State, clears way for offshore wind substation critical to Delaware’s energy future
Date Posted: March 27, 2026

Wilmington Fire
Date Posted: March 26, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Expands Delaware LGBTQ+ Commission
Date Posted: March 26, 2026

Emergency Sirens Test on Tuesday, April 7
Date Posted: March 25, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces Major Broadband Milestone for Delaware
Date Posted: March 25, 2026

Seventeen Officers Complete POST Instructor Course
Date Posted: March 25, 2026

On the left is Rehoboth Beach as a background and on the right, three images of tourist attractions in the state.

Visit Delaware Releases Updated Travel Guide
Date Posted: March 24, 2026

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

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Former State Senator Nancy Cook
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

DOJ announces arrest of Delmar officer in stalking, sexual contact investigations
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 15th Annual State Employee Art Exhibition Winners
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

Celebrate Delaware, Saturday April 18th, 7 to 10 pm. at the Hotel Du Pont.

DE250 Invites Public to “Celebrate Delaware” at Hotel Du Pont
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

visitors enjoy the view from the DuPont Nature Center deck overlooking the beach. the building behind them with a beautiful clear sky as the backdrop.

DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1
Date Posted: March 23, 2026

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Leipsic Fire

State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a residential structure fire that claimed the life of one occupant.

On December 17, 2025 just before 7:30 AM, a fire was reported in the 200 block of Denney Street, Leipsic. The Leipsic Fire Company, along with multiple mutual aid fire companies, responded to the scene and found fire coming from the first floor of the structure. Shortly after, the fire company was made aware of a possible person still inside the structure. Conditions inside the structure, including partial structural collapse, caused fire fighters to evacuate the residence.

Once searches resumed, a single occupant was found deceased inside the structure.

Investigators from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, Delaware State Police, and the Division of Forensic Science are investigating the incident.

Damage is estimated at $300,00 and no other injuries were reported.

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Chief Deputy Brian Schad
Delaware State Fire Marshal
1537 Chestnut Grove Road
Dover, Delaware 19904
(302) 739-4447 Office

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