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  Archives:  January 2026

DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for […]




Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives is presenting a new digital exhibit exploring one of the most influential conservation and employment programs of the 20th century. Roots of Renewal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Delaware examines how a New Deal initiative launched during the Great Depression transformed both the state’s landscape and the lives of the men […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today released the following statement in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Senator Dave Sokola is a leader whose steady presence and thoughtful approach have helped shape public service in our state for a generation. He leads with heart as much as […]




DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DNREC has temporarily closed Indian River Bay to clamming, mussel harvest and shellfish aquaculture as a public health precaution due to an ongoing sewage release, while Rehoboth Bay aquaculture oysters and the harvest of crabs, conch and finfish remain unaffected.




EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition Returns – Webinar Set for Jan. 29

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

An informational webinar on the spring EDGE program will be held Thursday Jan. 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Register at de.gov/edge.






  Archives:  January 2026

DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026

On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, a vehicle traveling on Route 113 south near Redden Road in Georgetown failed to slow down and move over, striking a DelDOT truck equipped with a trailer-mounted attenuator, marking the first incident of 2026 of a DelDOT employee or vehicle being struck. The employee in the truck was evaluated for […]




Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 16, 2026

The Delaware Public Archives is presenting a new digital exhibit exploring one of the most influential conservation and employment programs of the 20th century. Roots of Renewal: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Delaware examines how a New Deal initiative launched during the Great Depression transformed both the state’s landscape and the lives of the men […]




Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DOVER— Governor Matt Meyer today released the following statement in response to Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola’s announcement that he will not seek reelection: “Senator Dave Sokola is a leader whose steady presence and thoughtful approach have helped shape public service in our state for a generation. He leads with heart as much as […]




DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

DNREC has temporarily closed Indian River Bay to clamming, mussel harvest and shellfish aquaculture as a public health precaution due to an ongoing sewage release, while Rehoboth Bay aquaculture oysters and the harvest of crabs, conch and finfish remain unaffected.




EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition Returns – Webinar Set for Jan. 29

Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, January 15, 2026

An informational webinar on the spring EDGE program will be held Thursday Jan. 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Register at de.gov/edge.