DATE Arrests Townsend Woman on Drug Charges
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | New Castle County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, May 15, 2026
The Delaware Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) has arrested Mary Fischer-Solimeo of Townsend on a felony drug charge and related offenses following an investigation into illegal marijuana sales.
On May 13, DATE’s Marijuana Enforcement Unit executed a search warrant at Blackbird Creek Farm on Union Church Road in Townsend. An investigation had determined the location was unlicensed by the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner and was allegedly selling and growing marijuana.
New DOC publication provides a look inside rehabilitative programs that drive reentry success
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Dover, DE – Today, the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) announced the launch of its Rehabilitative Programs & Activities Directory, a new printed resource for families, community stakeholders, and policymakers. The DOC facilitates a wide variety of rehabilitative programs that leverage evidence-based substance use treatment, educational instruction, vocational training, behavioral health treatment and counseling, and […]
New national report shows Delaware making recovery gains while students remain below pre-pandemic levels
Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Education Scorecard ranks Delaware 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery while state leaders emphasize urgency around literacy and long-term student outcomes The new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware students are making important academic recovery gains, with the state ranking 4th out of 38 states in math growth and 14th out […]
DNREC Communications Team Earns Multiple First-Place Awards from Delaware Press Association
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2026
DNREC earned multiple first-place honors from the Delaware Press Association, recognizing its Office of Communications for excellence in communication and storytelling.
Delaware FFA students get inside look at harness racing industry at Harrington Raceway
Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dozens of First State FFA students enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation this month as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Executive Administrator Mark Short hosted the tours, where students learned about proper equine care and listened to presentations from […]
