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  Archives:  August 2026

DNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Citing unsafe structural findings, DNREC has closed the Seaford fishing pier on the Nanticoke River to anglers and public access




OHS, DPH Highlights Delaware’s Groundbreaking Prehospital Whole Blood Program in New Ambassador of Safety Video

Ambassador of Safety | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Aug. 12, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), has released the latest installment in its Ambassador of Safety video series, spotlighting Delaware’s groundbreaking Prehospital Whole Blood program and the paramedics who are helping save lives across the state. The Ambassador […]




DSCYF Youth Rehabilitative Services Director Renee Ciconte Receives National Leadership Award

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) is proud to announce that Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (YRS) Director Renee Ciconte has received the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators’ (CJJA) 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. Ciconte was announced as this year’s recipient during the CJJA Summer Juvenile Justice […]




Delaware Dual Employment Audit Finds Significant Deficiencies in Governance and Compliance with State Law

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The second Dual Employment Audit of State Auditor Lydia York’s first term makes numerous recommendations to State Agencies, lawmakers Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued the second Dual Employment Performance Audit of her first term today. The audit examined compliance with the State Dual Employment law, which is intended to […]




DNREC to Close Griffith Lake Boat Ramp in Milford Aug. 17 For Duration of Dam Spillway Reconstruction Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

DNREC will close the Griffith Lake boat ramp in Milford starting Aug. 17 for an extended period while the DNREC Dam Safety Program reconstructs the spillway at the lake. Anglers have other options for launching boats in the area.






  Archives:  August 2026

DNREC Closes Seaford Fishing Pier Based on Unsafe Structural Findings

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2026

Citing unsafe structural findings, DNREC has closed the Seaford fishing pier on the Nanticoke River to anglers and public access




OHS, DPH Highlights Delaware’s Groundbreaking Prehospital Whole Blood Program in New Ambassador of Safety Video

Ambassador of Safety | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

DOVER, Del. (Aug. 12, 2026) – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), has released the latest installment in its Ambassador of Safety video series, spotlighting Delaware’s groundbreaking Prehospital Whole Blood program and the paramedics who are helping save lives across the state. The Ambassador […]




DSCYF Youth Rehabilitative Services Director Renee Ciconte Receives National Leadership Award

Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families (DSCYF) is proud to announce that Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (YRS) Director Renee Ciconte has received the Council of Juvenile Justice Administrators’ (CJJA) 2026 Outstanding Leadership Award. Ciconte was announced as this year’s recipient during the CJJA Summer Juvenile Justice […]




Delaware Dual Employment Audit Finds Significant Deficiencies in Governance and Compliance with State Law

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The second Dual Employment Audit of State Auditor Lydia York’s first term makes numerous recommendations to State Agencies, lawmakers Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued the second Dual Employment Performance Audit of her first term today. The audit examined compliance with the State Dual Employment law, which is intended to […]




DNREC to Close Griffith Lake Boat Ramp in Milford Aug. 17 For Duration of Dam Spillway Reconstruction Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

DNREC will close the Griffith Lake boat ramp in Milford starting Aug. 17 for an extended period while the DNREC Dam Safety Program reconstructs the spillway at the lake. Anglers have other options for launching boats in the area.