Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags in Honor of Dolly Parton
Flag Status | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON, Del. — In accordance with President Trump’s order and as a mark of respect for the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, Governor Matt Meyer has ordered that both the American and Delaware flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities for a one-week period, beginning today, August […]
Newark Man Arrested on Multiple Firearm-Related Felony Charges
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Delaware Natural Resources Police (DNRP) State Parks Unit officers arrested a 21-year-old Newark man on multiple felony charges after finding him with a loaded, illegally modified handgun in White Clay Creek State Park.
Poetry Out Loud 2026-2027 School Year Registration Now Open
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Schools Invited to Host Their Own Poetry Out Loud Competition Wilmington, Del. (August 24, 2026) – The 2026-2027 school year marks the 22nd anniversary of Poetry Out Loud®, an arts education program and dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, creating community and connection. An initiative of […]
The Point at Cape Henlopen Oceanside Beach Reopens Sept. 1 to Anglers and Beachgoers
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Point at Cape Henlopen will reopen oceanside Sept. 1 after a successful beach-nesting bird breeding season. The bayside beach at the Point will reopen Oct. 1 after a successful breeding season and annual bird migration.
DTI Names Tina Donbeck Chief Technology Officer
Department of Technology and Information | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
DTI Names Tina Donbeck Chief Technology Officer Dover, Del. — The Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) today announced Tina Donbeck as the agency’s new Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Donbeck will lead DTI’s Application Development, Data Management, Enterprise Project Delivery, and Artificial Intelligence organizations, working with agencies across the state to […]
