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  Archives:  October 2026

DSBF Final: Daringly, Mike Franks take trotting crowns

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Mike Franks, driven by Ross Wolfenden, won his $110,000 DSBF final in 1:58 HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) final action for 2-year-old trotters headlined the Wednesday, Oct. 14, program at Harrington Raceway, as finals for colts/geldings and fillies were contested to wrap up a week of stakes action as the track’s 80th anniversary season […]




State Auditor Reviews In-Office Stays, Out-of-State Placements for Youth under State Care in Special Report

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The report found systemic challenges facing State Agencies serving youth and children in Delaware Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report today reviewing practices relating to youth under the care of Division of Family Services (DFS) in the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families (DSCYF). […]




State seeks sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education.   Sponsors in CACFP can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with Program […]




DOJ secures 30 years in prison for Harrington man in child rape cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced the sentencing of William Conard, 37, of Harrington in two child rape cases. On October 8, 2026, William Conard was sentenced to 30 years of Level V prison after previously pleading guilty to two counts of Rape 2nd Degree on May 26, 2026 and two counts of Rape 3rd […]




DOJ announces conviction in Kent County assault, kidnapping

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Delaware Department of Justice has announced that a Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6, 2026, Dallas Drummond, 47, pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a […]






  Archives:  October 2026

DSBF Final: Daringly, Mike Franks take trotting crowns

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Mike Franks, driven by Ross Wolfenden, won his $110,000 DSBF final in 1:58 HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) final action for 2-year-old trotters headlined the Wednesday, Oct. 14, program at Harrington Raceway, as finals for colts/geldings and fillies were contested to wrap up a week of stakes action as the track’s 80th anniversary season […]




State Auditor Reviews In-Office Stays, Out-of-State Placements for Youth under State Care in Special Report

Auditor of Accounts | Auditor of Accounts Lydia York | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Family Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The report found systemic challenges facing State Agencies serving youth and children in Delaware Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued a special report today reviewing practices relating to youth under the care of Division of Family Services (DFS) in the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families (DSCYF). […]




State seeks sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Delaware Department of Education is seeking sponsors for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) managed locally by the Delaware Department of Education.   Sponsors in CACFP can receive reimbursement for meals served in compliance with Program […]




DOJ secures 30 years in prison for Harrington man in child rape cases

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced the sentencing of William Conard, 37, of Harrington in two child rape cases. On October 8, 2026, William Conard was sentenced to 30 years of Level V prison after previously pleading guilty to two counts of Rape 2nd Degree on May 26, 2026 and two counts of Rape 3rd […]




DOJ announces conviction in Kent County assault, kidnapping

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

The Delaware Department of Justice has announced that a Dover man has been convicted for the assault and kidnapping of a woman in June of 2025. On October 6, 2026, Dallas Drummond, 47, pled guilty to charges of Kidnapping First Degree, Assault First Degree, Strangulation, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a […]