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DOC Announces leadership promotions at Bureau of Community Corrections and Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

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Delaware Grocery Initiative Applications Open Feb. 20th
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

Spring Turkey Season Lottery Attracts Record Number of Applicants for Hunting State Wildlife Areas
Date Posted: February 4, 2026

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AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

State Employees’ Charitable Campaign Seeks Delaware Nonprofits for 2026 Giving Campaign
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

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DNREC Expands Paid Summer Internship Program for College Students and Recent Graduates
Date Posted: February 3, 2026

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Department of Insurance Releases 2025 Data
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Release: Governor Meyer Announces Historic Investments in First State Early Childhood Education System
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

National Burn Awareness Week 2026
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Governor Meyer Opens Nominations for The 2026 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame & She’s on Her Way Awards
Date Posted: February 2, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Signs Executive Order Certifying Updated Delaware Land Use Strategies
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

DMV Scam Alert
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

Delaware Department of Labor Publishes New Economic Articles Highlighting Delaware’s GDP and Future Workforce Trends
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

The 2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest is open to all public and private schools, homeschool groups and organized youth programs serving grades K–5.

2026 Arbor Day Poster Contest Opens
Date Posted: January 30, 2026

New Castle Fire
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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Attention Nursery Owners and Gardeners: Boxwood Workshop set for Wednesday, Feb. 4
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Unveils FY 27 Recommended Budget Focused on Delaware-First, Affordability, and Responsible Growth
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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Peter Nichols appointed Deputy Warden of Special Operations
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

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First Saturday Program Explores Black Family History at the Delaware Public Archives
Date Posted: January 29, 2026

AG Jennings secures additional $25 million natural resource damage settlement payment
Date Posted: January 28, 2026

DMV New Public Hours
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Driving Restrictions Lifted Statewide Effective 11:00 AM
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Governor Meyer’s Office Launches Applications for Spring Internship Program
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

Labor’s Division of Industrial Affairs Announces New Partnership
Date Posted: January 27, 2026

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Kent County State Offices Open at 10 a.m. on January 27, 2026; New Castle and Sussex Operate on a Regular Schedule
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

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Governor Meyer Terminates Delaware State of Emergency
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

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Driving Restrictions for Delaware Downgraded Effective 10am
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Announces Closure of All State Offices for Monday, January 26
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

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State of Delaware Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, January 26, 2026
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 2 Driving Restriction For New Castle & Kent Counties Effective 10 Am – Level 1 Remains In Sussex
Date Posted: January 25, 2026

Level 1 Driving Warning Statewide at Midnight
Date Posted: January 24, 2026

State of Emergency Declared – DEMA Emergency Operations Center Activated For Winter Storm Response
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

2025 Annual Report showcases $8.1M investment in Downtown Development District Rebate Program
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok’s Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Lisa Collison as New Bank Commissioner
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Snow covers the dunes at Cape Henlopen State Park. Residents and visitors are prohibited from sledding or snowboarding on the dunes

DNREC Reminds Public: Do Not Sled or Snowboard on Dunes
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

Bartender Charged After Fatal Crash Investigation
Date Posted: January 23, 2026

The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will host its 11th annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Feb. 23-24, 2026, at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Delaware Forest Service Announces 11th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Lays Out Delaware-First Agenda in State of the State Address
Date Posted: January 22, 2026

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Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

DEMA Urges Readiness and Awareness Ahead of Weekend Winter Storm
Date Posted: January 21, 2026

Lewes oncologist arrested on child pornography charges
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

Attorney General Jennings sues HHS for discriminating against transgender Delawareans
Date Posted: January 20, 2026

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Visit Delaware & DRA Host Premiere Event For “Back of House” Film Series
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Public Housing Authorities urge individuals to update waiting list applications
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

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DelDOT Reminds Drivers about Work Zone Awareness
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

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Delaware Public Archives Explores Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy in New Digital Exhibit
Date Posted: January 16, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Issues Statement on Retirement of Senate President Pro Tempore Dave Sokola
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

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DNREC Closes Indian River Bay to Clamming and Mussels
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition Returns – Webinar Set for Jan. 29
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Three Delaware Police Agencies Earn State Accreditation
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

Governor Matt Meyer Nominates Jon Sheehan for Delaware State Board of Education President
Date Posted: January 15, 2026

DHSS Announces Warming Stations
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings Opposes Trump Administration’s Proposals Aimed at Further Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

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Delaware State Parks Holds Day of Service for 75th Anniversary
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

AG Jennings sues Big Pharma over insulin price hikes
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

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DuPont Nature Center to Showcase Environmental Art Throughout Season
Date Posted: January 14, 2026

Governor Meyer Announces Resignation of CIO Greg Lane
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Secretary Clifton announces Jimmy Kroon’s appointment as Deputy Secretary
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

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DNREC Awards Record Improvement Grants for Local Parks
Date Posted: January 13, 2026

Delmarva Power Files Request For $67.8 Million Base Rate Increase
Date Posted: January 12, 2026

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Changes in lifeguard hours at Delaware Seashore and Fenwick Island state parks announced

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2016

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DOVER – Hours and locations for lifeguarded ocean swimming beaches in Delaware State Parks will change beginning next week, DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation announced today.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 22 through Friday, Aug 26, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road will be unguarded. Beginning Monday, Aug. 29 through Friday, Sept. 2, Delaware Seashore State Park’s Tower Road and Fenwick Island State Park’s Fenwick Lot will be unguarded. Weekends will be guarded at both locations.

All other state park guarded swimming beaches, including the main beach at Cape Henlopen State Park and the South Indian River Inlet side of Delaware Seashore State Park, will be guarded every day through Labor Day with limited staff. Smaller or limited swimming areas will be available through Labor Day.

All swimming beaches will be guarded on weekends through Labor Day. Lifeguard hours will not change, and will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Reductions in hours were necessary as a result of lifeguards leaving the area to return to high school, college and school sports camps.

For more information, call the Division of Parks & Recreation’s Operations Section at 302-739-9200.

Media Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 46, No. 302

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