Box Tree Moth Found in New Castle County
Department of Agriculture | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 22, 2025) — The Delaware Department of Agriculture has confirmed a find of a box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) in New Castle County during inspections of traps set up on the New Castle County-Kent County border. The box tree moth is a federally regulated pest that primarily feeds on boxwood species (Buxus […]
OMC Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments
Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Clarifies Policy on County-Based License Assignments Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is issuing this statement to clarify recent confusion regarding county-based license assignments in the state’s adult-use marijuana program. Contrary to recent reports, county-based assignments have not been removed. Licensees […]
DUI Checkpoint Enforcement
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over | Impaired Driving | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, September 22, 2025
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement are partnering to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, September 26, 2025, in New Castle County.
Driving under the influence can lead to devastating consequences, including serious injuries or even death. The financial impact can be overwhelming, often totaling $10,000 or more in attorney fees, fines, court costs, vehicle towing and repairs, missed work, and higher insurance premiums. A DUI may also result in losing your license and potentially your job.
OMC Announces Implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dover, DE — The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) today announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program. This initiative reflects the State of Delaware’s commitment to advancing equitable participation in the adult-use marijuana industry by providing direct financial support to eligible social equity licensees. The […]
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Registration Fee Information
Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 4, 2025
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has sent out postcards this week to owners of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) advising them of the implementation of the new AFV registration fee beginning October 1, 2025. Owners will receive their AFV registration fee invoice via USPS and/or email with payment due by November 1, 2025. The […]
