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Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents Use Taser to Break Up Wild Fight Outside New Castle Restaurant

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

At approximately 2:15am on Sunday, August 3rd, agents with the Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement were investigating a late party at Mi Cosina Mexican Restaurant located at 165 S. DuPont Highway in New Castle. When agents arrived they discovered the sale and consumption of alcohol occurring at the business during a time which it […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening our Education System by Better Supporting our Teachers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2014

Governor Markell highlights efforts to strengthen Delaware’s schools by reforming the State’s teacher compensation system.




DUI Checkpoint and Patrols Set for Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2014

One Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint is scheduled to take place Friday August 1st, in Newark and will be conducted by the Delaware State Police. DUI saturation patrols will also be conducted this weekend by Harrington PD and Seaford PD.




Governor Markell Signs Legislation to Strengthen Animal Welfare Laws

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2014

Animal welfare advocates, legislators and shelter animals flanked Governor Markell as he signed four animal protection bills at the Delaware Humane Association in Wilmington. The new laws establish oversight and training programs for animal shelters and animal control officers and prohibit shelters from using gas chambers. In addition, trained personnel must evaluate animals seized in criminal activity, cruelty, and animal fighting for adoptability, instead of automatic euthanasia.




Public comment sought regarding Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.







  Category: Newsroom

Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement Agents Use Taser to Break Up Wild Fight Outside New Castle Restaurant

Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 4, 2014

At approximately 2:15am on Sunday, August 3rd, agents with the Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement were investigating a late party at Mi Cosina Mexican Restaurant located at 165 S. DuPont Highway in New Castle. When agents arrived they discovered the sale and consumption of alcohol occurring at the business during a time which it […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Strengthening our Education System by Better Supporting our Teachers

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2014

Governor Markell highlights efforts to strengthen Delaware’s schools by reforming the State’s teacher compensation system.




DUI Checkpoint and Patrols Set for Weekend

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2014

One Checkpoint Strikeforce DUI checkpoint is scheduled to take place Friday August 1st, in Newark and will be conducted by the Delaware State Police. DUI saturation patrols will also be conducted this weekend by Harrington PD and Seaford PD.




Governor Markell Signs Legislation to Strengthen Animal Welfare Laws

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 31, 2014

Animal welfare advocates, legislators and shelter animals flanked Governor Markell as he signed four animal protection bills at the Delaware Humane Association in Wilmington. The new laws establish oversight and training programs for animal shelters and animal control officers and prohibit shelters from using gas chambers. In addition, trained personnel must evaluate animals seized in criminal activity, cruelty, and animal fighting for adoptability, instead of automatic euthanasia.




Public comment sought regarding Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief grant awards

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs seeks input on its finding that the selected projects will not adversely affect historic properties.