DelDOT Congratulates Name That Plow Winners
Department of Education | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025
After receiving our first accumulating snow in nearly two years, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s “Name That Plow” contest! The creative and fun names submitted by elementary school students across Delaware are a testament to their imagination and appreciation for the dedicated work of DelDOT’s […]
DOJ secures manslaughter conviction for Bear drug dealer who sold fentanyl that caused fatal overdose
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025
A Bear man has been convicted in Delaware’s first successful use of a homicide charge against a fentanyl dealer for causing a fatal overdose. On January 23, James Watson, 41, pleaded guilty to charges of Manslaughter and Drug Dealing in New Castle County Superior Court. As a part of the plea colloquy, Watson admitted […]
Governor Meyer Releases Transition Report As A Resource For Administration’s First Term
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025
WILMINGTON—Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer’s transition committee announced the publication of its Transition Report, which is now accessible to the public at transition.delaware.gov. This document functions as a reference guide for the administration, highlighting various policy suggestions collected from stakeholders, experts, and residents. Instead of offering a rigid policy agenda, it provides a selection of potential initiatives for […]
State Offices in New Castle County to Open at 10AM; Kent and Sussex on Regular Schedule
Department of Human Resources | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Thursday, February 6, 2025
On Thursday, February 6, 2025, State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County should report to work by 10 a.m. Essential employees designated for severe weather are to report as scheduled. State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex Counties […]
DOJ secures life sentence in Cynthia Amalfitano killing
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
A Wilmington man has been sentenced in the 2023 murder of Cynthia Amalfitano. On January 31, Stephen Heck, 67, was sentenced to life in prison for Murder 1st Degree by a New Castle County Superior Court Judge. Heck was convicted at trial in October of 2024 following an investigation into the disappearance and death of […]
