DUI Checkpoint Enforcement Results and Upcoming Sober Rides Initiative
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police, and local law enforcement partnered to conduct a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint on Friday, December 27, 2024, in the Smyrna area.
There were approximately 472 vehicles that drove through the checkpoint. The enforcement resulted in five DUI arrests and the issuance of 32 other traffic tickets. In addition to getting impaired drivers off the road, these enforcement checks are an opportunity to positively inform and educate the public on safe driving habits.
Delaware Division of the Arts Launches Free Art Classes for Delaware Veterans
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with Mariposa Arts and the Office of Veterans Services, is proud to announce CreatiVeterans—a transformative, free eight-week art program designed exclusively for Delaware veterans.
Lowering of Flags for the Passing of President Jimmy Carter
Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2024
Governor Carney issued the following statement on the former President’s passing: “President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of the United States. He was perhaps best known for the work he did after leaving office. He was a champion for peace and human rights at home and around the globe and was recognized for his efforts with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. And he inspired many with the work he did for Habitat for Humanity well into his 90s. President Carter truly embodied what it means to be a public servant and we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”
Governor Carney Issues Statement on Death of Former President Carter
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, December 29, 2024
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney issued the following statement Sunday on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. “Today, Tracey and I learned the sad news of the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Carter was a man of great faith and that faith inspired his service as Governor of Georgia and later as President of […]
Snow Geese Test Presumptive Positive for Avian Influenza; Delaware poultry producers encouraged to take precautions
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, December 28, 2024
DNREC and DDA announced today that laboratory testing conducted by the University of Delaware’s Allen Laboratory has returned presumptive positive findings of H5 avian influenza in sick and dead snow geese collected on December 27, 2024, in coastal Sussex County.
