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Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

DNREC reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2025 entrance fees will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1 through Nov. 30. Daily state park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at inland parks and $10 at ocean parks. Annual passes are also available as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to daily fees.




DOJ secures decades of prison time for 12-year cold case murder

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

A New Castle man has been sentenced to decades of prison time in the conclusion to a Newark murder that lay cold for more than 12 years. On February 20, Alando Dale was sentenced in Superior Court to 30 years in prison, suspended after 20 years and followed by probation. Dale, 35, had previously pleaded […]




$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of $10 per covered acre for multi-peril crop insurance, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), or livestock insurance premium.




After AG Jennings sues, federal court blocks Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to Americans’ private information

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

A federal court has granted a motion, sought by AG Kathy Jennings and others, for a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ private information. “The Courts have once again stopped Donald Trump and his tech bros from trampling the Constitution,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We have […]




Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025

The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware State Parks Fee Season to Begin March 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2025

DNREC reminds visitors to Delaware State Parks that 2025 entrance fees will be in effect starting Saturday, March 1 through Nov. 30. Daily state park entrance fees for vehicles registered in Delaware are $4 at inland parks and $5 at ocean parks. Fees for out-of-state vehicles are $8 at inland parks and $10 at ocean parks. Annual passes are also available as a convenient and cost-effective alternative to daily fees.




DOJ secures decades of prison time for 12-year cold case murder

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

A New Castle man has been sentenced to decades of prison time in the conclusion to a Newark murder that lay cold for more than 12 years. On February 20, Alando Dale was sentenced in Superior Court to 30 years in prison, suspended after 20 years and followed by probation. Dale, 35, had previously pleaded […]




$2 Million in Assistance to Help Boost Federal Crop Insurance Selection for Delaware Producers

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Production Insurance Assistance Program in coordination with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new program reduces premiums for 2025 crop insurance plans for producers who had an eligible plan in 2024. The reduction is equal to 30% of the 2024 total premium with a maximum of $10 per covered acre for multi-peril crop insurance, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP), or livestock insurance premium.




After AG Jennings sues, federal court blocks Elon Musk and DOGE’s access to Americans’ private information

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Office of Impact Litigation | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

A federal court has granted a motion, sought by AG Kathy Jennings and others, for a preliminary injunction blocking Elon Musk and his so-called “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) from accessing Americans’ private information. “The Courts have once again stopped Donald Trump and his tech bros from trampling the Constitution,” said Attorney General Jennings. “We have […]




Felton Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | Newsroom | Police Officer Standards and Training Commission | POST | Date Posted: Monday, February 24, 2025

The Felton Police Department became the 14th police agency to earn state accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). Earning state accreditation requires a commitment to excellence and determination. Felton Chief Chris Guild and the entire Felton Police Department embraced the challenge and successfully navigated the process to meet 105 professional standards.