DOJ, Dover Police seek additional information in sexual abuse case
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
On September 26, 56-year-old Thomas Kennedy of Dover was arrested for two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust, 13 counts of Unlawful Sexual Contact Second Degree, and Sexual Solicitation of a minor. Kennedy served as a swim instructor at multiple YMCA facilities, the Siegel Jewish Community Center, and Maple […]
Medicare Assistance Bureau: Important Reminders Ahead of Open Enrollment
Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Free one-on-one counseling saved Delawareans $2.2M in 2024 As Medicare Open Enrollment approaches, the Delaware Department of Insurance and its Medicare Assistance Bureau are sharing their annual consumer information update. From October 15 to December 7, consumers can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) or Medicare Advantage Plan. The Medicare […]
Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Senate Bills Improving Child Safety
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 13, 2025
GEORGETOWN — On Friday, October 10, Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 into law, which increase safeguards against exploitation and support parental access to children’s digital accounts. “In Delaware, we’re committed to doing everything we can to keep our children safe and families well-informed,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “These bills help […]
DEMA ACTIVATES NATIONAL GUARD – Kent County Reception Center Closed
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Weather | Date Posted: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Voluntary Evacuation Orders Issued for Bowers Beach Area Due to Coastal Flooding Threat Kent County Reception Center Now Closed (SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announces the activation of the Delaware National Guard to assist with emerging needs posed by coastal flooding and high winds expected to continue through tomorrow. DEMA has […]
Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation announces 36 properties, more than 2,800 acres preserved in 2025
Department of Agriculture | Governor Matt Meyer | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 10, 2025
LAUREL, Del. — The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation today, preserving 36 properties comprising more than 2,800 acres at a cost of $14.9 million. Since the program’s inception three decades ago, more than 1,250 First State farms and more than 160,000 acres […]
