11 Young People, 5 Emerging Leaders, 4 Groups to receive Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at June 21 Ceremony
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2023) – Governor John Carney will present the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 11 individuals, four groups, and five emerging leaders during a June 21 ceremony to recognize their remarkable service to Delaware. These prestigious awards acknowledge the significant impact that young volunteers make in their communities, inspiring others […]
Delaware Natural Resources Police Announce Winners of Youth Fishing Tournament
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control today announced the winners of the 37th annual Delaware Youth Fishing Tournament.
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long Signs Proclamation Marking Gun Violence Awareness Week
Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2023
WILMINGTON, Del. – Today, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long joined state officials and community leaders to sign a proclamation marking the first full week of June as Gun Violence Awareness Week in Delaware. As school wraps up for the year, it’s important to increase public awareness for children and caregivers around the safe storage of firearms. National data […]
Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips for Cockfighting Incident in Felton
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2023
The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help in providing any information regarding an illegal cockfighting ring in Felton. On Saturday, May 5, 2023, DAS responded to a report of cockfighting in progress in the 3000 Block of Sandtown Road, Felton. Upon arrival, an animal welfare officer found the fight in progress, with […]
Secretary of State Orders Emergency Classification of Xylazine aka “Tranq” as Schedule III Controlled Substance
Department of State | Division of Professional Regulation | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2023
Delaware Secretary of State Jeff Bullock has placed xylazine, also known as “Tranq”— a non-opioid drug used primarily in veterinary medicine—in Schedule III of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act. Tranq has been used increasingly as an additive in opioid abuse to create a “zombie-like” condition for users. Secretary Bullock’s actions follow a recommendation from the […]
