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Delawareans Have More Options When Disposing of Unwanted Medications

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 6, 2020) — Delawareans now have more options when it comes to keeping their unused medications out of the wrong hands. In the last year, seven new permanent prescription drug drop boxes have been added to the state’s existing locations, boosting the statewide count to 28. The drop boxes are available year-round. There […]




Dover man indicted on two felonies after flashing gun at political rally

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust is prosecuting the case Following an investigation by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, a New Castle County grand jury charged a Dover man with multiple felonies for removing and pointing a handgun toward others while he participated in a counter-protest on September 24, 2020.  Michael […]




NC City Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER, DE – After completing a long and arduous process, the New Castle City Police Department became the fifth police agency to earn State accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). “The State accreditation process raises the standards for our law enforcement agencies and sets the bar for excellence. Earning accreditation has clear benefits […]




October is Delaware Disability History and Awareness Month

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

October is Delaware Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM). You may access information on DHAM on the GACEC website. Individuals with disabilities have played a vital role in influencing our nation’s history. It is essential that we develop a spirit of acceptance of all people, in our students, particularly our young children. Governor Markell signed […]




FEMA Mitigation Grants Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020

Smyrna – The FY 2020 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), as well as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA), funding notice has been announced and the application period is now open.  The BRIC Grant Program (previously known as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program) is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized […]







  Category: News

Delawareans Have More Options When Disposing of Unwanted Medications

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER (Oct. 6, 2020) — Delawareans now have more options when it comes to keeping their unused medications out of the wrong hands. In the last year, seven new permanent prescription drug drop boxes have been added to the state’s existing locations, boosting the statewide count to 28. The drop boxes are available year-round. There […]




Dover man indicted on two felonies after flashing gun at political rally

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust is prosecuting the case Following an investigation by the Division of Civil Rights and Public Trust, a New Castle County grand jury charged a Dover man with multiple felonies for removing and pointing a handgun toward others while he participated in a counter-protest on September 24, 2020.  Michael […]




NC City Police Department Earns State Accreditation

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

DOVER, DE – After completing a long and arduous process, the New Castle City Police Department became the fifth police agency to earn State accreditation through the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC). “The State accreditation process raises the standards for our law enforcement agencies and sets the bar for excellence. Earning accreditation has clear benefits […]




October is Delaware Disability History and Awareness Month

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

October is Delaware Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM). You may access information on DHAM on the GACEC website. Individuals with disabilities have played a vital role in influencing our nation’s history. It is essential that we develop a spirit of acceptance of all people, in our students, particularly our young children. Governor Markell signed […]




FEMA Mitigation Grants Application Period Open

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 5, 2020

Smyrna – The FY 2020 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program (BRIC), as well as the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program (FMA), funding notice has been announced and the application period is now open.  The BRIC Grant Program (previously known as the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program) is intended to assist states, U.S. Territories, federally-recognized […]