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Prosecutors Secure Conviction in 2021 Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A King of Prussia man has been convicted for the 2021 stalking and murder of Nicole Crawford. On March 16, Justin Chaffier, 36, was found guilty of Murder 1st  Degree in addition to a felony Stalking charge. The conviction followed an investigation in which it was confirmed through multiple Ring camera videos, phone records, and DNA testing that […]




Governor Carney Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The statewide initiative will kick off with concerted outreach campaigns planned by local leaders in Dover, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, and Wilmington over the next month, with other cities and towns also pledging to spread awareness.




Legislation Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

House Bill 89 to increase standard deduction and refundable Earned Income Tax Credit   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that House Bill 89, sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach and Senate Pro Tem Dave Sokola, was introduced in the House of Representatives. House Bill 89 increases the standard deduction for personal income taxes […]




DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2023 season Saturday, April 1.




March 20 to 24 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2023

March 20 to March 24 is “Severe Weather Awareness Week.” In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms that put lives and property at risk while adversely impacting the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards will increase preparedness and help reduce the amount of devastation caused by severe weather.







  Category: Newsroom

Prosecutors Secure Conviction in 2021 Murder Case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A King of Prussia man has been convicted for the 2021 stalking and murder of Nicole Crawford. On March 16, Justin Chaffier, 36, was found guilty of Murder 1st  Degree in addition to a felony Stalking charge. The conviction followed an investigation in which it was confirmed through multiple Ring camera videos, phone records, and DNA testing that […]




Governor Carney Launches Statewide Initiative to Increase Affordable Connectivity Program Adoption

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Governor John Carney and municipal leaders launched a statewide initiative to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal benefit to help lower-income families pay for high-speed internet. The statewide initiative will kick off with concerted outreach campaigns planned by local leaders in Dover, Georgetown, Milford, Seaford, and Wilmington over the next month, with other cities and towns also pledging to spread awareness.




Legislation Introduced to Provide Middle Class Tax Relief for Working Delawareans

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

House Bill 89 to increase standard deduction and refundable Earned Income Tax Credit   DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday announced that House Bill 89, sponsored by Representative Paul Baumbach and Senate Pro Tem Dave Sokola, was introduced in the House of Representatives. House Bill 89 increases the standard deduction for personal income taxes […]




DNREC’s DuPont Nature Center to Reopen April 1

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 20, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will welcome visitors to the DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve when the center reopens for the 2023 season Saturday, April 1.




March 20 to 24 is Severe Weather Awareness Week

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, March 19, 2023

March 20 to March 24 is “Severe Weather Awareness Week.” In recent years, Delaware has experienced flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms that put lives and property at risk while adversely impacting the health, safety, and economic well-being of families, businesses, and schools. Learning about the different types of hazards will increase preparedness and help reduce the amount of devastation caused by severe weather.