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Delaware’s SNAP Recipients Will See Monthly Benefits Increase 15 Percent Through June 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 15, 2021

Temporary increase is part of federal spending bill signed in late December NEW CASTLE (Jan. 15, 2021) – Delaware households currently receiving food benefits will receive an additional 15 percent in benefits each month from now through June under federal spending legislation signed in late December. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 temporarily increased the […]




DNREC Issues Wastewater Permits to Mountaire Farms for Making Pollution Control Improvements at Millsboro Plant

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 15, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued two permits this week to Mountaire Farms of Delaware to construct and operate an upgraded wastewater treatment facility at its Millsboro plant.




Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Temporarily Closing for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot located in Milton will temporarily close beginning Jan. 21 for major reconstruction and expansion. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on May 30, 2021, weather permitting. The nearby public fishing pier and parking lot along the Broadkill River will remain open during construction.




Delaware Justice System Warns Of Phone Scam Targeting Probationers

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The Delaware Judiciary, Delaware Department of Justice, Department of Correction and Delaware State Police are warning the public of a phone scam that is apparently targeting probationers. The Delaware State Police have received information about fraudulent callers threatening individuals on probation with re-arrest for allegedly committing new crimes. In at least one case, the caller […]




January 12, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).    







  Category: Newsroom

Delaware’s SNAP Recipients Will See Monthly Benefits Increase 15 Percent Through June 2021

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 15, 2021

Temporary increase is part of federal spending bill signed in late December NEW CASTLE (Jan. 15, 2021) – Delaware households currently receiving food benefits will receive an additional 15 percent in benefits each month from now through June under federal spending legislation signed in late December. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 temporarily increased the […]




DNREC Issues Wastewater Permits to Mountaire Farms for Making Pollution Control Improvements at Millsboro Plant

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 15, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued two permits this week to Mountaire Farms of Delaware to construct and operate an upgraded wastewater treatment facility at its Millsboro plant.




Wagamons Pond Boat Ramp Temporarily Closing for Reconstruction

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 14, 2021

The Wagamons Pond boat ramp and parking lot located in Milton will temporarily close beginning Jan. 21 for major reconstruction and expansion. The ramp is anticipated to reopen on May 30, 2021, weather permitting. The nearby public fishing pier and parking lot along the Broadkill River will remain open during construction.




Delaware Justice System Warns Of Phone Scam Targeting Probationers

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The Delaware Judiciary, Delaware Department of Justice, Department of Correction and Delaware State Police are warning the public of a phone scam that is apparently targeting probationers. The Delaware State Police have received information about fraudulent callers threatening individuals on probation with re-arrest for allegedly committing new crimes. In at least one case, the caller […]




January 12, 2021: COVID-19 Briefing

Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Governor John Carney will hold a virtual press briefing at 1:45 p.m. about Delaware’s response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19).