Governor Matt Meyer Presents Order of the First State to Five Delawareans
Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 16, 2026
Honorees recognized for extraordinary service and lasting impact in public service, medicine, the arts, and athletics DOVER — Last week, Governor Matt Meyer presented Delaware’s highest civilian honor—the Order of the First State—to five Delawareans whose leadership and service have strengthened communities across our state: Brooks Banta, Ellen Bartholomaus, Anand Panwalker, Mike Vincent, and Robert “Bob” […]
DOJ secures life sentence in fatal shooting of Dmajah Tickles
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 16, 2026
A Newark man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of Dmajah Tickles. Tramont Mitchell, 39, was sentenced on February 13 to life plus 50 years in prison. The sentence follows Mitchell’s convictions in 2024 by a Superior Court Jury on charges of First Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony as well as his conviction by a […]
DPA Calls for Extension of PJM Capacity Price Cap to Protect Consumers
Division of the Public Advocate | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 13, 2026
On January 30th, Jameson Tweedie, Delaware’s Public Advocate, urged PJM Interconnection, the grid operator for Delaware and other states, to extend a price cap on the capacity auction to protect ratepayers from billions of dollars in capacity price increases. These comments are part of DPA’s continuing efforts to advocate for Delaware ratepayers on regional energy […]
Delaware School Safety Center Hosts School Security Officer Training for Delaware School Constables
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 13, 2026
(SMYRNA, DE) – The Delaware School Safety Center recently hosted a three-day School Security Officer (SSO) training for Delaware school constables at the Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s (DEMA) Emergency Operations Center. Held January 28–30, the training brought together more than 40 school constables from across the state for intensive, nationally recognized instruction focused on strengthening […]
LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2026
LEADelaware, the First State’s top developmental program for agriculture and natural resources leadership, is kicking off 2026 by announcing the members of Class VIII shortly after honoring the graduates of Class VII. LEADelaware, a partnership between the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Delaware Department of Agriculture, is designed to […]
