Smokey visits St. Anne’s School for Fire Prevention Week
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Smokey Bear visited St. Anne’s Episcopal School to highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention during National Fire Prevention Week. Smokey’s timeless message – “Only you can prevent wildfires!” – has more resonance this year, as wildfires have wreaked destruction across many western states: the National Interagency Fire Center reports that more than 45,000 fires have burned over 7.9 million acres – including 4 million acres in California– a 43 percent increase over 2019.
Delawareans Have More Options When Disposing of Unwanted Medications
Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 […]
