DPH Marking First Lyme Disease Awareness Week with Outreach, Education and Activities
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019
DOVER – Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States with approximately 20,000 new cases reported each year. Delaware is among the top 10 states in the United States with the highest incidence rates. In 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reported 520 confirmed and probable cases in the state. […]
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor nine special events during June 2019
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, May 20, 2019
Separation Day, Black Music Month Celebration and a historic preservation symposium among programs to be offered.
DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police kick off National Safe Boating Week May 18-24
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, May 18, 2019
With the 2019 summer season and ideal weather ahead, many boaters will soon be heading out on the water. DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Office of Boating Safety & Education encourages boaters to practice safe boating, not just during National Safe Boating Week from May 18-24 – but throughout the year.
Smyrna Man Sentenced for Weapons, Kidnapping, and other Charges
Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019
Other defendants face prison time for weapons, drug, and abuse charges A Smyrna man convicted of several charges in connection to his firing a gun and damaging a car while looking for his ex-girlfriend was sentenced to more than 40 years in prison. In September 2018, Anthony Jones kidnapped two individuals at gunpoint and took […]
DOJ seeks outside counsel, expertise for environmental investigation and possible legal action
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 17, 2019
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Friday that the Department of Justice is asking private law firms to submit competitive bids to be appointed as special counsel in connection with an investigation and possible court proceedings involving violations of environmental laws pertaining to hazardous substances, wastewater, and ground contamination. “The people of this state are as […]
