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DOJ secures life sentence, additional time for offender in 2024 attempted murder case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

A Milford man has been sentenced to more than a lifetime in prison for a brutal attempted murder that took place in 2024.   On September 10, Derrick Legree, 39, was sentenced by a Kent County Superior Court Judge to life, plus an additional 21 years in prison for convictions of Attempted Murder First Degree, Possession […]




Meyer Signs Housing for Every Delawarean Act & Road-De Act, Aimed at Lowering Housing Costs and Speeding Up Permitting

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed two major housing and permitting reform laws designed to build more homes faster, reduce costly permitting delays and encourage development in areas already prepared for growth.




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Establishing Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed House Bill 365, establishing the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs and creating a formal, lasting voice in state government for Indigenous communities across Delaware.




Voting Alert: 2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, DE – The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) informs eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the November 3, 2026, General Election that they must register to vote on or before Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. in order to vote in the General Election.




DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Salty Beaches, driven by Allan Davis, won her third straight start on Tuesday HARRINGTON – The second leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old filly pacing action headlined the Tuesday, Oct. 6 program at Harrington Raceway as three $20,000 divisions were contested. Burke Racing, Knox Services, and Weaver Bruscemi’s Unberdnbywhathsben ($2.40, Jason Thompson) was […]







  Category: Newsroom

DOJ secures life sentence, additional time for offender in 2024 attempted murder case

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

A Milford man has been sentenced to more than a lifetime in prison for a brutal attempted murder that took place in 2024.   On September 10, Derrick Legree, 39, was sentenced by a Kent County Superior Court Judge to life, plus an additional 21 years in prison for convictions of Attempted Murder First Degree, Possession […]




Meyer Signs Housing for Every Delawarean Act & Road-De Act, Aimed at Lowering Housing Costs and Speeding Up Permitting

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed two major housing and permitting reform laws designed to build more homes faster, reduce costly permitting delays and encourage development in areas already prepared for growth.




Governor Meyer Signs Legislation Establishing Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, Del. — Governor Matt Meyer today ceremonially signed House Bill 365, establishing the Delaware Commission on Indigenous Affairs and creating a formal, lasting voice in state government for Indigenous communities across Delaware.




Voting Alert: 2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

DOVER, DE – The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) informs eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the November 3, 2026, General Election that they must register to vote on or before Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. in order to vote in the General Election.




DSBF: Cruising Mist, Salty Beaches, Unberdnbywhathsben win at Harrington

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Salty Beaches, driven by Allan Davis, won her third straight start on Tuesday HARRINGTON – The second leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old filly pacing action headlined the Tuesday, Oct. 6 program at Harrington Raceway as three $20,000 divisions were contested. Burke Racing, Knox Services, and Weaver Bruscemi’s Unberdnbywhathsben ($2.40, Jason Thompson) was […]