Posts Tagged ‘Delaware’
Delaware health officials investigating possible cases of lung disease related to vaping
Delaware woman charged with murder of 4-month-old infant
Delaware State Police have charged 19-year-old, Dejoynay M. Ferguson of New Castle, with 1st Degree Murder, in connection with the death of a 4-month-old infant who was under her care at a Bear-area daycare facility. According to Delaware State Police, around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, troopers along with Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to Little People…
Read MoreState holds Narcan training event in Millsboro
Following four overdose deaths in Sussex County over Labor Day Weekend, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is holding a Community Naloxone (Narcan) Training and Distribution event in Millsboro. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Millsboro Fire Company, 109 East State St.,…
Read MoreDelaware receives $23 Million in federal funds for infrastructure projects
The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) annual August redistribution has resulted in Delaware receiving an additional $23,091,713 in federal funding for infrastructure projects. The redistribution dollars represent federal transportation improvement funds that were allocated, but not used by other states. “We are investing $650 million in infrastructure projects across the state this year – our largest…
Read MoreDelaware lawmakers introduce bill allowing businesses to let dogs on patios, beer gardens
Delaware lawmakers introduced a bill allowing business owners the right to decide whether or not to allow leashed dogs on outdoor patios of food establishments and in beer gardens after a controversial stance from the Division of Public Health (DPH) stated otherwise. House Bill 275 was filed on Friday, permitting business owners the right to…
Read MoreDelmarva Power sends crews to Florida ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Delmarva Power is sending crews and equipment to Florida to repair damage and help restore energy service to customers who could be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. More than 140 Delmarva Power employees and contractors are heading south as part of mutual assistance networks coordinating recovery efforts. “Energy companies from across the country have supported our…
Read MoreDeaths due to drivers running red lights has spiked nationwide, AAA report finds
Illegal duo from Mexico charged in huge heroin, narcotics bust in Delaware
A duo from Mexico, both here illegally according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, have been charged in what officials are calling one of the largest heroin, narcotic trafficking cases in the history of the state. David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, unsealed two criminal complaints Thursday charging two men with…
Read MoreSussex County Veteran presented with medal he never received 50 years ago for heroic service in Vietnam
A Vietnam War Veteran and Sussex County resident was presented with a Naval Commendation Medal Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Treatment Court in Georgetown, an honor he was awarded 50 years ago but never received. Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) presented the medal to Frank Bolen, a Lance Corporal Vietnam War Veteran and…
Read MoreSussex Young Republicans Chair says county could lose GOP stronghold over relocating Dems
Chairman of the Sussex County Young Republicans Club, Brian Parker is speaking out, raising concerns over the number of Democrats moving to the area, an amount that he says over time could result in the county losing its Republican stronghold. Appearing on the Mike Bradley Show, Parker said he feels Republicans are beginning to lose…
Read MoreDUI checkpoints statewide this Labor Day Weekend in Delaware
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and local law enforcement agencies statewide to get drunk drivers off the roads and help save lives. This Labor Day Weekend, Delaware State Police and local law enforcement statewide will coordinate DUI checkpoints in all three counties on Saturday into…
Read MoreSen. Carper tours flood prone areas in Delaware to highlight climate change bill
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) toured several roads and bridges impacted by flooding and sea-level rise in Delaware to highlight America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), a bipartisan, $287 billion surface transportation infrastructure bill aimed at addressing climate change. The legislation, co-authored by Sen. Carper, is the first-ever title specifically aimed at addressing climate change. It…
Read MoreIndependent review underway of prison healthcare system in Delaware
Delaware Judicial Commission seeking candidates for the State Supreme Court
Due to the retirement of former Delaware Supreme Court Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr., the Judicial Nominating Commission is seeking applications and written suggestions for a replacement to the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Strine was appointed to the portion in February 2014 by then-Governor Jack Markell and confirmed by the State Senate to succeed Chief…
Read MoreDelaware Gun Rights slams State Senator’s efforts for gun control, saying “we’re ready for a fight”
Delaware Gun Rights stands “ready for a fight” as a Democratic State Senator seeks support for her gun control legislation that would require a permit and training course in order to purchase a firearm, a process that would limit the amount to only one per-year. The legislation, introduced and sponsored by State Senator Laura Sturgeon,…
Read MoreSen. Coons pressed on illegal immigration, gun violence at town hall in Milford
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) was pressed by a packed house on issues like illegal immigration and gun violence at a town hall meeting Wednesday night in Milford, Delaware. Dozens of residents, some having traveled from as far as Northern New Castle County, turned out to the Carlisle Fire Department for Senator Coons’ highly anticipated…
Read MorePolice chase through parts of Sussex County ends with arrest of wanted Wilmington man
Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man after he led them on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen truck through parts of Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, troopers witnessed a Dodge Ram Pickup traveling at a high rate of speed on Broadkill Road approaching Coastal Highway…
Read MoreLt. Governor vows to continue the fight to save lives in the midst of Delaware’s opioid crisis
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long vowed to continue the fight to save lives and underscored the importance of Narcan after a newly released report revealed that in 2017 another person was present in 90% of all overdose deaths and did not have access to the live-saving medication. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), through…
Read MoreState Clean and Drinking Water Loan Fund Workshop Scheduled
Legal Smoking Age in Delaware is now 21
Beginning today, you must be 21 to purchase tobacco products in the State of Delaware. Senate Bill 25 went into effect at midnight. This legislation was strongly supported by Governor Carney and the final measure approved by the General Assembly also repeals the ability of a parent or guardian to purchase tobacco products or tobacco…
Read MoreDelaware Health Insurance Rates Decrease by 5.8%
The Office of Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner has released a report, stating that the state’s health insurance rates will see a decrease in 2020. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware submitted it’s required annual rate filing to the Department of Insurance. Officials say after years of substantial increases, Delaware’s Marketplace has stabilized and premiums have…
Read MoreDelaware Supreme Court’s Chief Justice Announces Retirement
Chief Justice Leo E. Strine, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court announced on Monday, in a letter to Governor John Carney that he plans to retire after more than two decades on service in the Delaware courts system. In his resignation letter, Chief Justice Strine thanked the people of Delaware for allowing him to serve…
Read MoreBurglary at Longhorn Steakhouse in Dover
The Dover Police Department is investigating a burglary at the chain restaurant Longhorn Steakhouse’s location in Dover, following an early morning incident on July 4th. Police say an unknown suspect gained entry into the restaurant around 12:54 a.m. by breaking a window into the building. Once inside, the suspect damaged registers in an attempt to…
Read MoreDNREC Promotes Alcohol-Free Boating Over Holiday Weekend
DNREC’s Natural Resources Police say they’ll take active participation in “Operation Dry Water” over the Independence Day holiday weekend, aimed at enforcing the law and preventing alcohol and drug-related boating accidents and fatalities. Over the July 5-7 weekend, Fish & Wildlife NRP officers will increase their presence in Delaware’s waterways to educate boaters on the…
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