DELAWARE.GOV NEWSROOM
Thu, 08 May 2008 - May 11 - 17 Is Women's Health Week In Delaware
The Delaware Division of Public Health's (DPH) Office of Women's Health (OWH) is pleased to announce that May 11 - 17 has been officially declared Women's Health Week in Delaware by Governor Ruth Ann Minner. [more]
Thu, 08 May 2008 - Right-of-Way Acquisition Completed at Lochmeath Way / Plans for Needed Intersection Project Can Now Proceed
After years of trying to reach a reasonable purchase agreement with the owners of Allen's Liquor Store at the corner of Route 13 and Lochmeath Way, south of Camden, the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will acquire the property for $475,000. On or before May 15, the store will close and the site will become state property. The acquisition of the property now allows for the final design and construction of needed safety improvements at the intersection to move forward. [more]
Wed, 07 May 2008 - Agenda Posted for May PLUS Meeting
An agenda has been posted for May 28 meeting of state agency planners to review land-use change proposals submitted for review under the Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS). [more]
Wed, 07 May 2008 - Public Workshop for Newport Road Bridge Over CSX Railroad
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the community to attend a public workshop to discuss plans for improvements at the Newport Road Bridge over the CSX Railroad tracks. The event will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 19, 2008, at Anna P. [more]
Wed, 07 May 2008 - Delaware Programs Receive National Award for Innovation
The National Association of State Personnel Executives announced Wednesday that two Delaware Office of Management and Budget initiatives were chosen as co-winners of the 2008 Eugene H. Rooney Award. [more]
Wed, 07 May 2008 - Governor Minner Announces State Employees of the Year [PDF]
Governor Ruth Ann Minner recognized the 2008 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence Monday, which ranged from a pair of workers who thwarted a robbery at the Dover tollbooth to a team who put their lives on the line to apprehend a high-level offender after a major altercation. [more]
Tue, 06 May 2008 - New U. S. 301 Formally Approved by FHWA / Federal Highway Official Signs Record of Decision
A major milestone was reached on April 30 when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the U.S. 301 on a new location. The approval of ROD by FHWA allows the State to move forward with the early property acquisitions, final design, and construction of the project. During the final design, efforts will continue to be made to minimize impacts adversely affecting social, economic, cultural and natural resources. [more]
Tue, 06 May 2008 - DNREC to Hold May 29 Public Hearing on Cleanup Plan for Millsboro Landfill Site
The DNREC Site Investigation and Remediation Branch (SIRB) will hold a public hearing on a proposed cleanup plan for the Burton Island Old Ash Landfill at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 29 at the Town of Millsboro Civic Center, 322 Wilson Highway, Millsboro. [more]
Mon, 05 May 2008 - Participants Needed For Indian River Cancer Study
The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents of Sussex County to agree to participate in a health survey as part of research on lung cancer. This study will help DPH answer questions about higher-than-expected lung cancer rates in the Indian River area. [more]
Mon, 05 May 2008 - Aiming for a Goal of 100 Cyclists to Pedal in Delaware Legislators Bicycle Ride
The Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Delaware Bicycle Council is hoping 100 cycling enthusiasts will participate in this year's Delaware Legislators Bicycle Ride from Newark to Dover on May 14. [more]
Mon, 05 May 2008 - Overpass Planned for Route 1 Intersection, South of Frederica / Public Workshop, Monday, May 12
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the public to attend a public workshop for the proposed overpass on Route 1, south of Frederica. [more]
Mon, 05 May 2008 - Governor's Energy Advisory Council Seeks Public Input by May 31 on Delaware's Important Energy Issues
Delawareans are encouraged to provide input on a new Five-Year Energy Plan by taking an Energy Issues Survey developed by the Governor's Energy Advisory Council. [more]
Fri, 02 May 2008 - DNREC Employee Arrested
Division of Parks and Recreation Enforcement Officers arrested a DNREC employee Wednesday, April 30 after an internal investigation led to his indictment by the Sussex County Grand Jury on Monday, April 28. [more]
Fri, 02 May 2008 - May is Older Americans Month
May is Older Americans Month, and Delaware State Treasurer Jack Markell urges seniors who receive Social Security and federal benefit recipients to safeguard their money and identities by switching to direct deposit today. [more]
Fri, 02 May 2008 - DPH Trains Interpreters In Event Of Emergency
To ensure effective communications to all Delawareans in the event of an emergency or disaster, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has successfully conducted a complete session of Medical Interpreter Corp training. This 40 hour training, conducted by the Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP), was completed by 19 bilingual Delaware residents on April 11th. [more]
Fri, 02 May 2008 - Charter School of Wilmington Team 'A' Wins State Championship in Delaware Envirothon Competition
The Blackbird State Forest Education Center provided a serene backdrop for an intense day of challenging environmental competition during yesterday's Delaware Envirothon. Fourteen teams, each consisting of five Delaware high school students competed for the big win, after working hard all school year to prepare for the event. [more]
Fri, 02 May 2008 - Stretch of Beach at Cape Henlopen Closed to Safeguard Nesting Plovers
The first two piping plover nests at Gordon's Pond Beach in Cape Henlopen State Park each have a full clutch of four eggs, with the parents-to-be defending their areas, and a third nest was found hidden amongst the sea shells and debris late in the afternoon on April 29, DNREC Wildlife Biologist Matthew Bailey announced late yesterday. [more]
Thu, 01 May 2008 - More Than 500,000 Shad Larvae Released into Brandywine Creek for Restoration Effort
Late Tuesday evening, the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife released more than 500,000 hickory shad larvae or "fry" into the lower Brandywine Creek as part of an ongoing effort to restore a once-abundant species. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - DNREC Seeks Students Who Make a Difference in the Environment
Do you know a Delaware student who is working to make a difference for the environment? The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is encouraging teachers, classmates, parents, club or group leaders and others to nominate these students for the 2007 Young Environmentalist of the Year Awards. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - First State Heritage Park Debuts New Lantern Tour of the Old Methodist Cemetery May 9
On Friday, May 9, The First State Heritage Park invites the public to explore the historic Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery located on the site of the original church, and hear the stories of those buried within its gates. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - Dover Man Fined for Stealing Crabs from Pots
A Dover man was fined last week after pleading guilty to stealing crabs from pots set out by a Sussex County resident. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - Migrating Shorebirds Descend on the Shores of the Delaware Bay; Visit DNREC's DuPont Nature Center to View This Amazing Display
Each May and June an amazing display of nature unfolds on the shores of the Delaware Bay. Hundreds of thousands of shorebirds converge on this ecologically significant region to feast on the eggs of the horseshoe crab. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - Fish and Wildlife Officers Arrest Four for Dumping Tires on Wetlands Area East of Dover
On Monday, April 28, Kent County Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers spotted a vehicle pulled off the shoulder of Lewis Drive east of Dover near a wetlands mitigation site and observed several tires in the back of the vehicle and tires on the ground near the vehicle. [more]
Wed, 30 Apr 2008 - Kayak Capsizes Off South Bowers, Kayaker Treated and Released
A 47-year-old Maryland woman was thrown into the water off South Bowers Beach Saturday afternoon, April 26, when her one-person kayak capsized in heavy seas and high winds. Three other kayakers in one-person craft were out with her on the Delaware Bay that afternoon. [more]
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 - Dpc Unit Closes After Successful Transition Of 35 Patients Into Home-based Services
In keeping its commitment to reduce reliance on institutional care and expand community-based services for Delawareans living with mental illness, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) has completed placement of 35 DPC patients into community settings. [more]
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 - New Castle Physician Pleads Guilty to Failure to File State Tax Return
Patrick T. Carter, Director of Revenue announced today that a New Castle podiatrist
pleaded guilty in Superior Court for willfully failing to file a State of Delaware personal income tax return. [more]
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 - Public Health Teaches UD Students About Hepatitis
University of Delaware journalism students will learn about risk factors and treatment of hepatitis C during a classroom presentation April 29 at 11 a.m. by the Division of Public Health. [more]
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 - Delaware Geographic Data Committee Announces 2008 Service Award Winner
The Delaware Geographic Data Committee, which is chaired by the Office of Management and Budget, is pleased to announce the 2008 Geographic Community Service Award winner. [more]
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 - Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier Closed for Evaluation
DNREC's Division of Parks and Recreation closed the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier in Lewes today, April 29, so that barricades can be erected to block off sections of the pier in need of immediate repair. [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Public Hearing Set for May 7 on Application to Construct Systems to Control Mercury Emissions at the Indian River Power Plant
A public hearing has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Wed., May 7 on the application filed by Indian River Power, LLC to construct activated carbon injection systems for Generating Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 to control mercury emissions at their facility located at 29416 Power Plant Road in Millsboro. The hearing will be held at the Millsboro Fire Company, 109 E. State Street in Millsboro. [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Tree Planting Event Protects Banks of Dover's Silver Lake
More than 50 volunteers joined with DNREC environmental scientists and city officials to plant 45 trees along the banks of Dover's Silver Lake on Saturday, April 26. The project, part of a two-year restoration plan, will help reduce pollution and protect the banks of the St. Jones River. [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Public Workshop Route 41/Hercules Road Intersection Improvements
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) invites the community to attend a public workshop for the upcoming improvements to the Route 41/Hercules Road intersection in Wilmington. [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Delaware Students to Compete in State Envirothon on May 1
More than 75 students from around the state will converge at the Blackbird State Forest Education Center in New Castle County on Thursday, May 1 to compete in the 13th Annual Delaware Envirothon. [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - DNREC's Landowner Incentive Program Now Accepting Project Proposals
http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC%92sLandownerIncentiveProgramNowAcceptingProjectProposals.aspx [more]
Mon, 28 Apr 2008 - Tickets Available for 48th Annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast
Governor Ruth Ann Minner will host the 48th Annual Governor's Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1 at the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Avenue in Dover. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - DOC Holds 17th Annual Employee Recognition Banquet
The Delaware Department of Correction held its 17th annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 23 at the Department's Administrative Building in Dover, handing out employee of the year honors and additional accolades for outstanding efforts during the 2007 calendar year. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - New Stop Signs in the Vicinity of Legislative Hall in Dover
Dover -- New stop signs are being installed in the vicinity of Legislative Hall in Dover. On Tuesday, April 29, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will institute 3-way stops at two intersections on Legislative Avenue. North and south motorists on Legislative Avenue will find new stop signs at the intersections with William Penn Street and Duke of York Street. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - Governors Avenue historical display
Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), in cooperation with the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, will present a graphic exhibit titled "Governors Avenue: A Look Through the Years", May 2-4. The display will be located in the Museum of Small Town Life, at the corner of North Street and Governors Avenue during the Old Dover Days weekend celebration. As Old Dover Days celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, and DelDOT is preparing to begin a major construction project on Governors Avenue, the department looked for a way to tie the two events together. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - Gov. Minner Lifts Drought Watch
Governor Ruth Ann Minner announced today that she has signed Executive Order 107, lifting the statewide drought watch issued in October, after a recommendation from the state's Water Supply Coordinating Council. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - DSWA Adds Drop-Off Locations for Electronic Goods Recycling
DSWA Adds Drop-Off Locations for Electronic Goods Recycling [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - Delaware Recognized For Improving Infant Immunization Rates
The Division of Public Health's (DPH) immunization program was recently recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the fourth most improved state in tracking the basic immunization series from 2003-2006. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - IRIB Embankment Project Awarded / Removal Scheduled to Begin Week of April 28
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the contract for the partial removal of the approaches for a new Indian River Inlet Bridge has been awarded to Richard E. Pierson Construction Company Inc. for the amount of $1,467,989. [more]
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 - First Two Piping Plover Nests Found at Gordon's Pond
Two piping plover nests have been found this week, both at Gordon's Pond at Cape Henlopen State Park and both are at one egg each as of today. [more]
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 - Prominent Role in National Mock Trial Championship
Delaware will host the 25th Annual National High School Mock Trial Championship from May 7 through May 11, 2008. [more]
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 - XFingers Challenge Crowns Quickest Clerks
A store clerk from Sussex County has earned the right to say he has some of Delaware's fastest fingers. [more]
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 - DPH Identifies Areas Of The State With High Incidence Of Cancer
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the release of its first state report to provide cancer incidence rates at the census county division level. The report focuses on incidence rates for all cancers combined, as well as for the four most frequently occurring cancers - breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancers. [more]
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 - Legislators Vested / House Transportation Committee wears the road worker vests to bring awareness to work zone safety
Members of the State House Transportation, Land Use and Infrastructure Committee became the latest to be "vested," part of the Delaware Department of Transportation's effort to bring public awareness of work zone safety. [more]
Thu, 24 Apr 2008 - Remember 'Water is Life,' and Be a Good Steward of Our Natural Resources
The Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD) encourages you to consider ways in which you can be a good steward of our natural resources, including water, during its annual 2008 Soil and Water Stewardship Week celebration, which is set for April 27 to May 4 with this year's theme, 'Water is Life.' [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - Fish and Wildlife Agents Arrest Driver on Multiple Charges After High Speed Chase
A high-speed chase ensued the evening of April 19 after Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents attempted to stop a vehicle in reference to a trespassing report at the state boat ramp in Woodland Beach. [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - Deadline Extended for Entries in 2008 Nonpoint Source Program T-Shirt Design Contest
The deadline for Delaware middle school students to enter the DNREC Nonpoint Source Program's 2008 T-shirt design contest has been extended to Thursday, May 15. [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - Help Find a Key to Fort Delaware's Past on Opening Day
Opening Day for Fort Delaware is quickly approaching on Saturday, April 26, and Delaware State Parks staff is asking for the public's help in unlocking important information about the history of this Civil War landmark. [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - Delaware State Parks Announces New Reservation System for Fort Delaware
The opening of Fort Delaware State Park for the 2008 season is Saturday, April 26, and Delaware State Parks is making the trip easier by introducing a reservation system to purchase tickets ahead of time. [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - First State Heritage Park Celebrates Old Dover Days with Lantern Tours of The Green, Steam Car Rides and Other Activities
In conjunction with Old Dover Days Weekend, May 2 through 4, the First State Heritage Park at Dover will offer a variety of special programs and activities. [more]
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 - DNREC Issues Penalty Assessment to Coatings, Inc. of Wilmington for Air Permit Violations
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary John A. Hughes has issued a Notice of Administrative Penalty Assessment and Secretary's Order to Coatings Inc. of Wilmington for violation of Delaware's air pollution regulations concerning its permit. [more]
