DELAWARE.GOV NEWSROOM
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 - Brandywine Zoo receives Siberian tiger
The Brandywine Zoo welcomed its newest resident, a three year old Siberian tiger named Zhanna (pronounced ZAN-ah), who arrived today from the St. Louis Zoo. Zhanna will be off exhibit and in quarantine for approximately two weeks, to enable her to get used to her new environment and bond with her zoo keepers. [more]
Wed, 29 Jun 2011 - SCCC Staff and Offenders Harvest Honey from Facility's Apiary
The small five-hive apiary maintained at the Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) in Georgetown has done an excellent job of keeping bees on site to increase crop production at the facility’s farm, but it has also yielded an additional bonus – a quantity of honey sufficient enough to require harvesting. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - Two Delaware Students Advanced to International BioGENEius Challenge in Washington, D.C.
Achille Tenkiang, a junior from the Charter School of Wilmington, was named as one of 10 U.S. finalists to advance to the international competition. Priyen Patel, a junior from Sussex Technical High School, was chosen as the U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge Media Awardee. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - Hawker Beechcraft Services Selects New Castle Airport for New Maintenance Facility
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) officials announced it has finalized agreements with the Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) and the Delaware Economic Development Office (DEDO) to open a new Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) aircraft maintenance facility at the New Castle Airport in Delaware. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announces 2011-2012 hunting license availability, new phone and online registration
With 2011-2012 Delaware hunting licenses becoming available on July 1, the Division of Fish and Wildlife wants to make hunters and landowners aware of a new toll-free phone number and website address to access the hunter registration system. This phone and internet system is required to register deer and obtain a Harvest Information Program (HIP) Number, a License Exempt Number (LEN) and a Snow Goose Conservation Order Permit Number. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - DNREC seeking volunteer birdwatchers to report sightings of wild turkeys for 2011 survey
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife is looking for volunteer birdwatchers to assist the Division with its 2nd annual productivity survey on the location and number of wild turkeys in Delaware. This data will help biologists track the health, distribution and reproductive success of the state’s wild turkeys with the goal of ensuring a sustainable harvest of this treasured game species. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife announces results from 25th Annual Youth Fishing Tournament
When the day was done, 14-year-old Dustin Waller of Georgetown came out as overall statewide winner, as well as the Sussex County winner, with fish weighing in at a total of 4.25 pounds. The biggest fish of the day, a largemouth bass weighing 3.17 pounds, was caught in Kent County by 14-year-old Ronald Degano of Magnolia, who also took first place in his age group. The overall winner for New Castle County was 12-year-old Emma Griffith of Middletown with 2.81 pounds of fish. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - Meet John Philip Sousa and kick off Independence Weekend at First State Heritage Park’s free First Saturday events on July 2
On Saturday July 2, the First State Heritage Park presents its monthly “First Saturdays in the First State” event in Dover. Performances by the Capital Ringers and by Eddy Segar portraying John Philip Sousa join a series of programs, tours and exhibits to fill the first day of this year’s holiday weekend. [more]
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 - Summertime Brings Need for Increased Motorcycle Safety Measures
Dover -- With summertime officially upon us, the Delaware Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Delaware State Police, would like to remind everyone about motorcycle safety. As of June 21, 2011 there have been 9 fatal crashes involving motorcycles with 10 persons killed. At the same time last year, there were only three motorcycle related fatal crashes. [more]
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 - Monarch Butterfly Educator Workshop
Educators interested in attending Alapocas Run State Park’s free Monarch Butterfly Workshop, an integrated, standards-based workshop proven to have positive effects on learning must register by July 1. The workshop will be held August 2 – 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. [more]
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 - DNREC Mosquito Control urges citizens to partner with state to help keep mosquito populations down
The American Mosquito Control Association has declared the week of June 26 to July 2 as the 15th annual National Mosquito Control Awareness Week. In observance of it, Delaware’s Mosquito Control Section will distribute door hanger information in neighborhoods this week to educate citizens about mosquitoes – the growing population of Asian tiger mosquitoes in particular – and the precautions everyone can take to avoid or reduce bites and eliminate backyard breeding habitat. [more]
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 - Sen. Coons joins DNREC and volunteers at Inland Bays Cleanup
Delaware’s U.S. Senator Chris Coons will join DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and more than 100 volunteers in the Seventh Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays beginning at 9 a.m. today. [more]
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 - Operation Dry Water launched to crack down on boating under the influence and save lives
At DNREC’s public boat ramp along scenic Broadkill River in Lewes, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara today announced the launch of Operation Dry Water - a weekend of enforcement and education aimed at preventing alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities along Delaware’s waterways. [more]
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 - Governor's Weekly Message - Let Spirit of Service in Boys and Girls State Guide Us Forward
In his weekly message, Governor Markell focuses on Boys and Girls State and the presence of young people in Legislative Hall as the end of the legislative session draws near and critical votes loom. These young leaders serve as a visible reminder of what matters most. Thanks to the American Legion, Boys and Girls State gives high school students the opportunity to spend a week at Legislative Hall in Dover experiencing government in action first hand. [more]
Fri, 24 Jun 2011 - Fish and Wildlife Enforcement makes multiple arrests related to boating safety, other violations
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section today released information on recent arrests, including several related to a boating safety operation conducted on June 18 in Indian River Inlet. [more]
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 - Rodney Square/Shipley Street Bus Route Relocation Proposal Deferred / DART July 17th Service Change Notice
Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and DART First State (DART) will defer the proposed realignment of bus routes in Downtown Wilmington until an expedited third-party study is completed. The study will address specific safety and traffic issues raised during the public comment process for this project. The research is expected to be completed this fall. [more]
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 - Daytime Lane Restrictions in Sussex County for Surface Treatment
Millsboro -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that DelDOT's maintenance crews will do surface treatment repairs, commonly known as "tar and chip", for the following roads throughout Sussex County: Molly Field Road from Indian Tower Road to Route 113 Wiley Branch Road from Revel Road to Hudson Road Delbert's Strip Road from Wiley Branch Road to Hudson Road Revel Road from Nine Foot Road to Route 24 Mission Road from Route 24 to Revel Road Phillips Ditch Road from Phillips Hill Road to Lakeview Road Godwin School Road (Road 410) from Godwin School Road (Road 328A) to Hardscrabble Road Careys Camp Road from Route 24 to Conaway Road Substation Road from Laurel Road to English Road Samuel Hill Road from Laurel Road to East Trap Pond Road Womach Road from Samuel Hill Road to Phillip Hill Road Little Hill Road from Shell Station Road to East Trap Pond Road Gordy Road from Kings Crossing Road to Whitesville Road Little Lane from Whaleys Road to end The surface work operations will begin on Monday, June 27 and will end on Friday, July 8, weather permitting. The lane restrictions will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work on Fourth of July, in observance of Independence Day. [more]
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 - Rodney Square/Shipley Street Bus Route Relocation Proposal Deferred Pending Results of Expedited Safety and Traffic Study / Other DART Bus Route Service Changes to be Official in July
Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and DART First State (DART) will defer the proposed realignment of bus routes in Downtown Wilmington until an expedited third-party study is completed. The study will address specific safety and traffic issues raised during the public comment process for this project. The research is expected to be completed this fall. [more]
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 - Criminal Justice Council Awards $75,255 to Local Non-Profits
The Criminal Justice Council recently awarded 12 local non-profit agencies a total of $75,255 through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (Byrne/JAG) Mini-Grants Program. In total, 55 applications for this funding were received. [more]
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 - Walkaway Lamar Hall
The Department of Correction announced that Lavar Hall failed to return from an authorized pass issued by the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. [more]
Tue, 21 Jun 2011 - 30 Years of HIV Treatment and Prevention
To make it more convenient than ever, HIV organizations are offering testing and counseling services statewide on National HIV Testing Day, June 27. [more]
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 - Delaware Earns Top Rankings in U.S. Chamber Study
In a bipartisan summit of governors, state chamber executives and leading business people, Delaware Governor Jack Markell focused on Delaware’s efforts to create jobs, as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its second Enterprising States study showing Delaware #1 in “economic output per job.” [more]
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 - Walkaway Ikeen Love
The Department of Correction announce that Ikeen Love failed to return from an authorized pass issued by the Morris Community Corrections Center in Dover. [more]
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 - Governor's Weekly Message: Saluting and Supporting Delaware's Entrepreneurs
In his weekly message, Governor Jack Markell talks about entrepreneurs as the backbone of American innovation and growth. At the Governor’s Entrepreneurial Business Conference, Delaware celebrated that spirit of entrepreneurship – the drive and energy that’s the hallmark of small business owners across our state. [more]
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 - Volunteers needed for Inland Bays Cleanup on June 25
MASSEY’S LANDING (June 17, 2011) – The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section, along with the Enforcement Section volunteers, the Center for the Inland Bays and the Division of Parks and Recreation, are seeking volunteers for the Seventh Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays beginning at 9 a.m. and finishing up about 2 p.m., Saturday, June 25 [more]
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 - DNREC’s next Scrap Tire Drop-off Day June 25 in Middletown
DOVER (June 17, 2011) – DNREC’s ongoing environmental drive to reduce and recycle old tires throughout Delaware travels to Middletown June 25 for the next Scrap Tire Drop-Off Day. The event takes place at DelDOT’s Area 9 maintenance yard from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. [more]
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 - Series of Public Workshops Set for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway / Meetings Scheduled for Odessa, Camden, and Wilmington
Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is promoting a series of Public Workshops in support of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway (HTURB). The Public Workshops are a vital component to the success and effectiveness of the Corridor Management Plan (CMP) for the proposed Scenic Byway. The Public Workshops will be held: Monday, June 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Odessa Bank; 201 Main Street in Odessa Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Camden Friends Meeting House; 122 East Camden-Wyoming Avenue in Camden Wednesday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmington Friends Meeting House; 401 North West Street in Wilmington The goals, concerns, and wishes of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway community will be summarized and presented in the CMP and the Public Workshops to provide the forum for gathering and summarizing these items. [more]
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 - DNREC Falcon Cam feathers a very successful nest
DOVER (June 16, 2011) – The now-renowned Wilmington Falcon Cam Peregrine Falcons are finishing flight school and soon to disperse to new horizons, capping an outstanding and intriguing season for thousands of cam viewers – and of course for the falcons’ parents. Last week, all five of the falcon chicks left their nest site atop the Brandywine Building in downtown Wilmington. [more]
Thu, 16 Jun 2011 - DMV Cracks Down on Toll Violators / Division Launches Program to Collect Delinquent Tolls
Dover -- As the summer travel season moves forward, the Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the division in charge of toll operations and oversight of violations, is announcing new efforts aimed at collecting money that is owed by Route 1 and I-95 toll violators. Nearly $8 million is owed by both in-state and out-of-state toll violators in an equal split. A first round of notices has been mailed out to approximately 400 violators who account for almost $600,000 in violations. [more]
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - Tickets available online for Fort Delaware’s Appetites for Apparitions
DELAWARE CITY (June 15, 2011) - Tickets for Appetite for Apparitions, the popular Fort Delaware program that pairs a buffet dinner in historic Delaware City with a candlelight tour of the Fort, are now available online at www.destateparks.com. The program is offered on Friday, July 29 and Saturdays, Aug. 27, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17. Dinner at Crabby Dick’s Restaurant on Clinton Street in Delaware City begins at 5:15 and 7:15 p.m. [more]
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - Cows to help improve marsh habitat at Brandywine Creek State Park
WILMINGTON (June 15, 2011) – In an effort to restore the Freshwater Marsh Nature Preserve within Brandywine Creek State Park, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation will borrow two cows from a Delaware farm to graze the area and help reduce the number of invasive plants. [more]
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - “Tales of Slavery and Freedom” is featured walking tour at First State Heritage Park
DOVER (June 15, 2011) – In the 18th and 19th centuries, free and enslaved men and women lived out their lives on The Green in Dover. National decisions regarding slavery were debated there, and a brave group of runaways known as the Dover Eight made a daring escape from the Dover jail. [more]
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - Update to Route 54 Work Schedule Lessens Impact to Motorists
Selbyville -- In response to visitors, residents and business owners, who were concerned about traffic delays due to construction of the Route 54 Improvement Project, the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that it has required the contractor to change their work schedule effective Friday, June 17, 2011. The contractor, Mumford & Miller, will be permitted to utilize lane closures from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursdays only, with no lane closures permitted on Fridays during the summer season. Work may occur outside of these time restrictions, but will only be permitted on the shoulders as to not impede traffic. [more]
Wed, 15 Jun 2011 - Walkaway Jennifer Nickerson
The Department of Correction announced that Erik Dillard, who failed to return from an authorized pass from the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington, has been apprehended. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Biden, Markell, Lawmakers Unveil Plan Targeting Hardcore Drunk Drivers
House Bill 168, sponsored by Rep. Helene M. Keeley and Senate Majority Leader Patricia Blevins, calls for enhanced prison sentences, 24-hour monitoring, and intensive counseling for individuals convicted of multiple DUI offenses. The new sentencing requirements kick in with the third conviction. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - DPH Closes Center for Dermatology in Dover
Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) obtained an order to close the Center for Dermatology, operated by Dr. Lindsay Brathwaite, at Suite 201, 230 Beiser Blvd. in Dover yesterday. The order also extends to a second location at 118 Atlantic Ave., Ocean View, DE. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Rehoboth Beach store owner pleads guilty to tax charges
Jeanne P. Smith, 66, the owner and operator of a Sears retail outlet in Rehoboth Beach, pleaded
guilty before NCC Judge Peggy L. Ableman to two misdemeanor counts of willfully failing to file
her 2007 and 2008 Delaware personal income tax returns. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Community Involvement Advisory Council to meet June 21
SMYRNA (June 13, 2011) – The next meeting of the Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the Smyrna Rest Stop Conference Room, Route 13 in Smyrna. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Mystery and Theater Highlight Events at Fort Delaware on June 18
DELAWARE CITY (June 14, 2011) – New 2011 special events at Fort Delaware State Park continue on Saturday, June 18. The Civil War Round Table of Wilmington will present the play The Death of Colonel Jones, a historical reenactment of an 1864 court martial with shows at 1 and 3 p.m. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Arrest made in Schellenger eagle memorial statue theft
DOVER (June 14, 2011) – A four- year, ongoing investigation into the theft of a bronze statue memorializing DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife conservationist Harry Schellenger, who drowned in 2003 while inspecting duck blinds at the Assawoman Wildlife Area, has resulted in the arrest of a Frankford man. [more]
Tue, 14 Jun 2011 - Damaged Communication Lines Force Closure of Wilmington DMV / Customers Asked To Use Other DMV Facilities
Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation's (DelDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) Greater Wilmington offices located at 2230 Hessler Boulevard, New Castle, will be closed for the remainder of today (June 14) due to damage done overnight to fiber optic lines near the facility. The facility will reopen for business tomorrow (June 15). "The damage has cut all computer and phone links to the building," said DMV Director Jennifer Cohan. [more]
