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Town Hall Meeting Sparks

Far-Ranging Discussion

State Reps. Lyndon Yearick, Shannon Morris, and Charles Postles hosted a regional town hall meeting earlier this week at the Camden-Wyoming Fire Hall to discuss state government, the latest developments at Legislative Hall, and the proposed regulatory mandate to phase out the sale of new fuel-powered vehicles in Delaware.

The approximately 50 attendees had a spirited discussion with the three lawmakers on topics ranging from voting laws to the regulatory power of state agencies.

To review a video of the meeting, click here.

Making Your Voices Heard

Approximately 550 total citizens came to Sussex Central High School on Monday evening (top photo), and a town hall event in Camden on Wednesday, to share their views on proposed regulations that seek to ban the sale and registration of new fuel-powered cars, trucks, and SUVs in Delaware.

The attendees had an opportunity to fill out forms supporting or opposing the proposed regulations as part of DNREC's public comment period. Citizens also had a chance to share their opinions with Gov. John Carney, who directed DNREC to adopt the new regulations in March 22. Those comments were hand-delivered to both offices yesterday (bottom photos).

On Memorial Day

Remember, Honor, Respect

IN PHOTO: A service member salutes while helping to place U.S. flags at every gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery during Flags In, May 26, 2022. The pre-Memorial Day tradition to honor the nation’s fallen heroes dates to 1948.  (Photo Courtesy of the U.S. Army.)

Officials Warn of Increased Rabies Risk

During spring and summer, rabies is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to increased outdoor activities.

Rabies occurs regularly in our state. The most common hosts are stray and feral cats, bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. Since 2018, 64 animals have tested positive for rabies in Delaware. That number likely represents a fraction of actual rabies occurrences since only animals that have potentially exposed humans to the disease are tested.  

Rabies is a nearly 100% fatal viral disease. People usually contract it from the bite of an infected animal. It is also possible for people to get rabies from non-bite exposures, including scratches, abrasions, or open wounds that are exposed to saliva or other potentially infectious material.

If you encounter a wild animal behaving aggressively, contact the DNREC Wildlife Section at 302-739-9912. Calls after hours and on weekends can be made to the 24-hour dispatch number 800-523-3336. Staff will determine whether referring callers to a private nuisance wildlife control operator is more appropriate. A listing of nuisance wildlife control operators can be found at wildlifehelp.org.  

If you encounter an aggressive stray domestic animal, such as a cat or dog, contact the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) at 302-255-4646. For more information, click here.