The Wicomico County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk near Sharps Point Road in Salisbury tested positive for rabies on Oct. 21.

In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), atTAcK addiction will hold public events next week in Georgetown and Newark to honor the lives lost to the opioid epidemic in Delaware and provide resources to the community.

DNREC announced Friday the detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in sentinel chickens for the first time in 2024. The virus was found in eight chickens sampled on July 22 by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section and confirmed positive by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Laboratory on July 24.

ALS United Mid-Atlantic is coming to Rehoboth Beach on Saturday Sept. 7 to host a walk for those who are impacted by it.

Proper foot care is essential due to the high risk of nerve damage caused by elevated blood sugar levels in diabetics. Podiatrist Dimitrios Moustakas, DPM, a foot and ankle specialist with Bayhealth Orthopedics, says it's important to be diligent in foot care to prevent severe health issues.

After being diagnosed in Sept. 2023 with swamp cancer, the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company said ponies Martha Lou and Jubilation have been cleared to return to Chincoteague.

With wildlife activity peaking in Delaware, DNREC is reminding visitors and locals alike: If you encounter young animals, especially deer fawns, seemingly alone in nature, do not interfere.

Delaware locals are urged to remain vigilant against ticks, as the pests pose a year-round threat, particularly in Sussex County. DNREC provides essential tips for safeguarding against tick bites, emphasizing the importance of regular checks and preventative measures for humans and pets.

SNOW HILL, Md. - The Worcester County Health Department has announced that mosquito pools in the Whaleyville area and a Pocomoke City woodland…