The state has been in the process of creating a state energy plan and a procedure to purchase offshore wind.

Hansen argued that overturning the council’s decision is justified because the state is experiencing electricity supply issues, pushing up utility bills due to having to rely on other states to produce most of its electricity. In 2023, she said, Delaware received about three-fifths of its energy from other states via the regional power grid PJM Interconnection. The grid is made up of 13 states and Washington D.C.

“Broad legislative and administrative programs to specific project permitting have now been upended by the decision of one local government and that one decision has broad implications for all Delawareans,” she said. “That’s why this legislation is so important. This is not state government usurping local control. This is about state government taking back its ability to meaningfully act and protect all Delawareans when it comes to issues of energy pricing, energy supply and energy reliability, these are issues of state level concern.”

US Wind has appealed the county’s denial in Delaware Superior Court, but the legislation could help fast track the project. US Wind CEO Jeffrey Grybowski said last week the company has the necessary federal and state permits to start construction in 2027, except for the substation. He said they anticipate being operational by 2029.

Some Republican senators argued the state should let the court process play out. Hansen called delay “as deadly as denial” because of the time stages of appeal and a possible remand of the court case could take to conclude.

“If there was an easier way to get this done, I can tell you, I’d be doing it,” she said. “Because this is not fun. But there’s not, there’s really not. We have to get to a permit issuance so that this project can go forward.”

Testifying before the Senate on Tuesday, Grybowski argued the project would benefit the Delmarva area, not just Maryland.

“All of the energy we produce will be interconnected into Delaware,” he said. “Maryland will be buying the offshore wind renewable energy credits from the project. All of the energy is sold into the regional grid, which will allow it to benefit everyone in the region, most specifically folks in Delaware.”

The US Wind will give 150,000 renewable energy credits to Delaware utilities annually, estimated at $76 million over 20 years, to help meet new clean energy requirements. Hansen said this will help lower electricity bills.

The legislation moves to the House for consideration.

The ongoing Delaware debate is happening in the shadows of a larger federal fight over wind energy projects. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind energy projects both onshore and offshore.

A coalition of states, including Delaware and Maryland, has sued to block the order, claiming the White House doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally shut down the permitting process. A hearing on the federal government’s motion to dismiss is scheduled for June 18.

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Tuesday, June 10, 2025 results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from June 10 drawing

10-11-14-38-45, Mega Ball: 24

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Winning Play 3 numbers from June 10 drawing

Day: 3-1-8

Night: 0-1-1

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Winning Play 4 numbers from June 10 drawing

Day: 4-7-2-1

Night: 2-6-9-4

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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from June 10 drawing

06-19-20-26-27-35

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from June 10 drawing

10-26-30-41-44, Lucky Ball: 17

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Winning Play 5 numbers from June 10 drawing

Day: 0-5-5-3-1

Night: 1-7-6-8-4

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

• Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
• Prizes up to $599: Claim at any Delaware Lottery Retailer, in person at the Delaware Lottery Office, or mail your signed ticket and claim form; print your name/address on the ticket’s back and keep a copy/photo for records. By mail, send original tickets and documentation to: Delaware Lottery, 1575 McKee Road, Suite 102, Dover, DE 19904.
• Prizes up to $2,500: Claim in person at Delaware Lottery Retailer Claim Centers throughout Kent, Sussex and New Castle Counties.
• Prizes of $5,001 or more: Claim in person at the Delaware Lottery Office (business days 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with a photo ID and Social Security card.
• For all prize claims, directions to the Delaware Lottery Office are available online or via mapquest.com for a map.

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Delaware Lottery.

Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?

Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.

How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?

Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.

When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?

• Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
• Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
• Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
• Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
• Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
• Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Delaware Online digital operations manager. You can send feedback using this form.

Whether you’re a First State native or planning a road trip, Delaware has more to offer than many people realize. 

This is part of a new USA TODAY network project showcasing breathtaking – and perhaps, underappreciated – views throughout the United States. These are some of the most beautiful landmarks, scenic vistas and hidden gems you can truly treasure in your area.

[ Most Treasured Views in America: National | West | South | Middle America | Northeast ]

Here are three hidden treasures in the Small Wonder.

Gordon’s Pond Trail

What makes Gordon’s Pond Trail special? These trails offer a coastal vibe that can linger from the summer into autumn, being known for coastal views and bird watching. These trails are primarily flat. The surface of the Gordon’s Pond Trail is a mix of crushed stone and boardwalk, so it’s a great option for walkers and anyone on wheels, too. It winds through dunes and forested coastal wetlands, with plenty of lookout points and benches to rest on. A wildlife viewing tower is less than a mile from the Gordon’s Pond parking lot.

Things to do at Gordon’s Pond Trail? If you are not an experienced hiker, that’s ok. Enter Cape Henlopen State Park and park at Herring Point to begin this 5-mile round-trip trail, or do it in reverse and start at Gordon’s Pond Parking lot in Rehoboth Beach. Great blue herons, green herons, great egrets, snowy egrets, dunlins, sanderlings and other sorts of shorebirds abound, making for great photography, as well.

Do you have to pay to see Gordon’s Pond Trial? Daily entry fees cost $5 for Delaware-registered vehicles and $10 for out-of-state vehicles.

The trail edges the west side of Gordon’s Pond, which is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by only a dune, and visible to the west of the trail is the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal. Leashed dogs are welcome on Gordons Pond Trail. However, Delaware State Law prohibits pets from all swimming and sunbathing beaches from May 1 to September 30. The trail is also handicap accessible.

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Valley Garden Park

What makes Valley Garden Park special? Tucked away near the Hoopes Reservoir in the heart of Delaware’s historic Chateau Country, Valley Garden Park remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets. Nestled among the rolling hills once home to the DuPont family estates, this scenic park offers visitors a peaceful retreat just minutes from the city.

Things to do at Valley Garden Park: The park is known for its meticulously landscaped grounds, winding trails, and picturesque vistas, which draw nature lovers, families, and photographers alike. It is a popular backdrop for wedding portraits and weekend picnics.

What is the closest city to Valley Garden Park? The site is off Route 82 near Greenville

The park was a 1942 gift from Ellen du Pont Wheelwright, the daughter of T. Coleman and Alice du Pont, to the city of Wilmington. Formerly a farm, it was converted into a landscaped park and garden. It’s a true, open-to-the-public gem in Wilmington. The park has a 1.3-mile loop trail that is open year-round. Although it may not be as widely recognized as some of Delaware’s larger attractions, Valley Garden Park continues to enchant those who stumble upon its beauty and keep them coming back.

Do you have to pay to see Valley Garden Park? There is no fee to enter the park. The park is dog-friendly. 

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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

What makes Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge special? Last, but not least, is Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. And you don’t have to take our word for it. Honest Eco, a Florida-based eco-tours company, surveyed 3,000 families to reveal their top hidden gem bucket list destinations. Of the 150 nationwide locations, Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge near Smyrna, was ranked at No. 138. Established in 1937, the wildlife refuge is one of the largest remaining expanses of tidal salt marsh in the Mid-Atlantic region.   

Things to do at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge: You can include a list of things, three or four, with a description of each. As a refuge directly in the path of the Atlantic Flyway, a visit here will also grant you a sneak peek at migrating birds. Other wildlife on-site includes bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and the northern diamondback terrapin.  The site also offers an auto tour of fall foliage with a glimpse of changing tidal marsh grasses.   

Do you have to pay to see Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge? The cost to enter Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge is $4 per car. If you are hiking or bicycling, the cost is $2 per person, with children under 16 free. There’s also an annual pass available for $12, covering the pass holder and up to 3 guests in the same vehicle. 

Whether you’re discovering Delaware for the first time or seeing it with new eyes, these off-the-beaten-path spots prove there’s always something unexpected in the First State.