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Tornado Damage Assessment Underway
Date Posted: April 18, 2019

DNREC determines deluge water used to contain Croda, Inc.’s 2018 ethylene oxide release did not impact the environment
Date Posted: April 18, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation invites visitors to ‘Delaware Goes to War’ event at Fort Miles April 27
Date Posted: April 18, 2019

DOJ Prosecutors Secure Two Murder Convictions
Date Posted: April 18, 2019

DPH Urges Delawareans at High Risk of Lung Cancer to Get Life-Saving Screenings
Date Posted: April 17, 2019

Delaware fourth graders ‘Make a Splash’ and learn about protecting water resources
Date Posted: April 17, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest two men for multiple turkey poaching and other violations
Date Posted: April 17, 2019

State seeks grant applications for new, expanding charter schools
Date Posted: April 16, 2019

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Date Posted: April 16, 2019

Steve Kinion named to Captive Review Power 50
Date Posted: April 15, 2019

How to Report Storm Damage in Delaware
Date Posted: April 15, 2019

Charter School of Wilmington wins championship in 2019 Delaware Envirothon
Date Posted: April 15, 2019

The Division of Parks & Recreation invites visitors to participate in maritime-themed ‘paint nights’ beginning May 11
Date Posted: April 15, 2019

Hepatitis A Exposure Update: DPH Announces Potential Exposure at Two Additional Food Establishments, Updated Timeline
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: April 1-7
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

DNREC seeks public comment and input sought for Delaware’s Phase III Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet April 17 in Dover at DNREC Auditorium
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

Delaware Native Species Commission to meet April 17 in Dover
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

Newark Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Death of Girlfriend
Date Posted: April 12, 2019

Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Early Voting Legislation
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

Governor Carney’s Statement on General Assembly Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

DPH Announces Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Food Establishment in Middletown
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife advises that bat pupping season is approaching
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

U.S. Census of Agriculture data to assist decision making
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

State Auditor Reports on First 100 Days in Office
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

Flag Lowering in Honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher Slutman
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

Zwaanendael Museum to offer tours of the British warship DeBraak
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife schedules training in Lewes for volunteer beachnesting bird monitors
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

Coastal Zone Conversion Permit Act Regulatory Advisory Committee to meet April 16 in New Castle
Date Posted: April 11, 2019

Amended Complaint Asserts Walgreens’ Liability in Opioid Epidemic
Date Posted: April 10, 2019

Delaware to Distribute Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
Date Posted: April 10, 2019

DNREC Environmental Crimes Unit arrests two men for illegal burning in Felton area
Date Posted: April 9, 2019

First State honors STEM students
Date Posted: April 9, 2019

Buena Vista Spring Open House on Saturday, April 13, 2019
Date Posted: April 9, 2019

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp winners
Date Posted: April 8, 2019

Honoring Crime Victims During Delaware Crime Victims’ Rights Week
Date Posted: April 8, 2019

DNREC announces Fenton Barn in Brandywine Creek State Park to be demolished starting in April for safety concerns
Date Posted: April 8, 2019

DNREC’s Div. of Parks & Rec. announces major parking lot renovation at Holts Landing State Park starting mid-April
Date Posted: April 8, 2019

Attorney General Jennings Secures Relief for Consumers in Subprime Auto-Loan Settlement
Date Posted: April 8, 2019

Attorney General Jennings Joins Motion to Block Diversion of Funds and Resources to Border Wall Construction
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 25-31
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet April 9 in Dover
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Girlfriend to Death
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Delaware Homebuyer Fair Set for April 13
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Governor Carney, Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy Announce Call for Hall of Fame of Delaware Women Nominations
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Attorney General Jennings Joins Multi-State Amicus Brief Protecting Women’s Access to Abortion Services
Date Posted: April 5, 2019

Delaware students experience renewable energy technology firsthand in 2019 Junior Solar Sprint model car competition
Date Posted: April 4, 2019

Pew Report to Lt. Governor Hall-Long Outlines Steps for Delaware to Address Opioid Use Disorder
Date Posted: April 4, 2019

Flu Activity Remains Elevated Late in Season
Date Posted: April 4, 2019

Secretary Bunting to honor high school seniors for oustanding academic achievement
Date Posted: April 4, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces reopening of Phillips Landing boat ramp and parking lot
Date Posted: April 3, 2019

DNREC announces changes to New Castle County trout stocking locations on Mill, Pike, and Red Clay creeks
Date Posted: April 3, 2019

Delaware’s Water Infrastructure Advisory Council to meet Wednesday, April 17 in Dover
Date Posted: April 3, 2019

Emergency Sirens To Be Tested
Date Posted: April 3, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces Delaware turkey season to open April 13
Date Posted: April 2, 2019

Census Day 2019: Counting Down to the 2020 Census
Date Posted: April 2, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police now accepting applications for summer Youth Academies
Date Posted: April 1, 2019

State Treasurer to Celebrate National Library Week at Frankford Public Library
Date Posted: April 1, 2019

The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Painting with Wood” by Robert Bruce Weston
Date Posted: April 1, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 18-24
Date Posted: March 29, 2019

DPH Launches Statewide Campaign to Prevent Opioid Abuse from Starting After Dental Procedures
Date Posted: March 29, 2019

2017 Murder in Bear Sends Man to Prison for Life
Date Posted: March 29, 2019

DPH Announces Two Naloxone Training, Distribution Events in New Castle County
Date Posted: March 29, 2019

DNREC First State Heritage Park’s First Saturday offers a look at significant symbols representing Delaware
Date Posted: March 29, 2019

DNREC, Croda, Inc. reach settlement agreement on company’s air and water violations from Nov. 25, 2018 EO incident
Date Posted: March 28, 2019

DNREC to hold public workshops April 16 on gasoline vapors and proposed Underground Storage Tank regulations
Date Posted: March 28, 2019

DNREC seeks Delaware students who make a difference in the environment for 2019 Young Environmentalist Awards
Date Posted: March 28, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police accredited under national Boat Operations and Training Program
Date Posted: March 28, 2019

DNREC’s First State Heritage Park’s lantern tours to light up Fridays this spring
Date Posted: March 28, 2019

Fire Camp at Blackbird State Forest on March 30
Date Posted: March 27, 2019

Volunteers needed for DNREC-sponsored 28th annual Christina River Cleanup April 6
Date Posted: March 27, 2019

Blackbird State Forest tree planting on April 13 & 14
Date Posted: March 26, 2019

Substance Abuse and Mental Health, Partners Open Bridge Clinic for Those Impacted by Mental Health, Addiction Issues
Date Posted: March 26, 2019

Dicamba applicators urged to check Pesticide Use Limitation Areas before spraying
Date Posted: March 26, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife sets judging of Delaware Waterfowl, Trout Stamp contests for April 4
Date Posted: March 26, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s Phillips Landing parking lot and fishing area to remain closed additional day
Date Posted: March 25, 2019

DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: March 11-17
Date Posted: March 22, 2019

Man Pleads Guilty 11 Years After Fatal Car Crash
Date Posted: March 22, 2019

Local Online Career Resource Available for Take Your Child to Work Day
Date Posted: March 22, 2019

DNREC Recycling Program offers compost bins for sale online at discount price for pickup at three locations statewide
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

Controlled burn sets stage for U.S. 301 pollinator site
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

Delaware Advisory Council on Wildlife and Freshwater Fish to meet March 26 in Dover
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

The Division of Parks & Recreation announces temporary relocation of park office for Wilmington State Parks on April 1
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

Attorney General’s Office Warns Delawareans About Rental Scams
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

Davis, Hall-Long Joint Statement Urging Congress to Pass Able Age Adjustment Act
Date Posted: March 21, 2019

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special events during April 2019
Date Posted: March 20, 2019

Source Water Protection Subcommittee to meet March 28 in Dover
Date Posted: March 20, 2019

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names stewards for 2019
Date Posted: March 20, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife announces upstate trout season to open April 6 in seven New Castle County streams
Date Posted: March 20, 2019

DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Phillips Landing Boat Ramp two days for repaving
Date Posted: March 20, 2019

Governor Carney Releases Statement on Senate Passage of Tobacco Age Legislation
Date Posted: March 19, 2019

Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Passage of Early Voting Legislation
Date Posted: March 19, 2019

“The Rising Sun: The U.S. Constitution”: The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series to take place in April 2019
Date Posted: March 19, 2019

During Peak Tax Season, Consumer Protection Unit Urges Delawareans to be on Guard Against IRS Scams
Date Posted: March 19, 2019

DNREC’s Polly Drummond Hill Road demonstration yard waste site to open April 6 and close June 30
Date Posted: March 19, 2019

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Absentee ballots are available for School Board and referenda elections

Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 26, 2013

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Wilmington DE – Eligible citizens who live in the 5 northern school districts in New Castle County can request absentee ballots for School Board elections in each of the school districts. People can also request ballots for referenda in the Appoquinimink and Colonial School Districts. Affidavits to request ballots for these elections are available at http://de.gov/schaff13. Affidavits must be received by the Department at least 4 days before the day of the election in order for the Department to mail a ballot to an applicant. Voted absentee ballots must be returned to the Department’s office no later than 8 p.m. on the day of the election.

People can also vote at the Department’s office in the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N French St, Suite 400 in Wilmington between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. during normal business hours and until 12 Noon the day before the elections. People who vote in the Department’s office must show proof of identity and address.

Contact: Anthony Albence, Howard Sholl or the Department’s Absentee Manager. Phone: (302) 577-3464