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  Archives:  May 2016

Maximizing Ancestry.com to Find Your Genealogical Roots

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Ancestry.com is one of the most popular and valued genealogical tools in the world. Understanding and maximizing its usefulness is essential in order to efficiently search and record your family’s history. On Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m., professional genealogist Sydney F. Cruice Dixon will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives in which […]




Ancestry.com Lo Ayuda a Encontrar Sus Raíces Genealógicas

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

(Dover, DE) El sitio de internet Ancestry.com es una de las herramientas genealógicas más valiosas y populares en el mundo. El entendimiento de la capacidad de Ancestry.com es esencial para la búsqueda eficiente de los registros de su historia familiar. El sábado 4 de junio, a las 10:30 a.m., la genealogista profesional Sydney F. Cruice […]




Governor Markell Announces Expansion of World Language Immersion Initiative

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Governor Jack Markell, who provided the leadership and funding for language immersion studies in Delaware elementary schools through his World Language Expansion Initiative in 2011, on Tuesday joined immersion students from across the Caesar Rodney School District for a celebratory event at Simpson Elementary School, where he also discussed the state’s plan to expand the program and to ensure students can continue their immersion language study after elementary school.




‘Fueling the Future’ clean transportation event draws a packed house to learn about alternative fuel vehicles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition, in conjunction with DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate, hosted a capacity attendance of more than 170 transportation professionals from across Delaware and neighboring states at Fueling the Future: Clean Transportation for a Greener Delaware at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.




Division of Fish & Wildlife treating downstate ponds for nuisance aquatic weeds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has started treating downstate ponds for nuisance aquatic weeds. These nuisance weeds, if left unchecked, can choke the water they’ve invaded, crowd out beneficial plant species and prevent fishing and boating access.






  Archives:  May 2016

Maximizing Ancestry.com to Find Your Genealogical Roots

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Ancestry.com is one of the most popular and valued genealogical tools in the world. Understanding and maximizing its usefulness is essential in order to efficiently search and record your family’s history. On Saturday, June 4, at 10:30 a.m., professional genealogist Sydney F. Cruice Dixon will present a program at the Delaware Public Archives in which […]




Ancestry.com Lo Ayuda a Encontrar Sus Raíces Genealógicas

News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2016

(Dover, DE) El sitio de internet Ancestry.com es una de las herramientas genealógicas más valiosas y populares en el mundo. El entendimiento de la capacidad de Ancestry.com es esencial para la búsqueda eficiente de los registros de su historia familiar. El sábado 4 de junio, a las 10:30 a.m., la genealogista profesional Sydney F. Cruice […]




Governor Markell Announces Expansion of World Language Immersion Initiative

Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Governor Jack Markell, who provided the leadership and funding for language immersion studies in Delaware elementary schools through his World Language Expansion Initiative in 2011, on Tuesday joined immersion students from across the Caesar Rodney School District for a celebratory event at Simpson Elementary School, where he also discussed the state’s plan to expand the program and to ensure students can continue their immersion language study after elementary school.




‘Fueling the Future’ clean transportation event draws a packed house to learn about alternative fuel vehicles

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition, in conjunction with DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate, hosted a capacity attendance of more than 170 transportation professionals from across Delaware and neighboring states at Fueling the Future: Clean Transportation for a Greener Delaware at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino.




Division of Fish & Wildlife treating downstate ponds for nuisance aquatic weeds

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 24, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife has started treating downstate ponds for nuisance aquatic weeds. These nuisance weeds, if left unchecked, can choke the water they’ve invaded, crowd out beneficial plant species and prevent fishing and boating access.