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  Archives:  August 2016

DNREC-sponsored 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program to be held as one-day events Sept. 24 and Oct. 8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Registration is now open for Delaware’s 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lums Pond State Park in Bear.




DNREC offers second round of 2016 recycling grant opportunities to help Delaware’s schools, businesses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

DOVER (Aug. 17, 2016) – To help Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions start recycling programs or expand programs that are already in place, DNREC is offering the second round of 2016 Universal Recycling Grants and Low Interest Loan Program funding. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 – please note that the deadline for applications has been moved forward by DNREC’s Recycling Team from the original due date of Nov. 2.




Office of Animal Welfare Reminds Residents of Statewide Locations for Purchasing Dog Licenses

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

It’s now easier than ever for dog owners in Delaware to license their furry family members, as required by state law. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has just added three retail locations to the list of places where residents can purchase dog licenses. Dog licenses are required for all dogs, six months and older. Those who fail to license their dogs face fines of $50 or more.




Second Suspect Convicted for 2015 Wilmington Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

A 21-year old man from Bear faces 21 years to life in prison after being found guilty by a New Castle County Superior Court jury on Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in Wilmington. Michael Broomer was convicted of Murder Second Degree, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a […]




Pawpaw Folk Festival set for Aug. 20 at the Blue Ball Barn

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2016

The Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park will host its fifth annual Pawpaw Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.






  Archives:  August 2016

DNREC-sponsored 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program to be held as one-day events Sept. 24 and Oct. 8

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Registration is now open for Delaware’s 2016 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Lums Pond State Park in Bear.




DNREC offers second round of 2016 recycling grant opportunities to help Delaware’s schools, businesses

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

DOVER (Aug. 17, 2016) – To help Delaware’s schools, businesses and institutions start recycling programs or expand programs that are already in place, DNREC is offering the second round of 2016 Universal Recycling Grants and Low Interest Loan Program funding. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 – please note that the deadline for applications has been moved forward by DNREC’s Recycling Team from the original due date of Nov. 2.




Office of Animal Welfare Reminds Residents of Statewide Locations for Purchasing Dog Licenses

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

It’s now easier than ever for dog owners in Delaware to license their furry family members, as required by state law. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has just added three retail locations to the list of places where residents can purchase dog licenses. Dog licenses are required for all dogs, six months and older. Those who fail to license their dogs face fines of $50 or more.




Second Suspect Convicted for 2015 Wilmington Murder

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

A 21-year old man from Bear faces 21 years to life in prison after being found guilty by a New Castle County Superior Court jury on Tuesday in connection with a 2015 murder in Wilmington. Michael Broomer was convicted of Murder Second Degree, two counts of Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a […]




Pawpaw Folk Festival set for Aug. 20 at the Blue Ball Barn

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | New Castle County | Date Posted: Monday, August 15, 2016

The Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park will host its fifth annual Pawpaw Folk Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20.