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  Archives:  December 2016

Office of Animal Welfare Offers New Senior Citizen Discounts, Rolling Renewals for Dog Licenses

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is announcing several changes to dog licensing for 2017 that will benefit Delaware residents. Senior citizens (65+) who own dogs will now be offered a reduced rate for dogs that have been spayed or neutered. The rate is $7 annually, a 30 percent reduction on the regular price of $10 for spayed or neutered dogs. Licenses for unaltered dogs remain $15 per year for all applicants. License terms have also changed for the better. Licenses are now valid for one year from date of purchase, and no longer based on calendar year. This means no matter when the license is purchased, it will be valid for 12 months. Two and three-year licenses are also available.




DNREC reminds Delawareans to make the holiday season another recycling season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2016

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than at any other time of year. Boxes, wrappings, packaging and party goods add tons of extra garbage to Delaware’s landfills. When deposited in a landfill, a Christmas tree can take up as much space as a washing machine. Thus DNREC reminds Delawareans that holiday time is the right time to reduce your “waste-line” while helping the environment – by recycling your Christmas tree along with all those extra mail order boxes, gift-wrapped packages, tags and cards.




El Kalmar Nyckel: Nuevos Descubrimientos

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

El sábado 7 de enero de 2017 a las 10:30 a.m., Bill Hutchison de la Fundación Kalmar Nyckel tendrá una presentación en los Archivos Públicos de Delaware enfocada en la operación y navegación de la embarcación Kalmar Nyckel y el uso de sus armas. Se presentarán segmentos de la nueva filmación sobre el barco que […]




Governor Markell Appoints Experienced Law Enforcement Member as New Castle County Sheriff

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Governor Markell today announced the appointment of Samuel Pratcher, Jr., a former Wilmington Police Chief and U.S. Air Force veteran to the position of New Castle County Sheriff.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell reminds Delawareans that with more people on the move this time of year the holiday season brings increased dangers of driving-related accidents from impaired and distracted driving, and he shares simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe on our roadways.






  Archives:  December 2016

Office of Animal Welfare Offers New Senior Citizen Discounts, Rolling Renewals for Dog Licenses

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is announcing several changes to dog licensing for 2017 that will benefit Delaware residents. Senior citizens (65+) who own dogs will now be offered a reduced rate for dogs that have been spayed or neutered. The rate is $7 annually, a 30 percent reduction on the regular price of $10 for spayed or neutered dogs. Licenses for unaltered dogs remain $15 per year for all applicants. License terms have also changed for the better. Licenses are now valid for one year from date of purchase, and no longer based on calendar year. This means no matter when the license is purchased, it will be valid for 12 months. Two and three-year licenses are also available.




DNREC reminds Delawareans to make the holiday season another recycling season

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Monday, December 26, 2016

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, Americans throw away 25 percent more trash than at any other time of year. Boxes, wrappings, packaging and party goods add tons of extra garbage to Delaware’s landfills. When deposited in a landfill, a Christmas tree can take up as much space as a washing machine. Thus DNREC reminds Delawareans that holiday time is the right time to reduce your “waste-line” while helping the environment – by recycling your Christmas tree along with all those extra mail order boxes, gift-wrapped packages, tags and cards.




El Kalmar Nyckel: Nuevos Descubrimientos

Delaware Public Archives | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

El sábado 7 de enero de 2017 a las 10:30 a.m., Bill Hutchison de la Fundación Kalmar Nyckel tendrá una presentación en los Archivos Públicos de Delaware enfocada en la operación y navegación de la embarcación Kalmar Nyckel y el uso de sus armas. Se presentarán segmentos de la nueva filmación sobre el barco que […]




Governor Markell Appoints Experienced Law Enforcement Member as New Castle County Sheriff

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Governor Markell today announced the appointment of Samuel Pratcher, Jr., a former Wilmington Police Chief and U.S. Air Force veteran to the position of New Castle County Sheriff.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating the Holiday Season While Staying Safe on Delaware’s Roadways

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, December 23, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell reminds Delawareans that with more people on the move this time of year the holiday season brings increased dangers of driving-related accidents from impaired and distracted driving, and he shares simple precautions everyone should take to stay safe on our roadways.