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  Archives:  January 2017

Delaware awarded $1.95 million to improve career education

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Delaware as one of 10 states to receive a $2 million grant to strengthen and expand career pathways for the state’s youth and adults.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]



Public Health Names New Office of Animal Welfare Leadership: Patricia Blevins to Join as Executive Director

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the hiring of Patricia Blevins as the new Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) Director. Blevins, an animal advocate for many years and one of the strongest supporters for overhauling and improving the statewide animal welfare system, will join DPH on Jan. 30, 2017, as OAW executive director. Hetti Brown, the original executive director, resigned the position in December 2016 to move to the Midwest. Blevins, while most well-known for her work as a state senator, has nearly 20 years-experience in managing personnel and agencies, including nine years as executive director of the Delaware Helpline and three years managing the Denison Branch of Girls, Inc. She also served on the Elsmere Town Council and as Mayor of Elsmere.



Projects in Downtown Development Districts to receive DDD Grant Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

$3.6 million in grant funding for 16 projects to leverage $38.6 million in private investment MILFORD – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Tuesday that sixteen new downtown revitalization projects in Harrington, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington will receive $3.56 million in grant funding […]



Milford farmers receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2017

Poultry farmers Ted Layton and Scott Willey have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2016 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.





  Archives:  January 2017

Delaware awarded $1.95 million to improve career education

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Delaware as one of 10 states to receive a $2 million grant to strengthen and expand career pathways for the state’s youth and adults.



Jan. 31 deadline approaching for DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual hunting photo contest

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

DOVER – The Jan. 31 deadline is fast approaching to enter your best outdoor photography in the Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife’s annual Delaware Hunting Photo Contest. The winning photo will be featured on the cover or inside of the 2017/2018 Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide. A judging panel comprised of DNREC staff will […]



Public Health Names New Office of Animal Welfare Leadership: Patricia Blevins to Join as Executive Director

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the hiring of Patricia Blevins as the new Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) Director. Blevins, an animal advocate for many years and one of the strongest supporters for overhauling and improving the statewide animal welfare system, will join DPH on Jan. 30, 2017, as OAW executive director. Hetti Brown, the original executive director, resigned the position in December 2016 to move to the Midwest. Blevins, while most well-known for her work as a state senator, has nearly 20 years-experience in managing personnel and agencies, including nine years as executive director of the Delaware Helpline and three years managing the Denison Branch of Girls, Inc. She also served on the Elsmere Town Council and as Mayor of Elsmere.



Projects in Downtown Development Districts to receive DDD Grant Funding

Delaware State Housing Authority | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2017

$3.6 million in grant funding for 16 projects to leverage $38.6 million in private investment MILFORD – Building on progress in Delaware’s downtowns, Governor Jack Markell and the Delaware State Housing Authority announced on Tuesday that sixteen new downtown revitalization projects in Harrington, Milford, Dover, Smyrna and Wilmington will receive $3.56 million in grant funding […]



Milford farmers receive Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2017

Poultry farmers Ted Layton and Scott Willey have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2016 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.