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  Archives:  February 2017

2017 DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife calendars available at reduced price

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Remaining copies of the 2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar have been marked down to $3 – $4 by mail, which includes shipping and handling – while supplies last.




Delaware Holds Successful Bond Sale

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger announced today that Delaware successfully sold $225 million in triple-A-rated general obligation bonds in Thursday’s competitive bond sale.




New website launched to help Delawareans locate parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

In an effort to encourage more children and their families to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, Delaware State Parks has launched “Play Outside,” a new website for Delaware residents and visitors that provides convenient and detailed information about public parks and facilities in Delaware.




DPH Announces Two More Flu-Related Deaths, Urges Delawareans To Increase Prevention Measures

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Influenza continues to significantly impact Delaware for the 216-2017 flu season. The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the fourth and fifth flu-related fatalities in Delaware for the current season, as well as a continued sharp increase in cases for those ages 0 – 24. Both of the deceased individuals were elderly, and had multiple underlying health conditions in addition to being infected with influenza. The first week of February, an 86-year-old Kent County man, residing in a nursing home, passed away after being transported to the hospital. Last week, a 90-year-old New Castle County man who lived at home passed away. He had also been transported to the hospital as a result of his illness. Both men were infected with Influenza A.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 free programs during March 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Highlights include events celebrating National Women’s History Month and National Harriet Tubman Day.






  Archives:  February 2017

2017 DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife calendars available at reduced price

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Remaining copies of the 2017 Division of Fish & Wildlife calendar have been marked down to $3 – $4 by mail, which includes shipping and handling – while supplies last.




Delaware Holds Successful Bond Sale

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Finance Secretary Rick Geisenberger announced today that Delaware successfully sold $225 million in triple-A-rated general obligation bonds in Thursday’s competitive bond sale.




New website launched to help Delawareans locate parks

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

In an effort to encourage more children and their families to enjoy the outdoors and outdoor-related activity year-round, Delaware State Parks has launched “Play Outside,” a new website for Delaware residents and visitors that provides convenient and detailed information about public parks and facilities in Delaware.




DPH Announces Two More Flu-Related Deaths, Urges Delawareans To Increase Prevention Measures

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Influenza continues to significantly impact Delaware for the 216-2017 flu season. The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the fourth and fifth flu-related fatalities in Delaware for the current season, as well as a continued sharp increase in cases for those ages 0 – 24. Both of the deceased individuals were elderly, and had multiple underlying health conditions in addition to being infected with influenza. The first week of February, an 86-year-old Kent County man, residing in a nursing home, passed away after being transported to the hospital. Last week, a 90-year-old New Castle County man who lived at home passed away. He had also been transported to the hospital as a result of his illness. Both men were infected with Influenza A.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 free programs during March 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Highlights include events celebrating National Women’s History Month and National Harriet Tubman Day.