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  Archives:  February 2017

Thirteen High School Students to Compete in 2017 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The annual poetry recitation finals will be held at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Scott F. Mason, president of Chapel Street Players and award-winning actor, playwright, and director will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and introduce the […]




Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY   Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016; Health and Law Enforcement Officials Urge Delawareans Struggling with Addiction to Seek Treatment NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2017) – An alarming increase […]




Fiscal Responsibility Earns Delaware a Universal Triple-A Credit Rating

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

Rating agencies express confidence in Delaware’s financial management WILMINGTON, Del. – The three major rating agencies have once again awarded Delaware a Triple-A credit rating, the highest mark that a state can achieve. Delaware has earned the Triple-A rating for 17 years, and the rating agencies continue to express confidence in Delaware’s strong financial management […]




First Flu-Related Death In Sussex County Senior; Cases Among Children And Youth Surging

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

As influenza continues to spread across Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the first Sussex County flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. The deceased was a 74-year-old female who was a resident at a long-term care facility. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that she had been diagnosed with Influenza A and had multiple underlying health conditions. Her death brings the state total this flu season to three. The three people who died all had underlying health conditions, in addition to being ill with the flu.




Delaware farmers’ markets sales hit $2.9 million

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

Delawareans still value local foods and farm-fresh products as demonstrated by a strong 2016 farmers’ market season with over $2.9 million dollars in direct sales, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today.






  Archives:  February 2017

Thirteen High School Students to Compete in 2017 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Finals

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of Education | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

The annual poetry recitation finals will be held at the Smyrna Opera House on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome to attend. Scott F. Mason, president of Chapel Street Players and award-winning actor, playwright, and director will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and introduce the […]




Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY   Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016; Health and Law Enforcement Officials Urge Delawareans Struggling with Addiction to Seek Treatment NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2017) – An alarming increase […]




Fiscal Responsibility Earns Delaware a Universal Triple-A Credit Rating

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

Rating agencies express confidence in Delaware’s financial management WILMINGTON, Del. – The three major rating agencies have once again awarded Delaware a Triple-A credit rating, the highest mark that a state can achieve. Delaware has earned the Triple-A rating for 17 years, and the rating agencies continue to express confidence in Delaware’s strong financial management […]




First Flu-Related Death In Sussex County Senior; Cases Among Children And Youth Surging

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

As influenza continues to spread across Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the first Sussex County flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. The deceased was a 74-year-old female who was a resident at a long-term care facility. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that she had been diagnosed with Influenza A and had multiple underlying health conditions. Her death brings the state total this flu season to three. The three people who died all had underlying health conditions, in addition to being ill with the flu.




Delaware farmers’ markets sales hit $2.9 million

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017

Delawareans still value local foods and farm-fresh products as demonstrated by a strong 2016 farmers’ market season with over $2.9 million dollars in direct sales, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today.