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  Archives:  August 2017

Equine vaccinations essential during peak mosquito season

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Late summer coincides with peak mosquito season, which brings an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for humans, but also for horses.
“Owners are encouraged to talk to their veterinarian about having their horses vaccinated against these viruses,” said Delaware State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst.




DNREC Natural Resources Police Park Rangers arrest Milford man on multiple charges including weapon possession, drugs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

DNREC Park Rangers arrested a Milford man on multiple charges July 30 at Cape Henlopen State Park.




Governor Carney Signs Insurance Consumer Fairness Bill into Law

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Dover, DE – On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, Governor John Carney signed into law House Substitute 1 for House Bill 80 (“HS 1 for HB 80”). A bipartisan piece of legislation, HS 1 for HB 80 is a consumer fairness bill that targets unfair discriminatory practices used by automobile and homeowners insurance companies to determine […]




Advisory: Governor Carney Announces Statewide Jobs & Economy Tour

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Governor will meet with business leaders at small business roundtables and innovative business tours WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he will spend August talking to Delaware business owners about Delaware’s economy, economic development, and the importance of supporting Delaware small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. Governor Carney also will sign two […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Meinrad Leckie’s “Recent Landscapes” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (August 1, 2017) – Recent Landscapes, an exhibition of paintings, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from August 4-25, 2017. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, August 4 from 5-7 p.m. Leckie, a Wilmington resident, retired from a career as a designer and the Art Director of […]






  Archives:  August 2017

Equine vaccinations essential during peak mosquito season

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Late summer coincides with peak mosquito season, which brings an increased risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for humans, but also for horses.
“Owners are encouraged to talk to their veterinarian about having their horses vaccinated against these viruses,” said Delaware State Veterinarian Dr. Heather Hirst.




DNREC Natural Resources Police Park Rangers arrest Milford man on multiple charges including weapon possession, drugs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

DNREC Park Rangers arrested a Milford man on multiple charges July 30 at Cape Henlopen State Park.




Governor Carney Signs Insurance Consumer Fairness Bill into Law

Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Dover, DE – On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, Governor John Carney signed into law House Substitute 1 for House Bill 80 (“HS 1 for HB 80”). A bipartisan piece of legislation, HS 1 for HB 80 is a consumer fairness bill that targets unfair discriminatory practices used by automobile and homeowners insurance companies to determine […]




Advisory: Governor Carney Announces Statewide Jobs & Economy Tour

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | The Economy | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Governor will meet with business leaders at small business roundtables and innovative business tours WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that he will spend August talking to Delaware business owners about Delaware’s economy, economic development, and the importance of supporting Delaware small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. Governor Carney also will sign two […]




The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Meinrad Leckie’s “Recent Landscapes” Paintings

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Wilmington, Del. (August 1, 2017) – Recent Landscapes, an exhibition of paintings, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from August 4-25, 2017. An opening reception to meet the artist will be held on Friday, August 4 from 5-7 p.m. Leckie, a Wilmington resident, retired from a career as a designer and the Art Director of […]