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  Archives:  August 2017

West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware horse

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Office of the State Veterinarian today announced the Delaware’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse in 2017. This is the first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in Delaware since 2015.




Governor Carney, State Agencies Mark Completion of Hearns Pond Dam Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

$4.2 million project repaired failing century-old structure Seaford, Del. – Governor John Carney, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Representative Daniel Short, Seaford Mayor David Genshaw, and local officials were joined by local residents today to cut the ribbon marking the completion of the Hearns Pond Dam project. “Maintaining and improving our infrastructure […]




Delaware Warns of Unclaimed Property Scams

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Delaware Department of Finance and the Office of Unclaimed Property are warning citizens about websites that claim you must pay a fee to have your missing money returned to you. These websites tell consumers that they will receive their missing money after paying fees that can range anywhere from $12.00 to $29.99. The Office […]




Two New Homeowners Join Restoring Central Dover Initiative

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

DOVER — Two Delaware families are becoming homeowners in central Dover with the purchase of single-family homes constructed by NCALL as part of the Restoring Central Dover initiative. NCALL, the Delaware State Housing Authority, elected officials and other partners and supporters celebrated the project today, part of a multi-pronged approach to homeownership and economic development […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Improving Training for Educators to Prevent Child Abuse

Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Senate Bill 102, supported by Beau Biden Foundation, develops training program for educators, school staff WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 102, legislation supported by the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children that develops a coordinated training program for educators to detect and prevent child abuse.  […]






  Archives:  August 2017

West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware horse

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Office of the State Veterinarian today announced the Delaware’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse in 2017. This is the first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in Delaware since 2015.




Governor Carney, State Agencies Mark Completion of Hearns Pond Dam Project

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

$4.2 million project repaired failing century-old structure Seaford, Del. – Governor John Carney, DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, Representative Daniel Short, Seaford Mayor David Genshaw, and local officials were joined by local residents today to cut the ribbon marking the completion of the Hearns Pond Dam project. “Maintaining and improving our infrastructure […]




Delaware Warns of Unclaimed Property Scams

News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

The Delaware Department of Finance and the Office of Unclaimed Property are warning citizens about websites that claim you must pay a fee to have your missing money returned to you. These websites tell consumers that they will receive their missing money after paying fees that can range anywhere from $12.00 to $29.99. The Office […]




Two New Homeowners Join Restoring Central Dover Initiative

Delaware State Housing Authority | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

DOVER — Two Delaware families are becoming homeowners in central Dover with the purchase of single-family homes constructed by NCALL as part of the Restoring Central Dover initiative. NCALL, the Delaware State Housing Authority, elected officials and other partners and supporters celebrated the project today, part of a multi-pronged approach to homeownership and economic development […]




Governor Carney Signs Legislation Improving Training for Educators to Prevent Child Abuse

Department of Education | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Senate Bill 102, supported by Beau Biden Foundation, develops training program for educators, school staff WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 102, legislation supported by the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children that develops a coordinated training program for educators to detect and prevent child abuse.  […]