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  Archives:  April 2018

Southern Delaware School of the Arts student wins Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Amelia Meyer, a fifth-grader at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville, is the overall winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s 2018 Arbor Day School Poster Contest, beating out entries from more than 3,200 students in 43 classes from virtually every school district. This year’s theme – “Trees Are Terrific…and Perfect for Pollinators!” – was chosen to highlight the important role of trees in the health of pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The annual contest is open to grades K to 5 in all Delaware private, public, charter, and home schools. Winners were selected from each county in the following grades: K, 1-2, 3-4, and 5. Posters were evaluated on originality, use of theme, neatness, and artistic expression.




Delaware Homebuyer Fair set for April 21

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

WILMINGTON – Families and others who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair this weekend. The April 21 event at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers educational seminars on every aspect of homebuying, as […]




Delaware Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet April 24 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Senate Hearing Room of the Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901.




Flags lowered for former First Lady Barbara Bush

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

With the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 President Trump has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Mrs. Bush. In concurrence with the President’s order and in remembrance of Mrs. […]




Delaware names Warner Elementary as state Green Ribbon winner

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Red Clay Consolidated School District’s Warner Elementary School is Delaware’s 2018 Green Ribbon award winner, becoming the state’s nominee for the national award.






  Archives:  April 2018

Southern Delaware School of the Arts student wins Arbor Day Poster Contest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Amelia Meyer, a fifth-grader at the Southern Delaware School of the Arts in Selbyville, is the overall winner of the Delaware Forest Service’s 2018 Arbor Day School Poster Contest, beating out entries from more than 3,200 students in 43 classes from virtually every school district. This year’s theme – “Trees Are Terrific…and Perfect for Pollinators!” – was chosen to highlight the important role of trees in the health of pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The annual contest is open to grades K to 5 in all Delaware private, public, charter, and home schools. Winners were selected from each county in the following grades: K, 1-2, 3-4, and 5. Posters were evaluated on originality, use of theme, neatness, and artistic expression.




Delaware Homebuyer Fair set for April 21

Delaware State Housing Authority | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

WILMINGTON – Families and others who want to learn more about buying a home can get a wealth of information at the free Delaware Homebuyer Fair this weekend. The April 21 event at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offers educational seminars on every aspect of homebuying, as […]




Delaware Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing Funding to meet April 24 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Recreational Fishing Funding will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Senate Hearing Room of the Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Avenue, Dover, DE 19901.




Flags lowered for former First Lady Barbara Bush

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

With the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 President Trump has ordered United States flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning immediately as a mark of respect for the memory of Mrs. Bush. In concurrence with the President’s order and in remembrance of Mrs. […]




Delaware names Warner Elementary as state Green Ribbon winner

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Red Clay Consolidated School District’s Warner Elementary School is Delaware’s 2018 Green Ribbon award winner, becoming the state’s nominee for the national award.