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  Archives:  September 2021

Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Port Mahon Fishing Pier off Port Mahon Road east of Dover until further notice for emergency repairs after a broken support piling was found during a routine inspection.




Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR)

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday announced that Amy Bonner, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR), will leave her position next month to pursue another opportunity. Dr. Jessilene Corbett, Deputy Secretary of DHR, will serve as Acting Secretary until a replacement is nominated and confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “Amy […]




College Savings Highlighted in Work of Office of the State Treasurer

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

Delaware education savings plan looking to build on already strong numbers Realizing the impact that education costs have on families, State Treasurer Colleen Davis remains committed to helping make quality education attainable. Recent studies show more and more people nearing retirement are taking loans to help children and grandchildren pay for education. “Addressing the need […]




DNREC Parks Director Earns National Award

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens has received the 2021 National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) Conference Distinguished Service Award Sept. 10 during the NASPD’s annual conference.




Federal Assistance Available for New Castle County Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Ida

New Castle County | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in New Castle County affected by flooding from Hurricane Ida earlier this month are now eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Eligible businesses and nonprofits may qualify for loans up to $2 million. The SBA Economic Injury […]






  Archives:  September 2021

Port Mahon Fishing Pier to Close for Emergency Repairs

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has closed the Port Mahon Fishing Pier off Port Mahon Road east of Dover until further notice for emergency repairs after a broken support piling was found during a routine inspection.




Governor Carney Announces Leadership Change at Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR)

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Friday announced that Amy Bonner, Secretary of the Delaware Department of Human Resources (DHR), will leave her position next month to pursue another opportunity. Dr. Jessilene Corbett, Deputy Secretary of DHR, will serve as Acting Secretary until a replacement is nominated and confirmed by the Delaware Senate. “Amy […]




College Savings Highlighted in Work of Office of the State Treasurer

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

Delaware education savings plan looking to build on already strong numbers Realizing the impact that education costs have on families, State Treasurer Colleen Davis remains committed to helping make quality education attainable. Recent studies show more and more people nearing retirement are taking loans to help children and grandchildren pay for education. “Addressing the need […]




DNREC Parks Director Earns National Award

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 17, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced Division of Parks and Recreation Director Ray Bivens has received the 2021 National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) Conference Distinguished Service Award Sept. 10 during the NASPD’s annual conference.




Federal Assistance Available for New Castle County Small Businesses Economically Impacted by Hurricane Ida

New Castle County | Small Business | Date Posted: Thursday, September 16, 2021

WILMINGTON, Del. – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in New Castle County affected by flooding from Hurricane Ida earlier this month are now eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Eligible businesses and nonprofits may qualify for loans up to $2 million. The SBA Economic Injury […]