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  Archives:  August 2025

Givens Trainees Shine In DSBF Filly Divisions

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A pair of Les Givens-trainees won 2 of the 3 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) elimination divisions Tuesday at Harrington Raceway. Donna Messick’s Little Miss Peyton ($2.10, Corey Callahan) scored an easy 1:55.1 win in the first DSBF elimination over Valentina Station and Mad Anne. The Papa Ray filly had no trouble making […]




Explore the Archives’ New Interactive Historical Markers Map

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives is excited to announce the launch of an enhanced State of Delaware Historical Markers Map, now available on our website.




Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

DNREC and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County to enhance wastewater infrastructure, improve operational reliability and safeguard Delaware’s waterways.




Delaware Forest Service Wildfire Crew Mobilized to Arizona’s Tonto National Forest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Smyrna, Del. (Aug. 14, 2025) – The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized 13 wildfire crew members from Blackbird State Forest to Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, approximately 150 miles northeast of Phoenix, to assist with containment of the month-old Billy fire. Crew members include Sam Topper (crew boss), Hannah Small, Tom Hairgrove, Edward Boyer, Dave Pro, […]




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]






  Archives:  August 2025

Givens Trainees Shine In DSBF Filly Divisions

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A pair of Les Givens-trainees won 2 of the 3 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) elimination divisions Tuesday at Harrington Raceway. Donna Messick’s Little Miss Peyton ($2.10, Corey Callahan) scored an easy 1:55.1 win in the first DSBF elimination over Valentina Station and Mad Anne. The Papa Ray filly had no trouble making […]




Explore the Archives’ New Interactive Historical Markers Map

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives is excited to announce the launch of an enhanced State of Delaware Historical Markers Map, now available on our website.




Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

DNREC and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County to enhance wastewater infrastructure, improve operational reliability and safeguard Delaware’s waterways.




Delaware Forest Service Wildfire Crew Mobilized to Arizona’s Tonto National Forest

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Smyrna, Del. (Aug. 14, 2025) – The Delaware Forest Service has mobilized 13 wildfire crew members from Blackbird State Forest to Arizona’s Tonto National Forest, approximately 150 miles northeast of Phoenix, to assist with containment of the month-old Billy fire. Crew members include Sam Topper (crew boss), Hannah Small, Tom Hairgrove, Edward Boyer, Dave Pro, […]




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]