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  Archives:  October 2025

Christen Linke Young Confirmed And Sworn In As Secretary Of The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of theDelaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Young, a nationally recognized health policy leader with over […]




Caesar Rodney High School FFA students visit Harrington Raceway in advance of DSBF Finals

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Two dozen Caesar Rodney High School FFA students and staff members enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation Wednesday as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. From proper equine care to presentations from track officials, trainers, drivers, veterinarians and more, the students received a […]




DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make our roads safer for pedestrians across the state. Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in […]




Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Communities

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories collaborate on strengthening preparedness, coordinating with the Global Health Community, and addressing health threats across state lines. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and […]




Warren’s Charm Captures $110K DSBF Filly Final Tuesday

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – Rodney Wyatt and Jason Skinner’s Warren’s Charm ($14.80, Art Stafford Jr.) was a 1:55.4 winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old pacing filly final at Harrington Raceway Tuesday. The He’s Watching filly tucked in third early from post seven before pressing leader Burlesque Belle at three-quarters and drawing off […]






  Archives:  October 2025

Christen Linke Young Confirmed And Sworn In As Secretary Of The Delaware Department Of Health And Social Services

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of theDelaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Young, a nationally recognized health policy leader with over […]




Caesar Rodney High School FFA students visit Harrington Raceway in advance of DSBF Finals

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Two dozen Caesar Rodney High School FFA students and staff members enjoyed a behind-the-scenes tour of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation Wednesday as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. From proper equine care to presentations from track officials, trainers, drivers, veterinarians and more, the students received a […]




DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make our roads safer for pedestrians across the state. Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in […]




Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance to Safeguard Communities

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Nonpartisan initiative will be supported by GovAct and help states and territories collaborate on strengthening preparedness, coordinating with the Global Health Community, and addressing health threats across state lines. WILMINGTON — Today, Governor Matt Meyer joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and […]




Warren’s Charm Captures $110K DSBF Filly Final Tuesday

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – Rodney Wyatt and Jason Skinner’s Warren’s Charm ($14.80, Art Stafford Jr.) was a 1:55.4 winner in the $110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) 2-year-old pacing filly final at Harrington Raceway Tuesday. The He’s Watching filly tucked in third early from post seven before pressing leader Burlesque Belle at three-quarters and drawing off […]