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Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom

Featured Posts | Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, following the Presidential proclamation and in accordance with U.S. Flag Code. This order will last until sunset on December 4, 2025.  For real-time […]




Loyalists and Patriots in Sussex County at the Archives’ December First Saturday Program

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Join the Delaware Public Archives in Dover on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. for this month’s First Saturday Program, “A County Divided: Loyalists, Patriots, and the Revolutionary Experience in Sussex County,” presented by Dr. Bruce Bendler. Sussex County was deeply split over the question of American independence. While many residents opposed breaking from Great […]




2026 Delaware State Parks Passes and Permits Go on Sale Dec. 9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Annual passes provide access to the state’s 17 state parks, including Trap Pond State Park in Laurel and others inland or at the beach. Photo by Delaware State Parks Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online […]




Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Featured Posts | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025

As holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), reminding shoppers of the unique fire risks lithium-ion batteries pose and how to prevent fires through proper storage, charging, and recycling. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in household items like personal shavers, […]




DPH Announces Availability of All Routine Vaccinations at DPH Clinics

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

As flu and respiratory illness season starts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that flu, RSV, pneumonia, COVID-19 vaccines, as well as all other routine vaccinations, are available at DPH Clinics for Delawareans six months and older. Routine vaccines on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedules can be found […]







  Category: Featured Posts

Governor Meyer Orders Lowering of Flags to Honor Passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom

Featured Posts | Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 4, 2025

WILMINGTON – Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the passing of West Virginia Army National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, following the Presidential proclamation and in accordance with U.S. Flag Code. This order will last until sunset on December 4, 2025.  For real-time […]




Loyalists and Patriots in Sussex County at the Archives’ December First Saturday Program

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Join the Delaware Public Archives in Dover on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. for this month’s First Saturday Program, “A County Divided: Loyalists, Patriots, and the Revolutionary Experience in Sussex County,” presented by Dr. Bruce Bendler. Sussex County was deeply split over the question of American independence. While many residents opposed breaking from Great […]




2026 Delaware State Parks Passes and Permits Go on Sale Dec. 9

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Annual passes provide access to the state’s 17 state parks, including Trap Pond State Park in Laurel and others inland or at the beach. Photo by Delaware State Parks Delaware State Parks will begin the sale of its 2026 park passes and surf fishing permits on Dec. 9. Passes and permits can be purchased online […]




Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Featured Posts | State Fire Marshal | Date Posted: Monday, December 1, 2025

As holiday wish lists fill with the latest tech gadgets, the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office joins the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), reminding shoppers of the unique fire risks lithium-ion batteries pose and how to prevent fires through proper storage, charging, and recycling. Lithium-ion batteries are commonly found in household items like personal shavers, […]




DPH Announces Availability of All Routine Vaccinations at DPH Clinics

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

As flu and respiratory illness season starts, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing that flu, RSV, pneumonia, COVID-19 vaccines, as well as all other routine vaccinations, are available at DPH Clinics for Delawareans six months and older. Routine vaccines on the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedules can be found […]