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  Category: Kent County


Letter to the Public Regarding Ebola from Delaware’s State Health Officer

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Division of Public Health, has written a letter about the Ebola virus to help Delawareans separate the facts from fiction and to know what is being done in Delaware in the event that Ebola appears in Delaware.




Traffic Safety News- Buckle Up. Slow Down.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Did you know that Delaware crash data for this year suggests that speed and improper seat belt use are major contributors in the number of fatalities this year? And the numbers are up. It’s mid-October, and the number of traffic deaths this year has already exceeded the total number of people killed last year on Delaware roadways.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Volunteer Efforts Increase Quality of Life for All

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Governor Markell recognizes organizations throughout the state that help people in need, as well as the individuals who volunteer their time and talents.




Does Your Teen Driver Know Everything?

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25% of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving. During Teen Driver Safety Week, parents and caregivers of teen drivers are encouraged to have a conversation with their teen drivers and set rules about the responsibility of having the car keys before they hit the road.




Governor Announces UD, DSU Will Waive Application Fees for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Continuing the state’s commitment to increasing access to post-secondary education and training, Governor Markell, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University have announced that the schools will waive their college application fees for Delaware’s high school seniors when they apply during College Application Month (CAM), which runs through November 21, 2014.







  Category: Kent County

Letter to the Public Regarding Ebola from Delaware’s State Health Officer

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Dr. Karyl Rattay, Director of the Division of Public Health, has written a letter about the Ebola virus to help Delawareans separate the facts from fiction and to know what is being done in Delaware in the event that Ebola appears in Delaware.




Traffic Safety News- Buckle Up. Slow Down.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Did you know that Delaware crash data for this year suggests that speed and improper seat belt use are major contributors in the number of fatalities this year? And the numbers are up. It’s mid-October, and the number of traffic deaths this year has already exceeded the total number of people killed last year on Delaware roadways.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Volunteer Efforts Increase Quality of Life for All

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Governor Markell recognizes organizations throughout the state that help people in need, as well as the individuals who volunteer their time and talents.




Does Your Teen Driver Know Everything?

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Highway Safety | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, October 17, 2014

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 14-18 year olds in the U.S. In fact, almost half of the teen drivers involved in a crash die. Yet, a recent survey shows that only 25% of parents have had a serious talk with their kids about the key components of driving. During Teen Driver Safety Week, parents and caregivers of teen drivers are encouraged to have a conversation with their teen drivers and set rules about the responsibility of having the car keys before they hit the road.




Governor Announces UD, DSU Will Waive Application Fees for Delaware Students

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, October 16, 2014

Continuing the state’s commitment to increasing access to post-secondary education and training, Governor Markell, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University have announced that the schools will waive their college application fees for Delaware’s high school seniors when they apply during College Application Month (CAM), which runs through November 21, 2014.