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  Category: Kent County


Public comment sought for “Forest Action Plan”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking public comment on its new 2020 “Forest Action Plan,” comprised of an updated Delaware Forest Resource Assessment, Delaware Statewide Forest Strategy, and a new “Assessment of Need” for the U.S. Forest Legacy Program, which provides funding to conserve working forests.  The documents can be found at de.gov/forestactionplan and are available in both Flipbook versions and PDF format. The public is kindly asked to review and provide comments via email at delawareforests@gmail.com by Friday, September 4, 2020.




DelDOT Advisory for Tropical Storm Impact

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other state agencies are monitoring the forecast of Tropical Storm Isaias that could produce heavy rain, high wind gusts, and flash flooding throughout the day Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the entire state with […]




Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

This virtual retreat will take place online over a period of four weeks from August 10 – September 2, 2020 Wilmington, Del. (July 29, 2020) – Co-sponsored and coordinated by seven state arts agencies, the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat from August 10 through September 2, 2020 will bring together arts education professionals from […]




Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




New Christina River Bridge at Wilmington Riverfront Dedicated to Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Governor John Carney was joined by state and local officials in dedicating the recently opened Christina River Bridge at the Wilmington Riverfront in honor of former state senator Margaret Rose Henry. “Senator Margaret Rose Henry’s proud legacy of service to the people of the eastside of Wilmington and the State of Delaware has made a […]







  Category: Kent County

Public comment sought for “Forest Action Plan”

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking public comment on its new 2020 “Forest Action Plan,” comprised of an updated Delaware Forest Resource Assessment, Delaware Statewide Forest Strategy, and a new “Assessment of Need” for the U.S. Forest Legacy Program, which provides funding to conserve working forests.  The documents can be found at de.gov/forestactionplan and are available in both Flipbook versions and PDF format. The public is kindly asked to review and provide comments via email at delawareforests@gmail.com by Friday, September 4, 2020.




DelDOT Advisory for Tropical Storm Impact

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2020

Officials from the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and other state agencies are monitoring the forecast of Tropical Storm Isaias that could produce heavy rain, high wind gusts, and flash flooding throughout the day Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the entire state with […]




Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 29, 2020

This virtual retreat will take place online over a period of four weeks from August 10 – September 2, 2020 Wilmington, Del. (July 29, 2020) – Co-sponsored and coordinated by seven state arts agencies, the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Teaching Artist Virtual Retreat from August 10 through September 2, 2020 will bring together arts education professionals from […]




Lifetime CDL Ban for Human Trafficking Conviction Signed Into Law

Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Governor John Carney has signed Senate Bill 223 into law, bringing Delaware into compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s “No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act” by creating a lifetime disqualification for a commercial driver’s license if the individual engages in human trafficking while using a motor vehicle. Human trafficking activities have often […]




New Christina River Bridge at Wilmington Riverfront Dedicated to Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry

Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Governor John Carney was joined by state and local officials in dedicating the recently opened Christina River Bridge at the Wilmington Riverfront in honor of former state senator Margaret Rose Henry. “Senator Margaret Rose Henry’s proud legacy of service to the people of the eastside of Wilmington and the State of Delaware has made a […]