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Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – In accordance with the President’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at state facilities on the day of interment to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female appointed to the nation’s highest court. A dedicated public servant and advocate for civics education, O’Connor received the […]




Nominations Now Open for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards and the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards (Adult Awards) are open. Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the […]




Department Adds New Test Options and Increases Fees for Seed Lab

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced beginning January 2, 2024, their seed laboratory will offer additional testing service options to assist producers. For the first time since 1999, DDA is increasing fees for services performed by the DDA Seed Lab.




FY2025 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations, Schools Now Open

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 2025). Applications will be submitted through the smARTDE online system and are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024. New to smARTDE? […]




Santa, Delaware Natural Resources Police Team up for Advance Delivery of Happy Holidays Through Toys For Tots Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DNRP officers and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived by police boat at DNREC’s Indian River Marina bearing toys donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign by the public and DNREC staff.







  Category: Newsroom

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – In accordance with the President’s order, Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at state facilities on the day of interment to honor the late Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female appointed to the nation’s highest court. A dedicated public servant and advocate for civics education, O’Connor received the […]




Nominations Now Open for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards and the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards (Adult Awards) are open. Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the […]




Department Adds New Test Options and Increases Fees for Seed Lab

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced beginning January 2, 2024, their seed laboratory will offer additional testing service options to assist producers. For the first time since 1999, DDA is increasing fees for services performed by the DDA Seed Lab.




FY2025 Grant Applications for Delaware Arts & Community-Based Organizations, Schools Now Open

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

The Delaware Division of the Arts has opened its annual online application process for grants for arts programming and projects taking place during fiscal year 2025 (September 2024 – August 2025). Applications will be submitted through the smARTDE online system and are due by 4:30 p.m. EST on Friday, March 1, 2024. New to smARTDE? […]




Santa, Delaware Natural Resources Police Team up for Advance Delivery of Happy Holidays Through Toys For Tots Program

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DNRP officers and DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin welcomed Santa Claus, who arrived by police boat at DNREC’s Indian River Marina bearing toys donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign by the public and DNREC staff.