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Governor Carney Closes Delaware Schools Through May 15

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday ordered all Delaware schools to remain closed through at least Friday, May 15 to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Read a letter that Governor Carney sent Monday night to families, educators, and school leaders. “On March 13, after significant discussion with superintendents and charter school leaders, I […]




DNREC Campgrounds and Playgrounds to Close March 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

DOVER, Del. – As part of precautions against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close its Delaware State Park campgrounds and playgrounds Tuesday, March 24, and cancel campground reservations scheduled through May 15. Full refunds will be issued for reservations scheduled during that time. While state parks […]




Division Museums Closed; Special Programs Postponed

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums will be closed beginning on March 24, 2020 and their programs postponed until further notice.




Grants up to $4,500 for Volunteer Fire Departments

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

Delaware volunteer fire departments that respond to rural wildfires can apply for matching grants up to $4,500 from the Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Equipment Grant Program. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $350,000 to enhance wildfire response in the First State. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 13, with awardees notified by June 1. All requests must show a 50-50 match in either cash or in-kind services, such as volunteer hours spent on training or responding to field fires. Projects and purchases must be completed by August 1, 2020. For more information, contact Kyle Hoyd at (302) 698-4548 or Kyle.Hoyd@delaware.gov




COVID-19 Update For March 22, 2020: DPH Announces Eleven Additional Positive Cases

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 56 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 11 additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 39 are from […]







  Category: News

Governor Carney Closes Delaware Schools Through May 15

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday ordered all Delaware schools to remain closed through at least Friday, May 15 to fight the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  Read a letter that Governor Carney sent Monday night to families, educators, and school leaders. “On March 13, after significant discussion with superintendents and charter school leaders, I […]




DNREC Campgrounds and Playgrounds to Close March 24

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

DOVER, Del. – As part of precautions against the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will close its Delaware State Park campgrounds and playgrounds Tuesday, March 24, and cancel campground reservations scheduled through May 15. Full refunds will be issued for reservations scheduled during that time. While state parks […]




Division Museums Closed; Special Programs Postponed

Department of State | Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs museums will be closed beginning on March 24, 2020 and their programs postponed until further notice.




Grants up to $4,500 for Volunteer Fire Departments

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020

Delaware volunteer fire departments that respond to rural wildfires can apply for matching grants up to $4,500 from the Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Equipment Grant Program. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $350,000 to enhance wildfire response in the First State. The application deadline is Wednesday, May 13, with awardees notified by June 1. All requests must show a 50-50 match in either cash or in-kind services, such as volunteer hours spent on training or responding to field fires. Projects and purchases must be completed by August 1, 2020. For more information, contact Kyle Hoyd at (302) 698-4548 or Kyle.Hoyd@delaware.gov




COVID-19 Update For March 22, 2020: DPH Announces Eleven Additional Positive Cases

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Sunday, March 22, 2020

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the number of positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) reported in the state. There have been 56 total laboratory-confirmed cases in the state since March 11. This includes 11 additional cases since yesterday. Of the Delawareans diagnosed with COVID-19, 39 are from […]