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Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.




State Rep. Ronald Gray visits the Fenwick Island Lighthouse to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




National Women’s History Month events among 16 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware during March 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

Highlights include programs on women’s suffrage, Harriet Tubman and the female vocalists of the Victor Talking Machine Company.




Delaware Forestry Association annual meeting is March 22 in Bridgeville; Scholarship applications due by April 1.

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Delaware Forestry Association (DFA) will present its 2018 “Tree Farmer of the Year” award on Thursday, March 22, at its annual banquet and meeting at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, Delaware 19933, (302) 337-7272. Tickets are $27 for adults, $13.50 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are kindly requested by March 16.

The Delaware Forestry Association is also offering its annual $1000 scholarship to a student who chooses forestry or a related major at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. Applications are due by April 1 and the winner will be notified by May 1.




Charter School Accountability Committee recommends conditions on Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security’s charter

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee today recommended four conditions that Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) must meet to retain its charter for next academic year due to academic, organizational and financial problems at the New Castle school.

A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 9 at the Collette Building, 35 Commerce Way, Dover. Public comment will be accepted through March 9. After reviewing the full record, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will present her decision regarding the school’s future to the State Board of Education for its assent at the State Board’s March 15 meeting.







  Category: News

Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018

Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.




State Rep. Ronald Gray visits the Fenwick Island Lighthouse to celebrate accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.




National Women’s History Month events among 16 special programs at the museums of the State of Delaware during March 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

Highlights include programs on women’s suffrage, Harriet Tubman and the female vocalists of the Victor Talking Machine Company.




Delaware Forestry Association annual meeting is March 22 in Bridgeville; Scholarship applications due by April 1.

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Delaware Forestry Association (DFA) will present its 2018 “Tree Farmer of the Year” award on Thursday, March 22, at its annual banquet and meeting at the Bridgeville Fire Hall, 311 Market Street, Bridgeville, Delaware 19933, (302) 337-7272. Tickets are $27 for adults, $13.50 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 6 and under. Reservations are kindly requested by March 16.

The Delaware Forestry Association is also offering its annual $1000 scholarship to a student who chooses forestry or a related major at a two-year or four-year accredited college or university. Applications are due by April 1 and the winner will be notified by May 1.




Charter School Accountability Committee recommends conditions on Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security’s charter

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Education’s Charter School Accountability Committee today recommended four conditions that Delaware Academy of Public Safety and Security (DAPSS) must meet to retain its charter for next academic year due to academic, organizational and financial problems at the New Castle school.

A public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m. March 9 at the Collette Building, 35 Commerce Way, Dover. Public comment will be accepted through March 9. After reviewing the full record, Secretary of Education Susan Bunting will present her decision regarding the school’s future to the State Board of Education for its assent at the State Board’s March 15 meeting.