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Delaware does not have a General Election in November 2017!

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Delaware does not have a General Election in odd numbered years. Are you missing the yard signs, candidate mailings, and other signs of an election? The reason is that there is no General Election in Delaware in 2017.




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




OAW Announces Arrest in Seaford Animal Cruelty Case

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017

Officers from the Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) have made an arrest in a recent case in which 32 neglected animals were rescued from a residence in the Seaford area.







  Category: News

Delaware does not have a General Election in November 2017!

Department of Elections | Department of Elections - Kent County Office | Department of Elections - New Castle County Office | Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of Elections - Sussex County Office | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Delaware does not have a General Election in odd numbered years. Are you missing the yard signs, candidate mailings, and other signs of an election? The reason is that there is no General Election in Delaware in 2017.




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




Donated Supplies Begin Their Journey To The People of Puerto Rico

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, October 21, 2017

On Friday, October 20, 2017 members of the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit along with representatives from the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) formed a convoy of trucks and trailers bound for the Port of Wilmington. The cargo being transported consisted of supplies received as a result of a two week donation drive, benefitting […]




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.




OAW Announces Arrest in Seaford Animal Cruelty Case

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017

Officers from the Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) have made an arrest in a recent case in which 32 neglected animals were rescued from a residence in the Seaford area.