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Kat’s Fancy Fastest of Four DSBF Elims

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A quartet of $20,000 divisions of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old trotters headlined the Wednesday program over a sloppy racetrack. A pair of short fields in filly divisions started the 15-race program. Jane Dunavant’s Kat Fancy ($3.80, Cody Poliseno) was a 1:58 winner in the first split over Take […]




Explore the Archives’ New Interactive Historical Markers Map

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives is excited to announce the launch of an enhanced State of Delaware Historical Markers Map, now available on our website.




Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

DNREC and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County to enhance wastewater infrastructure, improve operational reliability and safeguard Delaware’s waterways.




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]




Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SMYRNA — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the […]







  Category: Newsroom

Kat’s Fancy Fastest of Four DSBF Elims

Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

HARRINGTON, DE – A quartet of $20,000 divisions of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old trotters headlined the Wednesday program over a sloppy racetrack. A pair of short fields in filly divisions started the 15-race program. Jane Dunavant’s Kat Fancy ($3.80, Cody Poliseno) was a 1:58 winner in the first split over Take […]




Explore the Archives’ New Interactive Historical Markers Map

Delaware Public Archives | Department of State | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

The Delaware Public Archives is excited to announce the launch of an enhanced State of Delaware Historical Markers Map, now available on our website.




Kent County Levy Court Announces Agreement with DNREC to Improve Wastewater Infrastructure and Protect Water Quality

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Water | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025

DNREC and the Kent County Levy Court have signed a Conciliation Order by Consent that resolves past wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer overflow violations and requires the County to enhance wastewater infrastructure, improve operational reliability and safeguard Delaware’s waterways.




Lowering Of Flags To Honor The Passing Of World War II Veteran James “Tommy” Anderson

Flag Status | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

WILMINGTON– Today, Governor Matt Meyer issued the following statement regarding the passing of World War II veteran James “Tommy” Anderson of Dover at the age of 102:  “Tommy Anderson was a quiet hero whose courage helped shape the course of history. From his service in the top-secret Ghost Army in World War II to his […]




Governor Meyer Signs House Bill 1 Establishing Veterans Affairs Department With Cabinet-Level Secretary

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

SMYRNA — Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed House Bill 1 creating a Delaware Department of Veterans Affairs, elevating veterans’ services to a cabinet‑level agency – an historic step toward strengthening how Delaware serves its veteran community. With this action, Delaware will soon have a Secretary of Veterans Affairs at the table of state leadership ensuring the […]