Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: News


Delaware 2018 Teacher of the Year to be named

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

One of 20 outstanding public school teachers from across the state will be named Delaware’s 2018 Teacher of the Year a week from tonight.




Nov. 4th: Dover’s Veterans Day Parade & WWI Monument Dedication

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Dover’s Veterans Day Parade – Saturday, Nov. 4th at 9:30 am – Downtown Dover (Loockerman St. to Federal St.) The City of Dover is hosting this year’s Veterans Day Parade along with the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs. Please join us Saturday morning on November 4th at 9:30am. For those who are interested in participating, please […]




31 Severely Neglected Animals Rescued in Seaford

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, the Division of Public Delaware Office of Animal Welfare received a tip about a property in the Seaford area with neglected animals. Delaware Animal Services (DAS), the state’s animal control and cruelty enforcement unit, found approximately 43 dead dogs and took into custody another 32 animals, including 31 dogs and a cat.




7th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Oct. 30 and 31 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

Department of Agriculture | Department of Labor | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community forestry program will hold its 7th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar—a one and a half-day event on October 30 and 31, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Speakers include tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to cover tree pest and disease issues, tree care management, and best practices in worker safety and pesticide use.

Attendees can earn continuing education credits toward International Society of Arboriculture and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert certifications, as well as Delaware pesticide credits. Cost is $95 for both days (meals and snacks included). To register, go to delawaretrees.com. For more information, email Kesha.Braunskill@state.de.us.




Programs “from the dark side” to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.







  Category: News

Delaware 2018 Teacher of the Year to be named

Department of Education | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

One of 20 outstanding public school teachers from across the state will be named Delaware’s 2018 Teacher of the Year a week from tonight.




Nov. 4th: Dover’s Veterans Day Parade & WWI Monument Dedication

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Dover’s Veterans Day Parade – Saturday, Nov. 4th at 9:30 am – Downtown Dover (Loockerman St. to Federal St.) The City of Dover is hosting this year’s Veterans Day Parade along with the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs. Please join us Saturday morning on November 4th at 9:30am. For those who are interested in participating, please […]




31 Severely Neglected Animals Rescued in Seaford

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, the Division of Public Delaware Office of Animal Welfare received a tip about a property in the Seaford area with neglected animals. Delaware Animal Services (DAS), the state’s animal control and cruelty enforcement unit, found approximately 43 dead dogs and took into custody another 32 animals, including 31 dogs and a cat.




7th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Oct. 30 and 31 at State Fairgrounds in Harrington

Department of Agriculture | Department of Labor | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

The Delaware Forest Service’s urban and community forestry program will hold its 7th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar—a one and a half-day event on October 30 and 31, 2017 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Speakers include tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to cover tree pest and disease issues, tree care management, and best practices in worker safety and pesticide use.

Attendees can earn continuing education credits toward International Society of Arboriculture and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert certifications, as well as Delaware pesticide credits. Cost is $95 for both days (meals and snacks included). To register, go to delawaretrees.com. For more information, email Kesha.Braunskill@state.de.us.




Programs “from the dark side” to be featured at the New Castle Court House Museum in October 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017

“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.