31 Severely Neglected Animals Rescued in Seaford
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017
“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.
“18th Century Trades Day” and evening lantern tours to be featured at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation in October 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 9, 2017
Activities feature two special programs that explore 18th-century trades and pastimes that might have taken place at the property during the lifetime of the “Penman of the Revolution.”
Governor Carney, Agencies and ILA Partner for Puerto Rico Donation Drive
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Donated items will be accepted at Delaware State Police, Port of Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), Delaware State Police, and Delaware Citizen Corps, in conjunction with the International Longshoremen’s Association and the Port of Wilmington, announced on Thursday a campaign to gather donated supplies to aid relief […]
