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  Category: Sussex County


Care is urged after imported fire ants found in palm tree shipment

Department of Agriculture | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

State authorities are alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported fire ants were detected during a routine check at a Sussex County business by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries nursery inspection team. They were eradicated and do not pose a threat.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Memory of Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 5, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers and honors the life of Beau Biden. “Beau was a model for determinedly pursuing success, while also demonstrating exceeding humility and grace – a dedicated public servant who had a fierce devotion to family above all else,” said Governor Markell. “While Beau Biden left us […]




Reservations still available for lecture/tours of the DeBraak hull

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 1, 2015

British warship was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.




Statement from Secretary Bullock on Beau Biden

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015

Beau Biden was a truly gifted public servant, and one of the very best I have ever worked with. As our attorney general, Beau always let the truth and the best interests of the people of Delaware guide his decisions, even when those decisions were not popular. Beau’s caring and compassion for the lives he […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building a Strong Workforce to Meet the Demands of Growing Industries

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 29, 2015

Governor Markell highlights additional efforts to provide Delawareans with access to ongoing education and jobs training.







  Category: Sussex County

Care is urged after imported fire ants found in palm tree shipment

Department of Agriculture | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 9, 2015

State authorities are alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida. The red imported fire ants were detected during a routine check at a Sussex County business by the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industries nursery inspection team. They were eradicated and do not pose a threat.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Memory of Joseph Robinette “Beau” Biden III

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, June 5, 2015

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell remembers and honors the life of Beau Biden. “Beau was a model for determinedly pursuing success, while also demonstrating exceeding humility and grace – a dedicated public servant who had a fierce devotion to family above all else,” said Governor Markell. “While Beau Biden left us […]




Reservations still available for lecture/tours of the DeBraak hull

Historical and Cultural Affairs | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, June 1, 2015

British warship was capsized and lost off the Delaware coast on May 25, 1798.




Statement from Secretary Bullock on Beau Biden

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2015

Beau Biden was a truly gifted public servant, and one of the very best I have ever worked with. As our attorney general, Beau always let the truth and the best interests of the people of Delaware guide his decisions, even when those decisions were not popular. Beau’s caring and compassion for the lives he […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Building a Strong Workforce to Meet the Demands of Growing Industries

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 29, 2015

Governor Markell highlights additional efforts to provide Delawareans with access to ongoing education and jobs training.