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MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Carney to Discuss Delaware’s Economy in Kent and Sussex

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney will visit Kent and Sussex counties on Tuesday for three events to discuss the state’s economy with Delawareans and business leaders.   Tuesday, September 19 Kent County Economic Summit – The Power of Partnerships This event is open to the press. WHAT:        Governor Carney will deliver remarks at the Kent […]



West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware horse

The Office of the State Veterinarian today announced the Delaware’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse in 2017. This is the first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in Delaware since 2015.



DNREC establishes 21-day timeframe for extended closure of Delaware Bay for recreational shellfish harvest

As reported this week to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Surface Water Discharges Section, Kent County’s wastewater treatment plant is back within acceptable water quality levels for the effluent discharged into the Murderkill River – leading DNREC to establish a timeframe for a federally-advised 21-day closure of recreational shellfish harvest in the Delaware Bay north of the Mispillion Inlet. The 21-day closure in effect for potential public health risks extends from July 24 to Aug. 14.



Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps appeal period runs to Sept. 1 for parts of Kent and Sussex County

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship reminds residents of Kent and Sussex County that preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of the two counties released last year by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are currently in a 90-day regulatory appeal period that ends Sept. 1.



Summer Food Service Program Provides Nutritious Meals for Needy Children

Delaware’s First Lady is leading effort to ensure children have regular access to healthy meals WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and the Delaware Department of Education are asking for your help in letting Delaware residents know of the availability of free meals this summer for children in need. The Summer Food Service […]






 Pages Tagged With: "Kent County"

MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor Carney to Discuss Delaware’s Economy in Kent and Sussex

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney will visit Kent and Sussex counties on Tuesday for three events to discuss the state’s economy with Delawareans and business leaders.   Tuesday, September 19 Kent County Economic Summit – The Power of Partnerships This event is open to the press. WHAT:        Governor Carney will deliver remarks at the Kent […]



West Nile Virus confirmed in Delaware horse

The Office of the State Veterinarian today announced the Delaware’s first case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a horse in 2017. This is the first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in Delaware since 2015.



DNREC establishes 21-day timeframe for extended closure of Delaware Bay for recreational shellfish harvest

As reported this week to the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s Surface Water Discharges Section, Kent County’s wastewater treatment plant is back within acceptable water quality levels for the effluent discharged into the Murderkill River – leading DNREC to establish a timeframe for a federally-advised 21-day closure of recreational shellfish harvest in the Delaware Bay north of the Mispillion Inlet. The 21-day closure in effect for potential public health risks extends from July 24 to Aug. 14.



Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps appeal period runs to Sept. 1 for parts of Kent and Sussex County

DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship reminds residents of Kent and Sussex County that preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of the two counties released last year by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are currently in a 90-day regulatory appeal period that ends Sept. 1.



Summer Food Service Program Provides Nutritious Meals for Needy Children

Delaware’s First Lady is leading effort to ensure children have regular access to healthy meals WILMINGTON, Del. – First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney and the Delaware Department of Education are asking for your help in letting Delaware residents know of the availability of free meals this summer for children in need. The Summer Food Service […]