Operation Snowflake aims to help Sandy Hook Elementary School
The United Way of Delaware and the Delaware Community Foundation has begun conducting "Operation Snowflake" statewide in support of the Sandy Hook Elementary School community's attempt to rebuild after...
View ArticleElectric Co-op to send students to Washington, D.C.
Delaware Electric Cooperative announced that it will sponsor an all expense paid trip for three high school juniors to attend the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour June 16-20 in...
View Article65 farms permanently preserved by Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation
The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation in Dover has purchased the development rights of 65 new farms, including 30 in Kent County, as part of the Delaware Farmland Preservation Program.
View ArticleThree public hearings set for Exe. order 36
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold three public hearings to discuss Governor Jack Markell's executive order number 36.
View ArticleFlu activity on the rise in Delaware
With the recent increase in flu cases and hospitalizations in Delaware and nationwide, Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans that everyone older than six months who is not yet...
View ArticleBayhealth tightens hospital visitation
Bayhealth-Kent General and Milford Memorial are adapting hospital facilities to meet the local community's increased need for care.
View ArticleAmerican Legion, VFW posts lobby state Legislature to allow gambling
Hundreds of members of American Legion, VFW, Elks and Moose lodge members and others marched around Legislative Hall off the Green Thursday to petition state legislators to reinstate the use of...
View ArticleChamber of Commerce announce board of directors
The Chamber of Commerce announced its 2013 Executive Board of Directors.
View ArticleGun control proposals unveiled by state's top politicians
Delaware's top politicians unveiled five gun control bills on Monday, which was the one-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn. In that tragedy, 26 people were...
View ArticleJellystone Park receives Pinnacle Award
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resort at Delaware Beaches has recently received a Pinnacle Award from Milford, Ohio -based Leisure Systems, which franchises Jellystone Parks.
View ArticleDelaware Hospice to hold new volunteer orientation Jan. 29
Delaware Hospice is inviting anyone who may be interested in joining its volunteer program.
View ArticleDPH gives advice on preventing norovirus
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) gives steps on how to prevent exposure to and spread of norovirus, an illness that typically occurs during the winter months.
View ArticleDMV served millions in 2012
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) interacted with and served 1.7 million customers in person and over the phone in 2012.
View ArticleGov. Markell, Lt. Gov. Denn use history and military to plan future
Gov. Jack Markell and Lt. Gov. Matt Denn emphasized the need to look back at the accomplishments of America's heroes from the Founding Fathers to today's military heroes as inspiration to move forward...
View ArticleDelaware expanded immunization hours; second flu death
The Division of Public Health announced expanded influenza vaccination opportunities at Public Health Clinics Wednesday.
View ArticleDelaware Hospice vows to maintain services despite cuts
Delaware Hospice officials vow to maintain services despite layoffs, reduction in Medicare funding
View ArticleWinter storm warning issued for central & southern Delaware
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. has issued an urgent, winter storm warning calling for a mix of rain and snow in Kent and Sussex counties Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning.
View ArticleGov. Markell envisions no tax cuts & more compensation for teachers
Gov. Jack Markell proposed better compensation for teachers, gun control measures aimed at keeping schools safer, improved school counseling and more cops on the streets in his State of the State...
View ArticleKent County Tourism crushing grapes with new winery organization
Delaware wine industry members formed the Delaware Wineries Association this month becoming the state's first and only nonprofit industry association in Delaware dedicated to wine and spirits
View ArticleDelaware Hospice to hold brunch on Feb. 1
Delaware Hospice's Family Support Center will hold a lunch bunch lecture from noon to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford.
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