November Bethel Town Council Meeting Date Moved

PLEASE NOTE:    Due to the National Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the November Bethel Town Council meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 12 at 7 PM.  Please note this change on your calendars.  Thank [...]

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DE Launch of Agricultural Financing Program

Delaware Launches Agricultural Financing Program   DOVER, Del. (Sept. 3, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA), in partnership with the Division of Small Business, officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Financing Program (DAFP) today. This new program aims to increase the viability of Delaware’s agricultural industry by broadening lending opportunities [...]

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Woodland Ferry Closure Update/New Ferry Captains Sought

SEAFORD, DE – DELDOT says the Woodland Ferry will be closed through Sept. 16. Officials say the delay in reopening is due to a longer than expect wait time for engine parts. The work is part of the 5-year mandatory maintenance inspection as required by the U.S. Coast Guard.   DELDOT [...]

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DE House Republican Caucus Newsletter – 8/2/24

NEWS: Christiana Care Files Lawsuit Seeking to Overturn State Law Usurping Control of Hospital Budgets A controversial new state law that gives a state board budgetary control of Delaware’s non-profit hospitals is being challenged. Christiana Care filed a lawsuit Monday in Chancery Court against Gov. John Carney and other state [...]

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FROM DELMARVA POWER – SUMMER PREPAREDNESS

FROM JIM SMITH AT DELMARVA POWER: Dear Community & Governmental Partners:                                                                                     With summer on the way, Delmarva Power wants you to know that we are ready. We have taken steps to prepare the local energy grid to meet increased customer demand and help ensure continued affordable and reliable energy [...]

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FROM TIM DUKES: MOBILE DMV

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) “On the Go” mobile unit kicks off its third season visiting Seaford starting this week. The 45-foot trailer, featuring four fully functional workstations, is ADA-accessible. It comes complete with an awning for bad weather and a wheelchair lift, and it performs most DMV [...]

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Delaware Farmers Market Sales Grow to $4.14 Million in 2023

January 9, 2024 Contact: Stacey Hofmann, 302-698-4542, stacey.hofmann@delaware.gov Media Note: Pictures available online at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB9FjC   Delaware Farmers Market Sales Grow to $4.14 Million in 2023 HARRINGTON, Del. (January 9, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $4.14 [...]

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Delaware Forest Service Partners with Delaware Libraries to Promote Smokey Bear Reading Challenge

Delaware Forest Service Partners with Delaware Libraries to Promote Smokey Bear Reading Challenge DOVER, Del. (January 3, 2024) – From January 1 through November 28, 2024, the United States Forest Service and state library systems across the country are celebrating Smokey’s 80th birthday by participating in the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge. [...]

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DE ELECTRIC VEHICLE MANDATES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING EXCERPT FROM THE DE HoR Newsletter regarding Electric Vehicle Mandates: The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced late yesterday that it has finalized regulations mandating the aggressive, increasing sale of new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) – predominately battery-electric vehicles. The rules, to be published in [...]

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CHICKEN OWNERS – PLEASE READ

Anyone who owns chickens PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING – VERY IMPORTANT REGARDING AVIAN FLU! For Immediate Release Contact: Stacey Hofmann, 302-698-4542, stacey.hofmann@delaware.gov  Delaware Poultry Owners Urged to Take Precautions Due to HPAI on Delmarva  Dover, Del. (November 21, 2023) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture is urging all poultry owners, including commercial producers [...]

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