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48 people age 85 and older in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending January 14

By First State Times | Jan 31, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending January 14.

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week ending Jan. 14

By First State Times | Jan 31, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC estimates 47 people in 75-84 age group in Delaware died during week ending January 14

By First State Times | Jan 30, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 47 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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Delaware Office of Animal Welfare, Delaware State Police Rescue 14 Dogs; 5 Residents Face Felony Dog Fighting Charges

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) and the Delaware State Police (DSP) responded to a complaint of suspicious activity at a Seaford residence over the weekend resulting in charges related to dog fighting and the rescue of 14 dogs.

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Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awardees Announced During Delaware Ag Week

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

During the first day of Delaware Ag Week, the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Management Program Administrator Chris Brosch presented three honorees with the 2022 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awards.

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DNREC Issues Notice of Violation to Owner of Pine Haven Campground Community for Ongoing Wastewater Issues

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Notice of Violation (NOV) for wastewater violations to property owner Blue Beach Bungalows DE, LLC and parent company Blue Water Development Corp. of Ocean City, Md.

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Delaware’s 2022 Farmers Markets Hit All-time High Sales Record

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

During the Farmers Market Managers Summit held during Delaware Ag Week today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.7 million.

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Delaware State Housing Authority Announces The Launch Of Statewide Rent Reporting Pilot

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The program that provides renters an opportunity to build their credit score without taking on more debt by simply paying their rent

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Funding Available for Delaware Communities Seeking to Improve Tree Canopy

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is still accepting applications for up to $5,000 in matching grants for tree planting and management projects on public land and community open space.

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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

Governor Carney on Friday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days.

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DMV Unveils New Virtual Lobby

By Press release submission | Jan 30, 2023

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) invites customers to utilize its newest feature, the DMV virtual lobby.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Delaware during week Jan. 14

By First State Times | Jan 29, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 14, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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CDC predicts 29 people in 65-74 age group in Delaware died during week ending January 14

By First State Times | Jan 29, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 29 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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DNREC Shuts Down Polly Drummond Yard Waste Site Following a Second Suspicious Ground Fire in a Week

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The second fire drew local fire companies to the yard waste site this morning, forcing its immediate closure for public health and safety concerns at least until DNREC can determine the cause of the fires.

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Delaware to Solicit Water Quality Improvement Projects With Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), will begin soliciting for new water quality improvement projects

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Three Seasoned Leaders Named Deputy Wardens at Delaware Correctional Facilities

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

All appointments became effective this week.

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DOL Conducting 2023 Annual Prevailing Wage Survey

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023

The Division of Industrial Affairs (DIA) at the Department of Labor (DOL) is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects.

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How many 45-64-year-olds died in Delaware during week ending January 14?

By First State Times | Jan 28, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 25 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending January 14.

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Delaware local governments give Amazon $8 million in tax breaks

By First State Times | Jan 26, 2023

Amazon received $8 million in subsidies, tax breaks, and grants from Delaware communities to build two facilities.

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End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending Jan. 7 did not exceed death expectancy

By First State Times | Jan 24, 2023

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 7, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.