Open Burning Ban — Also Known As Ozone Season — Runs May 1-Sept. 30 — The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control reminds residents that open burning of materials such as tree limbs, brush and branches is allowed until May 1 — when the state’s annual open burning ban takes effect through Sept. 30. …

Governor John Carney on Thursday signed the ninth revision to his COVID-19 emergency order, updating public health requirements for youth and amateur sports. Under the ninth revision to the COVID-19 order: Athletes participating in high-risk sports must wear a face covering at all times. High-risk sports include ice hockey, basketball…

If you received a HELP loan in early 2020, your first round of payments may be due soon. The Division has decided to defer these payments until a later date, meaning you will not be required to make a payment on an outstanding HELP loan until at least July 1, 2021. We will continue to communicate as that date approaches to let you know when payments will begin.

The Office of Pensions is hosting a virtual Pre-retirement Workshop to provide information regarding the Delaware State Employees’ Pension Plan benefits. There is no cost or pre-registration required to attend. Participants will learn how to prepare their own estimated benefit using the Pension online calculator. The session will begin promptly at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Please check the Office of Pensions website for the most up-to-date information and the link to the session: Click this link.

Sussex County When: Monday, April 5 starting at 11:00 a.m. (the Food Bank reserves the right to start early if traffic begins to back up) Where: Crossroad Community Church, 20684 State Forest Road, Georgetown Register in advance: AprSussexCountyFood.eventbrite.com Sign up to volunteer: https://fbd.volunteerhub.com/event/a98a4015-3e43-486a-bdd2-84d47823a469 Kent County When: Wednesday, April 7 starting at 11:00 a.m. (the…

The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has updated its guidance to Delaware’s long-term care facilities following recent federal recommendations that allow for expanded indoor visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidance was updated last week and was sent to the state’s 86 long-term care (LTC) facilities; it can…

Governor John Carney, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) announced the list of community testing sites throughout Delaware next week. …

As program expands, 25 percent of Delawareans have received at least one shot — Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on Tuesday announced that Delawareans aged 50+ can now register on the State of Delaware’s COVID-19 vaccine waiting list at vaccinerequest.delaware.gov. DPH, the Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware National Guard (DNG) will host large vaccination events…

Delaware’s state forest campsites are now open to the public under a new online reservation system that allows for advance booking and preferred site selection. …