TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Jan. 5 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Cherokee Nation completed more than $20 million in road and bridge repair and replacement projects in 2023 and will complete another $15 million in projects in the coming year. The Cherokee Nation Department of Transportation and Infrastructure used a combination of tribal funds and federal Tribal Transportation Program dollars to complete the 45 projects in   more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 4 (TNSres) -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2024: Exploring partnerships with neighboring states, promoting the coordinated, cost-effective buildout of the transmission system on a regional scale and including ways to avoid, minimize or mitigate environmental impacts are among the recommendations put forward in a report on developing a process for offshore wind procurement delivered to Governor John   more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 4 (TNSres) -- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued the following news: With the Delaware Clean Water Trust Oversight Committee having adopted the final draft version of the Strategic Plan along with an annual report, a 15-day public input period which is to begin Jan. 3 offers an opportunity for Delaware residents and interested parties to tell how they feel the trust can support water quality improvements in the state with funding thro  more

HANOVER, Indiana, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Hanover College issued the following news: Acclaimed ecologist and author Doug Tallamy will discuss the interaction between life-sustaining native plants, insects, birds and other wildlife in our local environments during a special presentation on Hanover College's campus. Tallamy, T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture at the University of Delaware, will speak at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, in Fitzgibbon Recital Hall, Lynn Center for Fine Arts. The lecture is o  more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 17 students as 2023-2024 Education Fellows. The four-year fellowships are awarded each year by Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Education to first-year students with a high potential for success at the university and a stated interest in teaching at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level. OWU's newest Education Fellows are: * Sophie Bohrer of New   more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 5 -- The University of Delaware issued the following news: * * * UD microbiology graduate program unleashes the power of tiny creatures * * * In life, some of nature's most fearsome creatures and most helpful friends are with us all the time. They are everywhere around us, and even inside of us, happily living their microbial dreams. To most people, these cleverly cohabitating critters are nearly impossible to see, uncomfortable to contemplate and completely misunders  more

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- The University of Delaware issued the following news: * * * UD experts share their best tips for setting New Year's resolutions, creating habits and reaching goals * * * Every January, millions of people set out with the best intentions to change. They'll go to the gym this year, eat healthier, save money, learn a new skill -- the list goes on. But most people -- about 90% -- give up on their New Year's resolutions within the first few weeks of the year.   more