Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:25:17 EDT State of Delaware Government News http://www.delaware.gov http://www.delaware.gov/egov/portal.nsf/allfiles/images/%24file/title-stateofdelaware.gif http://www.delaware.gov en-us A centralized newsfeed of news and press releases from State of Delaware agencies for the last two weeks. gic@delaware.gov (Government Information Center) Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:36:33 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Charter-School-of-Wilmington-Team-%93A%94-Wins-State-Championship-.aspx Dover (April 25, 2013) - Charter School of Wilmington Team A is the winner of the 2013 Delaware Envirothon competition held today at Wicked R Western Productions in Wyoming, Del. Charter School of Wilmington Team B placed second, and the team from Polytech High School won third place in the competition. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190471 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:00:11 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Take-a-Hike-at-Cape-Henlopen-State-Park.aspx LEWES (April 25, 2013) - The public is invited to take a hike in the park. On Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m., naturalists will guide a hike through the Salt Marsh to search for plants and animals working together to survive and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the marsh. The hike is designed for adults and children over seven. The hike will begin at the Biden Center in the park. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190470 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:41:14 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Guppy-Club-Slither-and-Slime!-at-Cape-Henlopen-State-Park.aspx LEWES (April 25, 2013) - Parents are invited to bring their three to five-year-olds to the Seaside Nature Center at Cape Henlopen State Park on Thursday, May 2 at 10:30 a.m. for their monthly Guppy Club program. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190469 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:19:19 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/TrashStoppers-see-DNRECs-anti-dumping-program-candidly-on-camera-in-new-video.aspx DOVER (April 25, 2013) - DNREC's TrashStoppers program to stop illegal trash dumping in Delaware thrives on violators convicting themselves on camera of breaking the law and possibly costing themselves thousands of dollars in fines. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190468 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.dartfirststate.com/dtc.ejs?command=PublicDTCPressReleaseDisplay&id=4742 Washington, DC -- Riding public transportation in the Philly Area saves individuals $11,600 a year Washington, D.C. While flowers and green grass is bursting all around us, your wallet will also be full of green if you take public transportation. Even with gas prices dropping in the month of April, individuals who ride public transportation instead of driving in the Philly area can save, on average, more than $967 this month, and $11,600 annually, according to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) April Transit Savings Report. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190294 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/openhouseatlaurelboysgirl-042513.html An open house at the Laurel Boys & Girls Club on April 27 will highlight Global Youth Service Day in Delaware and offer the public a chance to see improvements to the club and to volunteer for additional projects. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190364 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/24/arbor-day-school-poster-contest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook This year's statewide winner is Stephen Venable of Milford's Honor Academy, who will be recognized along with winners from each county by Governor Jack A. Markell at the Delaware Arbor Day Ceremony on Tuesday, May 7 at 11 a.m., In the News Delaware-News-Item-1190283 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:37:46 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/24/delaware-safety-and-homeland-security-utilizes-technology-solution-to-enhance-school-security-planning-statewide/ Governor Markell and Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) Secretary Lewis D. Schiliro marked the next step in the statewide school safety planning process that will involve the development of a web-based portal to serve as a repository for all Delaware public school safety plans. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189914 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0424.shtml From nearly 3.2 million graduating high school seniors, about 3,900 students were identified as candidates for the program and about 550 have been named semifinalists. Up to 141 students will be chosen as 2012 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189859 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/gotdrugs-042413.html The Lt. Governor joined the Department of Health and Social Services, Department of State, Medical Society of Delaware, and the DEA in Dover yesterday to announce the bi-annual Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27,2013 and the state's policy and program recommendations for combating prescription drug abuse. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189797 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:36:42 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/23/plan-would-strengthen-teacher-preparation/ Governor Jack Markell announced measures to strengthen licensure requirements for prospective teachers while improving teaching training and better tracking data on teacher preparation programs. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189915 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/23/warm-weather-is-returning-and-so-are-delaware%E2%80%99s-bats-division-of-fish-and-wildlife-seeks-volunteer-bat-spotters/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook The Delaware Bat Count is a statewide research study of bat populations, breeding activity and the overall health of the bats that inhabit our state. The bat program is always looking for reports of new bat colonies. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189715 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/23/delaware-forest-service-2013-fire-camp/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Sixty volunteer firefighters attended the Delaware Forest Service's 18th Annual Fire Camp on Saturday April 20 at Blackbird State Forest - an intensive one-day training session that tested their physical stamina and mental preparation and culminated with a hands-on "live-burn" fire simulation. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189714 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:57:34 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-now-accepting-grant-proposals-for-wastewater-and-surface-water-.aspx DOVER (April 23, 2013) - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control's Financial Assistance Branch and the Division of Watershed Stewardship are now accepting project proposals from state, county and municipal governments and governmental subdivisions for matching grants for wastewater and surface water project planning. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189331 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:10:31 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Delaware-Goes-to-War-at-Cape-Henlopen-State-Park-0423-9237.aspx LEWES (April 23, 2013) - On Saturday, April 27,from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Cape Henlopen State Park will be hosting the annual Delaware Goes to War Re-Enactment at the Fort Miles Historic Area. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189330 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/release.shtml?id=4737 Dover -- WHAT: In observance of National Work Zone Safety Awareness NASCAR Stock car Driver Martin Truex Jr., DelDOT's spokesperson for Work Zone Safety Awareness, will be coming to the Christiana Mall, Tuesday, April 30. Come and get your picture taken with Martin and have him autograph your favorite NASCAR item. WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, April 30, at 12 Noon, in the parking lot of Christiana Mall. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189160 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0422.shtml U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan named St. Andrew's School in Middletown among 64 schools named as 2013 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1189290 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:06:15 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/22/lt-joe-szczerba-honored-posthumously-with-congressional-badge-of-bravery/ U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, and U.S. Attorney Charles M. Oberly, III, presented the family of fallen Officer Joseph L. Szczerba with the Congressional Badge of Bravery Award. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188782 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:25:15 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-issues-air-permit-to-restart-cooling-tower-at-Delaware-City-Refinery-.aspx DOVER (April 22, 2013) - DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara today approved issuance of an air permit for the Delaware City Refining Company to restart an unused closed-loop cooling water tower at the Delaware City Refinery. The restarted unit will help the facility achieve a required 33 percent reduction in cooling water withdrawal from 452 million gallons per day (mgd) to 303 mgd, which is anticipated to reduce incidents of aquatic life mortality by a corresponding 33 percent. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188768 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:31:38 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Park-Rangers-investigation-into-vehicle-break-ins-leads-to-arrests-of-Wilmington-couple.aspx NEWARK (April 22, 2013) - An investigation by Delaware State Park Rangers into a series of vehicle break-ins over the last three months at White Clay Creek and Brandywine Creek State Parks culminated in the arrests April 19 of a Wilmington couple on an array of criminal charges. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188767 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/release.shtml?id=4735 Dover -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has posted its 2012 Annual Report on its website. This is the first annual report issued by the department in several years, and it is available online as a cost-efficient way of providing this information to the public. The content of DelDOT's Annual Report covers Key Services and Accomplishments for the year 2012, by the various Divisions within the department. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188599 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/week_of_service_with_volunteerda.html First lady Carla Markell will be joined by Sen. Tom Carper and DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara on April 20 at the Brandywine State Park Community Volunteer Day, the kick-off event for Delaware's Week of Service April 20-27. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188666 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:00:25 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/19/governors-weekly-message-investing-in-early-childhood-education/ In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights collaborative efforts underway in early childhood education by elected officials, business leaders and community partners to ensure our children begin on the right path for learning and life. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188222 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:24:31 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-Fish--Wildlife-Enforcement-Blotter-April-9-16.aspx DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents between April 9 and April 16 made 669 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 26 boating safety/fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 38 complaints and issued 24 citations. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188210 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:20:50 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Warm-weather-is-returning%2C-and-so-are-Delaware%92s-bats0419-9477.aspx DOVER (April 19, 2013) - Delaware is home to eight species of bats, several of which have begun their annual move from winter hibernation sites to summer maternity colonies. Female bats return pregnant to the colonies where they congregate to give birth and raise their pups. In Delaware, these colonies can often take up residence in barns, garages, attics and homes. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188209 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:59:33 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/River-otters-fishing-for-names-at-Brandywine-Zoo.aspx WILMINGTON (April 19, 2013) - Two male North American River Otters have taken up residence at the Brandywine Zoo and visitors can not only meet them starting Saturday, April 20, but zoo-goers also have an opportunity to help choose names for the otters by voting at the zoo throughout the spring. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188208 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:35:35 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Wild-animals-in-your-yard.aspx DOVER (April 19, 2013) - With spring mowing season underway and having fielded recent calls from people who have found what they believe are "abandoned" baby rabbits, DNREC's Division of Fish and Wildlife would like to remind well-meaning wildlife watchers not to "rescue" young wild animals. Young Eastern cottontail rabbits, in particular, may appear to be alone, since their mothers often temporarily leave their ground nests to avoid attracting predators, returning only to feed their young. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188207 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:37:39 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Citizens-Source-Water-Protection-Committee-to-meet-May-1.aspx DOVER (April 19, 2013) - The Source Water Protection Citizens and Technical Advisory Committee (CTAC) of the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program will hold its semiannual meeting from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 1 in Conference Room 220 A&B of the Kent County Administrative Offices on Bay Road in Dover. This meeting is the second of two focused on nutrients in drinking water. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188206 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/emergencymedicalservices-0419201.html The exercises were based upon a fictional anthrax release and are part of a multi-year practice drill series required by the CDC and designed to enhance Delaware's public health response. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188106 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:49:55 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/18/delaware-senate-passes-gun-background-check-bill/ Following the passage of House Bill 35 by the Delaware Senate by a 13-8 margin, Governor Jack Markell thanked members of the General Assembly for their leadership in passing the most significant piece of gun safety legislation in Delaware in decades. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1188223 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:38:03 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/18/delaware-unveils-public-benefit-corporation-legislation/ Governor Jack Markell today joined members of the General Assembly to announce legislation enabling the formation of public benefit corporations in Delaware. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187655 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:54:49 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Bear-man-charged-with-weapons%2C-hunting-violations.aspx BEAR (April 18, 2013) - A Bear man was arrested and charged with game and firearm violations after DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcements found he had a past felony conviction that prohibited him from possessing deadly weapons. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187641 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:03:30 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Collaborative-coastal-grass-planting-effort-to-help-IR-dune.aspx LEWES (April 18, 2013) - A coastal grass planting effort capitalizing on Department of Correction's VOP (violation of probation) laborers and privately-donated resources will help DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship bolster the north side of the Indian River Inlet against lost or displaced sand from future weather events. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187640 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0418.shtml Findings released today by researchers at Harvard University have policy and practice implications for Delaware public school staffing. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187601 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:45:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0418b.shtml More than 619 students and advisors from across the state will gather to demonstrate their skills with 1,429 entries into 53 hands-on, minds-on competitive events at the 35th annual Delaware Technology Student Association State Conference next week. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187600 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/infantmortalitydrops-041713_.html Lt. Governor Launches Safe Sleep Campaign for infants to reduce Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187543 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/stdpreventionmonth-041713.html To prevent the spread of STDs, the Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that parents talk to their youth about preventing infection. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187542 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:31:12 GMT http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/17/drivers-urged-to-look-out-for-slow-moving-farm-equipment/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Motorists can take safety steps that include paying attention to the road, passing with caution, allowing extra room when following slow-moving equipment, and being patient if a farmer can't immediately pull over. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187458 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:31:12 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Governor-Markell-helps-dedicate-PSEG-Milford-Solar-Farm.aspx MILFORD (April 17, 2013) - Delaware Governor Jack Markell today joined with PSEG Solar Source, Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), juwi solar, Inc. (JSI) and Sunolar Power (Sunolar) to dedicate the PSEG Milford Solar Farm. The 15-megawatt facility, located in Milford, Del., is the state's largest solar farm. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187077 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:22:51 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Governor%92s-2013-Agricultural-and-Urban-Conservation-Award-winners-honored-today.aspx DOVER (April 17, 2013) - The Agricultural Museum and Village was the setting for today's Stewardship Week proclamation reading and presentation of the annual Governor's Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187076 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:23:46 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-celebrates-Earth-Day-on-April-22.aspx DOVER (April 17, 2013) - In celebration of the 43rd annual Earth Day, DNREC is holding a rain barrel sale and showcasing conservation exhibits from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, April 22 at the agency's Richardson and Robbins Building In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187075 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0417.shtml Top students from Delaware's public high schools will be honored April 29 as exemplary scholars of the graduating Class of 2013 at the annual Secretary of Education's Scholars Dinner at Dover Downs Hotel. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187035 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:15:18 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/2014-Delaware-Waterfowl-and-Trout-Stamp-winners-announced.aspx DOVER (April 16, 2013) - The results are in, and the winner of both of Delaware's sporting tamp art contests is Indiana artist Jeffrey Klinefelter. His painting of a blue winged teal will become the 2014 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp, and his painting of brown trout will become the 2014 Delaware Trout Stamp. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187081 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:49:12 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC%92s-DuPont-Nature-Center-celebrates-Earth-Day-on-April-20.aspx SLAUGHTER BEACH (April 16, 2013) - DNREC's DuPont Nature Center at Mispillion Harbor Reserve near Milford will celebrate Earth Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the center. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1187080 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:30:57 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/16/flags-lowered-to-half-staff-today-to-honor-victims-of-boston-marathon-bombings/ Governor Markell ordered flags to be lowered between April 16 and 22 as a mark of respect for the victims of the April 15 bombings in Boston, Massachusetts. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1186525 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:46:23 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/New-Broadkill-River-Watershed-Report-details-wetland-health%2C-management-recommendations.aspx DOVER (April 16, 2013) - DNREC's Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program announced this week that they have completed the final report on the health of wetlands located in central Sussex County's Broadkill River Watershed. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1186511 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:58:07 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Enjoy-the-fifth-annual-White-Clay-%93CREEK-FEST%94.aspx NEWARK (April 16, 2013) - White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, in partnership with DNREC's Division of Parks and Recreation, United Water Suez Environment and the National Park Service, invites the public to the fifth annual White Clay Creek Fest scheduled for May 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Carpenter Recreation Area in White Clay Creek State Park - just minutes away from University of Delaware's north campus. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1186510 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:05:32 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/15/governor-jack-markell-and-lt-governor-matt-denn-unveil-strategic-plan-for-early-childhood-education/ Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Governor Matt Denn presented a long-term, strategic plan today to strengthen and sustain Delaware's early childhood system. Developed by the Delaware Early Childhood Council, the plan focuses on whole-child development, family engagement and community collaboration to reach milestones and meet established goals over the next five years. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1186893 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:05:32 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/15/delaware-to-assist-manufactured-homeowners/ The new Manufactured Housing Assistance Program (MHAP) has been made available through Delaware Homeowner Relief — a partnership of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Delaware Attorney General's Office. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1186526 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:44:51 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-Fish-and-Wildlife-Enforcement-Blotter-April-3-9.aspx DOVER (April 12, 2013) - DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents made 1,135 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters and the general public, including 12 boating safety/fishing regulation compliance checks. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185950 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:24:38 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Training-Workshop-on-managing-invasive-plants-set-for-April-24.aspx DOVER (April 15, 2013) - A training workshop on preventing and managing invasive plants and supporting healthy habitats will be held 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at the St. Jones Reserve, 818 Kitts Hummock Road in Dover. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185946 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/domesticviolence-041513.html U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) announced the award of $2 million in federal grants focused on addressing and preventing domestic violence as a public health issue to the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCADV). In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185851 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:04:24 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/12/the-centurion-newsletter-april-2013-edition/ My Fellow Veterans: The General Assembly is again in full session. I encourage you to keep a close eye on all bills introduced or assigned to committees that may have an impact on veterans. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185766 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:04:24 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/12/are-you-a-looker-motorcyclists-are-looking-out-for-you/ With winter gone and spring bringing warmer weather, more motorcyclists are out on the roads. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is reminding motorists to keep an eye out for motorcyclists because they are looking out for you. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185578 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:34:58 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/12/governors-weekly-message-marriage-equality-%e2%80%93-writing-the-next-chapter-in-history/ In his weekly message, Governor Markell talks about the current momentum regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage in Delaware and the important role young people play in moving the issue forward. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185399 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:14:35 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Four-charged-in-criminal-mischief-incident-at-Phillips-Landing-monument.aspx LAUREL (April 12, 2013) - On April 9, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents concluded a week-long investigation by making four arrests in connection with an April 1 incident of criminal mischief at the Phillips Landing public boat ramp near Laurel, in which unknown suspects pulled down the Captain John Smith Nanticoke Exploration Monument and damaged four road signs. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185385 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:37:02 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Preliminary-Flood-Insurance-Rate-Maps-for-portions-of-Kent-County-.aspx DOVER (April 12, 2013) - The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has announced that preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps for portions of Kent County have been released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185384 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:56:55 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Community-Involvement-Advisory-Council-to-meet-April-160412-6074.aspx DOVER (April 12, 2013) - The Community Involvement Advisory Council (CIAC) will hold a meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 at the Smyrna Rest Stop Conference Room, U.S. Route 13 in Smyrna. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185383 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/farmrichfrozenfoods-041513.html The Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging the public to take precautions to prevent possible infection with E. coli O121 linked to Farm Rich brand frozen food products. On March 28, Rich Products Corporation recalled more than 196,000 pounds of Farm Rich brand frozen chicken quesadillas and several other frozen mini meals and snack items due to possible contamination. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185852 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2013/0411.shtml The majority of teachers feel their schools are a good place to work and learn, feel trusted and recognized for their expertise, have the time they need to collaborate with peers and believe their school environments are safe, according to the more than 6,000 Delaware educators who responded to the TELL (Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning) Delaware survey. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185343 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/release.shtml?id=4730&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 18, at the Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School, 4050 Wrangle Hill Road in Bear. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1185201 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:49:08 +0000 http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/11/governor-jack-markell-presents-donated-books-to-terry-childrens-center/ Wilmington - Applauding the public's generosity during a month-long book drive in February, today Governor Jack Markell presented a portion of 3,000 books donated to the Terry Children's Center (TCC). Joined by Secretary Jennifer Ranji of the Delaware Children's Department and TCC staff, Governor Markell indicated that the large stacks of books displayed behind him [...] In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184833 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:43:57 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Final-Fort-DuPont-master-plan-meeting-April-18-in-Delaware-City.aspx DELAWARE CITY (April 11, 2013) - The last of three community meetings on the future of the Historic Fort DuPont Complex will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Delaware City Community Center, located at 250 Fifth Street (5th & Bayard). In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184818 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/practicaltipstoprotectyourhealth.html As National Public Health Week comes to a close, the Division of Public Health (DPH) provides some final tips on practical ways to protect your health. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184728 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:01:00 EDT http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/pressreleases/2013/clinichoursreduction-04112013.html Services are still available on Tuesdays and Fridays during 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The WIC office hours will remain the same and are not impacted by the reduction in health clinic service hours. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184726 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.deldot.gov/home/newsroom/release.shtml?id=4731 Dover -- The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has recently established the "Hero's on the Highways" program which will allow active duty military members and recently discharged Veterans to waive the pre-trip skills and road test requirements for the issuance of a Class A or B Commercial Driver License (CDL). The new program will aid in securing local employment for military members with truck or heavy equipment driving experience. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184648 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:14:31 GMT http://news.delaware.gov/2013/04/10/almost-200-volunteers-plant-trees-at-blackbird-state-forest/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Almost 200 volunteers donated over 440 service hours as part of a conservation project to plant 4,000 oak and pine tree seedlings on a 10-acre parcel of Blackbird State Forest on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184636 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:14:31 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/Milford-man-charged-with-illegally-selling-mounted-wildlife.aspx MILFORD (April 10, 2013) - An investigation that began in January culminated in DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement agents citing a Milford man for illegally offering mounted deer heads, turkeys and a bear for sale online. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184255 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:11:33 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-Division-of-Fish-and-Wildlife-accepting-applications-for-2013-2014-low-number-hunting-license-lottery-on-June-4.aspx The Division will conduct the lottery drawing for 20 available low-number Delaware hunting licenses with numbers under 1,000 at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 in the auditorium at DNREC's main office in the Richardson & Robbins Building in Dover. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184254 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:05:47 GMT http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/News/Pages/DNREC-Wetland-Monitoring-and-Assessment-Program-to-study-Leipsic-and-Little-Creek-watersheds-in-summer-2013.aspx This study is designed to confirm wetland maps and determine the health of local wetlands. The information gathered will help determine how to maintain and improve this important Delaware natural resource. In the News Delaware-News-Item-1184253