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Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - ARRA Wastewater Funding Announced
Governor Jack Markell joined U.S. EPA Region III Acting Administrator William C. Early, Senators Thomas R. Carper and Edward E. Kaufman, Congressman Michael N. Castle and DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara this afternoon to announce EPA's award of $19.2 million in federal stimulus funding for wastewater infrastructure projects in Delaware. [more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - One-Week Closure Set for Route 4 Near Railroad Tracks
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that needed safety improvements will begin Monday, July 13, on Route 4/Chestnut Hill Road in Newark between Route 72/Library Avenue and the railroad tracks. The work will require a full closure of Route 4 to through-traffic between Route 72 and Route 896/South College Avenue for one-week. The closure will allow crews to raise the tracks and smooth out the road surface. [more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - Governor to Visit New Farmers' Market at Legislative Mall
Gov. Markell will speak at the new farmers' market designed to make healthy foods from local farmers more available to the community. [more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - Reminder: Delaware State Parks Offers Free Bikes to Borrow
In addition to free summer concerts, hiking, ocean swimming and more, Delaware State Parks reminds the public that anyone can come to Bellevue State Park in Wilmington, Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes or Trap Pond State Park in Laurel and borrow a bike to ride the park trails for free. [more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - Killens Pond Celebrates Independence Day with Free Concert Featuring the 287th Army Band
The public is invited to Killens Pond State Park to join in a special Independence Day celebration at a free concert in the park on Friday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. The 287th Army Band will perform a variety of music, including patriotic songs and marches. [more]

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 - Nearly 50 Inmates Receive Their High School Diplomas
The Delaware Department of Correction, in conjunction with the State's Department of Education, recently held James H. Grove Adult High School graduation ceremonies at the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution (HRYCI) in Wilmington and the Sussex Correctional Institution (SCI) in Georgetown. [more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 - Two DNREC yard waste drop-off sites to temporarily close for maintenance
Two DNREC community yard waste demonstration sites will temporarily close for a few days for maintenance activities. [more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 - Population Estimates for Cities and Towns Released
The US Census Bureau has released a new set of population estimates for incorporated places for the years 2000 through 2008. [more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 - Piping plovers hatch new chicks, lose two nests at Cape Henlopen
With one nest newly hatched and another flooded out, piping plover monitors have reported good news and bad news from the Point on Cape Henlopen this week. [more]

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 - Markell Signs Budget That Responsibly Closes Historic Shortfall; Lauds Passage of Administration's Education and Energy Reforms
FY 2010 operating budget is hundreds of millions less than last year's; shrinks the size of government. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - OHS Recognizes 10th Anniversary of Teen Driving Law
Ten years ago on July 1st, a new law with the goal of saving young lives on our roadways went into effect. Now a decade later, the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law is likely the single greatest contributing factor responsible for a 59% decline in the number of 16 year old drivers involved in Delaware motor vehicle crashes... [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - Markell Signs Legislation Protecting Vulnerable Delawareans
Governor Jack A. Markell signed legislation into law on Tuesday that will provide greater protections for senior citizens and Delawareans with disabilities. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - DART Introduces NEW Rt. 43 Middletown-Odessa Bus Service
Wilmington -- On Monday, June 22, 2009, DART First State replaced the Middletown Shuttle, with the new, greatly expanded Route 43. The new service connects both Middletown and Odessa with the Route 299 Park & Ride facility, also known as the Odessa Park & Ride. The Route 43 service was designed with input from our partners at the Towns of Middletown and Odessa, DelDOT and area developers. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - Richard Dukes Apprehended
Dukes turned himself in without incident on 06/30/2009. He is currently being held at Sussex Correctional Institution. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - Hearing set for July 21 on Coastal Zone Act permit application for Modular Carpet Recycling LLC
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 on the Delaware Coastal Zone Act permit application for Modular Carpet Recycling LLC. The hearing with be held at DNREC's offices, 391 Lukens Drive, New Castle. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - Fish and Wildlife agents make 15 arrests in Operation Dry Water, including two for BUI
This past weekend, June 25-28, Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents participated in Operation Dry Water, a national multi-state coordinated initiative aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related boating accidents and fatalities and fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. [more]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 - Delaware Seashore State Park to host Ecology Boat Tour on July 2
REHOBOTH BEACH - Individuals participating in the Delaware State Park Estuarine Ecology Pontoon Boat Tour will perform water quality tests, collect and identify plants and animals, and learn the role that humans play in the ecology of coastal waterways. [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - 4th of July Weekend Checkpoints Set
Dover -In an effort to reach zero alcohol-related fatalities this holiday weekend six DUI checkpoints are scheduled to occur statewide as part of the Office of Highway Safety's 2009 "Checkpoint Strikeforce" impaired driving prevention campaign. Some will begin as early as 9 p.m. and last as late as 3 a.m. the following morning... [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - Major DUI Campaign Launching 4th of July
Dover - As thousands take to the roads for the 4th of July holiday weekend remember these names: Charlotte Vollendorf, Daniel Watson, George Grissom, Michael Banks, Chris Shea, Lisa Pink, Keith Rogers, Jasmine Sample, Shaun Loomis, and Ashley Kauffman. These are only a fraction of Delawareans who never made it home because they were killed in a crash involving an impaired driver... [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - Deadly Weekend - Four Fatal Crashes - Safety Officials Urge Caution
Dover - Last weekend was a deadly one on Delaware roads as four people were killed in four separate motor vehicle crashes, all occurring in New Castle County. The first fatality was the result of a motorcycle crash on Friday afternoon. The remaining three all occurred between 1 and 7 a.m. on Sunday morning. A variety of factors were at work in the crashes according to State Police reports including alcohol, speed and lack of seat belt use. All are still under investigation to determine the final factors involved in the crashes. This brings the number of people killed on Delaware roads since January 1st to 51, compared to 59 at this time last year... [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - DNREC's DART yard waste site will remain closed for maintenance until July 2
DNREC's DART Mid-County Community Yard Waste Demonstration Site will remain closed for maintenance activities until 8:30 a.m., Thursday, July 2. The site is located on the southwest corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 13 and Route 72 near Bear. [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - DNREC Secretary Issues Notice of $75,000 Penalty to Premcor Refining Group for Air Pollution Violations
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Collin O'Mara has issued a Notice of Administrative Penalty Assessment and Secretary's Order to The Premcor Refining Group Inc. for violations of the Delaware Code on air pollution. The Order includes a cash penalty of $75,000 and an additional $11,250 as cost recovery reimbursement to the Department for expenses associated with its investigation. [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - Delaware State Parks Announces Revamped Trail Challenge Program
In a continuing effort to provide inexpensive, accessible outdoor recreation opportunities for children and families, Delaware State Parks has updated its popular Trail Challenge program. The new program features different levels of participation to win awards and be entered into prize drawings. [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - Walkaway Sean Lucas
The Delaware Department of Correction announces that Sean Lucas failed to return from an authorized pass issued by the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. [more]

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 - Walkaway Richard Dukes
The Delaware Department of Correction announces that Richard Dukes failed to return from an authorized pass issued by the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - Markell Announces DelDOT Has Met Critical ARRA Deadline
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has met the June 29, 2009 deadline to obligate at least 50 percent of the $85.2 million in the Transportation Enhancement and Flex funding category provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). As of this deadline, 22 projects are either completed, advertised, awarded or under construction within the 120-day deadline. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - Marsh Enhancement at James Farm Ecological Preserve Unveiled
The newly-enhanced Slough's Gut Marsh, located on the east side of the James Farm Ecological Preserve near Ocean View, was unveiled today - the result of a project that transformed 24 acres of eroded and degraded marsh into a healthy and productive ecosystem. The marsh is located on land owned by Sussex County and managed by the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - Delaware Joins U.S. Green Building Council to Advance the State's Efforts in Green Building
In an effort to encourage the design and construction of greener buildings in Delaware, the state has joined the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The USGBC is a non-profit organization that, among other initiatives, administers the LEED program, which provides commercial and residential building owners and operators a specific framework for implementing measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - DelDOT Meets 1st ARRA Deadline / $63 Million of Recovery Act Funding Obligated by June 29 Deadline
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has met the June 29, 2009 deadline to obligate at least 50 percent of the $85.2 million in the Transportation Enhancement and Flex funding category provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). As of this deadline, 22 projects are either completed, advertised, awarded or under construction within the 120-day deadline. For all categories of projects, DelDOT has obligated approximately $63 million, said DelDOT Secretary Carolann Wicks. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - When Barnaby talks, farmers listen
When Art Barnaby talks, farmers listen. For twenty years Barnaby has been the go to source for helping producers across the country understand how farm bills and farm policy interact with production and marketing risks. He will be in Delaware on August 10, at the Carvel Research and Education Center near Georgetown. The program runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm and is co-sponsored by the Delaware Department of Agriculture and USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA). All farmers are invited. Attendees can reserve space by calling (877) 673-2767 to register. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - Bear man dies in Bowers Beach boating accident
A Bear man involved in a boating accident this morning, June 25, died this afternoon in Bayhealth-Kent General Hospital in Dover. [more]

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 - DelDOT and Local Contractors Win Industry Award / American Concrete Pipe Association Bestows 2009 Achievement Award
A recent construction project on Route 4/Ogletown-Stanton Road, has earned the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and two local contractors the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Concrete Pipe Association. Primary contractor Eastern States Construction Service, Inc. of Wilmington, and sub-contractor Rinker Materials of Middletown, are the firms sharing in the award. DelDOT Secretary Carolann Wicks feels the award is recognition that is sorely needed for Delaware contractors. [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Legislation Positively Impacting Children is Making Progress in the Legislature
Dozens of advocates for Delaware's children voice their support on the steps of Legislative Hall [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Fort Delaware Candlelight Ghost Tours - opening weekend nearly sold out
The 2009 Candlelight Ghost Tours at Fort Delaware State Park will debut this weekend, June 26 and 27 at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. each night. [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - New Law Helps Families Access Dental Care for Children With Disabilities
Getting children to the dentist can be a chore of any parent, but if the children have disabilities, the challenge of finding a dentist and the costs associated with treatment can be especially daunting. That's because often the handful of dentists who provide the specialized treatments needed for those young patients aren't included in a company's dental plan and parents are stuck with bills running into the hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars. Now that's changed under legislation Gov. Jack Markell signed into law Thursday. [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Water advisories to be posted for blue-green algae at lakes and ponds
A team of scientists, biologists and managers from the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Public Health and the Department of Agriculture have developed a water advisory sign that will be displayed at selected state and municipal lakes and ponds throughout Delaware to alert the public to the presence of blue-green algae and its possible harmful effects on people and animals. [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Governor Markell and Secretary Alan Levin Attend Groundbreaking Ceremony for Family Respiratory & Medical Supply Corporation
Governor Jack Markell along with Delaware Economic Development secretary Alan Levin, joined local and state officials in celebration of the groundbreaking for Family Respiratory and Medical Supply Corporation's newest facility. [more]

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 - Markell Signs Law Extending Benefits for Unemployed Workers
Unemployed Delawareans will now receive an additional 13 weeks of benefits thanks to legislation Gov. Jack Markell signed into law Wednesday. [more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 - The First State Heritage Park at Dover celebrates Independence Day
In conjunction with Dover's Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, the First State Heritage Park and its partner sites will be offering a variety of special programs and activities throughout the day. All sites and activities are free. [more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 - Breeches Buoy Demonstration to be held at Indian River Life-Saving Station
The public is invited to see history come to life at the Indian River Life-Saving Station Museum from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25. Museum interpreters dressed in period uniform will reenact an exciting shipwreck life-saving technique from the beach community's history. [more]

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 - Markell Signs Manufactured Housing Legislation
Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Wednesday that will end the practice of manufactured housing community owners requiring lump sum rental payments. [more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 - Enforcement of boating under the influence laws to be stepped up this weekend
Recreational boaters in Delaware waters this weekend may want to think twice before reaching for that cold beer. From Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, as part of Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence enforcement initiative, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents will be conducting checkpoints along with increased patrols looking for boat operators whose blood alcohol content exceeds Delaware's legal limit of .08 percent. [more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 - Governor Markell Celebrates "Pollinator Week" at Woodburn
Governor Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee and representatives from Delaware's agriculture industry joined together Tuesday to celebrate Delaware Pollinator Week at Woodburn, the official residence of the Governor of Delaware. [more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 - Markell Announces That Delaware Has Joined Operation Dry Water
Recreational boaters in Delaware waters may want to think twice before reaching for that cold beer. From Friday, June 26 through Sunday, June 28, as part of Operation Dry Water, a national boating under the influence enforcement initiative, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents will be conducting checkpoints along with increased patrols looking for boat operators whose blood alcohol content exceeds Delaware's legal limit of .08 percent. [more]

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 - Gov. Markell's Statement on the Passing of Senate President Pro Tempore Thurman Adams Jr.
Gov. Jack Markell released the following statement Tuesday in response to the news that Senate President Pro Tempore Thurman Adams Jr. passed away. The Governor has ordered that flags fly at half-staff at all state buildings in honor of Senator Adams. [more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 - DSHA Announces the Recipients of More Than $2 Million in Community Development Block Grants & HOME Funds
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) today announced that 15 communities and scattered sites will receive funds from the state's Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). [more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 - National HIV Testing Day - June 27
To mark National HIV Testing Day on Saturday, June 27, Delaware's Division of Public Health (DPH) and its community partners emphasize that free, rapid HIV testing continues to be available at sites throughout the state - all year long. [more]

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 - Department of Correction Holds Graduation for 31 Cadets
The Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) held a Friday, June 19 graduation for 31 cadets who recently completed Correctional Employee Initial Training (CEIT). [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Children's Legislative Agenda Advances as Session Draws to a Close
Bills affecting public schools, children's health insurance, and screening of infants and toddlers on agendas in final days [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Meet Characters from Dover's 18th Century Past at First State Heritage Park's New Storytelling Programs on The Green
DOVER, Del. - This summer, the First State Heritage Park at Dover presents a new storytelling program, "Voices from Dover's Past," Monday through Saturday on The Green. Visitors will meet the 18th century characters French Battell and his wife Elizabeth, who ran the Golden Fleece Tavern, as well as several members of the Ridgely family, and hear their tales of loyalist rebellions, taverns, celebrations and romance. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - For the Sixth Straight Year, Chronic Wasting Disease Not Found in Delaware Deer
Nearly 500 brain and lymph node tissue samples from white-tailed deer in all three counties of Delaware showed no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Delaware Bats Monitored for White-nose Syndrome
Delaware environmental officials are closely monitoring the state's bat populations for any occurrence here of White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a disease that has caused mass mortality-in some cases as much as 100 percent attrition-at hibernation sites in northeastern states. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Delaware Expects $2.6 Million From Fourth Rggi Auction For Investment In Renewable Energy And Efficiency Programs
Governor Jack Markell and DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara announced today that Delaware will be receiving $2.6 million for investment in clean energy projects from the state's participation in the fourth Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions allowances held Wednesday, June 17. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - For Sixth Straight Year, No Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Delaware Deer
Nearly 500 brain and lymph node tissue samples from white-tailed deer in all three counties of Delaware showed no evidence of chronic wasting disease (CWD), the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife announced today. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Markell Names Magistrate Screening Committee
Gov. Jack Markell announced his nine-member Magistrate Screening Committee on Friday. The group will help him decide whom to nominate to serve on Justice of the Peace Courts. [more]

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 - Bradley Raymond Apprehended
The Delaware Department of Correction announces that Bradley Raymond, an inmate who failed to return from an authorized pass from the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington, has been apprehended. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Delaware Clean Water Advisory Council to Meet June 24
The Delaware Clean Water Advisory Council (CWAC) will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 24 in Conference Room 220 at the Kent County Administrative Complex, 555 Bay Road, Dover. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Markell: Weatherization Funding Will Help Delaware's Economy, Environment
Gov. Jack Markell released the following statement Thursday in response to U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu's announcement that the Department of Energy is providing more than $5 million in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs in Delaware: [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Markell Signs Legislation to Encourage Witness Testimony
The Delaware Attorney General's office announced that it will now be easier to secure witness testimony under legislation drafted by the Delaware Department of Justice and signed into law by Governor Markell. This new law provides incentives for those with information to offer testimony during a criminal investigation and trial. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Governor and Department of Agriculture Showcase Consumer Protection in Delaware's Marketplaces
Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Edward Kee on Thursday highlighted the State's commitment to consumer protection in the marketplace. During an event at BJs Wholesale Club in New Castle, Agriculture's Weight and Measures staff demonstrated how inspectors throughout the state work to ensure business practices in Delaware are equitable. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - H1N1 Update - June 18
The Delaware Public Health (DPH) Laboratory has confirmed 220 cases of H1N1 influenza, up 36 for the period from June 11-17. Most individuals experienced mild symptoms, with two of the 36 new cases hospitalized and recovering. There have been no deaths due to H1N1 in Delaware. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Contract Awarded for Pavement & Rehabilitation Project in Kent County
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that a pavement and rehabilitation contract has been awarded to American Infrastructure-MD., Inc. The contractor submitted a bid of $3,266,777, the lowest of eight bids received. Construction is scheduled for completion within 110 calendar days, pending weather. [more]

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 - Downtown Re-Development Charrette and Policy Discussion in Dover
The Kent County Association of Realtors (KCAR), in partnership with the Delaware State News, is offering a Downtown Dover Re-Development Charrette on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at Wesley College, in Dover. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Volunteers Fill Dumpster with Trash from Inland Bays on June 13
Volunteers at the Fifth Annual Cleanup of the Inland Bays on June 13 filled a large construction dumpster with trash ranging from plastic bags and shoes to old crab pots and cigarettes. Forty volunteers met at Massey's Landing in Long Neck, including 20 community volunteers and 20 offenders from the Sussex Community Corrections Center performing community service work, and headed out on land and by boat to Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Third Man Arrested in Connection with Kent Marijuana Operation
A third suspect was arrested today in connection with the Kent County marijuana case that DNREC Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents cracked yesterday, when agents worked with Delaware State Police to arrest two men and confiscate more than 350 live marijuana plants. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - 24 More Subway Cars Sunk at Redbird Reef
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Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Markell Signs Legislation Guaranteeing Patients Can Choose Their Visitors
Governor Jack Markell signed legislation Thursday allowing patients to receive visitors of their choosing while they are hospitalized or housed at a nursing home. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - International FEGENTRI Ladies Race at Delaware Park
On June 13, 2009, Delaware Park was pleased to host an International Federation of Gentlemen and Lady Riders (FEGENTRI) Ladies Race. In the race 8 out of 9 originally entered amateur lady riders overcame threatening weather and raced in the $21,000 event over a distance of one and one-sixteenth mile on grass. The race, number 5 on the day's card, was won by "Boot Scoot N Run" ridden by Ms. Nadine Gratz of Germany, who is a pharmaceutical technician in her day-job. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - State Announces Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative and Homeownership Month
Governor Jack Markell today signed a proclamation officially declaring June as "Delaware Homeownership Month". To help celebrate the First State's ongoing commitment to homeownership, Governor Markell also announced the Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative - formed through a partnership among federal and state governments, local jurisdictions, legislators, financial institutions, housing counselors, and other for-profit and nonprofit organizations. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Markell To Nominate Chancellor Chandler For Second Term
Gov. Jack Markell announced Wednesday that he plans to nominate William B. Chandler III for a second term as Chancellor of the Court of Chancery. As Chancellor, Chandler leads Delaware's Court of Chancery, which is Delaware's court of equity and the nation's leading forum for resolution of business law disputes. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Markell Announces Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative and Declares June 'Homeownership Month'
Gov. Jack Markell today signed a proclamation officially declaring June as "Delaware Homeownership Month". To help celebrate the First State's ongoing commitment to homeownership, Governor Markell also announced the Foreclosure Mitigation Initiative - formed through a partnership among federal and state governments, local jurisdictions, legislators, financial institutions, housing counselors, and other for-profit and nonprofit organizations. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Markell Responds to WHYY's Decision to End "Delaware Tonight"
Gov. Jack Markell released the following statement Wednesday in response to WHYY's decision to end its long-running "Delaware Tonight" news broadcast: "WHYY's decision to leave the daily airwaves leaves a critical hole for viewers and raises significant questions about their commitment to Delaware, which is where their FCC license is granted." [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Walkaway Bradley Raymond
The Delaware Department of Correction announces that Bradley Raymond failed to return from an authorized pass issued by the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington. [more]

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 - Draft Agenda Posted for June 24 GIS Coordination Meeting
A draft agenda has been posted for the next meeting of the Executive Council of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee (DGDC). [more]

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