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  Archives:  February 2012

Bank of America to Bring 500 More Jobs to Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Markell applauds decision, calling it “a strong endorsement of both the quality of our workforce and our State’s commitment to supporting these middle-class jobs.”




Commissioner Stewart Makes Key Appointments to the Department of Insurance

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announces the appointments of two key positions in the Delaware Department of Insurance. Paul Reynolds, a native Delawarean who graduated from Salesianum School and attended the University of Delaware, comes to the Insurance Department after 35 years of service working for New Castle County Government. During his career, Reynolds held numerous administrative and managerial positions. In November of 2011, Mr. Reynolds was tapped by Commissioner Stewart to be the Chief of Staff for the Department.




Child Predator Task Force Arrests Newark Man on Child Pornography Charges

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wilmington – An investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Newark man on charges of dealing child pornography, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.  Gordon M. Riggs, 60, was arrested yesterday following the execution of a search warrant at his residence by Task Force personnel. “The Delaware […]




What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Join aircraft recovery expert Richard E. Gillespie as he presents his program “What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?” on March 3 at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. A former accident investigator and risk manager for the aviation insurance industry, Gillespie is the author of the book Finding Amelia – The True Story of the Earhart Disappearance.




Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to invest $90 million to open a new one million-square-foot fulfillment center in Middletown. Amazon will create more than 850 full-time jobs at the new center.






  Archives:  February 2012

Bank of America to Bring 500 More Jobs to Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Markell applauds decision, calling it “a strong endorsement of both the quality of our workforce and our State’s commitment to supporting these middle-class jobs.”




Commissioner Stewart Makes Key Appointments to the Department of Insurance

Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2012

Delaware Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announces the appointments of two key positions in the Delaware Department of Insurance. Paul Reynolds, a native Delawarean who graduated from Salesianum School and attended the University of Delaware, comes to the Insurance Department after 35 years of service working for New Castle County Government. During his career, Reynolds held numerous administrative and managerial positions. In November of 2011, Mr. Reynolds was tapped by Commissioner Stewart to be the Chief of Staff for the Department.




Child Predator Task Force Arrests Newark Man on Child Pornography Charges

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Wilmington – An investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force has resulted in the arrest of a Newark man on charges of dealing child pornography, Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.  Gordon M. Riggs, 60, was arrested yesterday following the execution of a search warrant at his residence by Task Force personnel. “The Delaware […]




What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Join aircraft recovery expert Richard E. Gillespie as he presents his program “What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?” on March 3 at the Delaware Public Archives in Dover. A former accident investigator and risk manager for the aviation insurance industry, Gillespie is the author of the book Finding Amelia – The True Story of the Earhart Disappearance.




Amazon to Open Second Fulfillment Center in Delaware

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to invest $90 million to open a new one million-square-foot fulfillment center in Middletown. Amazon will create more than 850 full-time jobs at the new center.