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  Archives:  November 2012

Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Fiber artist Virginia Abrams to display art quilts in the Mezzanine Gallery in November

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

This solo exhibition of Virginia Abrams’ work will feature art quilts with abstract designs inspired by observations of the natural world.




Halloween Weekend DUI Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Delaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested 29 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs over Halloween Weekend (Oct 26-27). The arrests were the result of two sobriety checkpoints. This brings the total of DUI arrests under the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign to 242. There have been over 4,000 DUI arrests made statewide since January.




Biden Warns Delawareans to Avoid Falling Victim to Storm-Related Financial Scams

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Attorney General Beau Biden urged Delawareans to be aware of criminals running financial scams related to the recent damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

“Every time there is a natural disaster we see fraudsters trying to profit off of the destruction and take advantage of people’s desire to help,” said Biden, who yesterday issued a warning about fraudulent home repair schemes in the wake of Sandy. “Whether you are repairing damage to your home or yard, or looking to donate to a charity to help others, there are a few steps you should take to ensure you do not fall victim to a scam.”






  Archives:  November 2012

Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Fiber artist Virginia Abrams to display art quilts in the Mezzanine Gallery in November

Delaware Division of the Arts | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

This solo exhibition of Virginia Abrams’ work will feature art quilts with abstract designs inspired by observations of the natural world.




Halloween Weekend DUI Enforcement

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Delaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested 29 individuals for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs over Halloween Weekend (Oct 26-27). The arrests were the result of two sobriety checkpoints. This brings the total of DUI arrests under the 2012 Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign to 242. There have been over 4,000 DUI arrests made statewide since January.




Biden Warns Delawareans to Avoid Falling Victim to Storm-Related Financial Scams

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Attorney General Beau Biden urged Delawareans to be aware of criminals running financial scams related to the recent damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.

“Every time there is a natural disaster we see fraudsters trying to profit off of the destruction and take advantage of people’s desire to help,” said Biden, who yesterday issued a warning about fraudulent home repair schemes in the wake of Sandy. “Whether you are repairing damage to your home or yard, or looking to donate to a charity to help others, there are a few steps you should take to ensure you do not fall victim to a scam.”