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  Archives:  August 2013

Biden Urges Consumers to Be Wary of Medical Alert Device Scam

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden today warned Delawareans to be on the lookout for phone scammers promising free medical alert devices to consumers.




DMV Introduces The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, Aimed at Preventing Teen Crashes & Deaths on Delaware Roads

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the rollout of a new driving program to help parents and guardians of Delaware teen drivers.




Update: Delaware wildfire crew battling Patch Springs Fire in Utah

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A team of wildland firefighters from Delaware is now assigned to the Patch Springs Fire – a 14,000-acre blaze located two miles northwest of Terra, UT that is only 20 percent contained. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the blaze is characterized by active fire behavior in timber with group tree torching and long-range spotting. Structures are threatened and evacuations in effect.

The Delaware firefighters are working on Division Z, where they are assisting with burn-out operations, line prep and patrolling. There are four crews assigned to the blaze, part of almost 150 personnel assigned to the incident. Estimated containment date: August 22.




Biden Honors Father Balducelli

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden issued the following statement in honor of Father Roberto Balducelli, who helped build Wilmington’s St. Anthony of Padua Church and passed away Friday one day shy of his 100th birthday:




Statement by Governor on the Passing of Father Roberto Balducelli

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2013

The Governor issued a statement, as the community mourned the death of longtime Catholic priest and revered community leader, Father Roberto Balducelli.






  Archives:  August 2013

Biden Urges Consumers to Be Wary of Medical Alert Device Scam

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Attorney General Beau Biden today warned Delawareans to be on the lookout for phone scammers promising free medical alert devices to consumers.




DMV Introduces The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, Aimed at Preventing Teen Crashes & Deaths on Delaware Roads

Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the rollout of a new driving program to help parents and guardians of Delaware teen drivers.




Update: Delaware wildfire crew battling Patch Springs Fire in Utah

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 14, 2013

A team of wildland firefighters from Delaware is now assigned to the Patch Springs Fire – a 14,000-acre blaze located two miles northwest of Terra, UT that is only 20 percent contained. According to the National Interagency Fire Center, the blaze is characterized by active fire behavior in timber with group tree torching and long-range spotting. Structures are threatened and evacuations in effect.

The Delaware firefighters are working on Division Z, where they are assisting with burn-out operations, line prep and patrolling. There are four crews assigned to the blaze, part of almost 150 personnel assigned to the incident. Estimated containment date: August 22.




Biden Honors Father Balducelli

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013

Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden issued the following statement in honor of Father Roberto Balducelli, who helped build Wilmington’s St. Anthony of Padua Church and passed away Friday one day shy of his 100th birthday:




Statement by Governor on the Passing of Father Roberto Balducelli

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, August 11, 2013

The Governor issued a statement, as the community mourned the death of longtime Catholic priest and revered community leader, Father Roberto Balducelli.