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  Archives:  October 2013

Unclaimed Property Publication Released

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013

The Delaware Department of Finance will publish the names and addresses of over 100,000 owners of unclaimed property in the Delaware State News, the News Journal and on www.finance.delaware.gov.




Markell, Carper, Carney announce funding to restore Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Representative John Carney announced $19.8 million in federal funding to mitigate future storm damage and restore the marsh system at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that has been significantly damaged in recent years by coastal storms, including Superstorm Sandy in 2012.




Two DUI Checkpoints Scheduled

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Checkpoint Strikeforce has scheduled DUI checkpoints for Friday and Saturday evenings.




Traffic Safety News – Even in costume…you can’t hide from a DUI

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Halloween is just days away. By now you have probably picked out a costume. It is likely that you know where you are going and who you are going to meet there. But, have you decided how you are going to get home if you plan to drink alcohol? Take a few minutes right now to plan a safe ride home. Read more on how to plan ahead to avoid legal issues and embarrassment that go along with a DUI arrest and conviction.




Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisory

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health today updated the fish consumption advisory for fish caught in the tidal Delaware River. The updated advisory is a result of analysis of chemical contaminants in fish caught in the tidal Delaware River and elsewhere throughout the state. The change reflects long-term environmental improvements in the tidal Delaware River.






  Archives:  October 2013

Unclaimed Property Publication Released

Department of Finance | Date Posted: Friday, October 25, 2013

The Delaware Department of Finance will publish the names and addresses of over 100,000 owners of unclaimed property in the Delaware State News, the News Journal and on www.finance.delaware.gov.




Markell, Carper, Carney announce funding to restore Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

U.S. Senator Tom Carper and U.S. Representative John Carney announced $19.8 million in federal funding to mitigate future storm damage and restore the marsh system at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that has been significantly damaged in recent years by coastal storms, including Superstorm Sandy in 2012.




Two DUI Checkpoints Scheduled

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Checkpoint Strikeforce has scheduled DUI checkpoints for Friday and Saturday evenings.




Traffic Safety News – Even in costume…you can’t hide from a DUI

Traffic Safety News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 24, 2013

Halloween is just days away. By now you have probably picked out a costume. It is likely that you know where you are going and who you are going to meet there. But, have you decided how you are going to get home if you plan to drink alcohol? Take a few minutes right now to plan a safe ride home. Read more on how to plan ahead to avoid legal issues and embarrassment that go along with a DUI arrest and conviction.




Delaware issues updated fish consumption advisory

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2013

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health today updated the fish consumption advisory for fish caught in the tidal Delaware River. The updated advisory is a result of analysis of chemical contaminants in fish caught in the tidal Delaware River and elsewhere throughout the state. The change reflects long-term environmental improvements in the tidal Delaware River.