Delaware firefighters now headed to Coin Mountain Fire in Idaho’s Payette National Forest
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
A team of Delaware volunteer firefighters who have been battling a blaze in Utah for the past week are now headed to a new assignment in the Payette National Forest near McCall, Idaho. According to Delaware state forester Michael Valenti of Dover, who is traveling with the team, Delaware’s crew will be traveling over 500 miles from Utah to Idaho on August 20, and then begin its first operational period on August 21.
State Announces Almost $1.5 Million in District, Charter Grants for Innovative Improvement Projects
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The Delaware Department of Education announced 14 grants to schools and districts across the state. Totaling almost $1.5 million, they will fund innovative practices and projects proposed by teachers and education leaders to support increased academic student growth.
Farm protection workshop to be held
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Farmers interested in learning more about protecting commodities revenue and keeping cash flow constant can attend a risk management workshop next week. The Aug. 27 event will be 9 a.m. to noon at the Carvel Research and Education Center, Georgetown.
Department of Justice Statement
Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013
On Wednesday night, after feeling weak and disoriented following a long drive to Indiana for a family vacation, Attorney General Beau Biden was admitted to Northwestern University Hospital.
Finance names new State Escheator
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 19, 2013
Wilmington, DE – Secretary of Finance Thomas J. Cook has named David Gregor as State Escheator. Mr. Gregor replaces Mark Udinski following his retirement on July 31, 2013. As State Escheator, Mr. Gregor will be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the state’s abandoned property statute. This responsibility will be incorporated under Mr. Gregor’s […]
