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  Archives:  December 2014

Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

During this holiday season, many Delawareans will be receiving or giving new tablets, smartphones, and eBook readers—and Delaware Libraries have the electronic collections and resources to make the most of them. New for 2014, libraries have added streaming videos and eMagazines to those eCollections! Patrons can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and even watch […]




State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.




Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Jan Jurden As President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Delaware Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Jan Jurden to serve as President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court, replacing Justice James Vaughn Jr., who was sworn in as a member of the state’s Supreme Court on October 29.




Delaware Forest Service seeking motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking recruits to enroll in its upcoming wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing and able to travel for at least two weeks or more (usually during the summer) for out-of-state fire assignments. Previous firefighting experience is not required. The deadline for course registration is January 3, 2015.




Community Justice Forum Scheduled for Thursday in Wilmington

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The first Community Justice Forum will be held this Thursday evening at the New Destiny Fellowship Church in Wilmington, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.






  Archives:  December 2014

Delaware Libraries Help Patrons Make the Most of Their Digital Devices This Holiday Season

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

During this holiday season, many Delawareans will be receiving or giving new tablets, smartphones, and eBook readers—and Delaware Libraries have the electronic collections and resources to make the most of them. New for 2014, libraries have added streaming videos and eMagazines to those eCollections! Patrons can download free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines, and even watch […]




State Sees Major Increase in High School Students Taking College Courses

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

With the Governor and Department of Education supporting more opportunities for high schoolers to take college-level classes before graduation, the state released data showing that the number of students participating in “dual-enrollment” courses has more than doubled in the past year.




Governor’s Statement on the Confirmation of Judge Jan Jurden As President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Delaware Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Jan Jurden to serve as President Judge of the Delaware Superior Court, replacing Justice James Vaughn Jr., who was sworn in as a member of the state’s Supreme Court on October 29.




Delaware Forest Service seeking motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The Delaware Forest Service (DFS) is seeking recruits to enroll in its upcoming wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Candidates should be at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing and able to travel for at least two weeks or more (usually during the summer) for out-of-state fire assignments. Previous firefighting experience is not required. The deadline for course registration is January 3, 2015.




Community Justice Forum Scheduled for Thursday in Wilmington

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The first Community Justice Forum will be held this Thursday evening at the New Destiny Fellowship Church in Wilmington, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced today.