Delaware Leads Nation in Graduation Rate Gains
Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Delaware made the greatest gains in high school graduation rates between 2013 and 2014, the U.S. Department of Education announced.
Statement by Governor on Death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
The death of Family Court Judge Alan Cooper is a tremendous loss for the State, and I extend my deepest condolences to the Cooper family.
Parents Play an Important Role in Protecting their Teen Driver
Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
Teen Driver Safety Week October 18th – 24th
Department of Correction announces search for Dover work release offender
Department of Correction | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
The Department of Correction announces that it is searching for Work Release offender Joel Miller, who departed the Morris Community Corrections Center in Dover without authorization on October 16. Attempts to make contact with him were undertaken and ongoing efforts to locate Miller were unsuccessful. An escape warrant for his arrest was issued on October 16.
Office of Animal Welfare Hosts Training on Emergency Sheltering for Companion Animals
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2015
When severe weather forces people to leave their homes, no one wants to leave their pets behind. To ensure there is a place in Delaware shelters for pets, the Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Response (DAR) program hosted an interactive, two-day training on how to set up emergency shelters for companion animals. The approximately 30 attendees are volunteers for the State Animal Response Team (SART), including animal rescuers, veterinarians or veterinary technicians, animal control officers, and members of the public who have an interest in disaster preparedness and response.
