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  Archives:  June 2016

DNREC preview shows how new water slides, amenities have transformed Killens Pond State Park waterpark

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The governor, school officials, and state elected officials got a preview of four brand new, state-of-the-art water slides at the Killens Pond State Park waterpark.




Statement by Governor Markell on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Relating to Delaware Election Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Today Governor Markell issued a statement praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision that let stand Delaware’s Elections Disclosure Act.




Child Predator Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

An undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force into the online sharing of child pornography, resulted in the arrest of 50-year-old William M. Herkins, IV of Gwinhurst ,Wilmington, for 25 counts of Dealing in Child Pornography. The investigation revealed that Herkins downloaded and shared multiple files of child pornography via the internet over […]




A Book That Shaped Me: Summer Essay Contest

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Library of Congress launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made a personal impact on their lives. The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” contest is running now in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]




Delaware Consumers To Be Compensated Under Settlements With Volkswagen Over Emissions Fraud

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

VW required to repurchase or fix falsely-marketed diesel vehicles, provide restitution and address environmental harms; Attorneys General obtain civil penalties   An agreement with Volkswagen to resolve a series of state and federal settlements will provide cash payments to affected consumers, require Volkswagen to buy back or modify certain VW and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles, […]






  Archives:  June 2016

DNREC preview shows how new water slides, amenities have transformed Killens Pond State Park waterpark

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The governor, school officials, and state elected officials got a preview of four brand new, state-of-the-art water slides at the Killens Pond State Park waterpark.




Statement by Governor Markell on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Relating to Delaware Election Law

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Today Governor Markell issued a statement praising a U.S. Supreme Court decision that let stand Delaware’s Elections Disclosure Act.




Child Predator Task Force Investigation Leads to Arrest

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

An undercover investigation by the Delaware Child Predator Task Force into the online sharing of child pornography, resulted in the arrest of 50-year-old William M. Herkins, IV of Gwinhurst ,Wilmington, for 25 counts of Dealing in Child Pornography. The investigation revealed that Herkins downloaded and shared multiple files of child pornography via the internet over […]




A Book That Shaped Me: Summer Essay Contest

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

The Library of Congress launched its annual summer essay contest, in conjunction with public libraries in the Mid-Atlantic region, to encourage rising 5th- and 6th-grade students to reflect on books that have made a personal impact on their lives. The 5th annual “A Book That Shaped Me” contest is running now in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, […]




Delaware Consumers To Be Compensated Under Settlements With Volkswagen Over Emissions Fraud

Consumer Protection | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

VW required to repurchase or fix falsely-marketed diesel vehicles, provide restitution and address environmental harms; Attorneys General obtain civil penalties   An agreement with Volkswagen to resolve a series of state and federal settlements will provide cash payments to affected consumers, require Volkswagen to buy back or modify certain VW and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles, […]