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  Archives:  July 2016

Flag Lowering for Victims of Tragedy in Nice, France

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

On July 14, Governor Markell ordered the Delaware flag to be flown at half-staff until July 18, 2016 as a remembrance of fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until July 19, 2016 “as a mark of respect for […]




Murder Conviction Leads to Life in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Prison sentences for others facing murder and weapons charges.   Attorneys with the Delaware Department of Justice recently obtained significant criminal convictions and sentences: A 23-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 17 years, for a 2012 murder in the Southbridge section of Wilmington. In May 2012, Reuel Ray shot […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.




Riverview Park Boating Access Area parking lot in Laurel to close for pavement re-striping July 18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

The parking lot at the Riverview Boating Access Area in Laurel will be closed temporarily on July 18.






  Archives:  July 2016

Flag Lowering for Victims of Tragedy in Nice, France

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

On July 14, Governor Markell ordered the Delaware flag to be flown at half-staff until July 18, 2016 as a remembrance of fallen firefighter Tim McClanahan. This afternoon, President Obama ordered American flags at all U.S. government buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff until July 19, 2016 “as a mark of respect for […]




Murder Conviction Leads to Life in Prison

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Prison sentences for others facing murder and weapons charges.   Attorneys with the Delaware Department of Justice recently obtained significant criminal convictions and sentences: A 23-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced to life in prison without parole, plus 17 years, for a 2012 murder in the Southbridge section of Wilmington. In May 2012, Reuel Ray shot […]




Governor’s Weekly Message: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell honors the life of Tim McClanahan.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Honoring the Life and Service of Tim McClanahan

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

This past week Delaware lost a selfless community hero and courageous first responder when volunteer firefighter Tim McClanahan was killed during a helicopter training exercise. As we grieve with Tim’s family, friends, and colleagues, we also honor and celebrate his contributions to our state – as a dedicated family member, a volunteer firefighter, and an original member of the Air Rescue team with which he was flying at the time of his tragic accident. And we are reminded of the sacrifices that first responders, police officers, and firefighters make across our state every day to keep us safe.




Riverview Park Boating Access Area parking lot in Laurel to close for pavement re-striping July 18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, July 15, 2016

The parking lot at the Riverview Boating Access Area in Laurel will be closed temporarily on July 18.