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  Archives:  November 2016

In Mock Election, Delaware Students Predict Wins for Clinton, Carney

Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of State | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016

With Election Day just a few days away, thousands of students across Delaware made their selections known today at the 2016 Student Mock Election Convention, tallying up victories for Democrats including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the presidential contest and Congressman John Carney in the race for Delaware governor.




Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murder in Wilmington

Civil Division | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016

Sex offenses, drug and gun cases also lead to convictions Additionally: New Castle house deemed Criminal Nuisance, ordered to halt criminal activity or face closure One man was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for a 2015 Wilmington murder, while his accomplice received a sentence of 30 years this morning in New Castle […]




Upcoming repair work Nov. 9–19 to affect use of Junction & Breakwater Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

Repairs Nov. 9 – 19, to the railroad crossing on Gills Neck Road in Lewes will affect how users of the Junction & Breakwater Trail gain access to Lewes.




Governor Markell Declares Radiation Protection Week at Delaware Tech Students’ Open House

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

s 17 second-year Radiologic Technology students looked on, Governor Jack Markell signed a proclamation designating Nov. 6-12, 2016 as Radiation Protection Week. The signing occurred at Delaware Technical Community College’s (DTCC) Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown. The occasion preceded an annual student-run Radiologic Technology Open House where students demonstrated their knowledge of medical x-ray imaging equipment and procedures at seven stations. The event also celebrated a trio of anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the college, the 40th anniversary of the Authority on Radiation Protection, and the 30th anniversary of the Radiologic Technology Program at the Owens Campus.




Revamped clean fuel vehicle rebates now available from DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

DNREC’s revamped Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program takes effect this week, offering higher rebates for drivers of battery electric vehicles – vehicles which run solely on batteries, using no other fuels – and adjusted rebates for other clean fuel vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.






  Archives:  November 2016

In Mock Election, Delaware Students Predict Wins for Clinton, Carney

Department of Elections - State Election Commissioner | Department of State | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016

With Election Day just a few days away, thousands of students across Delaware made their selections known today at the 2016 Student Mock Election Convention, tallying up victories for Democrats including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the presidential contest and Congressman John Carney in the race for Delaware governor.




Life Sentence for Man Convicted of Murder in Wilmington

Civil Division | Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2016

Sex offenses, drug and gun cases also lead to convictions Additionally: New Castle house deemed Criminal Nuisance, ordered to halt criminal activity or face closure One man was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for a 2015 Wilmington murder, while his accomplice received a sentence of 30 years this morning in New Castle […]




Upcoming repair work Nov. 9–19 to affect use of Junction & Breakwater Trail

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

Repairs Nov. 9 – 19, to the railroad crossing on Gills Neck Road in Lewes will affect how users of the Junction & Breakwater Trail gain access to Lewes.




Governor Markell Declares Radiation Protection Week at Delaware Tech Students’ Open House

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

s 17 second-year Radiologic Technology students looked on, Governor Jack Markell signed a proclamation designating Nov. 6-12, 2016 as Radiation Protection Week. The signing occurred at Delaware Technical Community College’s (DTCC) Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown. The occasion preceded an annual student-run Radiologic Technology Open House where students demonstrated their knowledge of medical x-ray imaging equipment and procedures at seven stations. The event also celebrated a trio of anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the college, the 40th anniversary of the Authority on Radiation Protection, and the 30th anniversary of the Radiologic Technology Program at the Owens Campus.




Revamped clean fuel vehicle rebates now available from DNREC’s Division of Energy & Climate

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

DNREC’s revamped Delaware Clean Transportation Incentive Program takes effect this week, offering higher rebates for drivers of battery electric vehicles – vehicles which run solely on batteries, using no other fuels – and adjusted rebates for other clean fuel vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.