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  Archives:  January 2020

Arbor Day Poster Contest for Grades K to 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Arbor Day Poster Contest theme is “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!”

To celebrate Arbor Day in the First State, the Delaware Forest Service is once again holding its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” for students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning posters will be selected from each of the three counties in the following categories: kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, and grade 5. The twelve winners will be recognized at the annual Statewide Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor Carney! A tree planting ceremony will also be scheduled at each winner’s school to celebrate Arbor Day. Details and registration at de.gov/arborday




Chester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A Superior Court judge sentenced Friday a Chester, PA man to 20 years in prison for 2 counts of rape, concluding a years-long effort to solve multiple cold cases. Hayim Raison was arrested after DNA tests on previously untested sexual assault kits helped lead to his arrest and guilty plea for 2 counts of Rape […]




Attorney General Jennings secures relief for over 120 teachers in connection with their retirement accounts

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A broker-dealer operating in Delaware, Horace Mann Investors, Inc., has agreed to provide settlement payments to numerous customers with IRA accounts opened by one of its registered representatives, Dieter Hofmann.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 30 – Jan. 5 made 1,169 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations.




Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Jan. 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.






  Archives:  January 2020

Arbor Day Poster Contest for Grades K to 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Arbor Day Poster Contest theme is “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!”

To celebrate Arbor Day in the First State, the Delaware Forest Service is once again holding its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” for students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning posters will be selected from each of the three counties in the following categories: kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, and grade 5. The twelve winners will be recognized at the annual Statewide Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor Carney! A tree planting ceremony will also be scheduled at each winner’s school to celebrate Arbor Day. Details and registration at de.gov/arborday




Chester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A Superior Court judge sentenced Friday a Chester, PA man to 20 years in prison for 2 counts of rape, concluding a years-long effort to solve multiple cold cases. Hayim Raison was arrested after DNA tests on previously untested sexual assault kits helped lead to his arrest and guilty plea for 2 counts of Rape […]




Attorney General Jennings secures relief for over 120 teachers in connection with their retirement accounts

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A broker-dealer operating in Delaware, Horace Mann Investors, Inc., has agreed to provide settlement payments to numerous customers with IRA accounts opened by one of its registered representatives, Dieter Hofmann.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Dec. 30 – Jan. 5

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Dec. 30 – Jan. 5 made 1,169 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 23 citations.




Delaware Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries to meet Jan. 15 in Dover

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

Delaware’s Advisory Council on Tidal Finfisheries will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 in the DNREC Auditorium, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901.