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  Archives:  October 2021

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended Through Oct. 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will remain periodically closed through Oct. 28 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Delaware Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

Dover, Del—Natural gas prices have spiked in the past six months and are up more than 30 percent since the end of August 2021. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 43 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas […]




Historical Affairs programs in November 2021

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored.




In Memoriam: General Colin L. Powell

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

As a mark of respect for the passing of General Colin L. Powell and in recognition of his tremendous life of service to this nation, President Biden has ordered that the U.S. flag be immediately flown at half-staff until sunset on October 22, 2021. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both […]




Three Residents Indicted for Insurance Fraud by Grand Jury

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

Late last month in New Castle County, a Grand Jury indicted multiple residents for insurance fraud. The indictments stem from Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau investigations, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice. They allege that following vehicle accidents, each indicted resident did knowingly present false information to auto insurers or otherwise caused […]






  Archives:  October 2021

Augustine Beach Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Extended Through Oct. 28

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

The Augustine Beach Boat Ramp near Port Penn and adjacent intertidal beach located on the south side of the existing rock groin will remain periodically closed through Oct. 28 to complete maintenance dredging of the boat ramp access channel, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today.




Delaware Natural Gas Prices Set to Rise Ahead of Winter Heating Season

Department of State | Division of the Public Advocate | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

Dover, Del—Natural gas prices have spiked in the past six months and are up more than 30 percent since the end of August 2021. This is largely due to increased U.S. demand and the ongoing energy crisis in Europe. According to the Energy Information Administration, about 43 percent of Delaware households rely on natural gas […]




Historical Affairs programs in November 2021

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

A folk music concert, and programs celebrating Dutch American Heritage Day and National Native American Heritage Month among events/topics to be explored.




In Memoriam: General Colin L. Powell

Flag Status | Office of Management and Budget | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

As a mark of respect for the passing of General Colin L. Powell and in recognition of his tremendous life of service to this nation, President Biden has ordered that the U.S. flag be immediately flown at half-staff until sunset on October 22, 2021. In concurrence with the President’s order, Governor Carney has ordered both […]




Three Residents Indicted for Insurance Fraud by Grand Jury

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, October 18, 2021

Late last month in New Castle County, a Grand Jury indicted multiple residents for insurance fraud. The indictments stem from Department of Insurance Fraud Prevention Bureau investigations, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice. They allege that following vehicle accidents, each indicted resident did knowingly present false information to auto insurers or otherwise caused […]