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  Archives:  October 2023

Delaware Launches ‘Ask the Question’ Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide  

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

New campaign spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Hall-Long and Delaware Governor’s Challenge seeks to help identify military members and veterans with mental health concerns   WILMINGTON, Del. — Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Delaware Governor’s Challenge announced a new campaign on Thursday that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the […]




Flag Status Update

Flag Status | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

Please note the flag status update regarding flag lowering for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. A service in honor of Sen. Feinstein’s memory is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, followed by her interment. Accordingly, all flags should be returned to full staff at sunset today, Thursday, October 5.




Latest Big Blue Catfish Catch Gives Scales a Workout for Yet Another New State Record

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that Delaware has a new state record blue catfish.




Governor Carney Releases Statement on the Mayor of Wilmington

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he will not seek re-election when his term ends: “The Mayor has dedicated much of his career to helping Wilmington be successful. He managed our city through some of the most challenging times in recent history, guided by compassion, […]




GACEC Annual Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

Governor Markell signed House Bill 123 on August 17, 2011, which designated October as Disability History and Awareness Month in Delaware. The bill encourages school districts across Delaware to implement activities to observe Disability History and Awareness Month. A number of districts and charter schools across the State have participated in the past by putting […]






  Archives:  October 2023

Delaware Launches ‘Ask the Question’ Campaign to Combat Veteran Suicide  

Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

New campaign spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Hall-Long and Delaware Governor’s Challenge seeks to help identify military members and veterans with mental health concerns   WILMINGTON, Del. — Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and the Delaware Governor’s Challenge announced a new campaign on Thursday that aims to better identify suicide risk among military members and veterans. The “Ask the […]




Flag Status Update

Flag Status | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

Please note the flag status update regarding flag lowering for the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. A service in honor of Sen. Feinstein’s memory is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, followed by her interment. Accordingly, all flags should be returned to full staff at sunset today, Thursday, October 5.




Latest Big Blue Catfish Catch Gives Scales a Workout for Yet Another New State Record

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 5, 2023

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has confirmed that Delaware has a new state record blue catfish.




Governor Carney Releases Statement on the Mayor of Wilmington

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 4, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday released the following statement after Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he will not seek re-election when his term ends: “The Mayor has dedicated much of his career to helping Wilmington be successful. He managed our city through some of the most challenging times in recent history, guided by compassion, […]




GACEC Annual Disability History and Awareness Month Poster Contest

Governor's Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

Governor Markell signed House Bill 123 on August 17, 2011, which designated October as Disability History and Awareness Month in Delaware. The bill encourages school districts across Delaware to implement activities to observe Disability History and Awareness Month. A number of districts and charter schools across the State have participated in the past by putting […]