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  Category: New Castle County


Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Students Transition to College or Career

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort to help ensure high school seniors have the assistance they need to continue their education or training beyond high school. “This past week we started a tour of high schools across the state to speak with our senior classes – urging them […]




Thomas Del Porte to display paintings in the Mezzanine Gallery in September

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Del Porte presents eleven new works depicting local scenes in canvases of vibrant and jewel-like color. The works on view feature street scenes from Wilmington area neighborhoods. A brilliant colorist, Del Porte creates his outdoor images en plein air and translates the scenes before him into sumptuous color and texture.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Delaware to distribute potassium iodide tablets in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets free of charge to Delaware residents who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.







  Category: New Castle County

Governor’s Weekly Message: Helping Students Transition to College or Career

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2014

(Dover, DE) – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights a statewide effort to help ensure high school seniors have the assistance they need to continue their education or training beyond high school. “This past week we started a tour of high schools across the state to speak with our senior classes – urging them […]




Thomas Del Porte to display paintings in the Mezzanine Gallery in September

Delaware Division of the Arts | New Castle County | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Del Porte presents eleven new works depicting local scenes in canvases of vibrant and jewel-like color. The works on view feature street scenes from Wilmington area neighborhoods. A brilliant colorist, Del Porte creates his outdoor images en plein air and translates the scenes before him into sumptuous color and texture.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Motivating Students to Succeed

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, August 29, 2014

Governor Markell highlights education efforts in
Delaware focused on ensuring students are motivated to learn by making their studies
relevant to their future.




Governor signs legislation enabling changes in investment funding for the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Joined by DNREC Secretary David Small, Lewes Mayor Theodore Becker, and Delaware State Parks Director Ray Bivens, as well as state legislators and members of Delaware State Parks and recreational organizations, Governor Jack Markell signed legislation that will change the structure and management of the Delaware Land and Water Conservation Trust Fund (DTF) and is expected to generate additional funding for outdoor recreation throughout the state.




Delaware to distribute potassium iodide tablets in Middletown

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | New Castle County | Date Posted: Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets free of charge to Delaware residents who live or work within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.