October to be proclaimed “Children in Nature” month
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2014
Governor Jack Markell has signed a proclamation declaring October as “Children in Nature Month” in Delaware. To mark the designation, DNREC’s Division of Parks and Recreation and other partners that comprise the Delaware Children in Nature Coalition will offer public programs designed to get children outdoors and into the beautiful fall weather.
Marijuana and Assault Rifle Seized During Traffic Stop
Alcohol Tobacco Enforcement | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 29, 2014
While traveling in the area of Peachtree Run in Camden, Delaware, a Division of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement Agent stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The operator of the vehicle Matthew Trently, 22, of Magnolia was found in possession of an AR-15 assault rifle with a loaded 20 round magazine, brass knuckles, and 106 […]
Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center dedicated as downstate state-owned facility
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014
Governor Jack Markell joined DNREC Secretary David Small, Division of Fish and Wildlife Director David Saveikis, State Rep. David Wilson, DNREC conservation partners and shooting sports enthusiasts to dedicate a formerly privately-owned shooting sports range and conservation education center near Greenwood as the Owens Station Shooting Sports & Hunter Education Center, downstate Delaware’s first and only state-owned public shooting sports range.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing Students for Post-Secondary Education Success
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014
We’re proud Delaware has been recognized for eliminating obstacles for students who want to attend college. But that effort will only produce the results we want if students successfully complete their post-secondary education. Thanks to a partnership with our colleges and universities we now have data to understand better than ever the academic obstacles facing […]
Governor Creates Community Advisory Group to Support Wilmington Students
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Following through on a recommendation earlier this month from city legislators in the General Assembly, Governor Markell issued an Executive Order to bring together community leaders, parents, teachers, and others active in Wilmington education to provide suggestions and feedback on ways to improve educational opportunities for city youth.
