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Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware Becoming First in School Safety

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2012

If our kids are going to learn to the best of their abilities, they need, first and foremost, to be safe. It’s something I said in my State of the State address two years ago. And since then, we’ve been working to make reality school safety plans for each of our schools.




The Art$ Mean Bu$iness – Arts and Economic Prosperity is the Theme of October Event

Delaware Division of the Arts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Delaware artists, arts administrators, community leaders, educators, elected officials, and citizens speaking up for the arts will convene for a special presentation, The Art$ Mean Bu$iness, on October 2nd at 3 p.m. at Dover’s Schwartz Center for the Arts.




10 DUI Arrests During 2nd weekend in September

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Summer might have officially ended but the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign enforcement continues on and proves that driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs will get you arrested. On September 7th a total of 10 individuals were arrested for DUI. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 144. Statewide, there have been over 3,400 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Farm to School program marks ‘Watermelon Wednesday’ in school cafeterias across Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Tens of thousands of students across the state will get slices of Delaware deliciousness with their lunches, with all 19 state school districts joining together to serve the fresh, locally-grown fruit on lunch lines.




OHS Motorcycle Safety Awareness Event This Saturday Sept. 15th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Delmarva Bike Week is being held September 13th to 16th with lots of activities from Seaford, DE to Ocean City, MD for riders of all kinds. During this time motorist can expect to see more motorcyclists on the roads and the Delaware Office of Highway (OHS) wants to remind all how to share the road safely by hosting a Motorcycle Awareness event at Grotto Pizza in Milford on Route 1 on Saturday September 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.







  Category: Newsroom

Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Delaware Becoming First in School Safety

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 14, 2012

If our kids are going to learn to the best of their abilities, they need, first and foremost, to be safe. It’s something I said in my State of the State address two years ago. And since then, we’ve been working to make reality school safety plans for each of our schools.




The Art$ Mean Bu$iness – Arts and Economic Prosperity is the Theme of October Event

Delaware Division of the Arts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Delaware artists, arts administrators, community leaders, educators, elected officials, and citizens speaking up for the arts will convene for a special presentation, The Art$ Mean Bu$iness, on October 2nd at 3 p.m. at Dover’s Schwartz Center for the Arts.




10 DUI Arrests During 2nd weekend in September

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2012

Summer might have officially ended but the Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign enforcement continues on and proves that driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs will get you arrested. On September 7th a total of 10 individuals were arrested for DUI. This brings the total DUI arrests made as part of the campaign to 144. Statewide, there have been over 3,400 DUI arrests made in Delaware this year.




Farm to School program marks ‘Watermelon Wednesday’ in school cafeterias across Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Tens of thousands of students across the state will get slices of Delaware deliciousness with their lunches, with all 19 state school districts joining together to serve the fresh, locally-grown fruit on lunch lines.




OHS Motorcycle Safety Awareness Event This Saturday Sept. 15th

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Newsroom | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Delmarva Bike Week is being held September 13th to 16th with lots of activities from Seaford, DE to Ocean City, MD for riders of all kinds. During this time motorist can expect to see more motorcyclists on the roads and the Delaware Office of Highway (OHS) wants to remind all how to share the road safely by hosting a Motorcycle Awareness event at Grotto Pizza in Milford on Route 1 on Saturday September 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.