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DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation grows White Clay Creek State Park with new superintendent, acreage

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) is pleased to announce Laura Lee as the new superintendent of White Clay Creek State Park (WCCSP). Laura was previously superintendent of Auburn Valley State Park, which she helped develop since it was dedicated as the newest state park in 2018. Laura started her State Parks […]




Delaware’s Strong Fiscal Management Again Earns Triple-A Bond Rating

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – As Delaware officials prepare to issue $300 million of General Obligation Bonds later this month, the State has again received the highest possible bond ratings.  One of only a handful of states granted Triple-A status from each of the four major bond rating agencies, January’s ratings from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, S&P […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]




Arbor Day Poster Contest for Grades K to 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Arbor Day Poster Contest theme is “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!”

To celebrate Arbor Day in the First State, the Delaware Forest Service is once again holding its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” for students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning posters will be selected from each of the three counties in the following categories: kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, and grade 5. The twelve winners will be recognized at the annual Statewide Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor Carney! A tree planting ceremony will also be scheduled at each winner’s school to celebrate Arbor Day. Details and registration at de.gov/arborday




Chester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A Superior Court judge sentenced Friday a Chester, PA man to 20 years in prison for 2 counts of rape, concluding a years-long effort to solve multiple cold cases. Hayim Raison was arrested after DNA tests on previously untested sexual assault kits helped lead to his arrest and guilty plea for 2 counts of Rape […]







  Category: News

DNREC’s Division of Parks & Recreation grows White Clay Creek State Park with new superintendent, acreage

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Parks and Recreation | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources (DNREC) is pleased to announce Laura Lee as the new superintendent of White Clay Creek State Park (WCCSP). Laura was previously superintendent of Auburn Valley State Park, which she helped develop since it was dedicated as the newest state park in 2018. Laura started her State Parks […]




Delaware’s Strong Fiscal Management Again Earns Triple-A Bond Rating

Department of Finance | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | State Budget | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2020

WILMINGTON, Del. – As Delaware officials prepare to issue $300 million of General Obligation Bonds later this month, the State has again received the highest possible bond ratings.  One of only a handful of states granted Triple-A status from each of the four major bond rating agencies, January’s ratings from Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Investor Services, S&P […]




Delaware Division of the Arts Announces 2020 Individual Artist Fellowship Awardees

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Nineteen Delaware artists and two Honorable Mentions to receive recognition Wilmington, Del. (January 14, 2020) – Nineteen Delaware artists are being recognized by the Division for the high quality of their artwork. Work samples from 139 Delaware choreographers, composers, musicians, writers, folk and visual artists were reviewed by out-of-state arts professionals, considering demonstrated creativity and […]




Arbor Day Poster Contest for Grades K to 5

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

The Delaware Forest Service’s 2020 Arbor Day Poster Contest theme is “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!”

To celebrate Arbor Day in the First State, the Delaware Forest Service is once again holding its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” for students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning posters will be selected from each of the three counties in the following categories: kindergarten, grades 1 and 2, grades 3 and 4, and grade 5. The twelve winners will be recognized at the annual Statewide Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor Carney! A tree planting ceremony will also be scheduled at each winner’s school to celebrate Arbor Day. Details and registration at de.gov/arborday




Chester man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 10, 2020

A Superior Court judge sentenced Friday a Chester, PA man to 20 years in prison for 2 counts of rape, concluding a years-long effort to solve multiple cold cases. Hayim Raison was arrested after DNA tests on previously untested sexual assault kits helped lead to his arrest and guilty plea for 2 counts of Rape […]