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  Category: News


Kent County Man Sentenced for Manslaughter

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

Others face prison time for rape, gun, and drug charges A 30-year-old Magnolia man was sentenced to prison in connection with a July 2015 killing in the Simon Circle neighborhood in Dover. Deputy Attorney General Stephen Welch secured the sentence for Erick Morton, after Morton pled guilty to Manslaughter. Morton was identified by surveillance video […]




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 11-17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,642 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 11 and July17.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing All of Our Students for Success in College and Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

All Delaware students deserve the chance to make the most of their talents in an economy that requires a higher level of skill than ever before. Thanks to the hard work of many educators and administrators, we are getting closer to that goal, from vast improvement in access to high quality early childhood programs, to record high school graduation rates. And after just two years, our Pathways to Prosperity program is giving thousands of students the opportunity to earn college credit and workplace experience in high-demand industries like IT, engineering, and health care.




Delaware Joins Suit to Block Health Insurance Merger Of Aetna and Humana

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2016

Combination Would Significantly Reduce Competition In Delaware Medicare Advantage Market Delaware’s Attorney General will join the U.S. Department of Justice and eight other attorneys general in opposing the merger of health insurance companies Aetna and Humana – the third and fifth largest health insurance companies in the country – arguing that the combination would reduce […]




Division of Public Health Again Reminds Patients of Concord Medical to Get Tested

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) recommended again today that patients of Concord Medical Spine and Pain Center who had invasive procedures performed at the facility contact their health care provider to be evaluated for bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Letters were sent to any patient seen by Concord in the last four years; approximately 2,600 people. DPH recently issued a second letter reminding patients to speak with their medical providers; however, over 300 letters have been returned as undeliverable, likely due to former patients moving from the address on file.







  Category: News

Kent County Man Sentenced for Manslaughter

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

Others face prison time for rape, gun, and drug charges A 30-year-old Magnolia man was sentenced to prison in connection with a July 2015 killing in the Simon Circle neighborhood in Dover. Deputy Attorney General Stephen Welch secured the sentence for Erick Morton, after Morton pled guilty to Manslaughter. Morton was identified by surveillance video […]




Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: July 11-17

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers made 1,642 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public between July 11 and July17.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Preparing All of Our Students for Success in College and Life

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 22, 2016

All Delaware students deserve the chance to make the most of their talents in an economy that requires a higher level of skill than ever before. Thanks to the hard work of many educators and administrators, we are getting closer to that goal, from vast improvement in access to high quality early childhood programs, to record high school graduation rates. And after just two years, our Pathways to Prosperity program is giving thousands of students the opportunity to earn college credit and workplace experience in high-demand industries like IT, engineering, and health care.




Delaware Joins Suit to Block Health Insurance Merger Of Aetna and Humana

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2016

Combination Would Significantly Reduce Competition In Delaware Medicare Advantage Market Delaware’s Attorney General will join the U.S. Department of Justice and eight other attorneys general in opposing the merger of health insurance companies Aetna and Humana – the third and fifth largest health insurance companies in the country – arguing that the combination would reduce […]




Division of Public Health Again Reminds Patients of Concord Medical to Get Tested

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, July 21, 2016

The Division of Public Health (DPH) recommended again today that patients of Concord Medical Spine and Pain Center who had invasive procedures performed at the facility contact their health care provider to be evaluated for bloodborne diseases such as hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Letters were sent to any patient seen by Concord in the last four years; approximately 2,600 people. DPH recently issued a second letter reminding patients to speak with their medical providers; however, over 300 letters have been returned as undeliverable, likely due to former patients moving from the address on file.