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EVENTS RESCHEDULED–Programs on Delaware’s Native-American heritage to be held through the end of September 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.




Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]




Governor Markell Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day

Flag Status | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Sunday, September 11, 2016, marks the 15-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service, the President has ordered American flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff. In concurrence with the President’s Order and in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.




Delaware Veterans’ Stand Down: Sept. 23, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

When/Where: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm. Located at Walter L. Fox Post #2, American Legion, 835 Bay Road, Dover, DE  19901 You are cordially invited to attend the Delaware Veterans Stand Down. The opening ceremony is to begin at 9:00am. The intent of the day’s event is to share camaraderie with our […]







  Category: Newsroom

EVENTS RESCHEDULED–Programs on Delaware’s Native-American heritage to be held through the end of September 2016

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Programs on Delaware’s Lenape and Nanticoke Indian tribes to be featured.




Flags lowered for passing of former Rep. V. George Carey

Flag Status | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, September 12, 2016

With the passing of former State Representative V. George Carey on September 11, 2016 Governor Markell has ordered the American and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Tuesday morning, September 13th as a mark of respect for Representative Carey and his service to Delaware. Representative Carey faithfully served the […]




Governor Markell Orders Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day

Flag Status | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Sunday, September 11, 2016, marks the 15-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service, the President has ordered American flags at all government buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff. In concurrence with the President’s Order and in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives […]




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Saving Lives by Reducing Distracted Driving

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 9, 2016

Modern technology is amazing and there’s almost no limit to what people can do with their phones these days, but when phone use is combined with driving, the results can be deadly. Far too many drivers use handheld electronic devices behind the wheel, and that creates distractions that not only threaten their own lives, but also those in other vehicles and the pedestrians and bicyclists who share our roadways.




Delaware Veterans’ Stand Down: Sept. 23, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2016

When/Where: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 9:00am – 3:00pm. Located at Walter L. Fox Post #2, American Legion, 835 Bay Road, Dover, DE  19901 You are cordially invited to attend the Delaware Veterans Stand Down. The opening ceremony is to begin at 9:00am. The intent of the day’s event is to share camaraderie with our […]