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Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces title sponsorship of Sept. 27, 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Dover International Speedway

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

‘Drive Sober 150’ presented by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to promote safe driving throughout race weekend DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Dover International Speedway have announced a new partnership that will see the state office become the title sponsor for the newly branded “Drive Sober 150” NASCAR K&N […]




Robust Delaware watermelon season begins

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013

A strong Delaware watermelon season is now under way, with First State melons now reaching customers in grocery stores and markets along the East Coast, from New England to Florida. This season is featuring good yields and excellent quality for Delaware watermelon growers, said Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. The First State produces both seeded and seedless watermelon.




Repowered NRG Energy Center Dover Unveiled; Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation, DNREC Sec. O’Mara, other officials join with NRG to announce cleaner natural gas facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other officials joined with NRG East Region President Lee Davis to celebrate the newly repowered NRG Energy Center Dover, one of the cleanest power plants in the nation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Markell highlights the importance of fostering global relationships in order to strengthen the agriculture industry in Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

The State Fair is one of my favorite events of the year. It brings Delawareans together in a way few other experiences can. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible contributions the agriculture community makes to our economy and our quality of life. The hard work of our 25-hundred farmers and their families will generate $8 billion in economic activity this year.







  Category: News

Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces title sponsorship of Sept. 27, 2013 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race at Dover International Speedway

Department of Safety and Homeland Security | News | Office of Highway Safety | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2013

‘Drive Sober 150’ presented by the Delaware Office of Highway Safety to promote safe driving throughout race weekend DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Office of Highway Safety and Dover International Speedway have announced a new partnership that will see the state office become the title sponsor for the newly branded “Drive Sober 150” NASCAR K&N […]




Robust Delaware watermelon season begins

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 29, 2013

A strong Delaware watermelon season is now under way, with First State melons now reaching customers in grocery stores and markets along the East Coast, from New England to Florida. This season is featuring good yields and excellent quality for Delaware watermelon growers, said Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. The First State produces both seeded and seedless watermelon.




Repowered NRG Energy Center Dover Unveiled; Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation, DNREC Sec. O’Mara, other officials join with NRG to announce cleaner natural gas facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other officials joined with NRG East Region President Lee Davis to celebrate the newly repowered NRG Energy Center Dover, one of the cleanest power plants in the nation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Markell highlights the importance of fostering global relationships in order to strengthen the agriculture industry in Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

The State Fair is one of my favorite events of the year. It brings Delawareans together in a way few other experiences can. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible contributions the agriculture community makes to our economy and our quality of life. The hard work of our 25-hundred farmers and their families will generate $8 billion in economic activity this year.