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Murder, Kidnapping, Child Pornography Lead To Prison Sentences

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017

Also: Middletown man indicted on more than 30 charges in home improvement fraud case A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting 29-year-old Brandon Ryans in Wilmington in July 2015. Deputy Attorneys General Barzilai Axelrod and Periann Doko secured the sentence for Lamere Wilmer-Williamson, after he pled guilty to Murder […]




Governor Carney Announces Kimberly Krzanowski as Executive Director of Office of Early Learning

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Krzanowski to begin April DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today Kimberly Krzanowski, a long-time leader and advocate for early learning in the state, as the new executive director of the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning. Krzanowski has more than 16 years of experience in early learning as a former early […]




Planning Spring Break? CDC Text Service Provides Zika Updates To Travelers

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Spring break is all about sunscreen, bathing suits, and travel to warmer weather climates. And this year, it should also be about protecting you and your family from the Zika virus. DPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a number of resources to inform the public on the impacts of Zika, including the CDC’s text messaging service that will inform travelers of Zika updates for their destinations. To receive text messages about Zika for your destination, text PLAN to 855-255-5606 to subscribe.




Flu Claims Three More Lives In Delaware, Bringing 2016-2017 Total To Eight

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The total number of lab-confirmed influenza cases continues to increase in Delaware and the virus has now claimed three more lives, bringing the statewide total to eight deaths in the 2016-2017 flu season, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reports. The number of lab-confirmed cases is now 2,712 compared to 416 at this time last year.




Governor Carney Lifting Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on roadways WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney will lift the Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County effective at noon on Tuesday, March 14. The warning has been in effect since midnight. The Delaware National Guard will continue to provide assistance to state and local authorities responding […]







  Category: Newsroom

Murder, Kidnapping, Child Pornography Lead To Prison Sentences

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017

Also: Middletown man indicted on more than 30 charges in home improvement fraud case A 26-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for fatally shooting 29-year-old Brandon Ryans in Wilmington in July 2015. Deputy Attorneys General Barzilai Axelrod and Periann Doko secured the sentence for Lamere Wilmer-Williamson, after he pled guilty to Murder […]




Governor Carney Announces Kimberly Krzanowski as Executive Director of Office of Early Learning

Department of Education | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Krzanowski to begin April DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney announced today Kimberly Krzanowski, a long-time leader and advocate for early learning in the state, as the new executive director of the Delaware Department of Education’s Office of Early Learning. Krzanowski has more than 16 years of experience in early learning as a former early […]




Planning Spring Break? CDC Text Service Provides Zika Updates To Travelers

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Spring break is all about sunscreen, bathing suits, and travel to warmer weather climates. And this year, it should also be about protecting you and your family from the Zika virus. DPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a number of resources to inform the public on the impacts of Zika, including the CDC’s text messaging service that will inform travelers of Zika updates for their destinations. To receive text messages about Zika for your destination, text PLAN to 855-255-5606 to subscribe.




Flu Claims Three More Lives In Delaware, Bringing 2016-2017 Total To Eight

Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The total number of lab-confirmed influenza cases continues to increase in Delaware and the virus has now claimed three more lives, bringing the statewide total to eight deaths in the 2016-2017 flu season, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reports. The number of lab-confirmed cases is now 2,712 compared to 416 at this time last year.




Governor Carney Lifting Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on roadways WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney will lift the Level 1 Driving Warning in New Castle County effective at noon on Tuesday, March 14. The warning has been in effect since midnight. The Delaware National Guard will continue to provide assistance to state and local authorities responding […]