Delaware
03/16/2011 - Wave 1 Results of Respect The Sign Aggressive Driving Campaign
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Preliminary reports for the first 2-week wave of the Repect The Sign aggressive driving campaign indicate that Delaware police officers have cited 473 individuals for speeding, 33 for failing to obey stop signs, 18 for unsafe lane changes, and 2 for failure to yield the right of way. The enforcement...
Delaware
03/16/2011 - Don't Depend on the Luck o' the Irish to Get You Out of a DUI
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Though St. Patrick's day has not officially come and gone, 27 individuals were arrested for DUI last weekend (March 12th) during New Castle County DUI Task Force DUI checkpoints and patrols Saturday evening scheduled to coincide with the pre-St. Patricks day festivities in Wilmington. As the saying ...
Delaware
DELAWARE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIERS TO ELIMINATE DRY CLEANING CHEMICAL FROM DRINKING WATER
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Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and two of the state's water suppliers announced today that the water suppliers would install systems to effectively remove tetrachloroethylene, a chemical used in dry cleaning, from their drinking water.
Delaware
Three Sussex men charged with illegally removing archaeological resources from wildlife area
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TOWNSEND (March 16, 2011) - DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on March 14 arrested three Sussex men in connection with an incident at the Cedar Swamp Wildlife Area near Townsend.
Delaware
New spring programs at Fort DuPont State Park
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DELAWARE CITY (March 16, 2011) - A series of new programs will be held at Fort DuPont State Park this spring. The public is invited to a series of Sunday Open Houses on March 20, April 17 and May 15, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Programs meet at 90A Staff Lane in Delaware City, at the end of t
Delaware
Mosquito Control season to begin next week with spraying wooded wetlands
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DOVER (March 16, 2011) - Weather permitting, DNREC's Mosquito Control Section will start its annual spring woodland-pool spraying during the week of March 21, treating wooded wetlands near populated areas in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Approximately 7,000 to 12,000 acres with woodland pool
Delaware
Fourth Influenza Death in Delaware
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Division of Public Health reports the fourth flu death statewide of the 2010-2011 flu season occurred March 8 of a 91 year-old woman from New Castle County. The individual had underlying health conditions and had been hospitalized.
Delaware
Statement by Cleon Cauley, Sr. on being named Acting Secretary of the Department of Transportation,
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"The entire DelDOT team extends its best wishes to our departing Secretary, and looks forward to the naming of a permanent replacement. As Acting Secretary, my most important priorities will be to ensure continuity in the delivery of essential agency operations and the successful implementation of p...
Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
Statement by Cleon Cauley, Sr. on being named Acting Secretary of the Department of Transportation, effective March 21, 2011
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Dover - "The entire DelDOT team extends its best wishes to our departing Secretary, and looks forward to the naming of a permanent replacement. As Acting Secretary, my most important priorities will be to ensure continuity in the delivery of essential agency operations and the successful implementation of projects already underway. DelDOT's talented and professional staff will continue to work hard every day on behalf of the citizens of our state."
Jack Markell
We want to support existing employers' efforts to expand here in Delaware. We want to keep attracting more businesses to make our state their home. This proposal would provide some help with both. This effort comes from months of conversations with businesses about how we could be a better partner in building their workforce.
New Job Creation Credit Could Reward Companies for Hiring
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Employers looking to add jobs will find a more active and engaged partner in Delaware's state government under a proposal that could reward companies for putting people back to work.
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/capelife/story/sussex-scientists-converge-on-biden-center/15526Sussex scientists converge on Biden Center - Leah Hoenen - CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cap
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"The human brain is quite fascinating. We all use names every day. It's very important to the community. I combined that and the age-old battle of the sexes in this really fun, vibrant study," the Mariner Middle School student said.
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Lewes library adds children's learning station - - CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cape Region
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Thanks to a grant from the Delaware Division of Libraries, a second Early Literacy Station has been added to the Children's Wing of the Lewes Public Library.
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Biden to speak at Cape High March 21 - Leah Hoenen - CapeGazette.com - Covering Delaware's Cape Regi
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Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden will make his second appearance at Cape Henlopen High School Monday, March 21, when he will speak to parents and community members about bullying - the topic of his first visit to the school.
Delaware Department of Education (DDOE)
http://www.doe.k12.de.us/news/2011/0316.shtmlDEDOE Smyrna School District Named to AP Achievement List by the College Board for Significant Gains
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Smyrna School District is one of fewer than 400 school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on its AP® Achievement List for opening AP classroom doors to a significantly broader pool of students, while maintaining or improving the percentage of students earning sco
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Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
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Construction: NC - EASTBOUND RTE. 4 BETW. RTE.896 & GENDER RD, RIGHT LN CLOSED U... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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Thanks for the RTs @YourDNREC @VisitSouthDel @Ducktapegurl @DoverDowns @TSEConsulting
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RT @MonsterRacing: April dates are confirmed @MonsterMile. Check us out. http://bit.ly/falWU8. @DelawareTourism #NASCAR
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Construction: NC - RT 4 AND RT 896 SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION WORK, SIGNAL IS DARK, PER... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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Anglers -- Free online logbook unveiled for Delaware fishermen to keep track of trips, catches http://1.usa.gov/emdKYf #NetDel #Delaware
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RT @DelawareTourism: Wednesday already?! Time to start thinking about the wkend! List of events in #Delaware: http://ow.ly/4fGTx
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Everyone in my twttr-world is tweeting abt new 100% plant Pepsi bottles due out in 2012. nxt best thing 2 potatoware http://bit.ly/h1GXJw
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Construction: NC - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION RT 1 NB AT THE CHRISTIANA MALL WILL CLOS... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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CLRD: Const: NCC - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION RT 1 IS CLOSED AT THE CHRISTIANA MALL. MOTORISTS ARE TO FOLLOW DETOUR ROUTE ON RT 272
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Construction: NC - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION RT 1 IS CLOSED AT THE CHRISTIANA MALL. MO... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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Construction: NC - DUE TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL WORK THERE ARE INTERMITTENT LANE CLOSUR... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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CLRD: Const: SC - BURBAGE RD BETWEEN POWELL FARM RD AND OMAR RD INT. LANE CLOSURES UNTIL 6 PM
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Thanks Governor Markell for helping to promote Fix-A-Leak Week! http://1.usa.gov/ebtNXx
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CLRD: Congest: NCC - DUE TO AN EARLIER ACCIDENT MOTORIST CAN EXPECT DELAYS APPROACHING EXIT 4
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RT @EPAwatersense: Drip. Drip. Drip. One trillion gallons of water per year wasted. Get your fix during #FixaLeak Week http://tinyurl.co ...
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Congestion: NC - DUE TO AN EARLIER ACCIDENT MOTORIST CAN EXPECT DELAYS APPROACHI... http://bit.ly/bDP0UE
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RT @ENERGYSTAR: Did you know that new homes can qualify for the ENERGY STAR? Check it out! http://1.usa.gov/gcASQU
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It's Grandparent's Week at the #Delaware Children's Museum. Spread the word to grandparents & grandkids! http://ow.ly/4fRuO #NetDE *F
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News: Announcing: A Delaware Enterprise GIS Strategy Workshop http://dlvr.it/KTlv1 #DGDC_Events #planning #strategy
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Thanks for the follow @QCGardens, @dragonflypaints, @KCinDEL, @DelawareBarbie, @frankiePriest @505triper, @Morvent'sonehr, @DelawareCapital
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Announcing: A Delaware Enterprise GIS Strategy Workshop
[ March 24, 2011; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Please join the DGDC on Thursday, March 24, for an Enterprise GIS Strategy Workshop. What do you need to help you do your job more efficiently? How can a state-level "Enterprise GIS" help you? This workshop is intended to find out from GIS users what tools and support they need. This information will help the DGDC ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Help Restore the Blackbird
As part of our restoration efforts at the Blackbird Creek Reserve, there will be a tree planting on April 9, 2011; and we could use some extra hands to help with the planting! If you are willing, able, and available to help restore part of the Blackbird Creek Reserve, bring some gloves and help us ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
March Madness
If you listen closely you can hear the balls bouncing. It's that time again, when everyone is thinking about their brackets and rooting for their favorite college team. Yeah, it's March and that means one thing to sports fans: BASKETBALL! Everyone is thinking about basketball, including 2 men who stopped by the other day to see ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Draft Minutes Posted for the March 10 DGDC Meeting
A set of draft meeting minutes is now posted (in PDF format) from the March 10 gathering of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee. A large “thank you” is due to Sandy Schenck for his help in taking notes, but any errors in these minutes are mine alone. I trust you’ll let me know (gently) if ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Building a Library of 2010 Census Data
A small library of 2010 Census data products is starting to grow in Delaware. The Census Bureau released Delaware’s redistricting data earlier this week. Those data sets are available from the Census Bureau’s FTP site and on the new American FactFinder. We have started to explore that data and create Delaware-specific data products. The redistricting data, officially known ... [read more]
Division of Libraries' Blog
The DLC has a new website
Check out the new portal to the Delaware Library Catalog! ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Rain Gardens Galore!
The Reserve is excited about the installation of a new rain garden to take place this spring at the St. Jones Reserve site. You may recall that we installed another rain garden this past spring with the help of the NCCC AmeriCorps Team. What is a rain garden? Great Question! Rain gardens are landscaped areas designed to absorb ... [read more]
Lieutenant Governor's Blog
Our Newest Americans
This morning, I once again got the privilege of welcoming over 60 new citizens to our country as part of their naturalization ceremony at the federal courthouse in Wilmington. This was the first time I was teamed up with Judge Christopher Sontchi, who became such a rock star among the new citizens that I had ... [read more]
Lieutenant Governor's Blog
Life Lessons from Muriel Gilman
I attended an amazing memorial service today for longtime community leader and children's champion Muriel Gilman, who passed away last week at the age of 87. A Who's Who of prominent Delawareans talked today about her personal qualities and what she had meant to the community, including Vice President Biden who reminisced about his 40 ... [read more]
Governor's Blog
Thank You, Governor Peterson
Last week, I was fortunate to have one more opportunity to visit Governor Russ Peterson at home. Even at age 94, he still had stories left to tell. Our state mourns the passing of a true legend, and I mourn the passing of mentor and a friend. Russ Peterson lived the kind of life that leaves multiple legacies, each making a profound and positive difference. He changed policy, but more importantly, he changed people. ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Agenda Posted for March 10 DGDC Meeting
[ March 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] A draft agenda (PDF) is now posted for the March 10 meeting of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee (DGDC). The agenda includes subcommittee reports, a report from the 2011 NSGIC Mid-Year Meeting, discussion of a 2011 orthophotography project, and presentation on the RAMONA GIS Inventory as well as the new 21st Century Quad from the ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Glamour Girls
Come out to the Archives on Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m., for a program entitled "Glamour Girls: The Portrayal of Women in World War II Propaganda Posters." The United States and Great Britain had diverse ideas about what was glamorous and appropriate during wartime. American images of women in propaganda posters were much more glamorous and ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Delaware’s Response to the NSGIC State Summaries Survey
We made a formal response this morning to a survey put out by the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) as part of that group’s annual State Summaries project. The annual NSGIC survey asks a small set of standard questions to try to develop a picture of the status of GIS Coordination across the nation. This ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Scheduling Note: DGDC Executive Council Meeting Date Changed
[ April 14, 2011; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The date for the next meeting of the DGDC Executive Council has been changed from April 21 to April 14, 2011. The Executive Council will meet in Room 219 of the Haslet Armory, at 122 William Penn Street, in Dover. A full schedule of DGDC meetings, including the Executive Council meetings, is available via the statewide calendar of meetings and ... [read more]
Division of Libraries' Blog
Former Governor Russell W. Peterson
As many of you have seen in the news today, former Governor Russell W. Peterson died Monday evening at the age of 94. The former governor was known world-wide for the Coastal Zone Act of 1971, which protects Delaware’s natural resources by outlawing large industrial development along the coast. According to The News Journal, although Peterson’s ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Russell W. Peterson
Today Delawareans were saddened with the news of the passing of former Governor Russell Peterson. Governor Peterson served from 1969-1973. He is best known for being an environmentalist and the Coastal Zone Act, which protected Delaware's natural resources. He also is known for changing Delaware's government from a commission form of government to a cabinet form. If ... [read more]
Lieutenant Governor's Blog
Facing the Music
Sunday, I had one of my rare full days with nothing on my schedule. As a result, I got to play with my kids, have dinner with my wife, and tune in to see how many times NBA all-stars would clothesline Kobe Bryant. (For the record — since I know that there are kids who ... [read more]
Delaware National Estuarine Research Reserve (DNERR) Blog
Scientist Log: Entry #3
February 10, 2011 7:30 am Heading into the field...what am I thinking with temperatures in the 20's? I guess it's all in the name of science. 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Taking Sediment Elevation Table (SET) readings in the marsh. Low tide...good time to take readings. 3:00 pm Didn't think I'd be saying this…but looking forward to picking ... [read more]
Delaware Public Archives Blog
Hail To The Chief!
Today is President's Day. It's where we take a few minutes to remember the great leaders of our country. Have you ever wondered how many presidents have been to Delaware? You'd probably be surprised. Most Delawareans are well aware of more recent presidential visits like President Obama, President Clinton, and President Bush (both of them). Most ... [read more]
Delaware Geographic Data Committee Blog
Call for Content: March 10 DGDC Meeting
[ March 10, 2011; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The next meeting of the Delaware Geographic Data Committee is less than a month away. What would you like to share with your colleagues? What would you like to learn more about? Please contact me (Mike Mahaffie@state.de.us) with your agenda ideas. This will be the first quarterly meeting for 2011. It will start at 9:00 a.m. ... [read more]
