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Delaware 2-1-1 offers extended hours
As of February 1, 2013, Delaware 2-1-1, the statewide information and referral service of United Way of Delaware and home to Help Me Grow Delaware and The Cancer Helpline, will have the ability to serve the needs of the community even greater. Delaware 2-1-1 will begin offering extended hours of operation on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and on weekends from 9:00 a.m. - noon. A Information & Referral specialist will be available to connect you to one of more than 2,700 resources to ensure you get the help you need as it relates to health and social services such as financial assistan....
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Sen. Carper Ready to Work with Secretary Kerry
WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety and a 12-year colleague of Sen. Kerry in the Senate, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed John Kerry to succeed Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State:
"Few Americans are better prepared for the post of Secretary of State than John Kerry. As Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as a respected leader in the Senate for nearly 30 years, John has worked closely with international leaders in solving the world's most pressing challenges, not t....
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Jorge Camacho, voz hispana de la policía estatal en Delaware
La comunidad hispana en la policía del estado de Delaware tiene voz y un nombre: Jorge Camacho.
"Yo no hago arrestos, ése no es mi trabajo. Actúo como liaison con la comunidad", dice Camacho.
Destinado desde 2009 en la tropa 4 ubicada en Georgetown se preocupa porque la comunidad conozca el sistema y su organización.
"Hay ocho tropas en todo el estado de Delaware y una novena sin emplazamiento físico. Cubrimos las áreas que están fuera de las demarcaciones de las diferentes polcías locales".
"Muchas personas, especialmente de la comunidad hispana, desconocern el sistema o el....
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Sec. Vivian Rapposelli confirmed to the Superior Court of the State of Delaware
Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families Secretary Vivian L. Rapposelli has been confirmed by the state's Senate to the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on Wednesday, January 23.
The confirmation hearing and vote took place at Legislative Hall in Dover.
Prosecutor Paul Wallace was also approved to the Superior Court during the same Senate session.
The 12-year-term positions were nominated by Gov. Jack Markell on January 11.
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New State Farm Insurance Office opens in Georgetown
The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce held a special Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, December 20, 2012 in celebration of the Grand Opening of the Hunter Emory State Farm Insurance Agency, located at 20650 Dupont Boulevard in Georgetown.
The new insurance agency is owned and operated by State Farm agent, Hunter Emory and is ready to meet all your insurance needs.
To contact the Emory Agency-State Farm Insurance Office call 302-855-2100, email hunter.emory.t21a@statefarm.com, or visit http://www.savewithhunter.com
PHOTO CAPTION:
(Back row L to R) Donna Koskey, Chardon Jewelers; Pat Emory....
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Markell, Denn Take Oath of Office to Begin Second Term
DOVER– Governor Jack Markell and Lt. Govenor Matt Denn both spoke of an obligation to future generations as they took their oaths, delivered their inaugural addresses and officially began their second terms today. They were joined by their families, members of the General Assembly, former Governors and Lieutenant Governors, elected officials and community members for a inaugural ceremony at Central Middle School in Dover.
"We are believers in the possibility of improvement and of progress," said Governor Markell. "We are parties to an unspoken compact. As our ancestors have done for us,....
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Sussex County to hold surplus vehicle, property auction Jan. 19
Sussex County government is cleaning house and ready to make a deal.
The County will hold an in-house auction of surplus equipment on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center parking lot, 21911 Rudder Lane, near Georgetown. The auction will begin at noon; however, potential buyers can inspect vehicles and equipment beginning at 10 a.m. on that date.
An assortment of cars, trucks, and generator parts that have been declared surplus or no longer suitable for the County’s operational needs will be featured during the auction, the first large-scale event....
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Bus stop closures in downtown Dover for Governor Markell's Inauguration on Tuesday, January 15
Due to the inaugural ceremonies scheduled for January 15, 2013, at Legislative Mall in downtown Dover, DART Bus Routes 106, 107, 301 and 303 will be on detour from 10 AM until 2 PM.
The following bus stops will be closed temporarily:
• Federal Street at Water Street
• Federal Street at Duke of York Street
• Duke of York Street at Legislative Avenue
• William Penn Street at the Tatnall Building
• Court Street at Cowgill Street
• Court Street at Courtside Apartments
Below is a detailed list of the affected routes and bus stops with alternate boarding locations. Information is a....
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La señal de la polémica
La señal en español colocada junto a la versión en inglés que se ve en la fotografía y que se encontraba colocada en el distrito escolar de Milford ha suscitado una amplia polémica en la comunidad.
En la versión en inglés se informa que se puede jugar en el parque con supervisión de padres o cuidadores en el caso de niños y en cualquier caso con cuidado, de no ser así se advierte de que los infractores asumirán el riesgo de sus propios actos. Sin embargo, la versión en español señala que no está permitido jugar en ese área sin contar con el permiso correspondiente bajo riesgo de que se e....
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Train derails in Bridgeville, prompts precautionary evacuations
A propane tanker and several gravel cars derailed along Wilson Farm Road south of the Wesley Church Road intersection near Bridgeville this morning, prompting a precautionary evacuation of a handful of homes, though no spill or leak is occurring at this time.
The mishap occurred just after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. There are no injuries reported from the derailment of the Norfolk Southern train. Initial inspection of the propane tank by the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Company and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) shows no evidence of any leak. ....
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Remembering Josh
On this day six years ago, we lost Josh Freeman. Josh was a man of tremendous spirit, vision, intellect, wit and generosity.
The impact that Josh had on his family, friends, employees and communities can still be felt and seen today. Take a drive around Montgomery County, MD or Sussex County, DE and you are bound to see an impression that Josh has left. The communities that he created are not those of just sticks and shingles...they are ones of everlasting bonds and fellowship. Josh wanted to make this a better world in which we live. He certainly did, and continues to do so.
W....
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Rep. Carney statement on tragic shooting in Connecticut
WILMINGTON — Congressman John Carney (D-DE) today released the following statement on the tragic shooting in Connecticut:
“There is no way to explain the senseless act of violence perpetrated on young children and their teachers today in Connecticut. As a parent, I cannot imagine the pain the families of Newtown are feeling right now. Like Americans across the country, I am overwhelmed with sadness and grief. I offer my deepest condolences to the families affected by this horrific tragedy.”
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Victim in Magnolia fire identified as 11-Year-Old girl
GEORGETOWN (Dec. 13, 2012) – The Delaware Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the victim of Wednesday night’s fatal house fire in Magnolia as Andromeda Brown, 11.
Following an autopsy, the Medical Examiner’s office ruled the girl’s death an accident.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office continues its investigation into the origin and cause of the fatal fire at the home in the 100 block of Juanita Drive.
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HOY en Delaware recibe premio nacional
Durante la cena de gala conmemorativa del trigésimo aniversario de NAHP el pasado 20 de octubre (celebrada en San Diego, CA), el periódico HOY en Delaware recibió el "Silver Award" como "Outstanding Less Than Weekly Newspaper".
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Senator Coons in Milford
On Pearl Harbor Day, Senator Coons visited the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford.
The gentleman pictured with the Senator is Thomas Morris, a veteran who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Mr. Morris was on the USS California the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. He was one of 62 who were wounded. Another 98 died that day.
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