On April 1, 2015 the Delaware Public Archives (DPA) was honored by a visit from members of the Delaware Hispanic Commission to help launch the “Behind the Scenes” Spanish speaking tour series. “This ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour in Spanish is one of several Archives’ initiatives recognizing the growing influence of the Hispanic community in the […] The post “Behind the …
How Do I Preserve My Documents, Photographs and Digital Memories?
When it comes to family history, those books, papers and photographs we all keep stored away do more than just record the past — they connect us with our loved ones and ancestors, and often tell us as much about our present and future as they do about our history. Join the Delaware Public Archives […] The post How Do …
Library Advocates, Legislators to Meet Tuesday March 24 to Discuss the Future of Delaware’s Libraries
Delaware library officials, friends, advocates, patrons, and other lovers of libraries will have an opportunity to meet with legislators at the annual Delaware Library Legislative Action Day on Tuesday, March 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Delaware Library Association. A full day of activities is planned, including an […] The post Library Advocates, …
Breaking Bread Behind Bars
A groundbreaking culinary event called Breaking Bread Behind Bars was added today to the lineup of 35 events in May during the 2015 MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival. This dinner is a collaboration between the Delaware Department of Correction, Delaware restaurant group SoDel Concepts, and the MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival to benefit skills training for Delaware offenders and facilitate …
Inmate Death – Darius Johnson
Darius Johnson, age 58, an inmate at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, died in the prison infirmary yesterday evening, March 15, 2015, of natural causes following a lengthy illness. Johnson, of Wilmington, DE, was serving a life sentence for robbery and assault. The post Inmate Death – Darius Johnson appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Christopher Klein named Prisons Chief
Commissioner Robert Coupe today announced the appointment of Christopher Klein as Chief of the Bureau of Prisons for the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC). The Chief directs DOC’s largest Bureau, which is responsible for supervising nearly 6,000 adults serving a sentence or awaiting adjudication at Delaware’s four prison facilities. The post Christopher Klein named Prisons Chief appeared first on State …
Offender fails to return to work release center
Georgetown – The Delaware Department of Correction announces that an offender failed to return yesterday evening from an authorized work pass issued by the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown. Attempts to make contact with her have been unsuccessful and an escape warrant for her arrest has been issued. Community Corrections Centers are Level 4 […] The post Offender fails …
Inmate Death – Alberto Miranda
Alberto Miranda, age 56, an inmate at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, died in the prison infirmary yesterday morning, March 10, 2015, of natural causes following a lengthy illness. The post Inmate Death – Alberto Miranda appeared first on State of Delaware News.
Twenty-one State Employees and their Family Members Awarded Art Honors
The Awards Show and Closing Reception will be held at Delaware State University’s Arts Center/Gallery on March 14, 2015, 1-3 p.m. Secretary of State Jeffrey W. Bullock and Division of the Arts Deputy Director Kristin Pleasanton will preside at the Awards Ceremony. The post Twenty-one State Employees and their Family Members Awarded Art Honors appeared first on State of Delaware …
Two offenders fail to return to Department of Correction work release centers
The Delaware Department of Correction announces that two offenders have failed to return from authorized job passes issued yesterday by the Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown and the Morris Community Corrections Center in Dover. The post Two offenders fail to return to Department of Correction work release centers appeared first on State of Delaware News.