Gypsy Moth Activity on the Increase in Sussex County

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State Forest officials have detected an increase in gypsy moth activity in Sussex County. They say about 825 acres of defoliation has been seen around the Cypress Swamp in Gumboro and the Nanticoke Wildlife Area west of Laurel. Last year only about 12 acres was impacted. The Gypsy Moth is an invasive species. Information from…

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Early Voting Begins for Del. Primary

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Early voting gets underway today (Wed. Aug. 31st) for the Delaware Primary September 13th. Registered Republicans and Democrats may cast ballots  at any early voting center in their county of residence for ten days between today and Sunday, September 11th. Five early voting centers in Sussex County and three in Kent County will be available…

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Sussex County Property Tax Bills Going Out

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Sussex County property tax bills are going out for the 2023 fiscal year. According to county officials, more than 188,000 parcels are on the tax rolls, and the county would collect $183.4-million in tax revenue. Many property owners will receive bills in the mail, while mortgage lenders will receive them electronically. The county also bills…

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Little League Senior League Softball World Series Returns to Roxana for First Time Since 2019

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For the first time in three years, the Senior League Softball World Series returns to Roxana, drawing teams from the Philippines to the Netherlands to compete with other US and regional teams. Opening ceremonies take place this afternoon (Monday) at 4:30 p.m. on Bruce Layton Field. Sunday’s championship game will be shown nationally on ESPN-2.…

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Phone Scammers Claim to Represent Constable

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A phone scam is circulating in Sussex County, similar to one that was reported in Kent County in June.Sussex County officials said Wednesday that calls are being placed purported to be from the Constable’s office, and the recipient is told he or she is the subject of an arrest warrant. The caller says the arrest…

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Heat Wave Update: Cooling Centers Available in Sussex Co.

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From Sussex County: County officials Thursday announced the designation of several ‘cooling stations’ as the first major heatwave of the season strengthens its grip over the eastern United States. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or exceeding 100…

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS ON DELMARVA

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND EVENTS FRIDAY, MAY 27 FENWICK ISLAND – 5:30pm – Town of Fenwick Island will hold a Memorial Day Ceremony following the regular Town Council meeting. Anyone wanting to recognize during this ceremony, family or friends who served in a military branch of service, past or present, should send those names along with…

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Georgetown CHEER Receives Federal Funding to Support AmeriCorps Senior Volunteers in Sussex County

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U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.)  announced today that Georgetown’s CHEER, Inc. will receive $282,378 in federal funding from AmeriCorps. The award will support 1,000 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Sussex County as they help local communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic through service work. Through CHEER, Inc., AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers will support Sussex County CHEER…

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Del. State Police Offer Teen Driving Seminars In Sussex Co.

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Delaware State Police are offering several teen driving safety seminars in Sussex County this month.A member of the Collision Reconstruction Unit will attend each program, along with a community outreach officer and a representative from the Victim Services Unit.The teen driving safety seminars are open to students, parents and guardians, new drivers or anyone who…

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DSP Arrest 2 for Thefts in Sussex County

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Delaware State Police have arrested 30-year-old Christian O’Leary of Lewes, DE and 34-year-old Jacob Steele of Dover, DE following an investigation into numerous thefts that occurred in Sussex County. Throughout March and April 2022, Delaware State Police have fielded numerous reports of thefts of watercraft equipment and accessories that were occurring in boat yards in Lewes, Millsboro, and Milford.…

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Del. Food Bank Schedules April Drive-Thru Pantries

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The Food Bank of Delaware will host its monthly drive-through mobile food pantries starting Monday, April 18th.Food will be available in Kent County that day at Dover International Speedway, starting at 10 a.m. Sussex County’s mobile pantry is scheduled for the following Monday, April 25th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown…

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Delaware Unemployment Continues to Fall

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Unemployment in Delaware fell 2-tenths of a percent from January to 4.6% in February, but remains nearly a full point higher than the national average of 3.8%. Sussex County saw a drop in unemployment from 5.3% in January to 4.7% in February. Overall the State’s unemployment rate continues to decrease from its highest point in…

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Sussex County Has Fastest Population Growth in DE

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The US Census Bureau says Sussex County’s population grew 3.6 percent between 2020 and 2021. That was the fastest growth rate in Delaware. The estimate now has the county with 247,527 residents, up around 8,600 over the year. Kent County’s population was also up by just over a percent. New Castle County added less than…

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Sussex Co. Man Wanted On Criminal Charges

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A Sussex County man is wanted on several warrants, capias and violation of probation.According to Delaware State Police, 30-year-old Durron Jones II could be in the Dagsboro, Seaford, Bridgeville or Delmar area.State Police said James is a black male, approximately 6’2″, and weighs approximately 180 lbsAnyone with information on the whereabouts of Durron Jones II…

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Del. State Police Seek 7 Suspects In “Operation Dawg House” Drug Investigation

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Delaware State Police continue to search for remaining suspects in connection with an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that began 16 months ago.40-year-old George Johnson, of the Bridgeville-Laurel area, was identified as the leader. He remains at large, as do six other individuals.Over the course of the investigation, 46 people were arrested. Two people…

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Sussex County’s Plans to Utilize American Rescue Plan Act Funds

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Sussex Countians will have access to more affordable housing, a cleaner environment, and improved public safety, thanks to an infusion of federal dollars aimed at helping the community move past the global pandemic. County Council, at its Tuesday, March 8, 2022, meeting, endorsed a staff recommendation on how to utilize federal funds awarded to Sussex…

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Food Bank of Del. Hosts Mobile Pantry Mon. In Sussex Co.

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The Food Bank of Delaware will be back on the road starting on Valentine’s Day with a series of mobile drive-through pantries. A mobile pantry will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 14th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville. Mobile pantries are also scheduled for the following Wednesday in…

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Suspect Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts

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A man is charged with stealing several catalytic converters following a Delaware State Police investigation in Kent and Sussex Counties that began in September 2021. State Police said Thursday that troopers worked with other police agencies, and 33-year-old Jarrad Whitaker of Camden was developed as a suspect. A search warrant was executed at his residence…

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DNREC Virtual Public Meeting on White Creek Dredging Project

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Join DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section for a project overview and updates on the planned dredging of White Creek in Sussex County. WHEN: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Virtual (Click Here) The 2022 White Creek Dredging Project is in the engineering phase. Channel maintenance for White Creek, which connects Indian River…

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Where Can The Homeless Find Shelter From The Cold?

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Shelters for the homeless are open and available during the winter, thanks to volunteers and the non-profit Code Purple. Beds can be found on a nightly basis, but capacity at shelters is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to maintain social distance. If you encounter a homeless person, the Delaware Housing Alliance…

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