Posts Tagged ‘Georgetown’
Downstate Daytime Mosquito Larvae Spraying Tuesday
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and/or N862W). Application of Vectobac12AS (liquid BTI) to control mosquito larvae in the following areas: In Georgetown and Woodside. Near…
Read MoreCORRECTION: Two Seats Up for Election on the Georgetown Town Council – Filing Deadline – April 17th
CORRECTION:Â Two seats on the Georgetown Town Council will be up for election on Saturday, May 9th. Candidates interested in running for the 3rd and 4th Ward seats have until Friday, April 17th at 5pm to file as a candidate. You must be at least 21 years old, a citizen of the United States and…
Read MoreMinor Injuries in DSP Trooper-Involved Crash Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown
A crash last Sunday, March 1st involving a Delaware State Trooper in Georgetown resulted in one minor injury. Delaware State Police say around 2:30pm a fully marked Tahoe was eastbound on Route 404 approaching Route 113 with its emergency equipment activated. An Express van was northbound on Route 113 with a green light. Police say…
Read MoreDSHA Announces Participants in Zoning & Land Use Reform Pilot Program
Sussex County along with 8 municipalities will receive free technical assistance and the planning consultants they will work with to modernize municipal zoning and land use policies aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing. The Delaware State Housing Authority says the jurisdictions – including Bridgeville, Georgetown, Laurel, Lewes, Milford and Rehoboth Beach – applied…
Read MoreDelmarva Power to Hold Energy Assistance Event on Wednesday in Georgetown
On Wednesday, Delmarva Power will hold a sign-up event where customers can learn about utility assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. Customers will be able to get support with payment arrangements and other programs. You’ll also be able to learn about no-cost energy efficiency programs, get tips to lower energy bills…
Read MoreMost DE DMV Locations to Reopen Monday
The DMV locations in Georgetown, Dover and Delaware City will reopen on Monday, December 29th at 10am for regular business hours. However the Karen L. Johnson DMV south of Wilmington, the site of last week’s fatal shooting, will remain closed next week. Residents in New Castle County needing DMV services should utilize the Delaware City…
Read MoreRibbon Cut on New Sussex County Family Court Courthouse
It’s open! State and local officials ceremonially cut the ribbon on the new Sussex County Family Court building on East Market Street in Georgetown. The new facility improves safety, privacy and efficiency with dedicated mediation rooms, private attorney-client spaces, safer routes for incarcerated individuals and a lobby that keeps long lines indoors. Delaware Courts officials…
Read MoreNo Kings Protests Saturday Around Delmarva
No Kings protests are taking place Saturday in several locations in Delaware and Maryland. These are non-confrontational protests against what the organizers describe as authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his administration. This is at least the second round of No Kings protests – with similar protests occurring in mid-June nationwide – as…
Read MoreCrash Involving School Bus and Garbage Truck in Georgetown Area
Here’s an update on the crash that occurred early this morning involving a school bus. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that about 7:18 am, a school bus was traveling southbound on East Piney Grove Road near Governor Stockley Road. At the same time, a Mack garbage truck was traveling northbound on East…
Read MoreSussex County Department of Public Safety to host 9-1-1 Awareness Day
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from 9a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, October 9th at its headquarters, at 21911 Rudder Lane, near Georgetown, to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This year’s event…
Read MoreKent & Sussex County Public Meetings Set to Comment on DelDOT Capital Transportation Program (CTP)
DelDOT will hold public meetings in each county to get your input on the next six-year Capital Transportation Program for FY 2027 to 2032. The Kent County meeting is Monday, September 22 from 4 to 6pm at the DelDOT Administration Building in Dover. The Sussex County meeting is Tuesday, September 23 from 4 to 6pm…
Read MoreUPDATE: Victim Identified; DSP Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 113 north of Georgetown Monday Afternoon
UPDATE 09/17/25: Delaware State Police have identified 49-year-old Beckie Morales, of the Bronx, New York, as the woman who died in the crash Monday afternoon in Georgetown. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues investigating this crash. Original Post: A woman from New York died after her vehicle was struck by a tractor…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday Morning – Discussion on Reassessment Legislation on Agenda
The Sussex County Council will meet Tuesday morning in Georgetown. County Administrator Todd Lawson will hold a public interview for a nominee to the Planning and Zoning Commission – John Passwaters. County Finance Director Gina Jennings will discuss and update the Council on the recent General Assembly special session and reassessment legislation. In Old Business…
Read MoreAdult-use Cannabis Now for Sale Legally in Delaware
Legal adult-use cannabis sales have begun in Delaware. Adults aged 21 and over can now legally purchase recreational marijuana and marijuana products from licensed cannabis retailers. The initial phase of adult-use cannabis sales is being implemented by a select group of existing medical marijuana compassion centers that have successfully transitioned into the combined medical and…
Read MoreSearch Warrant in Georgetown Leads to Multiple Arrests for Drug Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested three individuals– 52-year-old Gary Jefferson and 54-year-old Paul Sample–both of Georgetown as well as 26-year-old Jamie Reed of Milford for felony drug and related charges following a search warrant in Georgetown yesterday. Members of the Sussex County Drug Unit, Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, and the Georgetown Police Department, executed…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying Monday evening in Sussex & Kent Counties
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, July 28, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milford, and Felton. Near Harrington, Viola, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Millsboro, and Georgetown. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreDNREC to Spray for Mosquitoes in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Millsboro. Near Georgetown and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 151, 153, 163,…
Read MoreDownstate Mosquito Spraying in Sussex & Kent Counties Monday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 30, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Harrington, Milford, and Milton. Near Georgetown, Ellendale, Greenwood, Lincoln, Felton, Camden, Marydel, and Magnolia. For notification purposes, spraying will…
Read MoreMosquito Spraying in Sussex County Tuesday Evening
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Tuesday, June 24, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Long Neck, Millsboro, and Fenwick Island. Near Millsboro, Ocean View, Frankford, Selbyville, Delmar, Laurel, Georgetown, and Lewes. For notification purposes, spraying…
Read MoreMosquito Control to Spray Monday Evening in Central & Western Sussex County
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during the evening hours on Monday, June 16, 2025: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Georgetown, Milford, and Milton. Near Delmar, Laurel, Lincoln, and Seaford. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray…
Read More“No Kings Day” Protests Scheduled for Saturday on Delmarva
There are non-violent protests scheduled around the country for Saturday, “No Kings Day” – which is a day of defiance over the President’s military parade in Washington, DC to celebrate his birthday. Organizers of “No Kings Day” say they’re showing up everywhere President Trump isn’t to say no thrones, no crowns, no kings. There are…
Read MoreUPDATED: Downstate Mosquito Spraying Tuesday Evening – Lewes, Milford & Milton
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application during the evening hours tonight Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Application of Trumpet EC (Naled) with an airplane (registration numbers N5552A) to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In Lewes. Near Milford and Milton. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following spray zones: 119, 120, 127, 128,…
Read MoreLarge Projects in Downtown Development Districts Awarded Funding Reservations
The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has announced that it has awarded $5.5 million in funding reservations to 15 large downtown revitalization projects in Dover, Laurel, Georgetown and Wilmington through Delaware’s Downtown Development Districts (DDD) program. Among the projects receiving investments are Georgetown Apartments and Laurel Redevelopment Corporation. Governor Matt Meyer says that across Delaware,…
Read MoreDelaware Mosquito Control Section Plans Insecticide Application Downstate
The Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans an insecticide application to control mosquito larvae in flooded forested wetland habitats. The locations of the planned application include Georgetown, Harrington, and Woodside as well as near other areas in Kent and Sussex Counties. This application–weather permitting– could take place during the daylight hours on Thursday, March 27th via…
Read MoreDavid Hume IV Named Magistrate in Chancery
The Honorable David Hume, IV has joined the Delaware Chancery Court as Magistrate in Chancery. His offices will be in the Court of Chancery courthouse in Georgetown, but he will handle cases throughout the state. Magistrate Hume has worked for the Department of Justice since 1999 heading up the Felony Screening, Sex Crimes and Felony…
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