Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
590 Vehicles Screened over St. Patrick’s Day Holiday in Sussex County – 5 Arrests for DUI/55 Cited for other Violations
Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, 5 drivers were arrested in Delaware for driving under the influence. The Office of Highway Safety partnered with Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies to conduct a DUI checkpoint in Sussex County. OHS officials say 590 vehicles were stopped and screened, 5 driver arrested for DUI and…
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 MoreSussex County Weathering Major Coastal Storm
A powerful winter storm is battering Sussex County with blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall, and strong winds, prompting a Level III driving ban, widespread power outages, and the opening of an emergency shelter. Forecasters expect 12 to 18 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and possible coastal flooding through 6 p.m. Monday. More…
Read MoreDNREC Announces March 7 Youth Trout Day; March 8 Downstate Season Opener
DNREC has announced that Delaware’s 2026 downstate pond trout season will open for youth anglers under age 16 only at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 7th followed by the opening of the regular downstate trout season for all anglers a half-hour before sunrise on Sunday, March 8th. Fishing will be allowed on youth opening day from 7…
Read MoreNew Federal Funding to Support Affordable Housing in Sussex County
More affordable housing is on the way for families in Sussex County. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity recently received $1 million from the FY26 Senate Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development bill. The funding is part of the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) project. Delaware Senator Chris Coons requested the funding. Kevin Gilmore, CEO of Sussex County Habitat…
Read MoreSussex County Accepting Applications for Property Assessment Appeals
The Sussex County government is currently accepting applications from property owners who wish to contest the assessed value of their property. Under Delaware law, counties each year must allow property owners the opportunity to formally appeal their assessments. Applications must be submitted by March 15th. This year, the appeal hearings may run through May 31st,…
Read MoreState of Delaware Opens Initial RFPs to Transform Rural Health Care
Governor Matt Meyer has announced that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are now open for four initiatives under Delaware’s plan to overhaul health care in every community. The RFPs are part of the federal government’s Rural Health Transformation Program, a multi-year effort to expand access to care, lower costs, and increase the medical workforce, particularly in rural…
Read MoreUPDATED: Two Die in Residential Structure Fire in Parsonsburg; Off-duty Firefighter Injured
UPDATED – 2pm –Â An investigation into the cause of a deadly fire in Parsonsburg Sunday morning is underway by the Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police. Two people died in the fire and an off-duty Ocean City firefighter was injured. A passerby spotted smoke and flames coming from the home on Old Ocean…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Executive Order Launching Statewide Smart Growth Visioning, Corridor Planning & Downtown Revitalization Expansion
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #16 which certified the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending. This is a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development and preservation of open space and ag lands. The updated strategies reflect the State’s renewed approach to…
Read MoreSussex County Council: Workshop Discussion Related to County Code Updates focused on Land Use Reforms
The Sussex County Council at a workshop this week at the County Public Safety Complex are discussing County Code updates focused on land use reforms.  County Administrator Todd Lawson said they weren’t taking votes at this meeting, with this being a workshop, but they were looking for “thumbs up” for aspects of the County Code…
Read MoreUPDATE: January DUI Checkpoint Enforcement in Sussex County–Postponed
UPDATE: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police (DSP), and local law enforcement agencies have postponed a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint originally scheduled for Friday, January 30th in Sussex County. Due to another potential winter storm in the forecast for the weekend of the 30th and current condition of the roadways…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Sussex County
Bands of moderate snow continue to overspread Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region this Sunday morning, with the first storm of the winter season continuing its march across much of the country, bringing with it a mixed bag of tricks that could spell travel troubles and power problems for locales in its path. A winter…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Sussex County Department of Public Safety
The first major storm of winter 2026 could bring travel to a crawl and widespread power outages across Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region later this weekend, with forecasters predicting as much a foot of snow, along with ice and rain, before temperatures plummet into the teens and single digits to end January. The National…
Read MoreWarming Stations Opening Due to Extreme Cold and Wind Chills
As Delaware faces another surge of extreme cold and bitter wind chills , the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State. The State-operated warming stations are open today, Thursday, Jan. 15th, and will be open again on Friday, Jan 16th, Tuesday, Jan. 20th, and Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Stations…
Read MoreSussex County selected as one of 12 locations NAVCO will visit in 2026 for Navy Week
The U.S. Navy has announced its 2026 Navy Week schedule, and Sussex County, Delaware, will be one of 12 host locations nationwide. Navy Week is set for October 19th through October 25th, 2026, bringing Sailors and Navy outreach events to the area. Navy Weeks are designed to connect communities with the Navy through public events,…
Read MoreUnemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth
Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…
Read MoreMore Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH
The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Surpasses National Average
Unemployment in Delaware has increased from August to September from 4.3% to 4.5% – and in Sussex County from 4.4% to 4.6%. This is the highest Delaware’s unemployment rate has risen since January of 2022 – and surpassing the national rate for the first time since January 2024. The national unemployment rate also increased by…
Read MoreMultiple Alarm Blaze Destroys Berlin Business
A multiple alarm fire off Worcester Highway Thursday is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters from Berlin were called to Bayside Jet Drive just after 1:20pm where they found a single story building well involved with fire through the roof and extending from the front wall of the structure. Command requested…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions During November
If you are in need of food assistance, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold a series of three mass drive-thru distributions in each county later this month. These distributions are open to those who live in Delaware. You’ll need to bring proof that you live in Delaware (utility bill, rental agreement, Delaware ID, etc.).…
Read MoreGround Breaking for New Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park
State and local officials joined DNREC and the Division of Parks and Recreation for the ground breaking for a new Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park. This will offer a place on the western side of the county were children and families can gather and cool off on hot summer days. The 5000-square…
Read MoreSussex County Contributes $1.9-million to Preserve Ag Lands
The 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation were announced on Friday in Laurel. Ag officials say 36 properties – over 2800 acres – have been preserved at a cost of $14.9-million. The easements are in all three Delaware counties and come from each county government. The Sussex County government…
Read MoreSussex County Readies for Major Coastal Storm
A major coastal storm is on track to lash the mid-Atlantic region, including Sussex County, with heavy rains, gusty winds, and moderate to major tidal flooding throughout the Columbus Day weekend, potentially hampering travel, causing power outages, and scouring local beaches. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch and a high wind…
Read MoreSussex County Public Safety Invites You to 911 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is hosting a 9-1-1 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9th from 9am to 2pm on Rudder Lane in Georgetown. This is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. There will…
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