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Unemployment Increased Slightly in October
Unemployment increased a tenth of a percent in October both in Delaware and nationally. However in Sussex County – unemployment increased from 3.8’% in September to 4% in October. Statewide unemployment in Delaware is at 4.2% for October – with the national unemployment rate at 3.9%, Over the past year, the biggest over-the-year job changes…
Read MoreSussex County Begins Food Drive for 40th Annual Caroling on The Circle Campaign
Sussex County government this week kicks off its yearly food drive for community food banks and will celebrate that effort during the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle event, set for a new date and time this year, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7th, in downtown Georgetown. In 2022, the food drive collected nearly 20,000 items…
Read MoreBerlin Man Arrested for Sexual Solicitation of Two Underage Males
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 66-year-old Berlin man for felony sexual solicitation of a child. Detectives are seeking assistance in identifying potential victims associated with the investigation occurring in the Sussex County area. On October 19th Delaware State Police Troop 4 Youth Aid Detectives learned that Wayne Long requested sexually explicit images from…
Read MoreDSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County
Delaware State Police are looking for a man wanted for several felony domestic-related incidents over the past two months in Sussex County. Police say 58 year old Matthew Satterfield may be in the Milford area, but attempts to locate him have not been successful. If you know where Satterfield is – contact DSP at Troop…
Read MoreUPDATED: Homicide Victim in Double Shooting in Laurel Identified
UPDATED – 9/12/23-7 PM Delaware State Police have identified the 26-year-old Laurel woman–Taylor German– who was the victim of the homicide that happened in Laurel on September 10th. The Homicide Unit is still actively investigating this incident. Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective A. Bluto by calling (302) 741-2859.…
Read MoreSussex County Cooling Stations Available as Area Heat Wave Worsens
As a record-breaking heat wave that has sizzled the southwestern United States heads east, Sussex County is offering a way for you to cool down over the next few days. National Weather Service forecasters are predicting temperatures the next several days to soar into the mid and upper 90s, with heat index values at or…
Read MoreSussex Dept of Elections Planning Changes in Polling Locations
Changes are planned for Sussex County polling locations. The Department of Elections in Sussex County is adding 21 new polling locations in an effort to shorten potential wait times, reduce the driving distances for voters and to ensure that the most accessible facilities are being used. There are seven locations that are proposed to be…
Read MoreState Investments to Aid Community Efforts Benefiting Delawareans
Local nonprofit and government organizations that perform work to benefit Delawareans are receiving help thanks to the Delaware General Assembly’s recent approval of the Community Reinvestment Fund. State Representative Rich Collins advocated to secure several allocations in Sussex County including: • $230,000 for the Town of Dagsboro for new construction & demolition of the Dagsboro…
Read MoreSussex County Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday Afternoon in Georgetown & Monday Events
The Sussex County Memorial Day celebration will be held on The Circle in Georgetown this afternoon beginning at 1:30. The keynote speaker is Sgt 1st Class Justin Downen, US Army National Guard. He is a combat veteran of the 3rd Special Forces Group and founder the the Green Beret Project, which mentors and empowers disadvantaged…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Down Slightly
Delaware’s unemployment rate has dropped a tenth of a percent to 4.3% for April – still nearly a full percentage point higher than the national average at 3.4%. In Sussex County, unemployment is at 4% in April – a drop from 4.5% in March. There were 21,500 unemployed Delawareans in April of this year, which…
Read MoreSchool Board Election Results in Sussex County & Milford; Turnout Very Low
Turnout was very low in Tuesday’s Delaware School Board elections. In all but one race, the winners will serve a 4-year term. Two incumbents were voted out of office – in Delmar and Seaford. Indian River and Milford will see new faces on the school board after members opted not to run for re-election or…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know about DE School Board Elections on Tuesday; Sussex County & Milford
Delaware voters will go to the polls to elect members to their district school board. There are contested elections in each School District in Sussex County except Woodbridge. If you have not returned an absentee ballot – it must be returned to the Department of Elections office by 8pm on Tuesday. All school board seats…
Read MorePandemic Recovery Funding Available Next Month for Sussex County Non-Profits
More COVID-19 pandemic recovery funding is on the way to help not-for-profits in Sussex County. An additional $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will be made available to eligible non-profits during an application round that opens next month. This is in addition to the $5 million in funding last year that non-profits…
Read MoreCompletion of White Creek Priority Dredging Project Delayed Until Fall, 2023
Due to contractor delay, the White Creek priority dredging project in Sussex County will not be completed this season. The project was initially scheduled for completion March 31 to comply with existing seasonal dredging restrictions established to protect wildlife and natural resources. Although dredging was scheduled to begin in early 2023 to avoid any conflict…
Read MoreDSP Spring Citizens Police Academy in Sussex County
Delaware State Police will hold their 2023 Citizens police academy beginning March 29th. The nine week academy will meet on Wednesday nights from 6 to 8pm and participants will get an up close look at how Delaware State Police operate. Applications are due by March 15th – and class size is limited. Most of the…
Read MoreSussex County Offices to Close Early on Dec 2
If you have any business to conduct at Sussex County facilities in the coming days, you’ll need to plan accordingly on one day in December. Sussex County government offices will close on December 2nd from 12 pm through the rest of the day due to an annual employee luncheon. They will be open for regular…
Read MoreSussex County Job Fair – Wednesday
Looking for work? Sussex County is holding a job fair Wednesday from 5 to 8pm at the County Administrative Offices at 2 The Circle in Georgetown. Representatives from a variety of County departments will be on hand to discuss job opportunities in their offices and highlight the many functions of local government. There are currently…
Read MoreGypsy Moth Activity on the Increase in Sussex County
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…
Read MoreSussex Co. Man is 1st Person in Del. Diagnosed with West Nile in 2022
A 78-year-old Sussex County man has become the first person in Delaware this year to be diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Public Health officials tell the Talk of Delmarva that he was hospitalized with the virus. According to Delaware Public Health, cases of the mosquito-borne illness have also been confirmed in 19 sentinel chickens in…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins for Del. Primary
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…
Read MoreSussex County Property Tax Bills Going Out
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…
Read MoreLittle League Senior League Softball World Series Returns to Roxana for First Time Since 2019
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.…
Read MorePhone Scammers Claim to Represent Constable
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…
Read MoreHeat Wave Update: Cooling Centers Available in Sussex Co.
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…
Read MoreRoute 1 At Route 16 To Become Grade-Separated Intersection
The intersection of Route 1 and Route 16 is getting a major overhaul.Ground has been broken for construction of a grade separated interchange. The current signaled intersection will be replaced with a bridge that will carry State Route 1 traffic over Route 16. Also, new entrance and exit ramps will be built, and the intersection…
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