Mark Schaeffer Files to Run for Re-Election to Sussex County Council

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Mark G. Schaeffer has filed to run for re-election to Sussex County Council 3rd District. Councilman Schaeffer says he would like to continue his work to ensure the viability and sustainability of Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies in Sussex County and adds that the men and women of our Volunteer Fire/EMS Service deserve our full support and respect, and…

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FREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair Saturday in Georgetown

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The Delaware Behavioral Health Consortium is holding a FREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair from 10am to 2pm Saturday at the CHEER Community Center in Georgetown. This health fair takes into account the picture of a person’s whole health – from mental and physical well-being to the health of finances and homes. There will…

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Approved Service Changes to DART’s Service to Become Effective May 19th

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Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service have been approved to become effective Sunday, May 19th, according to Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC). The changes apply to several routes in Sussex County including Route 201 (Red Line), Route 203 (Orange Line), and Route 204 (Year-Round). Intercounty routes that will see changes include Route 301 – Increased Saturday service from…

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UPDATED: Arrest Made by Delaware State Police in Laurel Homicide Case from September, 2023

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UPDATED – 2/14/24-10 PM Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Azzure Horsey of Laurel for the murder of 26-year-old Taylor German that happened on September 10th, 2023. Horsey faces numerous charges and is being held at the Sussex Correctional Institution on $3,260,000 cash bond. Azzure Horsey Additional Information from Delaware State Police: Through investigative means, the Delaware…

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Upcoming Public Hearing Workshops to Provide Input and Comments on Proposed Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services

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Changes may be coming for those who use DART services. Cathy Smith, who is the planning manager for Delaware Transit Corporation says that under proposed plans, many of the routes and all three counties including intercounty routes would have schedule adjustments to improve their on-time performance and their connections. For Sussex County, you would see…

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Higher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward

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The Delaware Emergency Management Agency has passed along information from the US National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, saying the expected heaviest snowfall amounts have shifted slightly southward. The greatest amounts are now expected near northern Delaware. Snowfall amounts were also increased by 1-2″ across southern Delaware. A Winter Storm Warning was added to Kent…

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Unemployment Increased Slightly in October

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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…

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DSP Looking for Man Wanted for Domestic Incidents in Sussex County

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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…

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Sussex Dept of Elections Planning Changes in Polling Locations

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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…

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State Investments to Aid Community Efforts Benefiting Delawareans

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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…

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DSP Spring Citizens Police Academy in Sussex County

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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…

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Sussex County Job Fair – Wednesday

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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…

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