Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
Early Morning Critical Shooting Outside Milton
State troopers are investigating a shooting that was reported around 4:45 a.m. Monday in the 14300 block of Collins Street. That’s just north of Route 16, Milton-Ellendale Highway, near the…
Read MoreStaying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures…
Read MoreCooling Stations to Open in Sussex County on Monday
As temperatures begin to soar again into the mid and upper 90s, Sussex County will open several cooling stations beginning Monday to give the public a needed break from the…
Read MoreFrankford Man Arrested for Stolen Vehicle & Robbery
A Frankford man has been arrested for robbery and stolen vehicle offenses following multiple investigations that occurred in Kent and Sussex Counties last Friday. Just after 11:30 on Friday, police…
Read MoreDART’s Independence Day Schedule
In Sussex County, DART’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will operate on July 4th, with Paratransit service operating complimentary ADA-only service. Aside from the routes listed below for New Castle County, all…
Read MoreJUNETEENTH CLOSURES
Sussex County Government offices offices closed Wicomico County – County Government Offices – closedNewland Park Landfill & Brush Pile and all external Convenience Centers – open (info – 410-548-4935)Whitehaven Ferry…
Read MoreFire Guts Sharptown Home; 2 Pets Perish
Firefighters from Sharptown were called for a two alarm residential fire on Tower Hill Lane in Sharptown just after 8 Thursday night. Crews arriving at the scene found fire through…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Unchanged – Matches National Average at 3.9%
Delaware’s statewide unemployment rate for April was unchanged from March at 3.9% – while the national average increased a tenth of a percent to 3.9% in April – the first…
Read MoreDE Job Growth Slows; Unemployment Slightly Lower
Unemployment in Delaware and nationally dropped a tenth of a percent in March. The Delaware average dropped to 3.9% and national unemployment average dropped to 3.8%. In Sussex County unemployment…
Read MoreMark Schaeffer Files to Run for Re-Election to Sussex County Council
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…
Read MoreFREE Sussex County Health and Wellness Fair Saturday in Georgetown
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…
Read MoreDE Upstate Unemployment Steady, Sussex County Increased
Unemployment in Delaware has remained at 4.1% for the past several months while the national average has held at 3.7% since November. However in Sussex County the unemployment rate jumped…
Read MoreApproved Service Changes to DART’s Service to Become Effective May 19th
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…
Read MorePolice Chase in Sussex County Leads to Arrest of 41-year-Old for 5th Offense DUI, Among Other Offenses
Delaware State Police have arrested 41-year-old Lee Books on multiple charges, including 5th offense DUI, following a pursuit through Sussex County Tuesday night. Police say that at 12:10 a.m. on February 20th,…
Read MoreUPDATED: Arrest Made by Delaware State Police in Laurel Homicide Case from September, 2023
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…
Read MoreUpcoming Public Hearing Workshops to Provide Input and Comments on Proposed Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services
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…
Read MoreHigher Expected Snowfall Amounts Shift Southward
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…
Read MoreCaroling On The Circle, Georgetown Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade a Huge Success
Thousands turned out Thursday night in Georgetown to sing in the holiday season at the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle. This year’s Caroling was the start to the lighting…
Read MoreUnemployment 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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