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Sussex Young Republicans Chair says county could lose GOP stronghold over relocating Dems
Chairman of the Sussex County Young Republicans Club, Brian Parker is speaking out, raising concerns over the number of Democrats moving to the area, an amount that he says over time could result in the county losing its Republican stronghold. Appearing on the Mike Bradley Show, Parker said he feels Republicans are beginning to lose…
Read MoreSen. Carper tours flood prone areas in Delaware to highlight climate change bill
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) toured several roads and bridges impacted by flooding and sea-level rise in Delaware to highlight America’s Transportation Infrastructure Act (ATIA), a bipartisan, $287 billion surface transportation infrastructure bill aimed at addressing climate change. The legislation, co-authored by Sen. Carper, is the first-ever title specifically aimed at addressing climate change. It…
Read MorePolice chase through parts of Sussex County ends with arrest of wanted Wilmington man
Delaware State Police arrested a Wilmington man after he led them on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen truck through parts of Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, troopers witnessed a Dodge Ram Pickup traveling at a high rate of speed on Broadkill Road approaching Coastal Highway…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Rises for 1st Time in 2019 as Job Growth Slows
Delaware’s unemployment rate remains well below the national average of 3.7%, but increased for the first time this year from 3.2% in June to 3.3% in July – increasing by about 300. State Labor officials say the unemployment rate in Sussex County remained the same from June to July at 3.2%. Job growth is up…
Read MoreSussex County Tax Bills On the Way
Sussex County tax bills are on the way! The County has sent out bills that cover more than 179,000 parcels – which will bring in about $160.2-million which pay for local services. The annual tax bills include County property taxes, County sewer and water, tax ditch and street lighting fees, where applicable, plus local school…
Read MoreSussex County Council Honors Retiring Paramedic & Approves Event Venue
The Sussex County Council had a smaller agenda this week and held the full meeting in the afternoon. The Council recognized retiring Paramedic, Brent Hudson, who has worked for the county for over 28 years. Last Friday was his last day on the job. He’s grown as a paramedic as the service itself has grown…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday at 1pm
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday – but the meeting will begin at 1pm. The Council will make several appointments – to the Library Advisory Board and the Sussex County Source Water Protection Technical Advisory Committee. They will also recognize retiring County Paramedic Brent Hudson. Government Affairs Manager Michael Costello will talk trash with the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Police Identify Shooting Victim in Lincoln
UPDATED – 7/23/19 – 11am – Delaware State Police have releaesed the name of the man who was shot and killed on Wednesday, July 10 in Lincoln. Police say 35 year old Brian Chirdon was taken to Christiana Hospital where he later died from his injury. Police continue to investigate. The shooting occurred at a…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Meet Tuesday in Georgetown
The Sussex County Council meets on Tuesday morning in Georgetown. The Council will hear from Assistant County Attorney, Vince Robertson about a proposed ordinance amendment in the County Code that deals with the establishment of annual service charges and the determination of the amount of the charge. This will be discussed and possibly introduced. County…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch Until 8am Tuesday for Sussex & Caroline Counties
Flash Flood Watch until 8am on Tuesday for: FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING… The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for Southeastern Pennsylvania, much of New Jersey, all of Delaware and Northeastern Maryland. From Monday morning through Tuesday morning Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to bring periods…
Read MoreTips to Deal with the Extreme Heat Safely
Tips and help to get you and your pets through the heatwave – click on the links below for information Dealing with Extreme Heat & Preventing Heat-Related Illness FEELING THE HEAT: AAA, OHS and DSP Remind Drivers of Heat-Related Dangers Heat and Your Pets “Cooling Stations” Available Around Sussex County to Help Beat the Heat…
Read MoreExcessive Heat Warning Noon Friday through 10pm Sunday
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 10 PM EDT SUNDAY… The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued an Excessive Heat Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 10 PM EDT Sunday. The Excessive Heat Watch is no longer in effect. HEAT INDEX VALUES…100 to 105 on Friday afternoon,…
Read MoreNew Manager for Delaware Coastal Airport
Sussex County government officials have announced Eric Littleton as the next manager of the Delaware Coastal Airport. On Tuesday, officials said Littleton, of Bridgeville will take over as the manager of the airport and business park this October when current manager Jim Hickin retires after 14 years of County service, most of them as Airport…
Read More“Cooling Stations” Available Around Sussex County to Help Beat the Heat
Sussex County has a way to put this July’s oppressive heat and humidity on ice, with four designated “cooling stations” at the ready for anyone who needs a break from what forecasters expect will be the summer’s hottest weather yet to come. National Weather Service forecasters this week are predicting temperatures the next several days…
Read MoreSussex County Earns Top Bond Rating
Sussex County has received a “Triple A” bond rating from the nation’s leading investment analysis firm. Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Delaware’s southernmost County’s general obligation bond rating, a credit score for business and governments from Aa1 to Aaa, the highest possible score. Officials say this represents a significant change and a first time achievement. The…
Read MoreIndian River School District Modestly Cuts Property Taxes
There is welcome news for many taxpayers residing within the Indian River School District, as officials have announced a reduced property tax rate for the 2020 Fiscal Year. At it’s reorganizational meeting on July 1, the Indian River Board of Education approved the reduced property tax rate, with a new rate of $3.035 per $100…
Read MoreUPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm WARNINGS – till 5:45pm-6:45pm/WATCH until 7pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 7pm: Sussex County, DE – WARNING until 6:45pm Kent County, DE – WARNING until 5pm expired Caroline County, MD – WARNING until 5pm expired Talbot County, MD – WARNING until 5:45pm Queen Anne’s County, MD – WARNING until…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves FY 2020 Budget
The Sussex County Council has approved the $185.8-million FY 2020 budget. A public hearing was held during this morning’s Council meeting. A dozen people spoke on the budget – several of them directors of county public libraries who all thanked the council for the increase spending which includes $20,000 each of the county’s independent libraries.…
Read MoreSussex County Council Public Hearing on Proposed Budget Tuesday Morning
This week the Sussex County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2020 budget which is scheduled to begin at 10:15 Tuesday morning. In other council action – they will hear a presentation on Balloons over Sussex by the Sussex Academy Foundation. Festival will be coming to Georgetown in September. There will…
Read MoreLaurel Man Arrested for Drug Dealing
The Laurel Police Department was assisted by the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit in the arrest of a 26-year-old Laurel man on numerous drug charges. Officers say they executed a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of Laurel Court, a suspected drug residence. The suspect, 26-year-old Treg Burris was subsequently…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Cluster Subdivision Ordinance Amendment
This week’s Sussex County Council meeting began with Georgetown resident and advocate for the homeless, Jim Martin, reading a letter to the editor, which was also sent to WGMD, which asked the council to spend a week as homeless persons. “How do I explain to Sussex County Council something that they have never experienced? How…
Read MoreSussex County Council to Revisit Cluster Subdivision Ordinance Amendment Tuesday
The Sussex County Council meets Tuesday morning in Georgetown. During this week’s meeting County Administrator will read a proclamation for Home Ownership Month. Over the past several months Jim Martin and several other county residents have been commenting during the public comment portion of the meeting on the lack of affordable homes for county residents…
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WATCH until 10pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 10pm: Cape May County, NJ Cumberland County, NJ Sussex County, DE Kent County, DE Caroline County ,MD Talbot County, MD Queen Anne’s County, MD
Read MoreSevere Thunderstorm WARNING until 6pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that affects the following WGMD locations UNTIL 5:15pm – Sussex County, DE ==================================================== The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that affects the following WGMD locations until 9pm: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen…
Read MoreUPDATED: Troopers Arrest Fourth Suspect in Sussex County Drug and Weapons Investigation
UPDATED 5/22/2019: Delaware State Police have apprehended 49-year-old Reginald Sample of Seaford in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. On Tuesday around 2 p.m. officials took Sample into custody in Bear, New Castle County. A traffic stop of a red Mercedes Benz was conducted, in which time Sample was taken into custody without incident. A…
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