Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
Laurel 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…
Read MoreSussex County Council This Week – Beyond the Budget
The Sussex County Council got a preview of the proposed FY 2020 Budget this morning from County Administrator Todd Lawson and Finance Director Gina Jennings. Click here for more on the budget. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation that says the Month of May is Community Action Month. Executive Director, Bernice Edwards, spoke briefly…
Read MoreProposed FY 2020 Sussex County Budget Unveiled
The Sussex County Council has been presented with the proposed FY 2020 budget. The nearly $186-million spending plan includes no increase in the property tax or sewer service charges – however there are some fee increases – including in the Register of Wills office and for private road plan review and inspections through the Public…
Read MoreMilton-Based Dogfish Head Brewery to Merge with Boston Beer Company
Dogfish Head Brewery and The Boston Beer Company have announced plans to merge, creating a new entity defined as an independent Craft brewery. The announcement was made Thursday afternoon, billed as a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately 300 million dollars. Dogfish Head was founded by it’s current CEO Sam Calagione in 1995. With headquarters…
Read MoreSussex County Hosting Public Forum on Housing Issues
The Sussex County Government is set to host a public forum on housing issues in the coming weeks, work they say will ensure an affordable and accessible housing market for all. County officials will host the public forum at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at the County Council Chambers located inside the County Administrative…
Read MoreMilford Man Sentenced for October Rape
The Office of the Delaware Attorney General says 31-year-old Kamau Graves of Milford has been sentenced after pleading guilty to numerous rape charges stemming from an incident in October of 2018. Deputy Attorney General Rebecca Anderson says Graves told a woman he was looking for her boyfriend and asked to used the bathroom at her…
Read More2018-2019 DE Hunting Season 2nd Best Overall!
Delaware’s 2018-2019 hunting season was the second best of all time. DNREC officials say 14,883 deer were harvested – the sixth year in a row that over 14,000 white-tailed deer were harvested. The opening weekend during the November shotgun season was marred by bad weather, which officials believe reduced the overall annual harvest. Sussex County…
Read MoreSussex County Council Appoint New Library Advisory Board Member & Learn of Property Purchase
After a week off for Easter, the Sussex County Council was back in session today with a packed agenda – but one that was quick to move through. The council filled a vacancy on the Library Advisory Board after the resignation of Rebecca Calio from District 1. Dr. Steve Schwartz was brought up to fill…
Read MoreMost Sussex County Public Libraries to Close on Thursday
Most public libraries in Sussex County will be closed on Thursday for the annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference. The professional associations from both states share resources and expenses for this multi-state continuing education event, which helps to keep Sussex County’s libraries first rate. All libraries will reopen at their regular times on Friday.
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/20/2019
WATCH: Our Special Coverage of the Sussex County Tornado, the Meteor sighting on Delmarva, the NASA Wallops launch and more! Plus, our Persons of the Week, honoring the Tornado First Responders. Join WGMD’s Hunter Landon for a look back at the week’s top stories!
Read MoreUPDATED: National Weather Service Says Sussex Hit by 2 Tornadoes Monday
UPDATEDÂ 4/18/19 – 11pm – The tornado that touched down in the Laurel area wasn’t the only one in Sussex County. The National Weather Service say an EF1 tornado touched down near Carpenter Road in Harbeson. Officials say this was associated with the same parent circulation that produced the EF2 in Laurel. Damage was observed…
Read MoreGovernor Carney Tours Tornado Aftermath, As Community Surveys Damage
One day after an EF2 tornado tore through communities in Western Sussex County, Governor John Carney was on the ground touring the damage in Laurel. The Governor was joined by local and state emergency management officials and elected leaders. According to the Laurel Fire Department, Governor Carney said “My heart goes out to these folks.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex Road Closures After Storm
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roadways may be closed because of flooding and/or downed trees and power lines. DelDOT encourages motorists to drive carefully and be alert for water on the roadways. Motorists are urged do not drive through standing water. The road closures will be in effect until the water has…
Read MoreDART Service Changes Starting in mid-May
DART Service Change Approved for May 19, 2019 After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for…
Read MoreCity of Seaford Appoints New Police Chief
The City of Seaford has appointed Marshall D. Craft, Jr., a 30 year law enforcement veteran to the position of Chief of the City of Seaford Police Department and 9-1-1 Center. Craft was approved by a vote of the Mayor and City Council. He will oversee the Department’s 26 sworn officers, 9 dispatchers and 2…
Read MoreSussex Montessori School Purchases Seaford Property
The Sussex Montessori Charter School says it has purchased a site for it’s home in Seaford. The property, located at the former Wheaton Farm on Stein Highway is set to serve 465 elementary-aged students from Western Sussex County by 2022. That school is expected to open in June 2020 with 260 students in grades K-3,…
Read MoreSussex County Council This Week
The Sussex County Council this week will recognize National Library Week and well as the County’s EMS JEMS Team after the 2019 JEMS Games. The council will also discuss property set-backs and tax ditch right-of-way. In old business the council will revisit a change of zone application (No. 1870) for a 10-acre property off Holland…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Holds Government Day on Thursday – Students To Take Over Council Chambers
The Sussex County Council met Tuesday morning in Georgetown – and had a rather full agenda. County Administrator Todd Lawson told the council that on Thursday, April 4th, the council chambers will be turned over to high school students from around the county who are part of Boys and Girls State. They will take over…
Read MorePunkin’ Chunkin’ Still Homeless And Time is Running Out
Just over a month – that’s the deadline for a large enough property to be found to hold the World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’ this year in Sussex County. According to a post on the Punkin’ Chunkin’ Facebook page May 1st is the deadline voted by membership to keep the unique event here on Delmarva where…
Read MoreOne Person Dead Following Fatal Millsboro Crash
Delaware State Police say they are investigating after a person died following a single vehicle crash that occurred in Millsboro on Wednesday. Troopers say the incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. when a 2014 Chevy Equinox was traveling eastbound on Lowes Crossing Road, just east of Pear Tree Road. They say for unknown reasons, the…
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