Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
FLASH FLOOD WATCH SAT AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SAT NIGHT
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that affects the following WGMD locations: Cape May County,NJ Cumberland County,NJ Sussex County,DE Kent County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD Queen Anne’s County,MD ————————————————————— URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ 244 PM EDT Fri Jul 20 2018 …FLASH FLOOD…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Drops Below National Level
In June, Delaware’s unemployment rate dropped below 4% for the first time since February of 2008 – and the first time since February of last year that the state’s rate – now at 3.9% is below the national unemployment rate of 4.0%. There were 3100 fewer unemployed Delawareans last month than a year ago. In…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Found in Sussex County in 2 Dead Crows
The first detection of West Nile Virus has been found in Delaware – in Sussex County. DNREC’s Mosquito Control officials say a crow found in late June in the southwestern part of the county tested positive for West Nile Virus by the Public Health Lab – and a second crow from Sussex found 4 days…
Read MoreAnd the Candidates in Delaware Are….
The filing deadline for candidates in Delaware was noon Tuesday and there has been a flurry of filings since Friday. The Sussex County Council has seen 6 candidates file for 2 open seats now that George Cole has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of his term and Rob Arlett is…
Read MoreMarshall Thomas Files for DE Attorney General
On Monday July 9th, Peggy Marshall Thomas, a career prosecutor who worked in the Attorney General’s office for 30 years, filed to lead that office. “For the past 12 years, the Office of the Attorney General has been run by politicians with no experience prosecuting criminal cases. The citizens of Delaware deserve better. It is…
Read MorePublic Hearing on Proposed FY 2019 Sussex County Budget Tuesday Morning
The Sussex County Council meets at 10 Tuesday morning. On this week’s agenda is a series of public hearings beginning at 10:15 on the FY 2019 budget, Assessment rolls for sewer and water districts and establishing annual service charges and rates for County water and sewer districts. The Council will also vote to amend the…
Read MoreSussex County Council: Appointment Proposed for P&Z Vacancy; Perdue Agribusiness Looking at a New Home in Delmar
Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett has made an appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission. This is the first time the county has used a new process for applications and vetting. There were four candidates interested – three of them applied online. Arlett has proposed Holly Wingate of Millville for the seat being vacated by…
Read MoreUPDATED: Flash Flood WARNING for Sussex County until 7:15pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE ————————————————————— The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for Sussex County in DE until 7:15pm EDT Saturday. * At 124 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy…
Read MoreSaturday’s Relay For Life Sussex County – Moved INSIDE
Relay for Life Sussex County will be held regardless of the weather on Saturday afternoon. The event has been moved inside at Sussex Tech High School in Georgetown – and will still be held from 2 to 10pm. Sign up or donate
Read MoreProposed FY 2019 Sussex County Budget Unveiled
Sussex County Council was presented the proposed $177-million FY 2019 budget. The budget includes no increase in the county property tax, however there are proposed increases for the water and sewer taxes and a proposed decrease in fees for documents from the Register of Deeds office. The proposed budget is an increase of $5.4-million over…
Read MoreDART Statewide Bus Services Go Effect Sunday & Monday
Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services become effective on Sunday. The new schedules are available. Most routes have minor schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance and connections. New Inter-county Route 307 will begin weekday service between Lewes, Milford and Dover; New Route 210 will provide a circulator service in Milford making connections easier to Inter-county…
Read MoreFlash Flood Watch for Sussex, Caroline & Talbot Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch that affects the following WGMD locations: Sussex County,DE Caroline County,MD Talbot County,MD as well as – The Flash Flood Watch continues for portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, including the following areas, in Delaware, Kent and New Castle. In northeast Maryland, Cecil,…
Read MoreMost Sussex County Libraries to Close Thursday
If you were thinking of a trip to the library on Thursday in Sussex County – you’ll probably be out of luck. Most public libraries will be closed on May 3 for the annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference. This is continuing education and professional staff development for the four County-owned libraries and 11 independent libraries. …
Read MoreSussex County Council Proclaims April “Fair Housing Month” & The County has Some Job Openings
The Sussex County Council had a light agenda this week. County Administrator Todd Lawson read a proclamation To The Sussex County Association of Realtors naming April as Fair Housing Month in Sussex County. Mr. Lawson also told the council that Thursday is County Government Day – and high school juniors from Sussex County Boys and…
Read More12th Annual Ride to the Tide Motorcycle Ride Today
The 12th Annual Ride to the Tide for Special Olympics Delaware begins at 11:30 this morning as 1000 motorcycles leave Rommel Harley-Davidson in Smyrna. They will travel northbound on Route 13 to Smyrna-Leipsic Road, eastbound to Route 9 and then move onto Route 1 south of Dover Air Force Base. Just north of Lewes, the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Council: OTC Public Hearing – Round 2; Vote on Change of Zone Deferred
The second, court-ordered public hearing on the Overbrook Town Center change of zone application is underway in the Sussex County Council chambers. Attorney Jim Fuqua spoke for the developer, TD Rehoboth, LLC. Much of his comment reflects on what was brought up during the first public hearing in 2016, however the developer has opted to…
Read MoreSussex County Council Holds Public Hearings on 9 Ordinance Amendments before 2 Week Break
The Sussex County Council will not meet the next two Tuesdays, March 27th and April 3. During this morning’s meeting County Administrator Todd Lawson introduced the council to the new County Constable, Lester Shaffer, who is already on the job. The Council today held public hearings on nine proposed ordinance amendments. Public comment was heard…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Change of Zone for Proposed Softball World Hotel
The Sussex County Council revisited several items in Old Business this morning. The council denied conditional use 2102 – for a concrete form and equipment storage business on Route 26. During the original public hearing there was testimony citing accidents and traffic issues. There were also permitting problems. The council voted 4 to 1 to…
Read MoreUPDATED: Sussex County Approves New Commercial Zoning Ordinance, Turns Down East Gate Farm Application
UPDATED – 2-27-18 2pm – The Sussex County council has approved a new commercial zoning ordinance. The new ordinance has been under discussion for several months and included public comment as well as staff recommendations. The council approved the new commercial zoning ordinance by a 5 to 0 vote – it will go into effect…
Read MoreFlu on the Rampage in DE, 6 More Deaths
Delaware Public Health officials say the number of lab-confirmed cases of the flu in Delaware has surged – with 995 cases recorded between January 28 and February 3 – with a total of just under 3000 cases for the current season. There were also 6 more flu-related deaths in the past week – bring the…
Read MoreFlu Cases Skyrocketing in DE, 2nd Sussex County Person Dies
Public Health officials in Delaware report the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases is skyrocketing. Between January 21st and 27th there were 650 confirmed cases – and also a 4th death from the flu – and the second in Sussex County. Officials report that an 82 year old Sussex County man with underlying health conditions died…
Read MoreSussex County Council Approves Sports Center Foundation MOU & Other Action
The Sussex County Council has approved an MOU (memorandum of understanding) between the county and the Sussex Sports Center Foundation for the design and construction of a sports facility. This includes a $1.5-million loan from Sussex County to the Foundation for the same purposes. This also authorizes the County Administrator and County Attorney to draft…
Read MoreNew State Insurance Office Opens in Sussex County
If you’re having insurance issues and need to contact the State Department of Insurance – a new office has opened in Sussex County thanks to the signing of House Bill 77 last August. Nearly two-thirds of the walk in traffic in the Kent County office was from Sussex County – the need was proven. The…
Read MoreSussex County Council Votes No on Right To Work
A proposed ordinance that would allow Sussex County to become a Right To Work County has been voted down by the Sussex County Council. the vote was 4 to 1 – with Councilman Rob Arlett the only member in support, however Councilman George Cole, who voted no – told the council that if there was…
Read MoreUPDATED: Gov Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County & Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide
Governor Carney Announces State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction Countywide Driving restriction begins at 2 p.m.; only essential personnel to operate vehicles WILMINGTON, Del. – With roadway conditions continuing to deteriorate, Governor Carney on Thursday issued a State of Emergency for Sussex County and Level 2 Driving Restriction. The State…
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