Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
Gov Meyer Signs Executive Order Launching Statewide Smart Growth Visioning, Corridor Planning & Downtown Revitalization Expansion
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed Executive Order #16 which certified the 2025 update to the Delaware Strategies for State Policies and Spending. This is a comprehensive plan that frames the State’s investments in transportation infrastructure, economic development and preservation of open space and ag lands. The updated strategies reflect the State’s renewed approach to…
Read MoreSussex County Council: Workshop Discussion Related to County Code Updates focused on Land Use Reforms
The Sussex County Council at a workshop this week at the County Public Safety Complex are discussing County Code updates focused on land use reforms.  County Administrator Todd Lawson said they weren’t taking votes at this meeting, with this being a workshop, but they were looking for “thumbs up” for aspects of the County Code…
Read MoreUPDATE: January DUI Checkpoint Enforcement in Sussex County–Postponed
UPDATE: The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), Delaware State Police (DSP), and local law enforcement agencies have postponed a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint originally scheduled for Friday, January 30th in Sussex County. Due to another potential winter storm in the forecast for the weekend of the 30th and current condition of the roadways…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Snowfall on Delmarva
Bear, Delaware was the big winner in Sunday’s Winter Storm Fern updated snow fall totals according to the National Weather Service posted at 2am Monday with 10-inches of snow – followed by Wilmington with 9-inches. In Sussex County Milton and Selbyville show with about 4-inches. Delaware’s heavier snowfall was in Kent and New Castle Counties.…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Sussex County
Bands of moderate snow continue to overspread Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region this Sunday morning, with the first storm of the winter season continuing its march across much of the country, bringing with it a mixed bag of tricks that could spell travel troubles and power problems for locales in its path. A winter…
Read MoreWINTER STORM: Sussex County Department of Public Safety
The first major storm of winter 2026 could bring travel to a crawl and widespread power outages across Sussex County and the mid-Atlantic region later this weekend, with forecasters predicting as much a foot of snow, along with ice and rain, before temperatures plummet into the teens and single digits to end January. The National…
Read MoreWarming Stations Opening Due to Extreme Cold and Wind Chills
As Delaware faces another surge of extreme cold and bitter wind chills , the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is opening eight warming stations across the State. The State-operated warming stations are open today, Thursday, Jan. 15th, and will be open again on Friday, Jan 16th, Tuesday, Jan. 20th, and Wednesday, Jan. 21st. Stations…
Read MoreSussex County selected as one of 12 locations NAVCO will visit in 2026 for Navy Week
The U.S. Navy has announced its 2026 Navy Week schedule, and Sussex County, Delaware, will be one of 12 host locations nationwide. Navy Week is set for October 19th through October 25th, 2026, bringing Sailors and Navy outreach events to the area. Navy Weeks are designed to connect communities with the Navy through public events,…
Read MoreUnemployment is Up in Delaware, Sussex County Shows Strong Job Growth
Unemployment in Delaware is higher – an increase from 4.5% in September to 4.9% in November (the October Labor Review is not available from the Delaware Department of Labor). The national unemployment rate also increased from 4.4% in September to 4.6% in November. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 4.6% in September to 5.4% in…
Read MoreMore Flu in Delaware This Year According to DPH
The flu season in Delaware this year is showing higher numbers to date than the 2024-2025 season. Delaware Public Health officials report there have been 770 total cases of the flu reported statewide between September 28 and December 13 with 334 new cases reported December 7 – 14th. In Sussex County, there have been 70…
Read MoreDelaware Unemployment Surpasses National Average
Unemployment in Delaware has increased from August to September from 4.3% to 4.5% – and in Sussex County from 4.4% to 4.6%. This is the highest Delaware’s unemployment rate has risen since January of 2022 – and surpassing the national rate for the first time since January 2024. The national unemployment rate also increased by…
Read MoreMultiple Alarm Blaze Destroys Berlin Business
A multiple alarm fire off Worcester Highway Thursday is under investigation by the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s office. Firefighters from Berlin were called to Bayside Jet Drive just after 1:20pm where they found a single story building well involved with fire through the roof and extending from the front wall of the structure. Command requested…
Read MoreFood Bank of Delaware to Hold Mass Drive-Thru Distributions During November
If you are in need of food assistance, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold a series of three mass drive-thru distributions in each county later this month. These distributions are open to those who live in Delaware. You’ll need to bring proof that you live in Delaware (utility bill, rental agreement, Delaware ID, etc.).…
Read MoreGround Breaking for New Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park
State and local officials joined DNREC and the Division of Parks and Recreation for the ground breaking for a new Cypress Splash Zone at Trap Pond State Park. This will offer a place on the western side of the county were children and families can gather and cool off on hot summer days. The 5000-square…
Read MoreSussex County Contributes $1.9-million to Preserve Ag Lands
The 29th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation were announced on Friday in Laurel. Ag officials say 36 properties – over 2800 acres – have been preserved at a cost of $14.9-million. The easements are in all three Delaware counties and come from each county government. The Sussex County government…
Read MoreSussex County Readies for Major Coastal Storm
A major coastal storm is on track to lash the mid-Atlantic region, including Sussex County, with heavy rains, gusty winds, and moderate to major tidal flooding throughout the Columbus Day weekend, potentially hampering travel, causing power outages, and scouring local beaches. The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch and a high wind…
Read MoreSussex County Public Safety Invites You to 911 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9
The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is hosting a 9-1-1 Awareness Day on Thursday, October 9th from 9am to 2pm on Rudder Lane in Georgetown. This is to give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the facility and first responders serve the community 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. There will…
Read MoreTepache Farms Subdivision near Milton Before Sussex P&Z Wednesday
The Sussex County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed subdivision off Burton Road west of Milton on Wednesday afternoon. This is not the first time that Tepache Farms (2024-03 Tepache Farms) has been before the Commission. The Commission unanimously denied a cluster subdivision proposal in 2019 (2018-32 Tepache Farms-Pheat Farms, LLC)…
Read MoreSussex County Council Introduces Amended Retail Marijuana Ordinance – Public Hearings in P&Z and Council to be Set
The Sussex County Council has introduced an ordinance to amend the County Zoning Code in reference to retail marijuana stores. The amended ordinance will allow them as a permitted use in the C-2 and C-3 Districts – where the current ordinance allows a Conditional Use only in the C-3 District. The Ordinance also reduces the…
Read MoreLieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay Continues Statewide Meet & Greet Series
After launching a statewide meet-and-greet series earlier this year, Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will continue to host community conversations through the fall. Her next meet-and-greet will be in Kent County, on Monday, August 25th, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Delaware State Police Museum. Registration is encouraged, but not required. She wants…
Read MoreSussex County Investigating Water Discharge Issue from Bethany Beach-Area Facility
Sussex County is addressing a diversion of treated wastewater from its South Coastal Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility near Bethany Beach. On Saturday, July 19th, the County’s Environmental Services division reported to DNREC that a damaged section of pipe had caused some of the sanitized effluent—normally discharged offshore—to instead flow into a nearby tax ditch by…
Read MoreDelaware Labor Review for June
Unemployment in Delaware remained steady from May to June at 4% while the national unemployment rate decreased slightly from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June. In Sussex County unemployment increased from 3.7% in May to 4% in June. The Private Education and Health Services sector added 1300 jobs in Delaware – generating the largest…
Read MoreUPDATED: Changes for DE Surf Fishing Beach Reservation System on Summer Weekends
UPDATED – 07/07/25 – Some changes to DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation’s 2025 surf fishing reservation system. Reservations will no longer be needed to surf fish at several drive-on, multi-use beaches on weekends and holidays – beginning this coming Saturday, July 12th. This includes – Key Box, Conquest and Faithful Steward beaches at Delaware Seashore…
Read MoreDART First State Independence Day Schedule
With the Fourth of July approaching, you may need information on available DART transportation services. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Independence Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. With the free DART Transit app, you can plan your trip,…
Read MoreDelDOT Addressing Heat-Related Road Buckling
The intense heat wave has caused several roads to take the term “buckle up” literally, and DelDOT has been addressing the issues as they arise. Five instances of road buckling occurred on Route 113 in Sussex County on Tuesday, one on Route 1 near Milford and another Wednesday morning near Five Points in Lewes. In…
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