Sussex Co. Man Wanted On Criminal Charges

A Sussex County man is wanted on several warrants, capias and violation of probation.According to Delaware State Police, 30-year-old Durron Jones II could be in the Dagsboro, Seaford, Bridgeville or Delmar area.State Police said James is a black male, approximately 6’2″, and weighs approximately 180 lbsAnyone with information on the whereabouts of Durron Jones II…

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Del. State Police Seek 7 Suspects In “Operation Dawg House” Drug Investigation

Delaware State Police continue to search for remaining suspects in connection with an investigation into a drug trafficking organization that began 16 months ago.40-year-old George Johnson, of the Bridgeville-Laurel area, was identified as the leader. He remains at large, as do six other individuals.Over the course of the investigation, 46 people were arrested. Two people…

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Sussex County’s Plans to Utilize American Rescue Plan Act Funds

Sussex Countians will have access to more affordable housing, a cleaner environment, and improved public safety, thanks to an infusion of federal dollars aimed at helping the community move past the global pandemic. County Council, at its Tuesday, March 8, 2022, meeting, endorsed a staff recommendation on how to utilize federal funds awarded to Sussex…

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Food Bank of Del. Hosts Mobile Pantry Mon. In Sussex Co.

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The Food Bank of Delaware will be back on the road starting on Valentine’s Day with a series of mobile drive-through pantries. A mobile pantry will begin at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 14th at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road between Georgetown and Bridgeville. Mobile pantries are also scheduled for the following Wednesday in…

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Suspect Arrested For Catalytic Converter Thefts

A man is charged with stealing several catalytic converters following a Delaware State Police investigation in Kent and Sussex Counties that began in September 2021. State Police said Thursday that troopers worked with other police agencies, and 33-year-old Jarrad Whitaker of Camden was developed as a suspect. A search warrant was executed at his residence…

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DNREC Virtual Public Meeting on White Creek Dredging Project

Join DNREC’s Shoreline and Waterway Management Section for a project overview and updates on the planned dredging of White Creek in Sussex County. WHEN: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Virtual (Click Here) The 2022 White Creek Dredging Project is in the engineering phase. Channel maintenance for White Creek, which connects Indian River…

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Where Can The Homeless Find Shelter From The Cold?

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Shelters for the homeless are open and available during the winter, thanks to volunteers and the non-profit Code Purple. Beds can be found on a nightly basis, but capacity at shelters is limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to maintain social distance. If you encounter a homeless person, the Delaware Housing Alliance…

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Caroling On The Circle Celebrates Holiday Season, Raises Food Donations

Caroling On The Circle, Dec. 13th 2021 (photo courtesy of Sussex County)

Local food pantries and other organizations that assist Delawareans who face food insecurity now have nearly 18,750 additional canned goods and non-perishables in their stock. That’s the preliminary total of donations made to Sussex County’s annual food drive following Monday night’s Caroling on the Circle celebration in Georgetown. Caroling on the Circle was delayed one…

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Georgetown Turns Green For World Philanthropy Day

Photo courtesy of Delaware Community Foundation

The Circle in Georgetown and buildings around it will be lit up in green for World Philanthropy Day. According to the Delaware Community Foundation, the display this week celebrates the impact of philanthropy and the people who make it happen to help increase the quality of life in Sussex County. “Philanthropy means more than writing…

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Food Bank of Del. Schedules More Drive-Thru Pantries Before Thanksgiving

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The Food Bank of Delaware is organizing more drive-through pantries for Delawareans and families facing food insecurity, in time for Thanksgiving. Turkeys will be distributed at mobile pantries in each county next week. Proof of Delaware residency is required, and pre-registration is requested, but on-site registration will also be available. A drive-through pantry is scheduled…

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Rehoboth Beach, Sussex Co. Negotiate On Ocean Outfall Agreement

Sussex County is proposing to purchase a portion of Rehoboth Beach’s excess ocean outfall capacity for treated wastewater. The Rehoboth Beach Commissioners discussed the proposal at a special meeting Thursday. Under the proposal, the county would directly connect the county treatment facility to the ocean outfall pipe. The county would make a one-time payment of…

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UPDATED: Flooding Still Possible at Areas Statewide at High Tide

Last updated: 10/30/21 – 5:00pm Statewide – Motorists Should Use Caution for Flooding on Roadways and High Wind Gusts The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) advises motorists that roads may be closed and/or restricted due to flooding and/or downed trees and power lines. Widespread minor to major tidal flooding is expected with high tide cycles. East…

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Sussex Co. Woman Diagnosed With West Nile Virus

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Delaware Public Health has confirmed the year’s second case of West Nile Virus in a person – a 79-year-old Sussex County woman who has tested positive for the mosquito-borne virus. Recently, a Kent County man was found to be the first person in Delaware to get West Nile since 2018. A horse in Kent County…

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Delaware Seeing Increased West Nile Virus Activity

An increase in mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus (WNV) activity is occurring in many areas in Delaware as indicated in sentinel chickens used by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control to monitor for certain mosquito-transmitted diseases. Twenty sentinel chicken stations are sampled weekly throughout the state each summer and fall to help track WNV and…

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Sussex Co. Tax Payments Due Sept. 30th

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Time is ticking away to meet the deadline to pay Sussex County property taxes. Sussex County billing services issued tax bills for the 2022 fiscal year in August. They cover county property taxes, sewer and water, tax ditch and street lighting fees where applicable. School district taxes are the bulk of the average bill –…

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DE Coronavirus Numbers the Highest New Cases Since January

Delaware’s positive coronavirus cases took a huge jump at the end of last week – to the highest numbers since January. There were 657 new positive cases Thursday – 634 on Friday – with a 7-day average of positive cases at 9.1%. New Castle County has 334 positive cases, Sussex has 160 and Kent 140.…

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Deer In Rehoboth Area Tests Positive For Rabies

(Delaware Health officials issued the following rabies alert Friday) The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Rehoboth Beach residents who live or spend time in the vicinity of Kings Creek Circle and Road 273 of a positive case of rabies in a white-tailed deer in the area. The deer was showing signs of…

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Sussex County Begins to Issue Property Tax Bills

Summer’s end signals the start of another season in Sussex County: tax time. The County’s Billing Services office has begun issuing bills for the 2022 fiscal year, totaling an estimated $174.2 million in tax revenue. Each August, Sussex County government issues tens of thousands of tax bills for the more than 186,000 parcels in the…

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DNREC Plans Info Session On White Creek Dredge Plan

dredge file photo, courtesy of DNREC
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White Creek is due for maintenance dredging. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is hosting a virtual information session next week to share details about the project. White Creek, which connects Indian River Bay to the Assawoman Canal and ultimately Little Assawoman Bay, has been affected by shoaling, which in turn impacts navigation. According to…

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