Posts Tagged ‘sussex county’
Delaware State Police, Santa, Mrs. Claus spread holiday cheer across Sussex County
Caroling on the Circle in Georgetown collects over 26,000 items for food drive
Sussex Countians are putting a song in the heart and food on the table for those less fortunate this holiday season. Approximately 300 carolers gathered in the Georgetown Fire Company hall for the 36th annual Caroling on The Circle event Monday night, Dec. 9, to sing in the Christmas season. While inclement weather forced the…
Read MoreChilly start to the week will bring rain, snow mix to Sussex County
A chilly start to the first week of December will bring a rain and snow mix to Sussex County. WGMD Accuweather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg says the area will see light precipitation with minimal snow mixed in overnight Monday into Tuesday. “This evening and overnight there can be some wet snowflakes mixed in,” Lundberg said. As…
Read MoreBlessings for Badges to feed EVERY first responder in Sussex County on Thanksgiving
For the second consecutive year, a group of volunteers are making sure that every first responder in Sussex County who must work on Thanksgiving has a hot delicious meal to know that they are appreciated. Blessings for Badges was founded last year to provide Thanksgiving meals for police officers, paramedics, firefighters, dispatchers, and correctional officers…
Read MoreDelDOT to invest $1.25 billion in Sussex County infrastructure
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will invest nearly $1.25 billion over next six years in infrastructure projects in Sussex County. DelDOT plans its projects in six year segments with projects currently planned out to the 2026 Fiscal Year, according to C.R. McLeod, DelDOT Director of Community Relations. Over the course of the next six…
Read MoreUPDATED: Clay Conaway of Georgetown to Serve 5 Years in Prison for 4th Degree Rape
UPDATED – 11-22-19 5:30pm – Clay Conaway has been sentenced to serve 5 years in prison. Judge Richard Stokes sentenced Conaway to 15 years suspended after 5 and that is subject to reductions because of good time, good conduct and other ways to lower a sentence like having a job or taking classes. After serving…
Read MoreSocial Security Scam hits Sussex County
Lewes resident raises concerns over late night partying on the bike trail
A Lewes resident is raising concerns over people using the bike trail as a party spot, riding dirt bikes up and down the trail, leaving trash behind, and distrupting those who live nearby. JoAnn Elliott’s home sits in Nassau station about 30 feet from the trail. She’s hoping something can be done to deter the…
Read MoreState Police arrest 2 suspects in AT&T cell phone schemes in Sussex County
Delaware State Police have arrested two suspects in connection with AT&T schemes in Sussex County. According to the Delaware State Police Department, officers started investigating a series of fraud cases earlier this month after receiving reports that fraudulent cell phone accounts were being created through stealing a person’s identity. The suspects would have new cell…
Read MoreDOJ wants a specialized DUI court in Sussex County to deal with arrests
The Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ) wants a specialized DUI court in Sussex County to deal with the “disproportionately and unacceptably high” rate of DUI arrests. DOJ prosecutors and department officials have been concerned that DUI arrests are disproportionately high in Sussex County compared to Kent and New Castle, which already have specialized DUI courts.…
Read MoreDE Unemployment Rises for 3rd Month, but Sussex Unemployment Decreases
For the third month in a row – unemployment in Delaware has risen – one-tenth of a point – and in September was at 3.5% – right where it was at the start of the year. In Sussex County it dropped from 3.5% in August to 3.4% in September. Statewide, the Department of Labor says…
Read MoreLaurel-area Church remembers pastor killed in crash near Easton
Abundant Life Church in Laurel is remembering their pastor, Shawn Willey who was killed in a crash Monday near Easton, Maryland. According to Maryland State Police, shortly before 8 a.m., Monday troopers were dispatched to single vehicle crash on southbound Route 329, just south of Loves Folly Farm Road near Easton, Maryland. Troopers arrived and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets a Lesson on Roberts Rules of Order & Approves an Amended Change of Zone Application
Sussex County Council Gets Update from Buffers & Wetlands Working Group
It’s been two weeks since the last meeting of the Sussex County Council. This week the Council was updated by the working group on Buffers and Wetlands, which has met nine times since February. They are looking to update the county code when it comes to buffers, wetlands and resource protection. The working group, which…
Read MoreString of overdose deaths in Sussex County over Labor Day Weekend
State health officials are issuing a warning after a string of overdose deaths occurred in Sussex County over Labor Day Weekend. Health and public safety officials are urging people in active use of heroin or other opioids and their families to seek immediate treatment and to acquire the overdose-reversing medication naloxone in the wake of…
Read MoreSussex County Veteran presented with medal he never received 50 years ago for heroic service in Vietnam
A Vietnam War Veteran and Sussex County resident was presented with a Naval Commendation Medal Thursday afternoon at the Veterans Treatment Court in Georgetown, an honor he was awarded 50 years ago but never received. Delaware’s Senior U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) presented the medal to Frank Bolen, a Lance Corporal Vietnam War Veteran and…
Read MoreSchools across Sussex County awarded state grants for 2019-2020 school year
Schools across Sussex County were awarded special funds for the 2019-2020 school year as part of a series of grants provided by the Delaware Department of Education (DOE) totaling $2.6 million for students in 85 schools statewide. This is the fourth year the DOE has awarded schools with Reimagining Professional Learning grants to support the…
Read MoreSussex 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
Police 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…
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