News Releases and Announcements
Bills begin heading out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
County action is latest step in yearslong, multi-million-dollar effort to upgrade Rehoboth Beach wastewater system
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2016 financial report
Applications for the Fiscal Year 2018 Human Service Grant Program are now being accepted.
Sussex County invites the public to offer suggestions for the upcoming 2019-2024 Capital Transportation Program request.
New $1.4 million paramedic station blends with nearby residential community, centrally located in busiest district within Sussex County
July committee meeting will feature presentation on various options of care offered by non-profit service
Multiple surplus items available for purchase beginning July 24.
The online mapping website will be unavailable this weekend in order to perform required maintenance. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve County online services.
Nation pauses to celebrate 241st anniversary of founding; County offices will re-open Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Due to technical issues, the Comp Plan Workshop on June 16 will not be broadcast through the County broadcast system. The workshop is being broadcast through Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/pg/sussexplan/videos/?ref=page_internal.
Plan that begins July 1 includes funding for increased public safety, pilot broadband program, expanded wastewater services
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ storm season with as many as 17 named systems in the Atlantic basin
Nation pauses to remember those who have given ultimate sacrifice; County offices will re-open Tuesday, May 30
Sussex County and its partners have housed more than 100 veterans through participation in the national Mayors Challenge to End Veteran Homelessness effort
Proposed plan funds numerous initiatives, including increased public safety, wastewater expansion, and pilot project to extend broadband services to rural parts of county
William F. Pfaff brings 35 years of experience in local economy as one-time business owner, director of business development partnership; begins work May 22
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, prepare your family, home, or business before a disaster strikes.
Advisers from CarePatrol Delaware will make presentation on housing placement services
Staff will attend annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference; libraries to re-open during regular hours Friday, May 12
Nearly 50 high school students from throughout Sussex County participated in the 2017 County Government Day, which allowed students to take part in a mock County Council meeting.
Nearly 50 Sussex County high school juniors will take part in a mock County Council session Wednesday, April 26
Served in various row offices, most recently as the elected Clerk of the Peace, since first winning election in 2000
Public will get change to hear update, ask questions, offer input during five sessions scheduled across the county in May
Scammers targeting county residents with claims of missed jury duty, demanding payment to avoid arrest
Offices closed for annual spring season break; will re-open Monday, April 17
Free app allows those with CPR training, smartphones to receive alerts and render aid to nearby cardiac victims
New standards are most significant update to County drainage rules in 30-plus years
Purchase of King Farm, off Park Avenue east of Georgetown, allows County to expand its leasable space offerings for future tenants
CHEER Inc.'s concept for Georgetown to be featured topic at next Sussex County advisory committee meeting March 20
The second weekend in March marks the start of Daylight Saving Time. It's also a good time to check the battery in your smoke detector.
Sussex County encourages all seasonal restaurants to clean their grease traps before opening for the season.
County Council President Michael H. Vincent will serve as president of Delaware Association of Counties
Sussex County officials receive update on infrastructure planning concept proposed for Lewes area
Kim Hoey Stevenson of Lewes appointed to five-member body, begins service immediately
New digital, up-to-date map replaces, provides backup to paper maps adopted in the early 1970s
Advisers from CarePatrol Delaware will make presentation on housing placement services
Land used for Wolfe Neck Regional Wastewater Facility near Lewes would feature trails for public use, as well
Holiday celebrates birth and legacy of civil rights pioneer; all offices re-open Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017
Janelle M. Cornwell succeeds Lawrence Lank as new director; will lead department through upcoming 2018 comprehensive plan process
I.G. Burton III becomes new 3rd District councilman, while Norman A. 'Jay' Jones Jr. takes over as Clerk of the Peace