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Crews this evening will begin the task of uprighting a propane tanker that was part of a train derailment near Bridgeville earlier today, the first step in moving the rail car and its hazardous cargo away from nearby homes and businesses.
A propane tanker and several gravel cars derailed along Wilson Farm Road south of the Wesley Church Road intersection near Bridgeville this morning, prompting a precautionary evacuation of a handful of homes, though no spill or leak is occurring at this time.
Partisan pundits, statisticians and journalists are not the only ones who can see the future when it comes to America’s elections. There are a few prescient pupils in Sussex County who might well have futures as political prognosticators.
Sussex County has named Rodney T. Marvel Jr. of Georgetown the 2012 employee of the year for County government.
Installation of two temporary pipes to connect the Nanticoke River to a dredge disposal site west of Seaford will begin next week, and will affect motorists traveling to and from the community of Woodland through the end of December.
Sussex County will let sleeping dogs lie, as animal control services and the fees that help pay for them will remain the same for another year.
Sussex County’s finance director will retire from County government after 20 years of service, but Susan M. Webb’s service to people will not end with her career.
Sussex County’s food pantries will be a little more full this holiday season thanks to hearts full of good cheer.
Sussex County government has reached agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice and the federal Housing and Urban Development agency in a fair housing claim case that will allow developers of a once-denied housing project to resubmit their plans for consideration, without an admission of wrongdoing on the part of County officials.
Sussex County Emergency Medical Services will break ground next month on a new paramedic station that will provide a permanent home for the EMS unit and staff now serving the growing Long Neck area.
Sussex County offices will close for a two-hour period on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, to allow employees to attend the annual Mildred King Luncheon.
In just a few days, millions of Americans will gather ‘round the table to give thanks as the smell of turkeys roasting and pumpkin pies cooling fill the air. For many families, including some right here in Sussex County, it could be a holiday empty of such sweet aromas, much less food in their kitchen cabinets.
Senior citizens and those with disabilities often face unique challenges as they grow older or live day to day with physical limitations. And with those challenges, both groups can find themselves in a swirl of legal questions and concerns – from establishing wills and estate planning to determining long-term care options and how to select an attorney.
A developing nor’easter moving up the East Coast promises to bring more tidal flooding and strong winds to the region, a little more than a week after Hurricane Sandy roughed up parts of Sussex County while ravaging shore communities in New Jersey and New York.
Emergency crews and property owners in Sussex County are getting their first glimpse this morning at damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, but flooded and debris-covered roads throughout the county are making travel difficult and treacherous in some spots as the mid-Atlantic region begins the path to recovery.
Hurricane Sandy is racing ashore into the Delaware Bay region at this hour, nearly making a direct hit on Sussex County with at least tropical storm-force winds, torrential rains, and swollen seas that are unleashing damage, power outages and moderate-to-severe flooding across Southern Delaware.
Sussex County is bracing for what forecasters say could be flooding of historic proportions, causing destruction unlike anything the region has seen in decades, as Hurricane Sandy continues its destiny with the mid-Atlantic coastline in the hours and days ahead.
Delaware’s governor has issued a limited state of emergency and a mandatory evacuation order for flood-prone areas within ¾ miles of Sussex County’s coastline and major waterways, effective 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, as Hurricane Sandy continues to threaten the mid-Atlantic region with strong winds, severe tidal flooding, and torrential rains that could span Sunday to Tuesday.
A very dangerous Hurricane Sandy is on track to directly hit Delaware and the mid-Atlantic in the days ahead, based on the latest forecasts, threatening to lash the region with up to two days’ worth of hurricane-force winds, a 10-foot-high combined surge and tide and torrential rains that could measure as much as a foot deep in some places.
A rare, late-season hurricane is scaring up concerns along the eastern United States, and some forecasts have Hurricane Sandy – or its remnants – slamming into the Delmarva Peninsula early next week, bringing with it torrential rain, steady winds, beach erosion and moderate to severe coastal flooding just days before Halloween.
Sussex County students have a chance to prove the political pundits right or wrong in this year’s election season. And it could pay off, as well.
All public libraries in Sussex County will be closed Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, for the annual Sussex County Library Staff Development Day.
Sussex County reminds property owners that Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, is the deadline to pay annual County property tax bills.
Prayer will remain a staple at each weekly meeting of the Sussex County Council.
By some accounts, Sussex County is the Florida of the mid-Atlantic region, attracting thousands of retirees as new residents each year with a low cost of living, temperate weather and easy access to major metropolitan areas. With an expected 44 percent increase in the senior population between 2010 and 2020, that growth will prompt new or expanded programs and services.
More police will be working the streets in Sussex County to keep citizens safe under a renewed partnership between the County government and Delaware State Police.
The flaps are down and the engine is revved up on a years-long plan to upgrade the Sussex County Airport, where a longer runway could help Southern Delaware land more aircraft, and more job opportunities, for the local economy.
Sussex County has scored a perfect ten, earning another prestigious financial reporting award for its auditing and budgeting practices.
Sussex County is making online tax bill payments more convenient and easier on the wallet.
Sussex County’s 2013 tax bills are on their way to property owners the next few weeks, and they include a summer treat for taxpayers.
Sussex County is feeding critical funding to a worthy local organization to help put a dent in hunger in southern Delaware.
Tens of thousands of public wastewater customers in Sussex County are seeing some cool and refreshing savings in their quarterly and annual sewer bills this summer, thanks to the County refinancing more than $61 million in construction debt earlier this year.
Sussex County is taking another step toward improving government transparency and the public’s right to know.
If you’ve ever been passionate about a cause, but not sure how to turn that drive into action, come to the next meeting of the Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to learn how you can make a difference – and build support doing it.
Sussex County will maintain its four “cooling stations” for the public’s use through the end of this week as a new round of heat and humidity bakes the region.
It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July in Sussex County if the thermometer wasn’t rising as fast as a streaking firecracker.
Sussex County’s rolling library has a new look and a new name, but underneath it’s the same great product that thousands of children and adults have come to enjoy over the years.
Sussex County’s efforts to merge property data with plats are putting the County on the map in the world of geographic information systems (GIS).
Sussex County taxpayers have a few reasons to smile and a few extra dollars to spend this summer.
The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season begins in just a few days, and as forecasters predict a near-normal season, emergency officials remind the public that now is the time to be ready for whatever may be in store.
Sussex County taxpayers will have a little extra change jingling in their pockets in the months ahead thanks to a pared-back County budget that keeps taxes low, trims sewer construction and offers a one-time credit for property owners still working to make ends meet in a precarious economy.
Sussex County has issued the following statement in response to a civil complaint by Sheriff Jeffrey S. Christopher, filed in the Delaware Superior Court for Sussex County on Wednesday, May 9, 2012:
Sussex County is in search of a few good volunteers.
Internet access has almost become a necessity for the American way of life. That’s increasingly true for seniors and the disabled, who are turning to the Web to tap into resources and programs that can enrich and improve their lives.
Every day, millions of men and women across the United States put their lives on the line in service to others. The story is no different in Sussex County, Delaware.
Callers to Sussex County’s 911 center can take comfort in a crisis because the voice on the other end of the line is from one of the best dispatch centers in the world, according to a new accreditation from a national association.
The library is more than just a collection of dusty books. It’s a portal to anything we can dream or wonder.
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, the saying goes. But it’s easy to keep you and your pet legal and out of the dog house by obtaining a new Sussex County dog license, available through the end of this month.
Delaware’s economic leaders are giving Sussex County clearance to take off on a long-planned airport improvement project, approving more than $3.7 million in State funding to extend Sussex County Airport’s main runway and realign a nearby road.
The Sussex County Division of Environmental Services will perform an annual flush of water lines in the Dewey Beach Water District, from March 19 to March 23.
If you or someone you know receives services provided under the Delaware Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver program, make plans to attend the next meeting of the Sussex County Advisory Committee for the Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities.
Sussex County Paramedic Dave Hammerer recently received honors from the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce for service to the community.
The Nanticoke Rotary Club honored four Sussex County paramedics for outstanding service as part of the civic organization’s annual service awards held at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.
Now is the chance to own a piece of Sussex County, but only for a limited time.
Sussex County has scored yet another financial gain, recording a $3.48 million surplus for Fiscal Year 2011 – the most significant gain for County government in five years – despite a continued sluggish economy, a new audit shows.
If you are 55 or older, if you are an adult with a physical disability, or if you know someone who is, Sussex County offers a forum in which you can voice your concerns to people who care – and who might be able to offer some guidance along the way.
Sussex County Council will keep its leadership ‘as is’ for the New Year.
Sussex County has done it once again, earning rare high marks in a down economy for its financial stability and fiscal management.
The New Year is bringing with it new leadership for Sussex County government.