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Land Use Reform Working Group earns nod as Outstanding Planning Project for 2025
Dispatcher in County's 9-1-1 callcenter credited for grace under fire, being a calming presence in high-stress situations
Donations to support local food pantries, community closets; campaign to continue through the end of December
Sussex County Emergency Management looks to winter ahead as 2025 hurricane season ends
Event honors County employees for service to government, citizens of Sussex County
Annual singing event and Christmas parade set for Thursday, Dec. 4; food drive, in partnership with Food Bank of Delaware, runs through Dec.
Three inches of rain, 60 mph winds, 2 to 4 feet of coastal flooding expected beginning Sunday morning, lasting into late Monday night
Daylong event features demonstrations, safety displays
Feeding Every Delawarean (FED) will partner local food entrepreneurs with CHEER to produce and distribute meals throughout the community
Honor by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada is second in a row for the County, only award for any government in Delaware
Campaign utilizes local libraries for mock disaster kit displays
John Passwaters of Bridgeville to take seat on five-member body that reviews, recommends land use applications
Bills began rolling out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
Online tool helps property owners understand the breakdown of, changes in their tax bills arriving in August
County bids farewell to retiring director, while welcoming former brewer-turned-business specialist to lead job creation, retention efforts
No public health or environmental threats as a result of equipment issue
Jeff Allen of Laurel to take seat on five-member body that reviews, recommends land use applications
Temperatures could flirt with 100 through midweek as first heat wave of Summer 2025 prompts extreme warnings from National Weather Service
Spending plan, which begins July 1, sets new tax rate following court-ordered property reassessment
Forecasters predict ‘above normal’ storm season that begins June 1
Proposed spending plan for the year ahead lowers tax rate for the first time since 1989 in wake of new property reassessments
New facility continues County effort to replace leased and co-located facilities with standalone EMS stations
Smoke drifting southward into Delaware prompting 9-1-1 calls; officials advise public to limit outdoor activities if sensitive to conditions
Fewer than 800 appeals lodged with County on court-mandated project to revalue nearly 200,000 parcels
Years-long project to revalue nearly 200,000 parcels entering final phases as formal appeals process begins
Special body with stakeholders from among various sectors will be empaneled to assist County leaders in tackling growth challenges
Winners of November 2024 elections take seats as Districts 1, 2 and 3 representatives
Eight to 12 inches of snow forecast to fall through duration of event
Five to 10 inches of snow, with possible icing, expected late Sunday night and lasting through late Monday night