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(Dover, DE) ‐‐ Governor Jack Markell has lifted the limited state of emergency driving warning as of noon Monday in Kent County. A limited state of emergency with Level 1 Driving Warning will remain in effect in Sussex County until 6 p.m.
Georgetown, Del., Dec. 16, 2010: Three new elected officials will join two veteran County leaders as they assume their respective offices during a swearing-in ceremony set for Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011.
Georgetown, Del., Dec. 14, 2010: Sussex County is throwing dog owners a bone this holiday season, keeping animal control services and licensing fees the same for 2011.
Georgetown, Del., Dec. 10, 2010: Sussex County has named Kyle A. Belle of Laurel the 2010 employee of the year for County government.
Georgetown, Del., Dec. 7, 2010: Forget the political insiders and talking heads of the press, cable TV and the Internet. Sussex County has its own pundits who can see the political future. And that prognosticating prowess is paying off.
Georgetown, Del., Dec. 6, 2010: Words of good cheer from everywhere are doing more than filling the air this holiday season. They’re helping to fill the closets and cupboards of Sussex County’s food pantries – and those in need.
Georgetown, Del., Nov. 30, 2010: Sussex County Council is urging Congressional leaders to back off a proposal that would increase the federal fuel tax, an idea that, if enacted, would mean more dollars out of the pockets of Sussex Countians and millions of Americans.
Georgetown, Del., Nov. 29, 2010: Sussex County offices will close for a two-hour period on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010, to allow employees to attend the annual Mildred King Luncheon.
Georgetown, Del., Nov. 22, 2010: The Sussex County Bookmobile is on the road again after mechanical problems sidelined the vehicle for the past few months. And the Bookmobile’s return comes not a moment too soon, as two new weekly stops will help the Georgetown Public Library while it recovers from its own troubles earlier this fall.
Georgetown, Del., Nov. 9, 2010: Sussex County residents paying their property taxes, obtaining marriage licenses or applying for building permits will find one more convenience available at County offices this November: on-the-spot, easy-to-get flu shots.
Georgetown, Del., Nov. 8, 2010: With a song on their hearts, hundreds of Sussex Countians will carol for a cause this holiday season to put food on the table for the less fortunate in our community.
Georgetown, DE (Oct. 28, 2010): For American seniors, their retirement years are supposed to be about relaxing, getting out, and enjoying the freedom they’ve earned. In reality, though, even retirement has its challenges, especially when it comes to health insurance.
Members of the Sussex County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) will be all eyes and ears during two popular area events in the coming days.
Georgetown, Del., Oct. 13, 2010: Nearly two dozen Sussex County government employees will trade in their computers and calculators for hammers and hardhats this weekend to benefit a local charity and needy family.
2130 Hours, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010: A vehicle crash east of Seaford earlier today has knocked out telephone service to parts of western Sussex County, though callers can still reach 9-1-1 if dialing from a landline telephone.
Georgetown, Del., Oct. 8, 2010: Sussex County is hard at work this fall on several projects that will bring public sewer to thousands of homeowners. But that progress is coming with a cost, especially for some area motorists.
The Sussex County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency System (RACES) program will hold its next meeting for interested radio amateurs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center near Georgetown.
1730 Hours, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010: Sussex County will see deteriorating weather conditions in the hours ahead as a storm system fueled by the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole makes it way up the East Coast, bringing with it heavy rains and gusty winds along its path.
1700 Hours, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is tracking two storms, including a tropical system, that together are expected to sock Delaware with a one-two punch of heavy rains and gusty winds during the next 36 hours.
Georgetown, Del., Sept. 28, 2010: A year-old aviation maintenance education program at the Sussex County Airport will get a chance to spread its wings a bit more, thanks to support from Sussex County that will help provide new opportunities for residents and boost the local economy.
Georgetown, Del., Sept. 27, 2010: Sussex County is opening up its attic for the public to see.
Georgetown, Del., Sept. 21, 2010: Sussex County is once again offering up a lesson in civics and politics that could literally pay off for some lucky students.
Georgetown, Del., Sept. 21, 2010: Sussex County government is receiving some positive financial news, and that will mean more money in the pockets of police and fire companies and local taxpayers.
Georgetown, Del., Sept. 16, 2010: The deadline for Sussex County property owners to pay their 2010 taxes is only a few days away.
1500 Hours, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is tracking the progress of Hurricane Igor, which forecasters expect to swing well away from the United States, but could cause rough surf and dangerous rip currents as far north and west as the Delaware coastline.
Sept. 8, 2010: September is National Preparedness Month, and the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center reminds residents and property owners during this month’s national awareness campaign – and at the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season – of how important it is to always be prepared.
1500 Hours, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010: Sussex County has escaped the fury of the once major Hurricane Earl, suffering little more than occasional wind gusts and rough seas as local resort communities head into the final weekend of summer.
1630 Hours, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010: A hurricane watch and tropical storm warning remain in effect for all of Sussex County as Hurricane Earl threatens to edge the coast with gusty winds, fierce waves and some tidal flooding, possibly beginning late tonight.
1230 Hours, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010: The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for all of Sussex County, as Hurricane Earl continues its journey toward the mid-Atlantic region and promises to bring with it gusty winds, large waves and beach erosion by late Thursday into Friday.
1600 Hours, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center continues to track the progress of Hurricane Earl, which forecasters expect will spare Delaware the brunt of its fury, but could still pound the coast with rough surf, gusty winds and minor tidal flooding later this week.
Georgetown, DE (Aug. 31, 2010): For American seniors, their retirement years are supposed to be about relaxing, getting out, and enjoying the freedom they’ve earned. In reality, though, even retirement has its challenges, especially when it comes to health insurance.
The Sussex County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency System (RACES) program will hold its first meeting of the fall-winter season for interested radio amateurs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center near Georgetown.
1700 Hours, Monday, Aug. 30, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is advising residents and visitors to keep a watchful eye on the tropics and to prepare now, when the weather is calm, as the region could be affected later this week by strengthening Hurricane Earl.
1500 Hours, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010: The first major hurricane of the 2010 Atlantic season is forecast to steer clear of the eastern United States, but Hurricane Danielle could still stir the surf and make for potentially dangerous swimming and rough boating conditions along Delaware’s coast this weekend.
Georgetown, Del., Aug. 3, 2010: Need an office chair, or perhaps some computer hardware? If Sussex County has it and no longer needs it, you can get it on eBay.
Georgetown, Del., July 28, 2010: Sussex County’s annual tax bills are on their way to mailboxes and some inboxes, too.
Georgetown, Del., July 27, 2010: Sussex County’s history is going to be the central character in a new book set for publication sometime next year.
1700 Hours, Friday, July 23, 2010: Another blast of 100-degree heat is in the forecast for Sussex County this weekend, which is sure to send residents and visitors alike in search of relief from triple-digit temperatures that could cause everything from health problems to power interruptions.
Georgetown, Del., July 20, 2010: One hundred Sussex County taxpayers have earned their place atop a new list, but it’s not the kind of attention most people seek.
0900 hours, Wednesday, July 07, 2010: Sussex County government will activate “cooling stations” as another day of extreme heat and humidity descends upon the region.
Georgetown, DE (June 30, 2010): As Americans age, it’s only natural for people to suffer from stiff joints, frail bones and other health complications. Patients and doctors spend countless hours discussing ways to manage overall physical health. What is often overlooked, though, is mental health among senior citizens, various studies have found.
Georgetown, Del., June 22, 2010: Sussex County is making the grade when it comes to its overall financial management, according to a globally respected credit rating agency.
Georgetown, Del., June 22, 2010: Sussex County has a message for those watching each and every penny in this tight economy: keep your pennies. County property taxes will remain unchanged for yet another year.
Georgetown, Del., June 17, 2010: Even in these tough economic times, homeownership is still possible. You just have to know where to look for the keys that open the door to the American dream.
Thursday, May 27, 2010: June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, and national forecasters are predicting this season, after a lull in tropical activity in 2009, could stir up plenty of trouble in the waters and months ahead.
Georgetown, Del., May 27, 2010: Portions of a former golf course near Seaford will become home to Sussex County’s newest public park, as County officials have purchased the property as part of a federal government plan to dredge the nearby Nanticoke River.
MR 10-05 [Seaford, Del.]- Several EMS personnel were recently honored at this year’s annual Sussex County EMS banquet held at the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, sponsored by Sussex County EMS, The Sussex County Paramedic Association, and The Sussex County Volunteer Ambulance Association.
Georgetown, Del., May 18, 2010: Sussex County’s financial picture for the coming fiscal year looks solid, thanks to an economy slowly on the mend and County government’s continued emphasis on strict spending controls to keep costs in check.
Georgetown, DE (May 6, 2010): May is Older Americans Month, and it’s the perfect time to honor our aging population while raising awareness about the health risks they might face as senior citizens enjoy their Golden Years.
April 30, 2010 MR 10-04 [Georgetown, Del.]-Sussex County Paramedics Denise Helfer, Rob Luksic, and Amy Robb were recently recognized for their completion of the Delaware Technical and Community College and the Sussex County orientation process.
Georgetown, Del., April 16, 2010: Tickets are now on sale for the 33rd annual Sussex County Prayer Breakfast, to be held Tuesday, May 11, 2010, with the Rev. John W. Hobbs as this year’s featured guest speaker.
Georgetown, Del., April 14, 2010: Sussex County’s Emergency Operations Center director and four other staff members are earning high marks for their work as the calm, collected voices when the public – and first responders – turn to 911.
Georgetown, Del., April 13, 2010: It doesn’t take high-tech toys to tickle a child’s imagination. Just a story, a friendly voice and a telephone can take their minds halfway around the world.
Georgetown, Del., March 30, 2010: Two empty houses waiting for a date with the wrecking ball will instead find new life as temporary housing for those in need.
Georgetown, Del., March 23, 2010: The snow that smothered Sussex County this winter has long since melted. But Sussex County’s appreciation for the efforts of countless first responders, road crews, utility workers and others will endure for seasons to come.
Georgetown, Del., March 23, 2010: The Western Sussex Scenic and Historic Byway is now on the map.
Georgetown, Del., March 16, 2010: The slate is officially clean for property owners and others who took advantage of Sussex County’s recent tax and sewer amnesty programs.
1600 Hours, Friday, March 12, 2010: The latest in a string of coastal storms to pound the mid-Atlantic region this winter season threatens to bring more heavy rains, gusty winds and tidal flooding, prompting flood warnings and advisories for Sussex County through this weekend.
Georgetown, Del., March 12, 2010: The Sussex County Division of Environmental Services will perform an annual flush of water lines in the Dewey Beach Water District, from March 29 to April 2.
Georgetown, Del., March 10, 2010: For those in the market for a used car or light truck, Sussex County might have your newest ride.
March 6, 2010 MR 10-03 [Baltimore, MD] – A team of Sussex County paramedics taking part in a national EMS competition will bring home silver honors this weekend, the second consecutive award for the team and the fourth overall in the past five years.
1500 Hours, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010: Sussex County is catching a break from the latest winter storm to affect the East Coast, as forecasters now expect less snow than originally predicted to fall over the area. But strong winds brought on by the intensifying coastal storm could pose a greater problem to trees and utility lines in the hours ahead.
1630 Hours, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010: More winter weather is headed for Sussex County as yet another coastal storm takes aim at the mid-Atlantic region with heavy snow and gusty winds in tow.
Georgetown, DE (Feb. 22, 2010): Everyone knows 9-1-1 is the number to call in an emergency.
1500 Hours, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center invites residents and property owners to attend an upcoming public meeting to offer ideas and submit comments on a federally required update to the County’s All Hazard Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan.
1300 Hours, Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010: The sun is shining as Sussex County begins to dig out from its second blizzard within in a week, but the public should not view the fairer weather as an invitation to hop in the car and travel on area roadways still covered with massive drifts.
2100 Hours, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center is putting out the call for additional farmers throughout the county to lend equipment and aid so fire and ambulance crews can reach residents in an emergency.
0700 Hours, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010: For the second time in less than a week, Sussex County is faced with the threat of another rare blizzard as heavy snow, fierce winds, and whiteout conditions are expected to blanket the region later this morning.
1800 Hours, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010: Snow-socked Sussex County is in line for more winter weather, as another major coastal storm heads for the mid-Atlantic region, threatening to coat the county with rain, sleet and snow on top of the two feet of snow that fell this past weekend.
1730 Hours, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center announces that the second in a series of public meetings to discuss an update to the County’s All Hazard Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan has been postponed due to impending winter weather.
1730 Hours, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010: Sussex County officials are asking residents and property owners with damage caused by this past weekend’s snowstorm to report that information immediately so emergency planners can assess the extent of destruction wrought on the region.
1300 Hours, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010: Sussex County is beginning to dig out from under this weekend’s one to two feet of snow, with state transportation workers trudging through towering drifts to clear roads and power crews feverishly working to restore service to thousands of customers who have been in the dark for more than a day.
0800 Hours, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010: Sussex County residents are awaking this Saturday morning to significant snow accumulation and widespread power outages, with as many as 39,000 homes and businesses left in the dark as a result of the major coastal winter storm that continues to lash the mid-Atlantic region.
1700 Hours, Friday, Feb. 5, 2010: Sussex County will activate its Emergency Operations Center and pre-position paramedics at local fire stations this evening in preparation for a major winter storm still expected to bring well over two feet of snow to parts of the region.
1700 Hours, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010: A major winter storm could unleash two feet of new snow and blizzard conditions on Sussex County in the next 24 to 36 hours, potentially bringing travel and commerce in the region to a standstill for much of the busy Super Bowl weekend.
1230 Hours, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010: Sussex County residents still digging out from the 8 inches of snow that fell this past weekend should keep the shovels and salt handy: more snow is on the way, beginning, appropriately enough, later today on this Groundhog Day 2010.
1600 Hours, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010: The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Sussex County, from 7 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, until midnight, as a coastal winter storm is expected to bring another round of snowfall to the region this weekend.
Georgetown, Del., Jan. 26, 2010: An independent audit shows Sussex County ended the 2009 budget year in better financial shape than what had been forecast earlier in the year, thanks largely to sweeping reductions that narrowed the multi-million-dollar gap between expenditures and revenues.
Georgetown, Del., Jan. 26, 2010: Sussex County is extending a helping hand to those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.
1200 Hours, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010: The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center invites residents and property owners to attend two upcoming public meetings to offer ideas and comments on a federally required update to the County’s All Hazard Multi-Jurisdictional Mitigation Plan.
Georgetown, Del., Jan. 19, 2010: With each New Year comes the chance to start over, to wipe the slate clean. With that in mind, Sussex County is offering just such a chance to delinquent taxpayers.
January 15, 2010 MR 10-02 [Blades, Del.] – The Nanticoke Rotary Club this month honored four Sussex County paramedics for outstanding service, part of the civic organization‟s annual service awards.
January 6, 2010 MR 10-01 [Georgetown, DE] For more than 40 years, Glenn Luedtke’s life has been about public safety and public service. Now Mr. Luedtke will get the chance to do something else – enjoy his successes in retirement.
Georgetown, Del., Jan. 5, 2010: Sussex County Council has elected its officers and appointed legal staff for the New Year, and with only one change, most of the faces from 2009 will remain in their posts for 2010.