Sussex County
News Releases and Announcements
Longtime member of Council, Mr. Cole will retire Jan. 8, 2019, after 32 years of service to Sussex County
Lead custodian earns the respect of her peers, wins title of Employee of the Year for 2018
Document serves as vision for Sussex County's future, replaces plan last adopted in 2008
Food drive will continue through end of December, benefits 15 pantries and shelters in Sussex County
Sussex County EOC reminds public to be ready for winter weather as hurricane season ends and nor’easter season gets underway
Scammers targeting county residents again with new claims of missed court appearances, demanding gift cards to avoid arrest
County recognized for decades-long effort to remove, replace polluting septic systems with more environmentally friendly centralized wastewater
Event honors County employees for service to government, citizens of Sussex County
Sussex County to contribute $450,000 to purchase nearly 31 acres off U.S. Route 9 near Cool Spring that could serve as midway stopping point on planned Lewes-to-Georgetown rail trail
Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities on Nov. 19 will host Delaware Attorney General's Office for presentation on ways to avoid becoming a victim
An evening of festive tunes will set the holiday scene as carolers collect canned goods for local pantries
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada bestows Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for County's Fiscal Year 2019 budget
Staff from 16 public libraries throughout Sussex County will meet at DelTech for annual conference
Daylong event features demonstrations, safety displays
Sussex County is proud to introduce enhancements to its popular web-based mapping portal.
Measure better defines special events under County code, clarifies review process, and streamlines coordination of public safety services
Payments can be made in a variety of ways, including in person, online, by phone or through mail; those made after deadline subject to penalty
Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to host Catholic Charities presentation Sept. 17
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2017 financial report
Bills begin heading out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
County funds, along with money from Town and State of Delaware, to be used for sewer/water upgrades in advance of Perdue AgriBusiness HQ relocation from Maryland to Delaware
Holly J. Wingate of Millville appointed to five-member body, begins service July 1
Plan that begins July 1 includes funding for increased public safety, farmland preservation, continued broadband, wastewater service expansions
County will provide up to $120,000 in annual funding to boost Department of Correction work crews
County contributes more than $500,000 to join effort that will collectively protect 10 farms and nearly 800 acres in Sussex
Forecasters predict ‘near- to above-normal’ storm season
Proposed plan funds numerous initiatives, including increased public safety, land preservation, wastewater expansion, and continued efforts to extend broadband services to rural parts of county
Four wireless providers submit qualifying proposals to enter marketplace in Delaware to provide service to rural, hard-to-reach customers
Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to host presentation May 21
Staff will attend annual Delaware/Maryland Library Association Conference; libraries to re-open during regular hours Friday, May 4
Nearly 50 high school students from throughout Sussex County participated in the 2018 County Government Day, which allowed students to take part in a mock County Council meeting
Sussex County EMS banquet recognizes professionals, volunteers for commitment to quality care, service to public
Winter storm, coastal flood warnings issued for Sussex; 4-10 inches of snow, 50 mph winds, moderate coastal flooding expected
Award celebrates those brought back from the clutches of death, and the men and women who helped to save their lives
Sussex County 9-1-1 center joins other dispatch facilities across First State in being able to accept emergency texts
Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to host Delaware Senior Medicare Patrol presentation March 19
Showing at annual conference for medical first-responders earns Sussex County third gold medal, seventh overall since 2005
Delaware Engineering Society to bestow top honor during annual conference, banquet on Feb. 22
County Councilman I.G. Burton III presents proclamation to team members after Lady Vikings win sixth state title in past seven years
Michael Vincent re-appointed president for eighth year in a row; George Cole retains vice president post