Sussex County
News Releases and Announcements
Sussex County government offices pause to observe holiday; offices resume operations Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024
Sussex County government offices pause to observe holiday; offices resume operations Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
Hans Medlarz will depart local government in 2024 after more than eight years of service to Sussex County
Donations to support local food pantries, community closets; campaign to continue through the end of December
Clerk in County's Register of Wills office celebrated for taking on added duties to assist chief deputy, being 'go-to' resource among her peers
Sussex County EOC reminds public to be ready for winter weather as 2023 hurricane season fades away
Event honors County employees for service to government, citizens of Sussex County
Project to promote, assist small culinary operators with shared space is cooperative effort among Sussex County, DelTech, and State of Delaware
Sussex County government pauses with nation to thank 'those who served' on annual day of honor
Annual singing event takes to the stage with Georgetown Christmas parade Thursday, Dec. 7; food drive runs now through end of the year
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards County its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2022 financial report
‘Data mailers’ showing preliminary information will begin rolling out to residential property owners in October, and continue through spring 2024
Project places County's 911 dispatchers, emergency managers, and paramedic administration under one roof in state-of-the-art facility
Daylong event features demonstrations, safety displays
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awards Sussex County its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY24 budget
Tropical Storm Ophelia could bring up to 4 inches of rain, tides 3 feet above normal, and wind gusts to 60 mph through Sunday
Payments can be made in a variety of convenient options, including online, in person, by phone or via mail
Two holiday favorites to come together for an evening of music and marching units in downtown Georgetown
Sussex County Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to feature presentation on affordable housing programs, options at Sept. 18 meeting
Nation pauses to celebrate American workers; County offices will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
Bills began rolling out in early August; payment for County, school taxes and other fees due by Sept. 30
Temperatures expected to flirt with century mark over three-day period before returning to more-seasonable 80s by late weekend
Designation typically reserved for hospitals and medical schools is first for any EMS agency worldwide
Two new members named, third re-appointed, to body that reviews land use applications
Spending plan for new fiscal year maintains County's sensible approach to public services
Four recipients each will receive $500,000 in grants for affordable housing projects in and around Laurel, Lewes, Georgetown, Milford, and Seaford
Online Maps are moving to a new platform starting July 1, 2023
Forecasters predict ‘near normal’ storm season that begins June 1
Spending plan for the year ahead reflects dip in revenues, continued increased costs, but maintains current property tax rate
County's paramedics will be first in Delaware to administer potentially life-saving pre-hospital care to critically ill patients suffering blood loss
County officials announce one-year project extension to re-value some 190,000 parcels countywide
Tracts near Milton and Seaford will add to County's inventory of properties preserved for future generations
May 15 meeting of Sussex County Advisory Committee on Aging & Adults with Physical Disabilities to feature presentation, demo of devices to help seniors
Competition team takes 1st place in demonstration of skills, taking home top honors for fourth time since 2005
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.
Accreditation from International Academies of Emergency Dispatch gives facility 'Triple ACE' distinction, a rare feat for 9-1-1 facilities worldwide
Student moves on to Scripps National Spelling Bee near Washington, D.C. in late May
Nearly $1.2 million available in latest round to not-for-profit groups with services, facilities in Sussex County
County is using more than $4 million of ARPA funds in latest round to boost affordable housing construction, ownership
Land Use Application Docket undergoes redesign that allows users to now view, search, and sort development application projects - with added documentation - in one convenient location
Recording Activity Notification Service provides email alerts to property owners whenever land record is recorded with their name
Sussex County’s OnlineMap has been updated with new aerial images obtained through the reassessment project.
Visit the project website to stay informed on the progress of the property reassessment.
Members of County Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, as well as senior staff, take part in presentation by Delaware Public Integrity Commission
County Council approves agreement with DNREC to contribute $1 million toward State project
Returning Council members and Sheriff take oaths for new terms, as County welcomes new Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills