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On Tuesday, May 26, Judge Peter Jones administers the oath of office to incoming Georgetown Mayor Angela Townsend, who was accompanied by her husband, Clayton Townsend.
Georgetown’s first female mayor takes reins
Before adjourning the Tuesday, May 26, Georgetown Town Council meeting as the first female mayor of the Sussex County seat, Angela Townsend reminded attendees of a campaign promise. more
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Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm over northern Florida, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.
Sussex County emergency officials urge public to prepare for hurricane season
The six-month Atlantic hurricane season gets underway Monday, June 1, so Sussex County has issued a reminder to take various steps now to limit damage and avoid injury. more
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As the Sussex Central High School JROTC presents the colors, St. Paul's Episcopal Church archdeacon Peter Cornell, right, places his hand over his heart as Korean War veteran Walter Koopman leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Sussex County Memorial Day event remembers those who did not come home
GEORGETOWN — Memorial Day is the day reserved for members of America’s military who did not come home. State Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, touched on that as master of ceremonies for … more
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One man arrested, another sought in Seaford homicide case
One man was in custody and another man sought in connection with a homicide in Seaford Thursday, May 21, Delaware State Police said. more
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The Glass Onion Band will perform June 4 at Sandhill Fields in Georgetown, after being moved from the roof of Sussex County Family Court.
Glass Onion show moves from court roof to Sandhill Fields
A June 4 Glass Onion Band concert in Georgetown has been moved from a rooftop to ground level. more
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The U.S. 9 corridor, between Georgetown and Lewes, is the topic of a new Sussex County survey.
Sussex County launches US 9 survey
As part of the ongoing conversation about the U.S. 9 corridor, and following an open house on the topic this week, Sussex County is hosting a survey to gather additional input. more
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Police investigating homicide in Seaford
Delaware State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday, May 21 in Seaford, a news release said. more
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Millville Mayor Ron Belinko, right, presents a parting gift from his town to retiring Georgetown Mayor Bill West during a tribute event Wednesday, May 20, at CHEER’s Warren & Charles Allen Community Center.
‘Somebody that cares’: Retiring Georgetown mayor recognized for decades of service
Local, state and federal officials joined family and friends Wednesday, May 20, to honor Georgetown Mayor Bill West, who will soon retire after 43 years of public service. more
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Sussex County administration building at 2 The Circle in Georgetown.
Sussex Council approves Bethany Beach respite home
GEORGETOWN — Over the objections of neighbors, the Sussex County Council approved a zoning change allowing the nonprofit Sunset Bridge Corporation to build and open a facility for terminally ill … more
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Former Delaware Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kenny Bounds addresses the Sussex County Council on May 19.
Farmers sow division in Sussex County land use methodology
GEORGETOWN — Sussex County farmers filled the county council’s chambers and spent hours away from their fields on Tuesday to oppose half of the new land use ordinances under consideration. … more
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School surcharge ordinance considered as part of Sussex County's 2027 budget
After years of debate, Sussex County Council has now included a concrete proposal for a surcharge to fund capacity-related school projects in its fiscal 2027 budget. more
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Where value is concentrated in Sussex County following reassessment.
Sussex Council introduces $300M budget without property tax increase
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Council on Tuesday, May 19, introduced its FY 2027 budget ordinance, keeping the current property tax rate at $.0214 per $100 of assessed value and using an infusion of more than $33 million from reserves to balance. more
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Sussex Central Middle School science teacher Emily Wright is Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2026-27.
Middle school science instructor lands Indian River Teacher of Year recognition
Emily Wright, a science teacher at Sussex Central Middle School in Georgetown, is Indian River School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2026-27. more
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Family and friends celebrate with Delaware Technical Community College's Owens Campus graduate Alexandra Philistin, holding the balloons, during commencement Tuesday, May 19. A Seaford resident and native of Haiti, she earned an associate degree in business.
Applause rings out at DelTech's Owens Campus commencement
With sweltering temperatures, family and friends of the graduates of Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus sought shade during its 58th commencement Tuesday, May 19. more
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The town of Georgetown has completed its patriotic crosswalk art installation on The Circle in observance of America's 250th birthday.
Georgetown unveils patriotic crosswalk art for America 250 celebration
GEORGETOWN — In celebration of America’s 250 th birthday, the town has officially completed a vibrant new public art installation within its historic downtown centerpiece, The Circle. The … more
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What are they saying about Sussex County’s new land use rule proposals?
Unless Sussex County Council has questions for state officials, the public record on four proposed land use ordinances will be closed following hearings Tuesday, May 19. more
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Navy veteran Harry Marker, who served two tours during the Vietnam War, joins his wife, Betty Marker, at the Georgetown Hometown Heroes Banner Program dedication Friday, May 15. The banner saluting Mr. Marker is one of 26 new ones this year, for a total of 89.
Banners offer salute for Georgetown’s Hometown Heroes
Friday, May 15, was a banner day in Georgetown. It was then that a patriotic audience of more than 120 gathered on The Circle for the dedication of dozens of Hometown Heroes signs created by the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Maj. Nathaniel Mitchell chapter. more
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The Sussex County Administrative Offices are located on the Circle in Georgetown.
Sussex council’s next meeting stacks budget, surcharges, land use
Apparently preferring to take its medicine in a large dose rather than several smaller ones, Sussex County Council on Tuesday, May 19, could introduce its fiscal 2027 budget, plus will address school and water/sewer surcharges and hold four public hearings on land use ordinances. more
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Roadway functional classifications in the corridor study.
State, Sussex County officials plan Route 9 corridor master plan open house
GEORGETOWN — In accordance with Gov. Matt Meyer’s Executive Order 16, as well as the upcoming 2028 iteration of the Sussex County Comprehensive plan and the Delaware Department of … more
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Artist's rendering of the proposed retreat facility on 3.64 acres north of Bethany Beach for individuals and families to regroup and plan for end-of-life care following a diagnosis of terminal illness.
Bethany respite home for terminally ill decision quickly coming
GEORGETOWN — The Sussex County Council promised a quick resolution to the matter of Sunset Bridge, a planned respite home used by terminal patients and their families to plan for a loved one’s … more
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