Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING DANGEROUS HEAT WARNING FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE FOR OUR AREA FROM JULY 1ST THROUGH THE 5TH: There are no significant changes to the forecast from the previous briefing. There remains a SLIGHT Risk (level 2 out of 5) of severe thunderstorms for both Friday and Saturday. There have been no […]
LET ME BE BLUNT – Latest Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Newsletter
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
Dear Friend, Welcome back to Let Me Be Blunt. It’s easy to get distracted by the challenges we face in Washington, but I’m excited to share that we have something to celebrate! This week, Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act – the first comprehensive housing legislation in three decades. As a member of the Banking, Housing, […]
DE House of Rep. Newsletter – #673 – June 27, 2026
Date Posted: Monday, June 22nd, 2026
These are the latest articles from the DE House of Representatives: IN THIS ISSUE NEWS: House Sends Controversial Legislation to the Governor to Provide Free Drug Paraphernalia to Addicts NEWS: Compromise Reached on Controversial Gun Bill as Session Draws to a Close NEWS: Bill Prompted by Horrific Crime Heads to the Governor NEWS VIDEO: Bill to Give Pharmacists Greater Authority […]
GOVERNOR DECLARES STATEWIDE DROUGHT WATCH FOR DELAWARE
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
All Three Delaware Counties, Particularly Sussex, Currently Show Significant Precipitation Deficits as Summer Nears Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. The Governor declared a drought watch […]
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS & CHECKLIST
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
Hurricane season runs every June 1-November 30. We are early in the hurricane season and I wanted to give you some information to help you be prepared, while hoping you never need the information. Here are some important links: DisasterAssistance.Gov– Disaster Survivor Application Checklist FEMA – Six Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Hurricane DEMA […]
ROUTE 9 and ROUTE 113 MASTER PLAN – PUBLIC SURVEY INFORMATION
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
If anyone would like to be involved and make comments for the Route 9 and Route 113 Master Plan: As part of the Governor’s Order, the Route 9 Master Plan, and the County’s upcoming update to the County’s Comprehensive Plan, Sussex County has assembled a community survey relating to the Route 9 Corridor Master Planning […]
DELMARVA POWER – SUMMER READINESS INFORMATION
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Dear Valued Customer, As we enter the summer season, higher temperatures, increased electricity use, and the potential for severe weather—including hurricanes and tropical storms—can place added demands on the energy grid. It is important for our customers to understand the steps being taken to prepare for these challenges and ensure continued reliability. Through ongoing grid […]
2026 Bethel Town Council Members
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
2026 Town Council Members: President: Pat Kough Term Expires February 2027 President Pro Tempore: Kevin Phillips Term Expires February 2028 Secretary: Linda Crawshaw Term Expires February 2028 Treasurer: Mark Shaver Term Expires February 2029 Member at Large: Larry Davis Term Expires February 2029 Note: Town Council Members are elected officials serving three-year terms. Town Solicitor: Mike […]
CURRENT SUSSEX COUNTY LEASH LAW ORDINANCE
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
ORDINANCE NO. 2090 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT CHAPTER 60 DOG CONTROL WHEREAS, House Bill 233 was signed by the Governor of Delaware on July 22, 2009; and WHEREAS, House Bill 233 transferred the responsibility of dog control from the State of Delaware to each county to commence by January 1, 2010; and WHEREAS, Dog Control […]
SAFETY MATTERS – State of Delaware Issue CCXXXII MAY 2026
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Your hands are irreplaceable Think about everything you did with your hands today — before you even got to work. They are the most used tools in almost any job, and the most frequently injured. Nearly 400,000 hand injuries occur in American workplaces every year, according to the National Safety Council, accounting for roughly […]
