Sussex County

The Georgetown Town Council voted to start the repeal process for a cottage housing ordinance that was initially adopted last December. This action follows opposition from residents, who argue the zoning regulations are too dense and do not reflect the character of the community. Furthermore, new state law (Senate Bill 23) requires municipalities to incorporate affordable housing plans into their comprehensive plans.

The reward for an ongoing investigation into a dog found shot dead in a trash bag in Sussex County has increased to $7,500. The dog was discovered along Old Wakefield Rd.

A nearly $1 million federal grant will fund the construction of 24 affordable homes in Delaware’s Kent and Sussex counties through Milford Housing Development Corporation’s Self-Help Housing program. The initiative uses 'sweat equity' labor to reduce costs and empower low-income families to build their own homes and those of neighbors.

Sussex County Animal Services has increased the reward to $5,000 for information about a dog found shot in the head and discarded in a trash bag in early July. The reward aims to aid in solving the case of the dog's death.

Sussex County in Delaware may adopt regulations requiring developments to preserve 30% of pre-existing forest in 'growth areas' and 50% in 'rural areas' to counter development. The proposed law, deferred for further consideration, stems from recommendations by the Sussex County Land Use Reform Working Group.

Sussex County in Delaware paused land use application reviews after the state adopted Senate Bill 23, the 'Housing for Every Delawarean Act,' which allows certain residential developments to be approved without public hearings. County officials cited concerns over local authority and unclear implementation guidelines, leading to the cancellation of hearings for two major subdivision projects. The county plans to establish new public meeting standards while complying with the law, though this process may delay applications for months.

A new mobile mammography unit, TidalHealth Mobile Mammography, launched in Sussex County, Delaware, to improve access to breast cancer screenings. The 3D imaging technology bus operates in areas with limited healthcare access, supported by donations including $100,000 from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation and $125,000 from Joseph Zimmer LLC. It targets underserved regions like Route 13 and Route 113 areas in Sussex County.

A dog was found shot dead inside a trash bag on the side of the road in Sussex County, Virginia. A $2,500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest, and Sussex County Animal Services is seeking public assistance.

Andover Township in New Jersey initially approved a data center development in May, but reversed the decision and imposed a ban following public opposition. Pennsylvania-based National Land Developers, LLC is involved in the project.

A 59-year-old man was indicted for a July 1 crash on Route 640 in Sussex County that killed a Virginia Department of Transportation worker and injured another. The incident involved a 2014 International Prostar tractor trailer, according to Virginia State Police.

A 59-year-old North Carolina man was indicted by a grand jury on additional charges following a July 1 crash in Sussex County that resulted in the death of a Virginia Department of Transportation employee and injured another individual.

A Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) employee is dead and another is hospitalized following a fiery crash in Sussex County. The incident occurred on Wednesday.

Delaware Senator Chris Coons was injured in a multi-vehicle car crash in Sussex County. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, as he announced on social media.

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., sustained minor injuries in a Delaware multi-vehicle crash caused by a driver's medical emergency. He was treated at Beebe Hospital and is expected to recover fully, with no serious injuries reported.

Sen. Chris Coons suffered minor injuries in a Delaware multi-vehicle crash caused by a driver experiencing a medical emergency. He was treated at Beebe Hospital and expects a full recovery, with no serious injuries reported.

A tornado warning was issued for Sussex County late Monday night due to severe storms. The warning highlights potential severe weather conditions in the area.

Delaware's La Red Health Center, in partnership with the Delaware State Housing Authority and community organizations, has launched the MOMS initiative to improve maternal care access for rural women, particularly women of color and immigrant families, through mobile health units and community outreach. The program addresses barriers like transportation, lack of culturally competent providers, and cost issues affecting prenatal care access.

A man from Sussex County, New Jersey, was convicted for fraudulently obtaining over $2.1 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and laundering the proceeds.