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DNREC Announces Opening of New Boat Ramp at Records Pond near Laurel
DNREC opened a new boat ramp at Records Pond near Laurel today with the facility featuring expanded parking including expanded vehicle and boat trailering spaces, and consistent water depth for launching boats. The old ramp at Records Pond is now to become a canoe and kayak launch, for which it is better suited. /DNREC photo.
Sussex Strong gala seeks sponsors to support children in need
Jenn Barrows, president of Sussex Strong, the Sussex County Association of Realtors community service foundation, announced sponsorships are available for its 2024 gala, set for Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. “On behalf of the Sussex Strong board, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support...
News Briefs 8/2/24
Sussex County Council awarded the following councilmanic grants during its July 16 meeting: $1,000 to Off Street Sports Performance Inc. for its program for students in the Indian River School District; $2,600 to Harry K Foundation for its Desert Oasis Feeding program; $1,000 to Mispillion Performance Series for concerts; $1,000 to Autism Delaware Inc. for its Snowflake Soiree event; $3,000 to Town of Delmar for its State Street Park shade project; and $1,000 to Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford Inc. for the Riverwalk Freedom Festival.
Which Sussex County restaurants have had the most violations in the past 30 days?
Is your favorite Sussex County restaurant or food establishment among the places with the most health and food safety guideline violations in the past 30 days as of July 28? See the chart below to find out. At the top of the chart is Grain on the Rocks in Lewes, which had 17...
DART workshop on proposed bus service changes set Aug. 7
Delaware Transit Corporation invites its riders and the public to attend a public hearing workshop to provide input and comments on proposed changes to DART Statewide Bus Services to become effective Sunday, Nov. 17. The Sussex County meeting will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Georgetown Public Library, Meeting Room B2, 123 West Pine St., Georgetown. Several of the proposed changes are recommendations coming out of the final report of the DART Reimagined study that concluded earlier this year.
Hurricane preparedness plan is Aug. 13 meeting topic
The Sussex Preservation Coalition will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Lewes Public Library and via Zoom. Coastal residents can learn about hurricane preparedness and the county’s evacuation plans. People who intend to attend the free event either in person or online should email spcde.org@gmail.com to register.
Sussex council removes building size restriction for Nanticoke cultural center
A condition of approval limiting the size of a planned addition to the Nanticoke Indian Cultural Community Center on Route 24 between Long Neck and Millsboro has been rescinded by Sussex County Council. At its July 16 meeting, council unanimously removed a condition restricting the size to 20-feet-by-50 meet, or...
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